04/15/2009 ContiCrossContact UHP awarded best in test for off-road tires

Hanover, 15 April 2009. The ContiCrossContact UHP came out top in a recent off-road tire test conducted by the German magazine Auto Zeitung (issue 9/09). It held its ground against five competing models and headed up the overall rankings with a clear seven point margin. The magazine tested tires of the size 235/55 R 17 on a BMW X3. The test included products from European, American, Japanese and Korean manufacturers.

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The specialists from Auto Zeitung tested the six tire models under real-life conditions, which involved subjecting them to sand and gravel, wet slopes and dry road conditions. The tires were also assessed in terms of comfort. The editors placed particular emphasis on safety-related handling characteristics. Braking distances, for example, were evaluated on a special test area designed to simulate the road conditions at intersections. At such locations, the asphalt tends to become worn more quickly than on “normal” stretches of road. Overall, the ContiCrossContact UHP won points for what the magazine described as its “balanced” characteristics. As the specialists summed up, “It continues to hold a place amongst the top flight and does not demonstrate any shortcomings”.

The ContiCrossContact UHP also performs well at the price determined by Auto Zeitung. Despite its outstanding characteristics, the tire developed in Hanover is close to the average price of the tires on test at 710 euro for a complete set.

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