• Categorising your car will make things easier when you need to narrow down the type of SUV tyres available.
• Is your SUV electric, hybrid or a traditional combustion engine? How powerful is your SUV? And how large and heavy is it?
• Will you use it in the city or suburban areas? Are you constantly facing tough conditions like gravel, mud, snow, and steep inclines? Do you often tow heavy loads? These considerations dictate what the tyres need to be capable of.
• Lastly, is your SUV an AWD (all-wheel drive), 4WD (four-wheel drive/4X4/four-by-four) or 2WD (two-wheel drive)? If you’re unsure of the differences, read more about SUVs and four wheel drive here. 
  
• You can also learn if it's possible to take your SUV off-road and what tyres are required here. 

At Continental, we’ll help you find the perfect tyre to suit your SUV. Some key things you’ll want your tyres to be capable of – depending on the road surface – are the following: 

How to choose on-road tyres:

• Reliable braking performance in all weather conditions;
• High level of protection against aquaplaning;
• Excellent grip and braking performance;
• Substantial road noise reduction for a smooth ride when on-road driving
• High mileage

How to choose off-road tyres:

• Good level of robustness, so they can withstand the shock of rocks and other off-road hazards;

• Long-lasting quality, so your tyre tread can maintain optimum grip to get you further on your off-road adventures;
  

• Ability to drive safely on a variety of different surfaces including tarmac roads

Depending on where you live and the type of SUV you have, the conditions will make different demands on your tyres. Below are some situations you might relate to and Continental tyre suggestions.

If you drive your crossover on tarmac roads but often switch to irregular terrains for weekends away on country gravel roads, you will benefit from an all-terrain tyre with an interlocking tread design. It provides the durability to conquer dirt, gravel, and grass, but also offers a quieter, comfortable ride on paved roads.

Consider the ContiCrossContact™ LX 2 for your crossover or SUV:

An electric or hybrid SUV has lower emissions, maintenance costs and engine noise. However, there is almost an additional 30% increase in the weight of electric cars due to the battery they require. This weight places a lot of strain on the tyres of electric vehicles. We’ve adapted our products to fit the specific needs of alternatively powered vehicles.