Continental CrossContact LX25 Tire Review

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What are the Features Available for This Tire?

Based on the information provided by Continental, it has been found that the CrossContact LX25 is a premium class tire that has been specifically designed for trucks, CUVs, and SUVs owners. Moreover, the company also stated that if we were to compare the CrossContact LX25 with its predecessor, we find that the LX25 manages to deliver higher performance on a wet and slippery road and has a high snow performance.

Apart from that, it also features a reduced noise level and a bigger size class that you can choose from. This tire has been perfectly engineered to minimize noise levels aside from being highly responsive. Next, Cross Contact LX25 also has an incredible tread life which has been designed to increase the durability of the tire.

One of the interesting things about this tire is that it utilizes Continental's Quickview Indicators Technology. The visual signals installed in the tire tread allow you to monitor the overall performance of the tire and to see whether your tire wears evenly. This would greatly help you to know precisely when you should replace your tires with new ones right before anything bad happens.

Next, Continental also utilizes the next generation Eco-Plus Technology in the compound of the tread. This technology is used to help you drive better on wet and slippery surfaces while at the same time helps to extend the life expectancy of the treads. Besides that, this technology also helps to increase the fuel economy regardless of what type of vehicles you choose to use.

What are the Maintenance Indicators Available?

The majority of the tire manufacturers that are available nowadays would utilize a set of tire wear indicators that can usually be found in the tread, but as for Continental Cross Contact LX25, they do it quite differently compared to other types of tires in the market. This tire can be considered as one of the best tires that are available currently when it comes to the quality of maintenance indicators.

As mentioned in the article earlier, unlike other tires that use traditional indicators that would usually be built into the pattern of the tire, the CrossContact LX25, on the other hand, utilizes the Quickview Indicator technology instead. These indicators comprise Visual Alignment Indicators and Tuned Performance Indicators.

Essentially, the Tuned Performance Indicators are the letter W, S, and D imprinted on the tire as the tread pattern, which signifies the conditions of the surface Wet, Snow and Dry. All of these letters on the tires will begin to gradually fade away and become less visible to you as the tire wears down. When you find that the letter S is no longer visible on the surface of your tires, that just means that you will no longer have snow tractions that you can rely on, and the same goes for the letter W and D.

It's very easy to use the Continental's Tuned Performance Indicators due to the fact that they are easier to be read compared to the normal tire wear indicators that you would usually have in the market. On top of that, the Visual Alignment Indicators that are being utilized on this tire are positioned at the outside and inside shoulders of the tread pattern. Anyone could determine whether the wheels are being properly aligned or otherwise by directly comparing both of these indicators.

How Does It Perform On Dry Tarmac?

The short answer is that it performs really well on dry tarmac, but just like with most of the touring all-season tires, it's highly recommended for you to be realistic with your expectations. Unfortunately, some of the owners of crossovers and SUVs would most likely not be too happy with these tires. This is because the CrossContact LX25 lacks the necessary grip levels and involvement that most performance tires would usually have.

However, up to this day, I still haven't been able to find the tires in this particular category that can fully satisfy the aggressive and extreme driving needs of most people; hence I don't look at it as a downside of these tires. For the majority of normal people, I would say that the CrossContact LX25 performs decently, just like the other premium touring tires that are available in the market right now.

Apart from that, the level of responsiveness of these tires can be considered as excellent combined with their exceptional high-speed stability; you can expect to have an extreme level of traction and grip as well as short braking distances. All done to ensure your safety are prioritized at a high level at all times.

How Does It Perform On Slippery and Wet Roads?

Driving on slippery and wet surfaces has always been the strong point of every Continental tire, and this includes the Cross Contact LX25. This tire performs extremely well on slippery and wet roads as it provides the driver with high-quality tractions, extremely short braking distances, and safe cornering. On top of that, the CrossContact LX25 also has an extraordinary hydroplaning resistance. Hence, you don't need to worry too much about your safety even during the heaviest of rain as this tire has been tested vigorously in the past.

What About Its Performance On Snowy Road?

Most drivers tend to set their expectations too high when it comes to the performance of all-season tires on snowy roads, which is something that you should not do. Most of these tires can be used on snowy roads, but you may only use them in a stretch. Fortunately, that's not the case with CrossContact LX25, as it is one of the most usable tires that you can rely on, especially during the winter season.

The light-snow traction performs very well to get a solid grip on the road. On top of that, the braking distance is also surprisingly shorter than I expected it would be, plus the handling is completely safe and predictable. However, I would highly recommend you to buy a proper tire that is made specifically for harsh winter conditions if you live in areas with such conditions. After all, the CrossContact LX25 is not specifically made for snowy road conditions, even though you may use it on snowy roads.

What are the Main Technologies Utilized?

Comfort Ride Technology

• Provides a layer of absorption under the tread of the tires to ensure a smooth ride and excellent steering responsiveness.

Circumferential Grooves

• Provides a smooth passage for water to flow to prevent any unwanted things such as hydroplaning from occurring during your drive

Lateral and Diagonal Sipes

• It helps to increase the level of traction on a wet and slippery surface by providing additional biting edges.

Continental Next Generation EcoPlus Technology

• It helps you to save more money by increasing the fuel economy and minimizing CO2 emissions for a healthier environment.

Continuous Circumferential Ribs

• Reduce the level of noise produced to improve the overall driving experience

Traction Grooves

• Designed specifically to keep the snow in the biting teeth for improved snow to snow tractions

Polyester Cord Body

• The polyester cord body available in the internal parts of the tires is made to support two heavy-duty steel belts.

What About the Warranty of This Tire?

The Continental Cross Contact LX25 comes with a six-year warranty or 70,000 miles for the H and T speed rating. Also, it's 65,000 miles or six years for the V speed rating. For the first year or the first 2/32 inch of wear, this tire comes with a uniformity warranty, and it will then prorate up until the last 2/32 depth.

The road warranty hazard applies for the first 2/32 inch of wear or the first year, even though there may be some terms and conditions that apply, so it's highly recommended for you to double-check everything with your Continental beforehand. Apart from that, these tires also come with a three years roadside assistance and 60 days trial that you might want to use to see if it suits your needs or otherwise. It would best if you could test it manually by yourself to feel the overall driving experience on these tires.