Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 78 · 26 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (overall ranking)
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Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Continental WinterContact TS830 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS830 leads, 77–76 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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
WinterContact TS830 +277Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 WinterContact TS830 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 83 82 -
79
Wet
WinterContact TS830 +382Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 WinterContact TS830 Reviews found online 82 87 -
53
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 WinterContact TS830 Professional tests (TWG score) 40 – Reviews found online 72 – -
74
Comfort
WinterContact TS830 +175Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 WinterContact TS830 Reviews found online 79 82 -
71
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 WinterContact TS830 Reviews found online 77 – -
71
Treadwear
Level71Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 WinterContact TS830 Reviews found online 75 74 -
79
Handling
WinterContact TS830 +382Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 WinterContact TS830 Reviews found online 79 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Continental WinterContact TS830 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 77 |
| Dry | 75 | 77 |
| Wet | 79 | 82 |
| Snow | 53 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 75 |
| Noise | 71 | – |
| Treadwear | 71 | 71 |
| Handling | 79 | 82 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
77
/ 100
WinterContact TS830
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | CrossContact LX25 | WinterContact TS830 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 100% #1/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −50.0 | Different tests |
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 WinterContact TS830
Pros
- Outstanding traction and braking performance on snow and ice
- Excellent grip and stability in cold, wet, and slushy conditions
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality for a winter tire
Cons
- Slightly increased noise levels compared to some summer tires (though still quiet for the category)
- Reduced performance and 'tightness' as temperatures rise above 15°C
- Premium price point compared to budget alternatives
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Continental WinterContact TS830 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 40 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
77
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS830
Too close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Continental WinterContact TS830 are within 2 points overall. Continental WinterContact TS830 is stronger on wet and handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS830 scores 82 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental WinterContact TS830 scores 82 vs 79 on handling.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS830
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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.