Which is better for wet-weather driving?

The Continental CrossContact LX25. Its EcoPlus compound is built to stop shorter on wet roads, and wet traction is one of its listed strengths. The Nexen meets the same A traction rating but makes no wet-braking claim.

Is the Continental worth the extra money?

If you plan to keep the vehicle past one set of tires, yes. You get deeper starting tread, better wet grip and fuel savings. If you are selling soon or on a tight budget, the Nexen saves about $106 per tire.

Both carry a 70,000-mile treadwear warranty. The Continental starts with 12/32 in. of tread versus 9.5/32 in. for the Nexen, so it has more rubber to wear through, but the Nexen publishes a UTQG treadwear rating of 680.

Does either come with roadside assistance?

The Nexen Roadian GTX includes 36 months of roadside assistance, a road hazard warranty and a 60-day or 1,000-mile trial. Continental does not list those programs for the CrossContact LX25.

Will either save fuel?

The Continental claims real fuel savings from its EcoPlus Technology. The Nexen makes no low-rolling-resistance or fuel-economy claim.

Both are quiet touring tires. The Continental is praised for a quiet ride, and the Nexen uses a ribbed tread and sipes to reduce road noise and vibration. Expect them to be close.

Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Nexen Roadian GTX

The Nexen Roadian GTX is the value pick: it costs about $106 less at the best new price ($117.70 at Walmart as of November 6, 2026, versus $224.18 at WestCoastWheelsAndTires.com for the Continental) and carries the same 70,000-mile treadwear warranty. The Continental CrossContact LX25 is the better tire for wet braking, fuel savings and a quiet highway ride, and it is the one to buy if you keep the vehicle long enough to wear out a set. Shoppers on a budget, or replacing tires on an older SUV, should take the Nexen.

Today the Nexen Roadian GTX costs $106.48 less at its best price.

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