Continental CrossContact Tires

Last updated 6/12/2024 - Originally published 6/12/2024

Written by SimpleTire

Continental CrossContact

Continental has created the CrossContact line of tires for passenger vehicles, CUVs, SUVs, and minivans, with the majority of them being all-season. These tires feature EcoPlus technology and are backed by Continental Total Confidence Plan. Designed to provide a quiet and comfortable driving experience, CrossContact all-season tires provide year-round traction in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions. Let’s take a closer look and break down what the CrossContact line is all about, tire by tire:

Continental CrossContact LX25

The Continental CrossContact LX25 is an all-season touring tire that is primarily used on CUVs, SUVs, and minivans. It has an all-season tread pattern that adds to excellent year-round traction and comes with a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for T- and H-rated sizes and a 65,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for V-rated sizes, respectively. Backed by Continental's Total Confidence Plan which includes Road Hazard, Limited Warranty, Customer Satisfaction Trial, Flat Tire Roadside Assistance, and Mileage Warranty (restrictions and limitations apply), the CrossContact LX25 features Tuned Performance Indicators and a built-in Alignment Verification System which helps drivers to visually check the tire wear. The CrossContact LX25's wide footprint enables responsive handling all year round, while EcoPlus technology offers superior traction, braking performance, and fuel efficiency on wet roads. According to SimpleScore, the Continental CrossContact LX25 registers scores of 9.5 for traction, 9.3 for durability, 8.8 for longevity, and an outstanding overall average of 9.2. The CrossContact LX25 is a great fit for vehicles like the Mazda CX-5, Chevrolet Equinox, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Subaru Outback, and Ford Escape.

Continental CrossContact LX20

Designed for premium SUVs, CUVs, and light trucks, the Continental CrossContact LX20 is another all-season tire that features EcoPlus technology that provides outstanding wet braking, long wear, and enhanced fuel efficiency. The CrossContact LX20 achieves solid ratings in our SimpleScore matrix with an excellent 9.1 for traction, 8.9 for handling, 8.5 for longevity, and an overall average SimpleScore of 8.5. The CrossContact LX20 is backed by a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty and comes with an Outlined White Letter or Black sidewall, depending on the tire size. Backed by Continental's Total Confidence Plan which includes Road Hazard, Limited Warranty, Customer Satisfaction Trial, Flat Tire Roadside Assistance, and Mileage Warranty (restrictions and limitations apply), the CrossContact LX20 also has a Smooth Response Technology that provides a smooth, quiet ride.