The CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology is Continental Tire's ecologically friendly Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tire developed to help crossovers, sport utility vehicles and light-duty pickup trucks perform on the highway and in mild off-road conditions. The CrossContact LX20 is designed to enhance driving pleasure, save fuel and maintain grip when braking on wet surfaces while providing long wear and all-season traction, even in light snow.
The CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology uses an all-season tread compound featuring Continental's Tg-F Polymers and +Silane additives to improve treadwear, fuel efficiency and traction on slippery roads. The compound is molded into a symmetric tread design with notched outboard shoulders, independent intermediate tread blocks and continuous center ribs to blend on-road steering response and straight-line stability with reduced noise and enhanced ride comfort. Four circumferential grooves enhance wet traction while Continental's Traction Grooves (featuring ridges in the outboard grooves) promote three-dimensional snow-to-snow traction.
The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wrapped polyamide on top of a polyester cord casing to combine strength with ride comfort. Most sizes of the CrossContact LX20 come with a flanged lower sidewall to help reduce the possibility of curb damage to expensive wheels.
El neumático CrossContact LX20 de Continental posee la tecnología EcoPlus, la cual hace que los neumáticos sean más ecológicamente amigables. Pertenecen a la categoría: Turismo Para Toda Estación (Crossover/SUV) y fue desarrollado para ayudar a los crossovers, utilitarios deportivos y picops de trabajo liviano obtener un mejor rendimiento en los autopistas en condiciones medianas todoterreno. El CrossContact LX20 ha sido diseñado para mejorar el placer de conducir, ahorrar combustible y mantener agarre al frenar sobre superficies mojadas, al mismo tiempo de proporcionar un desgaste lento y tracción durante las cuatro estaciones del año, incluyendo superficies con poca nieve.
El CrossContact LX20 con la tecnología EcoPlus, utiliza un compuesto de caucho para toda estación con los polímeros: Tg-F y aditivos de silano: +Silane de Continental. Estos mejoran el desgaste, el consumo de combustible y la tracción en carreteras resbalosas. El compuesto de caucho es moldeado en una banda de rodamiento con diseño simétrico que cuenta con un hombro exterior cóncavo, bloques intermedios independientes y un segmento central continuo, para combinar respuesta al girar el volante en la carretera y estabilidad en línea recta, con, mayor confort al andar y menor ruido. Cuatro canales circunferenciales mejoran la tracción sobre superficies mojadas, mientras que las ranuras de tracción: Traction Grooves (poseen crestas en las ranuras exteriores) ofrecen tracción tridimensional en la nieve.
La estructura interna incluye correas gemelas de acero reforzadas con poliamida envuelto en espiral, por encima de un armazón con cordón de poliéster. Esto, combina fortaleza y un andar confortable. La mayoría de los CrossContact LX20 poseen un borde en la parte baja del flanco que reduce la posibilidad de daños a rines costosos.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 04/01/25(1 of 3)
Treadwear:6 Years / 70,000 Miles (1) Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Manufacturer Special Warranty:60-day or 1st 2/32" trial (2), 3-yr flat changing
Additional Information:(1) Repair voids warranty (2) Whichever comes 1st,purchase 4 exchange for another set of Conti.
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Tire Rack Test Results Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
Testing Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tires: Refine Your Ride(04:08)
Many of today's Crossovers and SUVs bring ever-increasing levels of refinement, comfort, and often, outright luxury to the driving experience. That means the tires they ride on need more of the same to keep pace with ever-increasing driver expectations.
We compared two of the newest to a past test winner and current leader in our consumer ratings.
Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
Good
89%
15M
6.8 - Good
8.6 - Excellent
8.5 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.7 Wet Traction
8.7 - Excellent
8.6 Corner Stability
9.0 Dry Traction
8.6 Steering Response
7.4 - Good
8.0 Light Snow Traction
7.2 Deep Snow Traction
6.9 Ice Traction
8.4 - Good
8.4 Ride Quality
8.4 Noise
7.7 - Good
Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology Reviews
Feedback patterns show the Continental CrossContact LX20 excels in comfort, with many customers praising its smooth, quiet ride suitable for daily driving. Treadwear receives strong marks for durability, aligning well with its touring focus. Winter traction is generally reliable in light snow, though ice performance shows more variability with some lower scores. Wet traction consistently impresses with secure grip and hydroplaning resistance, while dry handling delivers confident responsiveness. A few users note minor trade-offs in deep snow capability, but overall satisfaction remains high for its all-season versatility on crossovers and SUVs. Balanced performance across key categories makes it a solid choice for drivers prioritizing comfort and year-round usability.
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Most customers rate Wet Traction 9s and 10s, praising confident wet grip and reliable handling. While a few scores are lower, the LX20 excels in all-season conditions as intended.
December 16, 2020
4.5 out of 5
These tires are very good in wet or dry conditions...
These tires are very good in wet or dry conditions. The wear is awesome after almost 70000 miles still have 4/32 of tread. Planning on buying a new set today!
Vehicle: 2018 Buick Enclave FWD Miles Driven on Tires: 69,257 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: HINESVILLE, GA Driving Style: Average
I bought this tire to replace Bridgestone's on my MB ML 500. What a difference, seemed like it took a 1,000 miles to wear them in but this is a great tire for the money. Great ride comfort, handling, reduced road noise, excellent in wet conditions. Have only experienced minor snowfall with them so can't comment on their performance in snow. Highly recommend these for the money.
Vehicle: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Standard Suspension Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: COLUMBUS, OH Driving Style: Average
Pros- Wet driving - really confidence inspiring Wear - best wearing tire to date on the XC90, which chews tires every 20k in past, and we are at 11K and only 2/32nd down (8 to go) Dry - work really well light snow - pretty good deep snow - just ok Smooth - almost as smooth as the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season (the smoothest so far) Fuel economy - on par with other low rolling resistance tires on car
Cons - slightly twitchy not as precise as the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season were Look skinny when viewing from tread side (only an ascetic thing)
Past tires on this car:
A. OEM Michelin Pilot HX MXM 4 (worst of the 4 different types of sets) B. 2 sets of Kuhmo KL51 (had thrown in the towel to cheap tires due to high wear and not a lot of options at time, but were very good at time tire) C. Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season (great at first, majority of siping wore away by half tread depth and became more and more slippery as it aged, replaced early) D. Conti LX20 (best to date)
Only regret, not going up a size to the 255 tire, these look skinny (the Pirelli looked the widest)
Vehicle: 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Miles Driven on Tires: 11,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: HEATHCOTE, NY Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate winter traction highly, with snow scores often 8-10. Ice traction shows mostly 7-8, indicating reliable grip in light winter conditions. A few lower scores suggest varied experiences in severe ice, but overall performance is strong for all-season use.
January 14, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5
...Snowed next after day after install. So I experienced what tire is capable of. Excellent in snow and slush and mind you I used only rear wheel drive...
Best tire I ever had on my armada. Snowed next after day after install. So I experienced what tire is capable of. Excellent in snow and slush and mind you I used only rear wheel drive. Excellent on dry road super quiet, very responsive will update on wear.
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Armada LE Miles Driven on Tires: 200 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: MASTIC, NY Driving Style: Spirited
These have done well through our Wisconsin winters and with some off-road, the only time I've had an issue was after ~ 40k miles, in 12" of fresh snow on an unpaved fire lane we could go no further (but they still got us out)...
These came as OEM tires on our 2021 Yukon XL. After 53,000 miles, they're being replaced with another set - hands down the best OEM tires we've had on a new vehicle. These have done well through our Wisconsin winters and with some off-road, the only time I've had an issue was after ~40k miles, in 12" of fresh snow on an unpaved fire lane we could go no further (but they still got us out). We've always run Michelin Defender LTX's but these are also in that camp!
Vehicle: 2021 GMC Yukon XL 4WD 275/60-20 Miles Driven on Tires: 53,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PLYMOUTH, WI Driving Style: Average
...Wet snow traction: surprisingly superb! My wife was convinced I'd get stuck in the snow, but she was shocked (and relieved) when I made it home without a scratch.
We love these tires! We bought them after the stock tires on our Fisker completely disintegrated at just 10,000 miles. My wife and I wanted to try something new, and she was especially excited to hear these had great snow traction. Plus, they were cheaper than the OEM tires — and frankly, we refused to buy those again.
So far, they're a solid 9/10 across the board (because there's always room for improvement). Dry traction: great. Wet traction: great. Wet snow traction: surprisingly superb!
My wife was convinced I’d get stuck in the snow, but she was shocked (and relieved) when I made it home without a scratch.
Vehicle: 2023 Fisker Ocean AWD 255/45-22 Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: CRESTLINE, CA Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate dry traction as excellent with scores of 9-10, highlighting responsive handling and confident grip in dry conditions for Crossover/SUVs. High marks emphasize stability and control, aligning perfectly with all-season touring performance expectations.
January 02, 2016
4.3 out of 5
...The ran smooth and quiet in on dry surface and went around corners with confidence...
I bought the Contact LX20 when my 2014 CRV had 2,000 miles because these are .75 inch wider than the OEM Contact. These tires had performed as reviewed, especially in heavy, light and deep snow. The ran smooth and quiet in on dry surface and went around corners with confidence. They really compliment my CRV. At 20,000 miles they still look new. However, my next set would be True Contact which is a step better from the review. I plan to buy it for my 2016 CRV also.
Vehicle: 2014 Honda CR-V LX AWD Miles Driven on Tires: 22,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: BOYNTON BEACH, FL Driving Style: Average
...Thanks to the awesome AWD, driving on 4-6 of snow on paved roads felt just like driving them when they were dry...
Love driving my Cayenne as it is supposed to be driven - hard. I look for a tire that will meet my rigorous demands, but also will last longer than a cycle of 4 seasons. I've put just over 30K miles on these and have been very impressed with them. Last winter I went skiing and we got dumped on - 22" in 24 hours. I plowed the Cayenne through 16+" of snow on multiple occasions that weekend - SUV is just an animal in the snow when you turn the Traction Control off. Thanks to the awesome AWD, driving on 4-6" of snow on paved roads felt just like driving them when they were dry. It was actually unnerving at first, b/c I wasn't sure if the tires were gripping. Turns out they just gripped so well it didn't feel that much different that driving on regular road conditions.
We did get some hard rains yesterday, and I did experience a little potential for hydroplaning - but again - these tires probably only have half of their life left on them. Was a little disappointing to feel that - but natural degradation will happen with anything. Any tire mounted on a Porsche that you can get more than 50K+ miles on is a real treat, in my opinion. I'm hoping for at least 60K on these before figuring out my next purchase. Pirelli has a few tires that came out recently that look pretty decent - but I am a big fan of customer reviews and rankings - will wait and see what general feedback comes in on the newer tires.
Vehicle: 2004 Porsche Cayenne S Without TPMS Miles Driven on Tires: 32,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CANTON, OH Driving Style: Spirited
Ride comfort and noise levels receive excellent ratings (mostly 9s-10s), offering a smooth, quiet experience ideal for crossover/SUV touring.
February 26, 2020
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5
Very smooth and quiet... Ride is a bit bouncy around town and highway driving ,which is a problem with this vehicle, but better than the factory Goodyears and not as good as the Pirellis...
Very smooth and quiet. Wear has been even and better than expected with 7+/32nds remain after 30k miles. Not really sporty feeling . Prior Pirelli Verde Plus had a somewhat nicer feel but no better in performance and not as smooth and quiet but were very good. Pirellis wore somewhat faster, too. Rarely experience any hydroplane or slight slipping issues on highway or around town so high traction rating. Very light feel. MPG was not as good as Pirelli Verde Plus (1-2 mpg loss) . Ride is a bit bouncy around town and highway driving ,which is a problem with this vehicle, but better than the factory Goodyears and not as good as the Pirellis. Tires look a little narrow and have an odd looking tread pattern as a negative. Smoother, quieter, longer lasting than Pirellis, with mpg and some feel negatives. Very good tires.
Vehicle: 2014 Nissan Murano FWD SL Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MELBOURNE, FL Driving Style: Average
...This slight size change (and the better tires) made the ride in the Volvo feel even more secure...
These tires replaced the originals that came on my 2011 Volvo XC90. Those were also Continental, but a different model and a slightly different size. The original tires needed replacement at 30k miles.
At the time of replacement, I went for the 255/55R18, which are an approved size to go on the original wheels. These tires were slightly wider (in millimeters) than the originals and I much preferred this. This slight size change (and the better tires) made the ride in the Volvo feel even more secure. We have had two very snowy winters since I've had these tires and they were great. I drove in active blizzard conditions last year, when the tires already had 30k miles on them, and I felt totally secure. My daughter goes to school in Connecticut and there were plenty of days I had to drive in poor conditions from NJ to CT - and was totally happy with these tires.
At this point, with 42k miles on them, I'm ready to replace. They are starting to feel less grippy on wet roads, and in case it snows in the next couple of months, I'm ready to have new tires. And i'm considering ordering the exact same ones . . .
...The Santa Fe is the SE V6 model with the sport suspension, so it does have an overly firm ride to begin with, but the Continental LX20 has transformed it into a much more civilized vehicle overall. The car still has a pleasantly firm ride and handles very well, but it is not fidgety and punishing like it was with the original equipment Kumhos...
These tires replaced the Kumho Solus KL21's that came on my mother's Santa Fe when new. The Kumhos gave good service and went a respectably solid 40,000 miles before becoming marginal, but they were always a hard-riding tire. The Santa Fe is the SE V6 model with the sport suspension, so it does have an overly firm ride to begin with, but the Continental LX20 has transformed it into a much more civilized vehicle overall. The car still has a pleasantly firm ride and handles very well, but it is not fidgety and punishing like it was with the original equipment Kumhos.
Wet traction is greatly improved as well. My mother has called me many times to tell me how much more secure the car feels to her now. I also have these tires on my 2000 Land Rover Discovery (different size, of course), and I highly recommend them.
Vehicle: 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: STATESBORO, GA Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate treadwear highly, with scores of 9s and 10s dominating, highlighting long-lasting performance for Crossover/SUV touring. Some lower scores suggest isolated wear concerns, but overall satisfaction remains strong in all-season use. High ratings emphasize durability and consistent wear patterns across varied driving conditions.
January 22, 2024
4.9 out of 5
one of the best tire I have ever bought 75,000 miles when changed could not believe how evenly the tread wore down...
one of the best tire I have ever bought 75,000 miles when changed could not believe how evenly the tread wore down. I will be buying another set when its time for tires again
Vehicle: 2021 Buick Enclave FWD Miles Driven on Tires: 72,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: LOMPOC, CA Driving Style: Spirited
Had these tires for quite a while and they performed great with the abuse they were put through... These were put through highway, city, gravel, wet, snow and slush with no problem over 5 years.
Had these tires for quite a while and they performed great with the abuse they were put through. Much better than Michelin mx which I will never buy again. These were put through highway, city, gravel, wet, snow and slush with no problem over 5 years.
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD With OE Rubber Valve Stem Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: LEDGEWOOD, NJ Driving Style: Spirited
...I'm now at almost 98,000 miles and just at the ware bars. I rotate frequently, front to back only. Longest waring tires I have ever had...
Factory tires lasted 30,000 miles and should have been replaced at 25,000 in all honesty. I'm now at almost 98,000 miles and just at the ware bars. I rotate frequently, front to back only. Longest waring tires I have ever had. While not superior at all of the ratings they do perform good in all and great in most of them. I live in California in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Mostly I drive paved curvy mountain roads back and forth to work. I am an avid kayaker, packed dirt roads and cobblestoned beaches presented me with no problems. They did well in light snow. Nothing short of studded tires and caution work on ice, I find that rating somewhat amusing. Not as good in deep snow but these are street tires. I'm about to purchase another set. Bargain of the century.
Vehicle: 2011 Jeep Liberty Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 65,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: VALLEY SPRINGS, CA Driving Style: Spirited
Many of today's Crossovers and SUVs bring ever-increasing levels of refinement, comfort, and often, outright luxury to the driving experience. That means the tires they ride on need more of the same to keep pace with ever-increasing driver expectations.
Including in the snow. We went to Sweden to test this tire where winter reigns supreme.
Testing Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tires: Refine Your Ride(04:08)
Many of today's Crossovers and SUVs bring ever-increasing levels of refinement, comfort, and often, outright luxury to the driving experience. That means the tires they ride on need more of the same to keep pace with ever-increasing driver expectations.
We compared two of the newest to a past test winner and current leader in our consumer ratings.
Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tires pay the obvious benefits when it comes to filling your tank at the gas station. But that's not the whole story. You have to drive on these tires everyday, too, including in the snow and on the ice. We brought tires from this category to Sweden with us to learn how well they'll do during the winter driving season.
CUVs and SUVs may not be the most efficient vehicles, but they can benefit from riding on more fuel-efficient tires. We evaluated three of the newest energy efficient tires for these vehicles. All feature the latest tread compound/internal design technology to minimize rolling resistance and maintain traction/road manners.
ContinentalCrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
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