Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 43 reviews
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Continental ProContact TX vs Continental CrossContact LX Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 43 + 564 owner reviews. How we score
ProContact TX is ahead, 69–56
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Tests – · none yet Owners 46 · 564 reviews
“CrossContact LX Sport Hey folks, I have a 2024 CRV with 4 CrossContact LX Sport tires from the dealership. I have less than 9500 miles om my vehicle/tires but it appears I have a slight hole on the sidewall. If I place my finger on it the air stops coming out. I ordered a set of CrossClimate2s from Costco knowing that AWD vehicles need to match all 4 generally speaking to prevent issues with the drive train, but after my father member looked at it he insisted that I just need to slap a replacement on the single tire given theyre so new. Tldr: is it worth to buy a new set of CrossClimate2s or should I just get a single CrossContact and have tire rack match the tread depth? Kinda don't wanna be out $1400 but also went with my gut on it given i dont wanna f up my drive train on my vehicle and the CrossContacts according to reviews have high failure rates even at low mileage. Please let me know.”
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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68
Dry
ProContact TX +1157Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 68 51 ProContact TX: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 67.6 = 68
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 61 (est.) + 40% × 51.1 = 57
No road tests of dry for ProContact TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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72
Wet
ProContact TX +1359Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 73 54 ProContact TX: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 72.9 = 72
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 61.7 (est.) + 40% × 54.2 = 59
No road tests of wet for ProContact TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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64
Snow
ProContact TX +262Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 59 56 ProContact TX: 60% × 66.9 (est.) + 40% × 59.2 = 64
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 56 = 62
No road tests of snow for ProContact TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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66
Comfort
ProContact TX +759Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 65 54 ProContact TX: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66
CrossContact LX Sport: 40% × 65.8 (est.) + 60% × 54.4 = 59
No road tests of comfort for ProContact TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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66
Noise
ProContact TX +363Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 67 58 ProContact TX: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 66
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 58.3 = 63
No road tests of noise for ProContact TX or CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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71
Treadwear
ProContact TX +3239Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 50 (est.) Reviews found online 73 21 ProContact TX: 60% × 68.9 (est.) + 40% × 73.2 = 71
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 50.4 (est.) + 40% × 21.3 = 39
No road tests of treadwear for ProContact TX. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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Handling (owners)
No comparison42Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online – 42
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ProContact TX | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 56 |
| Dry | 68 | 57 |
| Wet | 72 | 59 |
| Snow | 64 | 62 |
| Comfort | 66 | 59 |
| Noise | 66 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 39 |
| Handling (owners) | – | 42 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
69
/ 100
ProContact TX
56
/ 100
CrossContact LX Sport
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ProContact TX
Pros
- Strong value for the money, frequently described as an excellent budget-friendly option with a great price-to-quality ratio
- Quiet, smooth, comfortable ride, with several owners praising noise reduction and one noting it is quieter than previous Bridgestone run-flats
- Solid dry and wet performance, including good rain handling and a secure, planted feel on the road
Cons
- Snow and ice traction is inconsistent, described as average at best or prone to slipping in mild snow by some owners
- Highway road noise was criticized by one owner at speeds of 65 mph and above, which they found unacceptable at the price
- Tread life was considered shorter than hoped by at least one reviewer
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 ProContact TX
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Community sentiment regarding the Continental Cross Contact LX Sport is mixed, with drivers frequently noting it as a standard factory OEM equipment on various SUVs and EVs. While some owners praise its low road noise, comfort, and solid dry handling, others criticize it for poor wet traction, quick tread wear, and issues like flaking or chunking. Many drivers consider replacing them with alternatives from Michelin, Pirelli, or EV-specific options once worn.
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”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2022-08-25
“Trav- someone I know has these and likes them, good experience so far. When I look on TR, DT it does not show the 235-55-20 as an option. Maybe just current supply issues? I tried the Toyo website directly and it doesn't list them as being an option either. The Celsius Sport, yes, but not the Celsius CUV? The Walmart link doesn't have a purchase option for me just "show nearby availability" but none show. Your thoughts on the Celsius "Sport" if he was looking at that? My experience was with Continental CrossContact LX Sport and Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport AS. They were both good dry and wet, wore out fast, total safety hazards in the snow, like plastic sled or saucer on a snowy hill bad. For me if winter/snow is a possibility and need reliable traction, anything tire that says sport is not.”
mbworld.org
“It’s a compromise between ‘comfort’ ride and safety and handling. Advance driving course will add around 8psi cold. I find on any rim size additional 4psi makes a difference. Why ? Under heavy braking the tyre collapsed in the middle, by running higher inflation the complete width of the type is on the road, better braking efficiency - if under inflated only the outer edges keep in contact with the ground, causing less efficiency and longer distance to stop. Higher inflation also ensures tyre does not warp and twist on rim when turning. Too much inflation is just as bad, only the middle touches road - less braking efficiency and wear out tyre quicker. OEM recommended pressure is for comfort and sometimes sees increased edge wear over life of tyre. Regular tyre rotation and wheel balance and alignment will maximise tyre life. Try for yourself, But I have found around 4psi extra when cold is optimum.”
Top themes
#factory OEM tire#premature tread wear#wet weather handling#EV efficiency comparison#tire pressure optimization#replacement upgrade options
Based on 27 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ProContact TX | B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 49 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 10/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 400 - 540 A A - B | 480 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 10 | 10 |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Continental ProContact TX
56
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Winner: Continental ProContact TX — better treadwear, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental ProContact TX scores 71 vs 39 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ProContact TX scores 72 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ProContact TX scores 68 vs 57 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ProContact TX scores 66 vs 59 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental ProContact TX
Tire B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport
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ProContact TX or CrossContact LX Sport?
Which is better in the wet, ProContact TX or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental ProContact TX, 72 vs 59 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ProContact TX or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental ProContact TX, 68 vs 57 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, ProContact TX or CrossContact LX Sport?
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 62 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, ProContact TX or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental ProContact TX, 66 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, ProContact TX or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental ProContact TX, 66 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ProContact TX or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental ProContact TX, 71 vs 39 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology