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Continental CrossContact LX25

The Continental CrossContact LX25 is an all-season touring tire whose dry-braking result was closer to the leader than its worn wet braking or snow traction in one manufacturer comparison. Broader performance remains uncertain from this limited record.

The quick answer

Owners say 90% from 3 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 2nd average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P2 of 3 · 2024 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated December 2025.

  • 3owner reviews
  • 25,700miles driven
  • 1professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Continental CrossContact LX25

8.2/10

Better than 62% of all-season tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 3 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 2024 62% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 62% 8.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet Not tested, counted as average 56% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 61% 44% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests. This tire does not carry the 3PMSF snowflake mark, so Snow counts for less and Ice not at all against all-season tires that do.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 65% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 40% of the test figure. The other 60% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2024 Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady 235/55 R18 P2 / 3
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
2nd Average
2nd Best
2nd Worst
The latest test

Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady P2 of 3

Strong: Dry Braking, Wet Braking - Worn Weak: Snow Traction Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

Every independent test of the Continental CrossContact LX25, newest first
YearTestResultAward
2024Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady235/55 R18P2 / 3
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Continental CrossContact LX25 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Continental CrossContact LX25 stops 0.2% shorter than premium rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 61/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the dry from 3 reviews.
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Continental CrossContact LX25 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 3 owner ratings the Continental CrossContact LX25 averages 90%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 9.7 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 8. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 3 ratings

  • Owner score 90%
  • Comfort 97%
  • Dry Grip 93%
  • Wet Grip 93%
  • Wear 93%
  • Snow Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 85%
  • Handling 85%
  • Ice Grip 80%

All 3 Continental CrossContact LX25 reviews

Score spread across 3 written reviews
80%
Member
  • Mazda CX30
  • 225/60 R18
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I wanted a set of Continental DWS06+ but it didn't come in quite the right size for my car so I went with the LX25 instead. For reference I live in MA but regularly venture further north in New England for skiing. My thoughts on the LX25 - pretty good, heaps better than the stock Turanzas that came with the car. Grip loss on packed snow feels smooth and predictable, not snappy like the stock tires. I've been able to floor it out of snowbanks on the couple of occasions I've needed to. Of course these will never be as good in snow as dedicated winter tires but I feel safe and confident when driving at a reasonable speed with these, something I can't really vouch for with the stock tires. No complaints on dry and rain performance, ride is comfy and quiet and I've never lost traction in either scenario.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 263
93%
Member
I have the CrossContact LX25s on my 2019 Mercedes GLE400 4Matic (previous generation, same look as ML) and they replaced the factory Pirelli Scorpion runflats. Immediately, I was able to notice that the Contis ride much softer and quieter at the same tire pressures. While the Pirellis felt as if I were riding on 30 ratio sidewalls, the CrossContact LX25 made my Benz feel like a luxury car. I drive very gently with no hard acceleration, braking, or turning, so I cannot comment on the limit handling of the tires but I have never felt at risk when driving in the dry or wet, including standing water. Snow performance has not been tested as I have a set of Hakka R3s which are fantastic. I would strongly recommend the LX25s for anyone needing new tires on their SUV.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
Helpful 221
100%
Member
Aside from one instance of heavy rain. I'm not going to say I've been in any kind of extreme conditions with these, but I feel like I'm just gliding with these tires. An unreal level of comfortable, not just in terms of noise/bumps, but also responsiveness and not seeming to be bothered by rain, snow, or ice.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
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