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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.
• MO: Mercedes-Benz Original Equipment approval.
• 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 17" Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 tyre range in the Irish market:

• Nissan Qashqai / X-Trail: Uses sizes like 215/60 R17 or 215/65 R17.
• Hyundai Tucson / Kia Sportage: Compatible with the 225/60 R17 size.
• Volkswagen Tiguan / Ford Kuga: Can use sizes like 235/55 R17 or 235/60 R17.
• Toyota RAV4 / Land Cruiser: Often fitted with 225/65 R17 or 265/65 R17.
• Mercedes-Benz GLA / GLC: Compatible with the 215/60 R17 or 235/55 R17 sizes (MO marked options available).
• Audi Q3 / Q5: Can utilize 235/55 R17 or 235/60 R17 sizes.
• Jeep Grand Cherokee: Compatible with the 235/65 R17 size.
• Land Rover Discovery Sport: Uses the 235/65 R17 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 17" CUV/SUV Sizes and Markings (Smallest to Largest)

• 215, 60, 17, 96H, FR
• 215, 60, 17, 96H, MO (Mercedes-Benz)
• 215, 65, 17, 99H, FR
• 225, 60, 17, 99H, FR
• 225, 65, 17, 102H, FR
• 235, 55, 17, 99H, FR
• 235, 55, 17, 99V, FR, MO (Mercedes-Benz)
• 235, 60, 17, 102H, FR
• 235, 60, 17, 102V, FR
• 235, 65, 17, 104H, FR
• 235, 65, 17, 104V, FR
• 245, 65, 17, 111H, XL, FR
• 255, 60, 17, 106H, FR
• 265, 65, 17, 112H, FR
• 265, 65, 17, 112T, FR
• 275, 65, 17, 115H, FR