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 Toyo Celsius — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossContact LX25 is ahead, 73–63
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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
CrossContact LX25 +2154Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Celsius Professional tests (TWG score) 70 45 Reviews found online 83 66 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 89% -
79
Wet
CrossContact LX25 +1861Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Celsius Professional tests (TWG score) – 54 Reviews found online 82 71 -
53
Snow
Celsius +1972Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Celsius Professional tests (TWG score) 40 74 Reviews found online 72 70 Snow Traction (% of best) 68% 79% -
74
Comfort
CrossContact LX25 +569Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Celsius Reviews found online 79 69 -
71
Noise
CrossContact LX25 +1358Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Celsius Professional tests (TWG score) – 52 Reviews found online 77 – -
71
Treadwear
CrossContact LX25 +467Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Celsius Reviews found online 75 67 -
79
Handling
CrossContact LX25 +1564Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Celsius Reviews found online 79 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Toyo Celsius |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 63 |
| Dry | 75 | 54 |
| Wet | 79 | 61 |
| Snow | 53 | 72 |
| Comfort | 74 | 69 |
| Noise | 71 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 67 |
| Handling | 79 | 64 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
63
/ 100
Celsius
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 | Celsius | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 89% #11/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 0% #9/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | +50.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 68% #3/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 79% #4/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | −10.8 | 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 Celsius
Pros
- Exceptional snow and winter weather performance
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- High value for money compared to premium brands
Cons
- Some complaints regarding wet traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Softer sidewalls can lead to a bouncy feel or slower steering response
- Faster tread wear reported by certain users compared to competitors like Michelin
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Toyo Celsius |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 40 | 52 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
63
/ 100
Toyo Celsius
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Toyo Celsius if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 75 vs 54 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Toyo Celsius scores 72 vs 53 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 64 on handling.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Toyo Celsius
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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.