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In case of an increased load, the tyre's contact with the ground widens, resulting in short braking distances and excellent cornering stability.
By linking together certain elements, the tyre achieves steering precision and optimum traction for fun driving.
A special compound used within the tyre ensures excellent grip and low rolling resistance.
AutoExpress (UK) published the results of their SUV tyre 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 CrossContactTM UHP:
+ consistent 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
"Never have we had a tyre 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 tyre based on individual strength in the knowledge that they are solid all-round performers."
Auto Bild Allrad (D) published their 4x4 Summer Tyre Test. The tested tyre 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 CrossContactTM UHP: "Recommended"
About the Continental CrossContactTM UHP
+ very short stopping distances especially in the wet
+ amazing good traction on grass and mud
- average hydroplaning performance
- noise performance
- Price
In issue 3/2014, Gute Fahrt (D) published their SUV Summer Tyre Test 2014. The tyre size was 235/55 R17, test vehicle a VW Tiguan.
Rating for the CrossContactTM UHP: "Very good - (Test Winner)"
About the Continental CrossContactTM 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 (D) published their 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 2013. The test size was 235/65 R17 V, test vehicle Audi Q5.
Rating for the CrossContactTM UHP: "Highly recommended" (1st place)
About the Continental CrossContactTM UHP
+ shortest stopping distance on wet surface
+ shortest stopping distance on dry surface
+ precise handling
+ off road performance
- noise
- comfort
- average in curve aquaplaning
The Automotive Clubs ADAC (D) / OEAMTC (AT) / TCS (CH) have published the Summer Tyre 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 ContiCrossContactTM UHP: "Good" (1st place)
About the tyre:
+ very balanced tyre
+ especially good on wet
Auto Zeitung (issue 15/2011) published their SUV-Summer Tyre 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: "Test Winner"
About the tyre:
+ Best Off road-performance
+ Best in wet braking
+ Best overall performance on wet road
+/- Average aquaplaning performance
+/- Acceptable rolling resistance
- High rolling noise
Tyres with high wet grip performance (A or B graded) have shorter braking distances on wet roads and are, therefore, safer in the rain. As with fuel efficiency, the D grade isn’t used and there are no plans to use G.
Tyres account for up to 20% of your vehicle’s fuel consumption so, if you want to get more miles per tank of fuel, you should choose tyres with a high fuel efficiency rating. You will also lower your CO2 emissions. It comes down to rolling resistance i.e. the energy lost when a tyre is moving. The lower the rolling resistance, the less energy is lost and the lower your fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The difference between an A-rated tyre and a G-rated tyre could be as much as 6 litres per 625 miles.
This is the external noise made by the tyre and is measured in decibels. The more filled bars shown on the label, the louder the tyres.
