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Continental CrossContact UHP 245/45R20 103W — Ultra High Performance SUV Tire
E LR certified XL UHP tire for performance-oriented midsize SUVs on 20-inch wheels — where the E LR Eco compound delivers efficiency gains without dialing back the sport dynamics these vehicles demand. The Continental CrossContact UHP brings the brand's motorsport compound expertise to the premium SUV segment — delivering the confident high-speed dynamics, short wet stopping distances, and consistent dry grip that drivers of performance-oriented luxury SUVs increasingly expect from a tire that must also carry a full family and their gear in everyday use.
Ultra High Performance Handling
The 245mm width and 45-series low profile create the responsive, car-like handling character that Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q8 drivers expect from their vehicles. XL construction manages the higher corner weights of performance SUVs under hard braking and lateral loading, while E LR compound certification demonstrates meaningful rolling resistance reduction versus non-Eco variants. Continental's asymmetric tread pattern positions its highest-rigidity block geometry on the outer shoulder, resisting lateral deformation during cornering and maintaining a consistent contact patch shape at high lateral g-loads. The result is steering feedback that remains precise and informative throughout the full cornering arc — from initial turn-in to apex and exit.
Wet Weather Safety
At the speeds performance SUVs travel on US interstates and expressways, wet-road safety margins are critical. The CrossContact UHP's four circumferential grooves create high-volume water evacuation channels that pump water continuously away from the contact patch. Wide angled lateral channels assist in slush and spray management, while the inner tread zone's sipe architecture provides micro-grip on damp and rain-covered pavement. The compound's silica formulation maintains wet friction even as temperatures rise during sustained high-speed driving.
Ride Comfort & NVH
Continental's pitch-sequence noise engineering minimizes tread pattern resonance at highway speeds, keeping interior noise levels appropriate for the premium cabin environments of luxury SUVs. The tire's carcass compliance is tuned to absorb road surface imperfections without transmitting harshness into the cabin — preserving the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) standards that define vehicles in this segment.
E LR — Eco Low Rolling Resistance
The E LR certification indicates this tire meets Continental's Eco Plus rolling resistance standard, a key specification for plug-in hybrid and efficient SUV applications. Reduced rolling resistance means less energy is consumed overcoming tire deformation on each rotation — translating to better fuel economy on combustion powertrains and measurably extended electric-only range on PHEV models. In cold weather, when battery efficiency naturally decreases, every reduction in tire rolling resistance becomes even more valuable for maintaining electric range targets.
Tire Specifications
- Size: 245/45R20
- Load Index: 103 — 1930 lbs per tire
- Speed Rating: W — up to 168 mph
- Construction: XL Extra Load
- OE / Special Markings: E LR
- Type: Ultra High Performance (UHP) — Summer / All-Season
XL (Extra Load) reinforcement increases rated load capacity to handle the higher corner weights of performance SUVs under aggressive acceleration, braking, and cornering loads.
Compatible US Vehicles
The 245/45R20 fitment is used on a range of premium performance SUVs. Compatible models include:
- Porsche Cayenne S (9YA)
- Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS (9YB)
- Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro (4MN)
- BMW X5 M50i (G05)
- Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Recharge (L)
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC (W167)
Always verify your vehicle's correct tire size on the door-jamb sticker or owner's manual. For vehicles with OE or N-marked tire requirements, confirm the correct approval marking before purchasing a replacement.
