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 (dry braking)
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Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Michelin Alpin A4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Alpin A4 is ahead, 78–72
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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
Alpin A4 +378Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Alpin A4 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 75 Reviews found online 83 82 -
78
Wet
Alpin A4 +280Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Alpin A4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 82 87 -
53
Snow
Alpin A4 +2174Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Alpin A4 Professional tests (TWG score) 40 69 Reviews found online 72 82 -
74
Comfort
Alpin A4 +377Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Alpin A4 Reviews found online 79 84 -
71
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Alpin A4 Reviews found online 77 – -
71
Treadwear
Alpin A4 +475Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Alpin A4 Reviews found online 75 81 -
79
Handling
Alpin A4 +786Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Alpin A4 Reviews found online 79 86
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 78 |
| Dry | 75 | 78 |
| Wet | 78 | 80 |
| Snow | 53 | 74 |
| Comfort | 74 | 77 |
| Noise | 71 | – |
| Treadwear | 71 | 75 |
| Handling | 79 | 86 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
78
/ 100
Alpin A4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | CrossContact LX25 | Alpin A4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 98% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | −4.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/3 Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | #6/16 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 68% #3/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 95% #6/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | −27.5 | 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 Alpin A4
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
- High level of confidence and stability in wet, cold conditions
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Reduced steering feedback and 'numb' handling feel
- Performance decline in dry conditions when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Occasional reports of increased rolling resistance
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Michelin Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 40 | 9 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 14″ – 17″ |
| 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?
72
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
78
/ 100
Michelin Alpin A4
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4 — better snow, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 74 vs 53 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 86 vs 79 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 75 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 78 vs 75 on dry.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Michelin Alpin A4
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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.