Land Rover Defender to be Factory-Equipped with Continental

All Land Rover Defender models, including the plug-in hybrid, are now equipped ex-works with Continental’s 19 and 22-inch CrossContact RX crossover tyres.

Continental's New CrossContact RX as Original Equipment Tyres 

This line of tyres was explicitly developed for crossover and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and features a performance profile that is both sporty and suitable for off-road use. The CrossContact RX also has outstanding handling characteristics. The traction performance in wet conditions and the short braking distance during braking manoeuvres on wet roads ensure a high degree of driving safety. The tyre’s uniform sipe arrangement also reduces rolling noise on the road, and the design of the tyre sidewall enables a precise steering response.

The unique tread pattern and reinforced sidewall protect the tyres effectively from damage caused by stone chips. With a limited production run of 300, the vehicles were exclusively fitted with 22-inch CrossContact RX tyres by Continental. The CrossContact RX is available for the Land Rover Defender as an original equipment tyre and from dealers in numerous countries.