Thread: 255/18 ContiCrossContact AT Report

Looks good! Just that little bit extra sidewall height makes the tyres look more practical and the open tread even more so. The RWC is practical too. I cringe at my 19s but will fix them within a day or so but a bit longer for a RWC.

I like the strong, rich colour - what is it? It fits well with the robust-looking rims.

I appreciate that these tyres max width is 255 but is there any reason why you did not go to a 265 width tyres or is it that you just like the Contis.

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

I appreciate that these tyres max width is 255 but is there any reason why you did not go to a 265 width tyres or is it that you just like the Contis.

Garry

I read what Gordon had to say on the subject... I looked around and ended up with the Contis...

Originally Posted by Graeme

Looks good! Just that little bit extra sidewall height makes the tyres look more practical and the open tread even more so. The RWC is practical too. I cringe at my 19s but will fix them within a day or so but a bit longer for a RWC.

I like the strong, rich colour - what is it? It fits well with the robust-looking rims.

The colour is Rimini Red its seems more common on Range Rovers.

I'm getting a set on my L322 in the next couple of weeks to replace the cross contact UHP's. Pat

Originally Posted by mowog

There is a slight difference in the feel of the steering but nothing adverse.

mowog,

I have these on my D3 and agree they are a very good all round AT but you do need to be careful in rocky terrain as the sidewalls are soft and prone to cutting. I have had to change one tyre due to a cut after a day off road.

The first time I had the AT's fitted I did a weekend trip which involved some dirt road driving and after the first couple of km's I stopped to check if i had a flat as I could feel the tyre squirming as the tread blocks moved around on the ruts and undulations. Since then I have not noticed this, but do run then up around 40 psi now.

I put this down to coming from the conti UHP's which are a terrific 100% road tyre, excellent grip, no road noise and very fuel efficient. I find my fuel use up about 1lt /100km with the cross contact's on.

The Rimini Red D3 with black rims looks great, nice rear bar as well !

George

I had a chance over the weekend to test out the Conti's some more. First with the van attached. It seems to ride better with the van on the 18's maybe because the tyres have more flex.

Without the van attached we tried some roads with course surfaces with no real noticeable noise increase over what the 20's would have done.

On the way into the city today on wet roads and roundabouts there was a noticeable difference in grip this is certainly a weak point with the Conti's. It just means you have to change driving style to stay within the limitations of the tyres.

Over all I am very happy with the Conti's.