Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow and King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 appear in 1 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 RX-Snow performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, 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 RX-Snow and King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 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 prefer the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 0 | 1 |
| Best rank | — | #1 |
| Avg rank | — | 11.4 |
| Latest test | — | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 80.9 |
Tire Lab Score
King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 12.5 | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 12.7 | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 |
💧 Wet: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.
☀️ Dry: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.
❄️ Snow: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow or King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 ranks higher on average than the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 ranks better than the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow appears in 0 independent tests, King-Meiler Winter Tact WT81 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 →
