Continental ContiProContact TX Review — OEM Touring SUV for NZ Asian Vehicles
Overall Rating: 8.5 / 10
Category: Grand Touring SUV — OEM
Price in NZ: From $329 per tyre
Best for: Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester — OEM-match replacement
Quick Verdict
The Continental ContiProContact TX is Continental’s Asia-Pacific OEM SUV tyre — factory-fitted to a wide range of popular SUVs sold in the NZ market, including Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5 configurations. The “TX” designation indicates it is tuned for the warmer, higher-humidity conditions of the Asia-Pacific region, making it more appropriate for NZ’s climate than European-tuned Continental alternatives at the same price point. At $329, it maintains Continental’s quality standards at an accessible mid-range price. For NZ owners of these vehicles seeking exact OEM-match replacement that maintains the original handling calibration — the ContiProContact TX is the correct choice. You can verify your vehicle’s exact tyre requirements in our how to read tyre sizes guide.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Grand Touring SUV — OEM Asia-Pacific |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | B |
| EU Label — Fuel Efficiency | C |
| Speed Ratings | H (210), V (240 km/h) |
| Available Rim Sizes | 17″, 18″ |
| NZ Price Range | $329 – $430 (varies by size) |
| Market | Asia-Pacific OEM — NZ/AUS/Southeast Asia |
Performance Profile
OEM match: The ContiProContact TX’s primary value is maintaining factory handling characteristics for the SUVs it was designed for. Toyota, Honda, and Mazda engineers calibrated their suspension settings around this tyre’s specific characteristics — replacing with a substantially different tyre can change the handling balance.
Wet safety: EU Label B — adequate for everyday NZ SUV driving. For drivers who want EU Label A wet grip from Continental, the Continental CrossContact RX at $267 delivers this with 3PMSF certification for less money.
Comfort and tread life: Good — the Asia-Pacific compound delivers consistent wear and comfortable highway cruising appropriate for family SUV use.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Auckland and North Island: Good for OEM-match replacement. RAV4 and CX-5 owners who want to maintain factory handling with Continental quality will find the ContiProContact TX meets their needs. For an upgrade in wet safety, the Continental CrossContact RX is the recommended step.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- OEM-match for Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 — maintains factory handling
- Asia-Pacific compound tuning — optimised for NZ climate
- Continental brand quality
Cons
- EU Label B wet grip — Continental CrossContact RX achieves A-rating at $267 (less)
- Limited size range
Sources
- Continental ContiProContact TX — continental.com — accessed 2026-06-04
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/continental/ — accessed 2026-06-04
Related Pages
- Continental CrossContact RX — 3PMSF + A-rating at lower price
- Continental CrossContact LX — performance upgrade
- Continental Tyres NZ — full brand overview
- How to Read Tyre Sizes — tyre specification guide
- NZ WoF Tyre Requirements — legal standards