Honda Sa
New Honda CR-V 2013 comes out with faulty tyres

I bought the new Honda CR-V, 2013 release, in December 2012.
I have absolutely no complaints with the CR-V itself. Love the car.

The CR-V was however released with Continental Cross-Contact 225/65 R17 Tyres.
I have had to replace 4 x brand new tyres this last year, all with side-wall punctures.
3 of the punctures were caused by thorns from the Acacia tree in our drive-way.
It should however be noted that the two other cars in our driveway, one fitted with Corsa tyres that were on special and the other, a small little Hyundai fitted with 13 inch tyres, have had no such incident.
The Cross-Contact is designed for SUVs and 4x4s...

I have since started to research this specific tyre.
Please refer to the below link for a review on the tyre:
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Please note the especially low score the tyre receives for Wear and Customer Satisfaction.

My concern is with Honda fitting the new CR-V with such a sub-standard tyre.
I have since switched to another tyre brand.

Honda should seriously consider changing this Continental tyre for the new CR-V models.
This tyre is not reflecting well on the Honda Brand and experience.

Company: Honda Sa
Country: South Africa
City: Northcliff

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