Continental CrossContact LX Sport Tire Review

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About the Continental CrossContact LX Sport

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport is an all-season tire, specifically designed for crossovers, SUVs as well as light-duty pickups.

Its tread compound has been impregnated with tri-net silica, which helps to enhance the tire’s ability to gain and retain traction in a wide range of conditions and surfaces.

Also, the tri-net silica compound, together with the siping on the tread, helps to enhance its traction and grip further, especially when you are driving on snowy roads.

Continental has furnished this tire with an asymmetrical tread design, which promotes better handling and responsiveness.

On the surface are four circumferential grooves, which ensure the tire can traverse through wet and slippery surfaces, without losing traction.

The four circumferential grooves also help to prevent hydroplaning, thus making sure the tire maintains traction all through.

Its weather performance is further enhanced by the use of jointless cap piles, which allow better vehicle response and a smoother ride.

And unlike other all-season tires, making fast turns on wet and slippery surfaces is not an issue with the Continental CrossContact LX Sport. Furthermore, its braking performance on wet and dry pavement is equally impressive.

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport delivers a comfortable and quiet ride, with minimal road noise. And this can be attributed to the use of the Acoustic Alterra technology.

And with a UTQG treadwear rating of 680, the CrossContact LX Sport should live up to its projected tread life.

Technologies

Continental is renowned for producing some of the best tires in the industry. And this can be attributed to its use of advanced technologies, to ensure its tires deliver top-notch performances at all times.

And the CrossContact LX Sport is not an exception. It has been equipped with various technologies, designed to enhance its performance and durability. These technologies include:

ContiSeal

This is a proprietary Continental technology, which helps to seal a damaged tire. So, how does this technology work?

ContiSeal technology features a sticky, glutinous sealant layer, which is injected into the inside of this tire around the tread area.

According to Continental, this material seals approximately 80% of all punctures, thus reducing the risk of a flat tire.

Therefore, in case your CrossContact LX Sport tire is punctured by foreign objects like nails, you may not always need to change your tire, even if the puncturing object is dislodged.

ContiSeal technology will fix tread damage, trap air inside and keep your car moving. Furthermore, it works instantly.

So, whether you roll across broken pieces of glass or you drive over a nail on the road, the ContiSeal technology will seal the puncture immediately.

Thanks to this technology, you don’t always have to be moving around with a spare tire, wait for roadside assistance or walk to the nearest garage, as long as you have installed these tires on your vehicle.

Continental’s ContiSeal technology doesn’t affect vehicle handling or driving experience. However, if tread damage is beyond 5mm, then this technology may not seal the tire.

ContiSilent

If you have ever driven a car on one of those noisy types of tires, then you know how distracting it can be, not to mention annoying.

Fortunately, you no longer have to endure such issues, if you install the CrossContact LX Sport on your car, thanks to its ContiSilent technology.

As the name suggests, ContiSilent is a noise-reducing technology, designed to reduce tire noise on all road surfaces.

This technology features an inner tire absorber, which is typically polyurethane foam, which is fastened to the tire’s inner surface in the tread area.

The polyurethane foam is built in such a way that it will maintain its form and structure, regardless of the temperature.

According to Continental, this technology can help to reduce interior road noise by up to 9 dB(A). However, the actual level of noise reduction will depend on the vehicle you are driving, the road surface as well as the speed you are cruising at.

Furthermore, it doesn’t affect your car’s driving performance, speed capability, load capability, mileage or fuel economy.

Self-Supporting Runflat System

A self-supporting run-flat system or SSR is a specially built reinforced sidewall, which helps to support the tire in case there is a loss of air or the tire is punctured.

It will, therefore, prevent the tire from slipping from the rim or the sidewall getting crushed between the road and the rim.

According to the information posted on Continental’s website, you can continue driving for approximately 50 miles at 50 miles per hour, after your Continental CrossContact LX Sport tire is punctured.

And just like the other technologies, the SSR system doesn’t affect vehicle handling or driving experience under normal driving circumstances.

CrossContact LX Sport Performance

Tire sellers usually conduct independent tire tests, to determine how a particular type of tire performs in different conditions. And this is how the CrossContact LX Sport performs on the road.

Ride Quality and Noise Levels

In terms of ride quality, the CrossContact LX Sport performs better than most of the other tires in its category.

It comfortably absorbs small and medium-sized road imperfections. It also remains well controlled, even when you encounter bigger road imperfections.

The CrossContact LX Sport also leads the pack for overall noise levels. Whether you are cruising on the highway or driving in the city, this tire produces minimal tread noise.

Road Responsiveness

The CrossContact LX Sport also performs remarkably well when it comes to road responsiveness.

Whether you are driving on paved roads or slippery surfaces, this tire delivers a direct steering response as well as a connected and reassuring feel in the steering wheel. It also responds well to driver inputs.

Dry Performance

This tire offers reliable braking and traction and dry roads. Also, it provides great grip on sharp corners.

Furthermore, the CrossContact LX Sport is surprisingly responsive on dry roads, even when you are driving larger and heavier SUVs.

That said, some of its direct competitors like the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport AS deliver better performance on dry roads.

Wet Performance

Its performance in wet conditions is equally impressive. It delivers predictable handling and direct steering response.

Similar to other tires from this brand, the CrossContact LX Sport performs better than its competitors in wet conditions and surfaces.  

It resists hydroplaning, thus providing you with ample stability and traction when you encounter water puddles.

It also handles damp conditions like a pro, beating most of the other tires in its class. Its braking in wet conditions is great. Overall, it remains one of the safest all-season tires for wet conditions and surfaces.

Performance on Snow

Most all-season tires tend to lose some traction and grip whenever they encounter snowy and icy roads.

However, you will not experience such problems with the CrossContact LX Sport. It performs well on icy and snowy roads.

Its braking on light snow is outstanding. Also, the steering remains responsive all through, making it ideal for areas that experience mild winters.

However, it’s important to note that this tire is specifically designed for light snow. Therefore, if you live in an area that experiences heavy snowing, then it’s advisable to use winter tires.

Compatible Vehicles

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport can fit a wide range of vehicles. Some of them include:

•  Ford Edge and Flex
• Acura MDX and RDX
• BMW X5 and X6
• Alfa Romeo Stelvio
• Maybach 57 and 62
• Chrysler Pacifica
• Mercedes Benz M Class
• Audi Q3, Q5 and Q7
• Jaguar F-Pace
• Land Rover Range Rover and Discovery
• Maserati Levante
• Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson
• Honda Element and Pilot II
• Porsche Cayene and Cayenne Hybrid
• Volkswagen Touareg
•  Nissan Murano II
• Mitsubishi Outlander CW
• Tesla Model X
• Volvo XC90 and XC90 Hybrid

Sizes

If the Continental CrossContact LX Sport can fit your vehicle, then it’s highly likely there is a size for you. Some of the available sizes for the Continental CrossContact LX Sport include:

16 Inch

• 215/70R16 100H
•  215/65R16 98H

17 Inch

•  235/65R17 104H
• 235/55R17 99V
• 215/60R17 96H
• 225/60R17 9H

18 Inch

• 235/50R18 97V
• 235/60R18 103H
• 235/50R18 97H
• 235/60R18 103H
• 235/60R18 107V
• 235/65R18 106H
•  235/65R18 106T
• 245/60R18 105T
• 255/60R18 112V
• 255/55R18 109H
•  235/60R18 103H

19 Inch

•  245/55R19 103H
• 235/55R19 101H
• 255/50R19 107H
• 255/60R19 109H
• 255/55R19 111W
• 245/55R19 107H
• 235/55R19 101V

20 Inch

• 275/45R20 110H
• 265/45R20 108H
• 255/45R20 101H
• 245/45R20 102H

21 Inch

• 275/45R21 111W
• 265/45R21 108W
•  285/45R21 113H
• 315/45R21 113H

22 Inch

•  275/40R22 108Y
• 275/40R22 108Y
• 265/40R22 106Y
• 265/35R22 102W
• 285/40R22 110H
• 285/40R22 110Y
• 295/30R22 103W

Continental CrossContact LX Sport Price Range

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport is currently going for approximately $95 to $468. The actual price will depend on the type and size you’ve chosen as well as the store you are buying from.

Warranty and Guarantees

Unlike other types of tires, Continental doesn’t offer a tread life warranty for the Continental CrossContact LX Sport.

However, the company offers a uniformity warranty of 1 year or its first 2/32-inch of wear, whichever comes first.

Continental further offers a materials and workmanship warranty of 6 years, with a free replacement for the first year or its first 2/32 inch of wear.

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport also comes with a road hazard warranty of 1 year or its first 2/32 inch of wear.

Continental also offers a 60-day customer satisfaction trial. So, in case you are not satisfied with the tire’s performance, you can return it within 60 days of purchase.  

Pros

• Great traction on dry roads
• Outstanding traction and handling control on wet and slippery surfaces
• Remarkable ride comfort

Cons

•  Short tread life

Continental CrossContact LX Sport FAQs

‍Is the Continental CrossContact LX Sport a good tire?

Yes, the Continental CrossContact LX Sport is a reliable all-season tire. Most all-season tires on the market tend to lose their traction and grip whenever they encounter light snow. However, the Continental CrossContact LX Sport maintains its grip and traction, regardless of whether you are driving on dry roads or icy surfaces.

How long does the Continental CrossContact LX Sport last?

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport will cover approximately 40,000 miles before it needs a replacement. However, the actual mileage your tires will attain may be higher or lower than the average 40,000 mileage, depending on how well you maintain your vehicle, the surfaces that you frequently drive on as well as your driving style.

Is the Continental CrossContact LX Sport a winter tire?

No, the Continental CrossContact LX Sport is not a winter tire. It’s an all-season tire, designed for SUVs and crossovers. And as much as it can comfortably handle light snowing, you should not use it in areas that experience heavy winters. So, if you live in areas that experience heavy snowing, then you should instead use winter tires.

Can you mix Continental CrossContact LX Sport with other tires?

No, mixing tires is not advisable. Mixing your Continental CrossContact LX Sport with other brands may lead to uneven tread wear, poor handling, early tire change as well as limited performance. Also, you may end up voiding your warranty when you mix the Continental CrossContact LX Sport with other types of tires.

Is the Continental CrossContact LX Sport directional?

No, the Continental CrossContact LX Sport features an asymmetrical tread design, which means it’s not directional. Tires with an asymmetrical tread design are renowned for remarkable handling, great grip in wet conditions and slippery surfaces as well as high curve stability. Furthermore, if your car is a front-wheel drive, then you can simply swap the front ones without rotating the rear ones.