Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Continental UltraContact UC7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental CrossContact LX25 and Continental UltraContact UC7 appear in 2 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental CrossContact LX25 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Continental UltraContact UC7 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental CrossContact LX25 and Continental UltraContact UC7 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Latest test | — | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental UltraContact UC7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Continental UltraContact UC7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental CrossContact LX25 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental CrossContact LX25 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 1 | No data | Continental CrossContact LX25 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 3.5 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
💧 Wet: Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental CrossContact LX25 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.3 for the Continental UltraContact UC7.
☀️ Dry: Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental CrossContact LX25 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.3 for the Continental UltraContact UC7.
❄️ Snow: Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental CrossContact LX25 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Continental UltraContact UC7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Continental CrossContact LX25.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Continental CrossContact LX25.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental CrossContact LX25 or Continental UltraContact UC7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental CrossContact LX25 ranks higher on average than the Continental UltraContact UC7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental CrossContact LX25 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental UltraContact UC7 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental UltraContact UC7 ranks better than the Continental CrossContact LX25.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental CrossContact LX25 appears in 1 independent tests, Continental UltraContact UC7 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
