Continental CrossContact H/T review
The Continental CrossContact H/T generally receives positive feedback for its dry and wet road grip, fuel efficiency, and ability to improve handling characteristics on heavy-duty vehicles. While many users praise its comfort and quiet operation, a notable subset of reviewers reports significant issues with balancing, road vibration, and inconsistent manufacturing quality.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
83.9%By road tests
77.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 20 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Continental CrossContact H/T generally receives positive feedback for its dry and wet road grip, fuel efficiency, and ability to improve handling characteristics on heavy-duty vehicles. While many users praise its comfort and quiet operation, a notable subset of reviewers reports significant issues with balancing, road vibration, and inconsistent manufacturing quality.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet pavement grip
- Improved handling and stability for heavy-duty trucks and SUVs
- High fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for most users
Cons
- Persistent balancing issues and high road force values
- Noticeable vibrations at highway speeds
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality control
- Mixed reports on long-term tread life and wet-weather performance after high mileage
Worth knowing
- Heavy-duty truck owners (Silverado 2500/3500) report significant improvements in towing stability and reduced trailer sway compared to factory tires.
- SUV owners (Lexus NX) noted a marked improvement in ride comfort and bump absorption compared to stiffer factory-fitted tires.
- Some users report that the tire's stiffer sidewall construction is beneficial for heavy loads but may feel harsh or noisy on lighter passenger vehicles.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
Best All Terrain tires Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] · 255/55 R18
2nd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 7 | |
| Noise | 1st of 7 | |
| Gravel Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Gravel Traction | 7th of 7 | |
| Sand Traction | 7th of 7 | |
| Gravel Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Mud Traction | 7th of 7 |