
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2: Excellence on Every Terrain - 16 inch
94,00 € - 245,00 €
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Key Markings Explained
- XL (Extra Load): Signifies a reinforced structure to handle heavier vehicle weights.
- FR (Flange Protector): Continental's term for integrated rim protection feature to safeguard alloy wheels.
- M+S: All sizes carry this basic designation.
- Summer/All-Terrain Compound: This tyre is primarily designed for warm weather on-road performance and light off-road use; it is not 3PMSF winter certified.
Popular Compatible Vehicles
Here are popular vehicles compatible with the 16" Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 tyre range in the Irish market:
- Nissan Qashqai / X-Trail: Uses the 215/65 R16 size as a standard fitment.
- Hyundai Tucson / Kia Sportage: Compatible with the 215/65 R16 or 225/70 R16 sizes.
- Volkswagen Tiguan: Uses the 215/65 R16 size.
- Toyota RAV4: Uses the 215/70 R16 or 225/70 R16 sizes.
- Ford Kuga: Uses the 215/65 R16 size.
- Toyota Land Cruiser: A common vehicle that uses the durable 265/70 R16 size.
- Nissan Navara / Toyota Hilux / Ford Ranger: Popular pickup trucks frequently use the 16" sizes (e.g., 245/70 R16, 265/70 R16).
- Dacia Duster: Compatible with the 215/65 R16 size.
Summer tyres are most common in Ireland, offering peak fuel efficiency mileage and grip when temperatures stay above 7°C. However, they are not the official standard for winter safety. Motorists must show caution in cold conditions; below 7°C, summer rubber hardens, significantly compromising grip and wet braking performance on cold, saturated Irish roads.
All-Season tyres are the superior "fit-and-forget" solution for Ireland's wet, temperate climate. Specifically engineered to remain flexible in the cold, they provide shorter stopping distances on near-freezing, rain-soaked surfaces and carry the 3PMSF certification for frost and light snow. They offer total year-round peace of mind without the hassle of seasonal swaps.
Load Rating: Maximum Weight Capacity Explained
The load index is a numerical code representing the maximum weight in kgs that a single tyre can safely carry. To ensure safety, the combined capacity of all four tyres must exceed the vehicle’s total weight when fully loaded.
Speed Rating: Maximum Velocity Explained
Represented by a letter, the speed rating indicates the maximum kph a tyre can maintain over a prolonged period. Higher speed ratings are engineered to handle the heat and stresses generated at faster speeds more effectively.
Quick Reference Guide
- Check your requirements: You can find the specific requirements for your vehicle on the tyre information plate (usually located on the driver-side door pillar) or in the owner's manual.
- Replacement rule: It is vital never to fit a tyre with a lower load index or speed rating than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- Common Ratings: Standard ratings include T (190 kph), H (210 kph), and V (240 kph). You can view a full conversion table below..


Here is a simple list of sizes for the Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 all-terrain (80/20 On/Off-Road) tyre range, which are available in the Irish market, including specific Manufacturer-Approved (Original Equipment) sizes and their markings.
Available 16" CUV/SUV Sizes and Markings (Smallest to Largest)
- 215, 65, 16, 98H, FR
- 215, 65, 16, 98T, FR
- 215, 65, 16, 100H, XL, FR
- 215, 65, 16, 100T, XL, FR
- 215, 70, 16, 100H, FR
- 215, 70, 16, 100T, FR
- 225, 70, 16, 103H, FR
- 225, 70, 16, 103T, FR
- 235, 60, 16, 100H, FR
- 235, 70, 16, 106H, XL, FR
- 235, 70, 16, 106T, XL, FR
- 245, 70, 16, 111H, XL, FR
- 245, 70, 16, 111T, XL, FR
- 255, 65, 16, 109H, FR
- 255, 65, 16, 109T, FR
- 265, 70, 16, 112H, FR
- 265, 70, 16, 112T, FR




