The Continental ProContact TX is an all-season passenger car touring tire in size 245/45R18 XL, with a rim protection ring (FR) and a Mercedes-Benz (Mo) approval marking. It is Original Equipment on select vehicles.
The tread uses an alternating convex and concave sipe design, interlocking tread sipes and a special shoulder groove geometry. It is built with a silica compound. These features give multidirectional grip, low noise, secure cornering and good wet performance. They also improve steering and dry performance.
The tire has low rolling resistance, which improves fuel economy. Some sizes in the line are available with ContiSilent noise reducing technology (SIL).
- Size
- 245/45R18 XL
- Type
- All-season passenger car touring tire
- Rim protection
- Rim protection ring (FR)
- Tread design
- Alternating convex and concave sipes, interlocking tread sipes, special shoulder groove geometry
- Compound
- Silica
- Mileage warranty
- 65,000 miles
- Part number
- 15497630000
- Fitment
- Original Equipment on select vehicles