CrossContact™ LX Sport

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport is a premium all-season touring tire released in 2015, specifically engineered for crossovers and SUVs seeking balanced on-road comfort with capable all-season performance. This tire serves as original equipment for numerous vehicles from manufacturers including Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Audi, and Alfa Romeo, demonstrating Continental's engineering collaboration with premium automakers. The CrossContact LX Sport features asymmetric tread design blending traction and handling characteristics, with four circumferential grooves traversing through snow and water without losing traction or hydroplaning. Special silica compound formulation provides lowered rolling resistance enhancing mileage performance while reducing vehicle fuel consumption. Available options include ContiSilent noise reduction technology, ContiSeal puncture sealing capability, and Self Supporting Runflat configurations for specific applications.

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport utilizes internal construction featuring twin steel belts providing strength atop polyester cord body cushioning ride quality, delivering excellent dry traction and handling with very good cornering grip and stability from its sportier tread design. The tire achieves comfortable ride quality with smooth handling and generally low noise levels, backed by Continental's 65,000-mile tread life warranty demonstrating confidence in long-term durability. However, user feedback reveals mixed experiences with treadwear showing faster wear than expected for some customers, while all-season performance proves excellent in dry conditions but below average on wet or icy/snowy roads. The tire earns TireScore of 7.5 representing average results—capable but not exceptional across all performance categories. The CrossContact LX Sport serves drivers in mild climates prioritizing on-road comfort, quiet operation, and premium refinement for crossover and SUV applications while accepting that extreme weather performance and maximum tread life may not match specialized alternatives designed specifically for those priorities.