Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 78 · 26 reviews
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Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Continental CrossContact LX Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossContact LX25 is ahead, 72–55
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Tests – · none yet Owners 49 · 559 reviews
“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”
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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75
Dry
CrossContact LX25 +1659Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 83 54 -
79
Wet
CrossContact LX25 +1861Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 82 58 -
52
Snow
CrossContact LX Sport +860Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 39 – Reviews found online 71 54 -
74
Comfort
CrossContact LX25 +1163Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 79 58 -
71
Noise
CrossContact LX25 +764Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 77 61 -
71
Treadwear
CrossContact LX25 +2843Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 75 27 -
79
Handling
CrossContact LX25 +3247Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 79 47
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 55 |
| Dry | 75 | 59 |
| Wet | 79 | 61 |
| Snow | 52 | 60 |
| Comfort | 74 | 63 |
| Noise | 71 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 43 |
| Handling | 79 | 47 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
55
/ 100
CrossContact LX Sport
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossContact LX25
Pros
- Extremely quiet and smooth ride quality at all speeds
- Significantly improved wet and snow traction
- Enhanced braking performance and responsiveness
Cons
- Tends to pick up and throw gravel from the road surface
- Can feel a bit harsh or firm when hitting deep potholes
- Occasional reports of unexpectedly rapid treadwear in rare instances
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 CrossContact LX25
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Community opinions on the Continental CrossContact LX Sport are mixed, with some owners praising their handling, quiet ride, and role as OEM equipment, while others report disappointment, premature wear, and sidewall durability issues. They are frequently compared to newer alternatives like the Hankook iON evo AS SUV and Michelin CrossClimate2, particularly in EV efficiency discussions.
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2026-09-27
“Gouge on sidewall It’s a continental cross contact LX sport 235/65 R18. Got them last year but hit a sharp curb the other day. Not sure if I’m seeing any cords, there’s some white streaks deep in the gouge but it all seems in tact. Just need to drive this car for 3 more days, is it safe?”
r/crv
·3 upvotes ·2026-04-30
“2024 EXL Tire Review - Continental Cross Contact LX Sport 245/60/18 Replaced the oem tires with only 10,000 miles with these after reading reviews and the price point. Very happy with them, better handling and feel with less road noise and much better on grooved pavement. The oem Bridgestones wandered badly on grooved pavement. Highly recommended. Read more”
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
#OEM Equipment Quality#EV Efficiency and Range#Wear and Durability Issues#Road Noise and Handling#Tire Comparisons
Based on 15 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 40 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | 480 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
55
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, treadwear and wet. Pick the Continental CrossContact LX Sport if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 47 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 71 vs 43 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 75 vs 59 on dry.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
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.