Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 43 reviews
Continental ProContact TX vs Continental CrossContact LX Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
ProContact TX is ahead, 64–55
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Tests – · none yet Owners 49 · 560 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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64
Dry
ProContact TX +559Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 62 54 -
68
Wet
ProContact TX +761Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 67 58 -
61
Snow
ProContact TX +160Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 55 54 -
64
Comfort
ProContact TX +163Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 59 58 -
65
Noise
ProContact TX +164Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 62 61 -
66
Treadwear
ProContact TX +2343Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 66 27 -
56
Handling
ProContact TX +947Why this score
Source ProContact TX CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 56 47
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ProContact TX | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 55 |
| Dry | 64 | 59 |
| Wet | 68 | 61 |
| Snow | 61 | 60 |
| Comfort | 64 | 63 |
| Noise | 65 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 43 |
| Handling | 56 | 47 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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ProContact TX
CrossContact LX Sport
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ProContact TX
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
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
Continental ProContact TX
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
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.
“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”
“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.”
“You don’t want to be too cheap with harder rubber material because they lack stability. I just replaced mine with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport T1 from America Tires with the best balance between comfort and control. Slightly cheaper than Tesla Service Center. You can try the Hankook Evo ION designed specifically for EV but you only have half the warranty mileage due to staggered tires configuration on the MX.”
Based on 15 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ProContact TX | B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | 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 |
Which one should you actually buy?
Continental ProContact TX
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Winner: Continental ProContact TX — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Continental ProContact TX scores 66 vs 43 on treadwear.
Continental ProContact TX scores 56 vs 47 on handling.
Continental ProContact TX scores 68 vs 61 on wet.
Continental ProContact TX scores 64 vs 59 on dry.
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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.