Continental's tire developers have designed the multi-purpose tread pattern of the new CrossContact H/T (highway/terrain) to handle the daily challenges of a passenger car, crossover and SUV tire – with conventional or electric drive systems – just as well as a product developed for use on asphalt. Continental will produce 43 variants between 15 and 21 inches in diameter, with speed approvals of 118 to 168 mph.
The quick answer
Owners say72%from 10 owner reviews60% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, DryValueRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
Continental Cross-Contact H/T stands apart as the road-focused option. It demonstrated the best dry road performance with excellent handling, precise steering and strong braking. Wet performance was outstanding across all tests including class-leading aquaplaning resistance. Snow performance wasn't tested as this isn't a winter-rated tire. Offroad performance was limited compared to the AT tires, particularly struggling in mud and on loose surfaces. Rolling resistance was very good at 8.0 kg/t. It was the quietest tire tested at 70.5 dB with excellent comfort and minimal road noise. The clear choice for those who rarely venture offroad and prioritize on-road safety and comfort.
How good is the Continental CrossContact HT in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Continental CrossContact HT stops 19.8% shorter than premium rivals, 20.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 33.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 46/100, and owners rate it 7.6/10 in the wet from 10 reviews.
How good is the Continental CrossContact HT in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Continental CrossContact HT stops 0.8% shorter than premium rivals, 2.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 47/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 10 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Continental CrossContact HT?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Continental CrossContact HT's rolling resistance is 14.9% lower than premium rivals, 17.2% lower than mid-range rivals and 10.1% lower than budget rivals.
What do owners say about the Continental CrossContact HT?
Across 10 owner ratings the Continental CrossContact HT averages 72%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 4.7. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 70% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Continental CrossContact HT's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Continental CrossContact HT most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
More questions about the Continental CrossContact HT(5)
How comfortable and quiet are the Continental CrossContact HT?
Owners rate the Continental CrossContact HT 8.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
How well do the Continental CrossContact HT wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental CrossContact HT 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Continental CrossContact HT again?
60% of owners say they would buy the Continental CrossContact HT again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 30% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Continental CrossContact HT replace?
Questions and Answers for the Continental CrossContact HT
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Drivers generally report the Continental CrossContact HT as a comfortable, quiet touring-oriented SUV tire with good dry and wet-road manners, and several note improved fuel efficiency versus prior tires. Most high-scoring reviews praise low noise, smooth ride and confident wet/dry grip in early mileage. A minority of users report notable issues such as poor cornering/footprint feel, wet sliding as the tire wears, and occasional vibration/imbalance at higher speeds, leading them to say they wouldn't buy again.
What owners mention most counted across 10 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings
Owner score72%
Comfort84%
Dry Grip83%
Wear83%
Handling77%
Wet Grip76%
Road Feedback72%
Snow Grip62%
Ice Grip47%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 83%
“European version asx 215/70r16 , before had Michelin Latitude Cross for 55k kms, but was very noisy on road and fuel consumption getting up 0.5 liters/100km. Conti real great in the first 4.000km silent and also...”
“Just installed these tires. After installation, I noticed a significant imbalance above 110 km/h. I went to a service center, and they rebalanced them more carefully - the vibrations decreased but didn’t disappear...”
“After 15000km the tire was sliding in wet conditions enough, in dry not good enough , ABS and ESP working overtimes.I do not think i will buy again .I will return to my previous Michelin Latitude Cross...”
One of the best tires I have fitted in any car. True 80-20. Excellent on road, great grip, fantastic braking and confident in the wet. Also in light gravel the grip was fantastic. Can’t wait to try them also with a bit of snow. The best thing the absolute minimum road noise. Incredible all around tire.
Suzuki Grand Vitara,Noisy, good performance on dry and wet but definitely lower performance vs my previous Michelin Latitude Cross , probably not buy again
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Just installed these tires. After installation, I noticed a significant imbalance above 110 km/h. I went to a service center, and they rebalanced them more carefully - the vibrations decreased but didn’t disappear completely. They are still noticeable.
The tires feel stiff compared to my winter Michelin and are also noisier. They transmit road imperfections more.
Based on my experience, I would classify these tires as economy class rather than premium, despite how the manufacturer positions them.
I replaced all 4 tires on my Lexus NX with Continental Cross Contact H/T 100H tires. What a difference, I had Yokohama Blueearth E51 100H tires on before, these are standard factory fit by Lexus. The Yokohama tires are a very stiff side wall, offering little bump absorption on roughy UK roads. The NX is not really a sporty SUV to be thrown into corners, so the stiff tire wall is wasted in my opinion, instead they provide a very bumpy ride with excessive noise which passengers complained about. The Continentals are so much quieter, offer a smoother ride and have a softer side wall. I can’t really tell the difference in handling, it’s an SUV so I don’t expect race car handling and never pushed the Yokohama tires so I can’t really comment too much. I certainly won’t be going back to Yokohama Blueearth tires.
European version asx 215/70r16 , before had Michelin Latitude Cross for 55k kms, but was very noisy on road and fuel consumption getting up 0.5 liters/100km. Conti real great in the first 4.000km silent and also consumption was significant less than before. Hope have keep having this nice performance for more than 40k kms.
I have driven 3,000 km with these tires and I am very satisfied with their behavior on both dry and wet roads. Before them I had conti crosssontact lx2 with which I drove about 40,000 km in 5 summer seasons and they were also very good tires.
After 15000km the tire was sliding in wet conditions enough, in dry not good enough ,
ABS and ESP working overtimes.I do not think i will buy again .I will return to my previous Michelin Latitude Cross...
