Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2

The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 is a Premium Touring All Season tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

Tire review data from 25 tire reviews averaging 76% over 423,037 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 8th.

Dry Grip 85%
Wet Grip 80%
Road Feedback 79%
Handling 80%
Wear 86%
Comfort 76%
Buy again 76%
Snow Grip 64%
Ice Grip 57%

First On MarketOctober 2012
Wheel Size15 - 20"
Width205 - 285mm
Profile16 - 75
Rolling ResistanceA - D
Wet GripB - D
Noise (dB)70 - 74
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The ContiCrossContact LX 2 is ranked 18th of 28 All Season Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Continental ContiCrossContact LX and this tire has been replaced by the Continental CrossContact HT.

Tests Included

1

Best Result

8th

Worst Result

8th

Average Result

8th

Latest Tire Test Results

2020 ViBilagare SUV Tire Test
8th of 8 tires
  • High levels of comfort, the grip releases progressively with early warning
  • [Tested against on-road tires]Generally a lower level of grip compared to on-road specific tires, poor steering feedback.
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2020 Tire Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
15 inch
235/75 R 15 109 T XLDC72
16 inch
215/70 R 16 100 TDC71
215/70 R 16 100 TDC71
215/60 R 16 95 HCC70
17 inch
225/50 R 17 94 VDC71
235/65 R 17 108 H XLDC72
225/60 R 17 103 H XLCC72
265/65 R 17 112 HDC72
265/70 R 17 115 TCC72
18 inch
235/60 R 18 107 V XLCC72
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Size Price Range  
215/65 R16 £100.94 - £135.18 (5 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/55 R18 £124.32 - £144.08 (5 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/65 R17 £116.46 - £135.98 (4 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/55 R18 £147.73 - £150.86 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
255/60 R18 £130.46 - £146.99 (3 Prices) Compare Prices >>
Available in 21 tire sizes - View all.

Top 3 Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 Reviews

Given 69% while driving a Renault (215/60 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 19,000 easy going miles
In terms of longevity the LX2 tire is hard to beat: 19,000 miles and 7mm of tread remains! Dry and wet road grip is very good too, and I can't fault their traction and grip on snow either (they're labelled 'M&S').
Unfortunately, they're not 'all-season', so once the temperature drops below 4deg C they become increasingly noisy and harsh (at -10deg C they sound and feel as though they're running flat).
Grip on compacted snow, icy or greasy roads suffers too.
As I've racked-up the miles the LX2s have also become noisier at normal temperatures.
I'd happily trade some of their high-mileage capability for more cold-weather/all-season versatility if I'm honest.
Helpful 208 - tire reviewed on January 24, 2016
Given 53% while driving a Dacia Duster 4x4 (205/60 R16) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
One of the loudest road noise and hard ride tires I have experienced. In mud, they are next to useless. For reference they are fitted to a Renault Duster 4x4
Helpful 49 - tire reviewed on February 2, 2022
Given 73% while driving a Toyota RAV4 (235/55 R18) on mostly country roads for 12 average miles
The RAV4 Hybrid was originally fitted with Bridgestones H/L 422 Plus. These lasted 42,500 miles. As I am now driving off-road on a regular basis, often on a rocky surface, I was looking for a more aggressive tire. After 12,500 miles with the ContiCrossContact LX2 my experience is a positive one. I was expecting more noise, but actually they are more quiet than the Bridgestones. At higher speeds the car corners with more difficulty, but that is to be expected with the more aggressive tread and deeper sipes.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on October 1, 2022
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Latest Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 Reviews

Given 93% while driving a Dacia Duster 4x4 (215/65 R16) on mostly country roads for 25 average miles
Very good tires mostly for on road but not bad for off road as well!!!
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on May 2, 2024
Given 72% while driving a Hyundai Santa Fe (235/60 R18) on mostly country roads for 15,000 easy going miles
Very good on dry and wet roads, safe on highway at high speed under the rain. They're good for few kms on gravel and safe on wet grass (AWD). I tested them on few kms on fresh snow and they climb reasonably with reduced incline (AWD). Not recommended on snow in descents.
Helpful 5 - tire reviewed on April 7, 2024
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Given 52% while driving a Peugeot 3008 (225/55 R18) on mostly town for 30,000 average miles
these were OEM tires came with my 2018 peugeot 3008 allure 1.6 blue hdie eat6. I have used them for 6 years for now. I had great handling and good braking performance on dry smooth roads even on high speeds but on the other hand they were really harsh and uncomfortable on rough roads even on low speed. They were NOT labelled as M+S. And I would not recommend these tires on snow as the handling is very poor on snow. Once I suddenly looped going with 30 miles straight on snowy highway while the other cars had no trouble going on the same road. So I stopped and pulled back. Luckily I didn't had an accident. Now I have purchased Continental premium contact7 for summer and I am going to buy new winter tires for the next winter.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on February 17, 2024
Given 81% while driving a Nissan (255/60 R18) on mostly motorways for 50,000 average miles
I used that tire on my Nissan Navara around 80k kilometers(50k miles) it still have 4 milimeter deep treads on it. This set on 7th year and there are lots of micro cracks. I used them %95 on asphalt. It like their wet and brake performance. The noise is very low even at high speeds. I already ordered a new set same tires.
Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on December 26, 2023
Given 78% while driving a Suzuki grand vitara (225/65 R17) on a combination of roads for 75,000 average miles
I used LX2 75.000 km. "%20 off-road %80 on-road." I will buy new tires again in 4 weeks. I think LX2 again.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on March 24, 2022
Given 74% while driving a Nissan Navara D23 2,3TDI 190HP (255/60 R18 H) on a combination of roads for 28,000 spirited miles
I use my truck for a combination of purposes: Towing my jet ski on sand/gravel/pebble beaches. Going to rough mountain roads and some off-roading there. I mostly go to where hiking trails start but can be challenging at times in Greece (see Rally Acropolis) Going skiing/mountaineering, again to the beginning of trails, to mountain refugees and the likes. I NEVER GOT STUCK! Driving in deep snow ~30cm at 40kph I had a mild understeer in a peculiar corner but that was it. Only once did I have to pull my jet-ski from further in at the beach because the trailer got buried in the sand and all fours spun out. The car alone had no issue though. I never got a puncture or tear on the sharp rocks of Greek mountains. Overall, an excellent tire that I wish lasted a bit further from 40-45.000km
Helpful 50 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2020
Given 89% while driving a Peugeot 3008 (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 29,500 average miles
I have a SUV - 3008 with grip control.
I live in the UK - temperate climate, hardly snows if ever - we get our fair share of rain....
I don't offroad. Mostly town and motorway.
I have these tires as they came with the car.
I've listed the review as average driving style, but in truth the car does get pushed ( 'spirited')more often than that.
Coming up to 30K miles on these tires. 3.2mm left on front 4.4 on rear.

I think its fair to say that in the UK 10 years ago, very very few people would have even known that winter tires were an option, certainly my parents have never had them fit in there nearly 60 years each of driving.
Nowadays, especially with the german brigade failing miserly whenever there is the slightest sign of light frost, winter tires seem to be 'the norm'.
These tires are classed as mud and snow tires by peugeot, on here they are classed as Premium Touring Summer tires designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4's.
I'm no tire expert, but to me; the tread pattern looks like its designed for more than summer roads - and having driven these for 30k miles, i can say with confidence that these tires are great.
Wet and dry handling, braking, confidence is brilliant - keeping in mind its an SUV.
Pushing it hard in roundabouts, its predictable, you just know...

I haven't encountered deep snow, i'd like to know if these are good in snow, but we just don't see any. However, for the UK, in sub 7 degree temps they perform like my wifes car which IS shod in winter rubber.

All I can say is that i wouldn't hesitate to buy these again (which won't be long for the front). Infact, i don't think i would consider a summer tire of these. If you own a SUV in a climate similar to mine, then consider these.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on December 1, 2019
Given 81% while driving a Peugeot 3008 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 35,000 spirited miles
I got the Tires factory fitted on the 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.8l engine. have used the tires for a total of 36000 miles of which 25000 MIles are driven without any issue.I drive daily at around 77 Mph on the Highway daily for around 50 miles and 25 miles within city limits at an average of 35 Mph. I have driven around 80 miles on off road to avoid traffic through the life of these tires. I have not rotated my tires at all during the life of these tires, However I have checked for Allignment every 6000 Miles without any issues reported.
After Diving for 25000 miles I faced the following Issues, 1) the road noise increased considerably 2) The vibrations on the back tires have increased. 3) The thread on the tires are down to 3-4 mm but the threadblocks are worn out unevenly on the back tires at certain points which effects the added noise that I am experiencing.

Overall the tires are excellent, They have fared well for the extreme temperature in UAE. You feel very confident while driving and breaking distance feedback on these tires are excellent. My comments after having used the Bridgestone Turanza on myDodge Durango and the Pirelli Tires on My Honda. You will not regret buying these tires and I am already on the lookout for the replacement tires as they are hard to find for the 225/55/18 variant in UAE.
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on November 19, 2019
Given 84% while driving a Nissan Navara D23 2,3TDI 190HP (255/60 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 28,500 spirited miles
After 30k+ miles (45k km) the tires had no tread left.
The ride is smooth and silky.
Very good traction in sand, pebbles, gravel, dirt and mud.
Above 40km/h on 20-30cm deep snow, some under steering appears even with locked 4x4. By comparison, my snow tires on FWD are stable at over 60km/h.
Overall very good tire that I would gladly wear again.
Helpful 45 - tire reviewed on September 11, 2019
Given 89% while driving a Peugeot 5008 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
Very good handling on dry and wet roads, with real capabilties on light snow (but encountered some trouble climbing a hill with more than 5 cm of fresh snow). Good resistance: 40.000 km and still ok
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on September 10, 2019
Given 94% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (215/60 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I bought them recently and went with them about 2000 km. The impressions are excellent, quiet and comfortable, excellent in wet and very good in dry condition.
Before them I used GY EfficientGripSUV for 40000 km in 4 years, which were excellent in the dry but worse in the wet and desperate in gravel road.
All recommendations for Conticross lx2.
Helpful 45 - tire reviewed on May 20, 2019
Given 81% while driving a Nissan 2016 navara np300 (255/60 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 26,000 average miles
Cant really comment on dynamics other than the navara feels secure on road the most impressive is how well they last, 26000 miles on pick up truck and still a bit to go,thats impressive
Helpful 44 - tire reviewed on February 26, 2019