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Continental 4x4 Contact vs Continental CrossContact LX Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossContact LX Sport leads, 55–51 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 49 · 560 reviews
“I'm a fan of the Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActives, picked those over the Cross Climate 2s for my XC90 . Not a fan of the Continental CrossContact LX Sports on the wife's 2025 XC60 . Handling in wet feels like absolute garbage, but can't justify swapping them out just yet, but plan to put the WeatherActives or Cross Climate 3s, that's if they come to the States, on her ride when tread is down. Both vehicles ride on 20" rims. I'm also a fan of Vredsteins Quartrac Pro+ and the Nokian Remedy WRG5. Looks like Nokian's Encompass AW02 are in the same vein as the Cross Climate 2 design.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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54
Dry
CrossContact LX Sport +559Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 46 54 -
56
Wet
CrossContact LX Sport +561Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 51 58 -
59
Snow
CrossContact LX Sport +160Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 51 54 -
58
Comfort
CrossContact LX Sport +563Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 47 58 -
59
Noise
CrossContact LX Sport +564Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 48 61 -
42
Treadwear
CrossContact LX Sport +143Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 26 27 -
38
Handling
CrossContact LX Sport +947Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 38 47
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental 4x4 Contact | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 51 | 55 |
| Dry | 54 | 59 |
| Wet | 56 | 61 |
| Snow | 59 | 60 |
| Comfort | 58 | 63 |
| Noise | 59 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 42 | 43 |
| Handling | 38 | 47 |
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Headline score
51
/ 100
4x4 Contact
55
/ 100
CrossContact LX Sport
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 4x4 Contact
Pros
- Good traction and grip on both dry and wet roads
- Low road noise and a smooth, comfortable ride quality
- Competent handling for light on-road and mild seasonal driving
Cons
- Extremely rapid and disappointing tread wear for a premium tire
- Poor performance and grip in deep snow, ice, and muddy off-road conditions
- High price point relative to the short lifespan and fuel economy provided
Tire B CrossContact LX Sport
Pros
- Low road noise and exceptional cabin comfort
- Strong handling and reliable grip in wet and dry conditions
- Confident performance in light snow and winter weather
Cons
- Disappointing tread life and faster-than-expected wear
- Occasional reports of reduced traction in heavy mud or specific slick conditions
- Higher price point relative to the longevity experienced by some drivers
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Continental 4x4 Contact
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Community opinion on the Continental Cross Contact LX Sport is mixed, with some drivers praising its comfort, balance of control, and low road noise. However, many owners express dissatisfaction with rapid tread wear, flaking or chunking, poor wet traction, and shallow initial tread depth. Several users consider replacing them early with options like Michelin CrossClimate or Defender models.
r/crvhybrid
·10 upvotes ·2026-05-07
“CRV-Hybrid Touring owners, how do you like your OEM tires? I'm a proud new owner of a '26 ST and I have the Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires on my car. I'm not crazy about them. I'm wondering if I should upgrade to Michelin Defenders or something. Thoughts? The Touring comes with the Continental Cross Contact LX Sport (not to be confused with LX25) or the Michelin Primacy A/S. I sorta wish I would have pushed them to switch me to the Primacy A/S. Read more”
mbworld.org
“My tires were over inflated at purchase - with rears on my 2020 GLC 300 SUV showing 41.5 PSi, and the fronts were ~ 38.5 PSI. Checked cold tire pressure around sunrise this morning with temperature around 50 degrees. Using a high quality tire pressure gauge checked all tires this morning - and reduced pressure in all four tires to 35 PSI. Before the ride was ok but a bit stiff. Just curious if anyone is running these 18" tires and what you feel works best for your GLC 300's. I'd like to hear your thoughts & comments re: inflation pressure. 235/60 R 18 Continental Cross Contact LX Sport Tire size Inner fuel door pressurre table”
r/VWatlas
·3 upvotes ·2019-10-07
“Issues with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires Anybody having premature wear on their tires? In South Texas these tires are notorious for having flaking/peeling/chunking issues on the tread. Had to replace mine after 26k, but noticed the issues much earlier than that. Not a warrantable condition but Continental did give proration based on tread depth. Used the credit towards some new Michelins. Read more”
Top themes
#premature tread wear#wet weather traction#OEM tire replacement#tire inflation pressure#ride comfort and road noise#EV efficiency comparison
Based on 26 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental 4x4 Contact | B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 23 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 - 420 A A | 480 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
51
/ 100
Continental 4x4 Contact
55
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX Sport — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX Sport scores 47 vs 38 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental CrossContact LX Sport scores 59 vs 54 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX Sport scores 61 vs 56 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX Sport scores 63 vs 58 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental 4x4 Contact
Tire B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.