Tires from Continental

ContiCrossContact™ UHP

Puts 4x4 performance safely on the road.

Summer

Allround

SUV

SSRtest

ContiCrossContact™ UHP

For high speeds in use on roads.

For sporty SUVs.

Short braking distances and high cornering stability
Safety reserves for outstanding handling and fun at the wheel
Low rolling resistance and excellent grip

Quickfacts

For sporty SUVs.

Short braking distances and high cornering stability
Safety reserves for outstanding handling and fun at the wheel
Low rolling resistance and excellent grip

Test result

Auto Bild allrad

In their April issue, Auto Bild Allrad (D) has published the 4x4 Summer Tire Test. The tested tire size was 215/65 R16 H/V, test vehicle a VW Tiguan.

The test was conducted by Auto Bild Allrad
- on the Contidrom, Jeversen, Germany (wet tests) and
- on Goodyear's proving ground in USA / San Angelo (all other tests).

Rating for the CrossContact^TM UHP: "recommended"

About the Continental CrossContact^TM UHP

+ very short stopping distances especially in the wet
+ amazing good traction on grass and mud
- average hydroplaning performance
- noise performance
- Price

Gute Fahrt

In issue 3/2014, Gute Fahrt (D) has published the SUV Summer Tire Test 2014. The tire size was 235/55 R17, test vehicle a VW Tiguan.

Rating for the CrossContact^TM UHP: "very good - (Testwinner)"

About the Continental CrossContact^TM UHP
+ shortest stopping distance on wet and dry
+ good wet and dry handling performance
+ good rolling resistance performance
+ good comfort and noise
- weak in hydroplaning

Auto Bild allrad

In the current issue, Auto Bild Allrad (D) has published the 4x4 Summer Tire Test 2013. The test size is 235/65 R17 V, test vehicle Audi Q5.

Rating for the CrossContact^TM UHP: "highly recommended" (1st place)

About the Continental CrossContact^TM UHP
+ shortest stopping distance on wet surface
+ shortest stopping distance on dry surface
+ precise handling
+ off road performance
- noise
- comfort
- average in curve aquaplaning

ADAC (D) / OEAMTC (AT) / TCS (CH)

The Automotive Clubs ADAC (D) / OEAMTC (AT) / TCS (CH) have published the Summer Tire Test 2012 on their homepages (www.adac.de / www.oeamtc.at / www.tcs.ch). Test size was 215/65 R16 H.

Overall rating for the ContiCrossContact^TM UHP: "good" (1st place)

About the tire:
+ very balanced tire
+ especially good on wet

Auto Zeitung

Auto Zeitung (issue 15/2011) has published the SUV-Summer tire test 2011. The ContiCrossContact UHP again achieved the best result "test winner". Test dimension was 235/60 R18 W on a Audi Q5.

Overall rating for the ContiCrossContact™ UHP: "Testsieger" (Test winner)

About the tire:

+ Best Offroad-performance
+ Best in wet braking
+ Best overall performance on wet road
+/- Average aquaplaning performance
+/- Acceptable rolling resistance
- High rolling noise

AutoExpress

In the current issue (Oct. 21), AutoExpress (UK) published the results of its SUV tires test. Test size was 235/55 R17 H/V/W.
Test vehicle was a Toyota RAV4.

Overall rating for the ContiCrossContact™ UHP: "Rank 2"

About the CrossContact^TM UHP:

+ consistant performance in all areas
+ best in wet and dry braking
+ most quiet ride of all off-roaders
+ sharp and accurate dry handling
+ best choice on gravel

From the "Verdict":
"Never we had a tire test that has been so close. Any of the top three will do an excellent job on your car, and drivers can confidently choose a tire based on individual strength in the knowledge that they are solid all-round performers."