Continental CrossContact UHP review
The Continental Cross Contact UHP is a polarizing tire that delivers strong dry and wet road performance but suffers from significant inconsistency regarding tread longevity. While many users praise its handling, stability, and confidence-inspiring grip, a substantial portion of the user base reports premature and uneven wear, particularly on heavier SUVs and 4x4 vehicles.
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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.
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The Continental Cross Contact UHP is a polarizing tire that delivers strong dry and wet road performance but suffers from significant inconsistency regarding tread longevity. While many users praise its handling, stability, and confidence-inspiring grip, a substantial portion of the user base reports premature and uneven wear, particularly on heavier SUVs and 4x4 vehicles.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet road grip
- Predictable handling and cornering stability
- Good performance in light snow and varied weather conditions
- Quiet operation on many vehicle platforms
Cons
- Extremely inconsistent and often premature tread wear
- High road noise reported by a significant subset of users
- Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality
- Poor off-road capability, particularly on wet grass or mud
Worth knowing
- Heavy SUVs and 4x4s frequently exhibit rapid front-axle tire wear, often requiring rotation as early as 8,000-10,000 miles to maintain even tread depth.
- Users with high-center-of-gravity vehicles report that aggressive cornering significantly accelerates rear tire scrubbing.
- Performance varies notably by vehicle weight; lighter or more balanced setups report significantly higher mileage than heavy luxury SUVs.
Continental CrossContact UHP specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 280 - 420 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi |
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