In their April issue, Auto Bild Allrad (D) has published the 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) has published the SUV Summer Tyre Test 2014. The tyre size was 235/55 R17, test vehicle a VW Tiguan.
Rating for the CrossContactTM UHP: "very good - (Testwinner)"
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
In the current issue, Auto Bild Allrad (D) has published the 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 2013. The test size is 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) has published the SUV-summer tyre test 2011. The ContiCrossContact UHP again achieved the best result "test winner". Test dimension was 235/60 R18 W on an Audi Q5.
Overall rating for the ContiCrossContact™ UHP: "Testsieger" (Test winner)
About the tyre:
+ Best offroad-performance
+ Best in wet braking
+ Best overall performance on wet road
+/- Average aquaplaning performance
+/- Acceptable rolling resistance
- High rolling noise
In the current issue (Oct. 21), AutoExpress (UK) published the results of its SUV tyres 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:
+ 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 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."
