Continental Tires Reviews 

I had a disappointing experience with the shop that Continental recommended for our tires. The order was for a work truck. Light duty. This shop was unorganized with very poor customer service. I could feel the tension between the crew members. I also could not pay ahead of the appointment which cost us a mail in rebate. The entire experience was poor and I fault Continental for listing this shop as an affiliate.

Purchased a set of Continental tires for my Toyota Highlander. While doing rotation tire tech noticed dry cracking in the tread pattern all along the entire tire
All 4 show same issue. Vehicle has had very little kilometers done. My wifes has the same vehicle only a few years newer with Michelin tires from the same year as the Continental's with absolutely no damage. Only purchased because Tire Rack in USA said we're best for my vehicle. Of course out of warranty period. Never again! Toronto Canada

Bought a set of ContiMotions to replace the pirelli angels that just never worked on my Yam GTS1000.
Could not be happier totally transformed the handling performance, phenomenal grip for a sport touring tyre, confidence inspiring freedback when pushing in the bends.
Rear got about 4500 miles front still OK, this is with very spirited riding and a 1200 mile trip to IOM TT 2025.
Would not hesitate to recommend, am replacing with the Conti Sport Attack as want to push a bit harder at this year's TT.

My first purchase of Continental tires and my last. I replaced 4 pieces, after 250km one simply fell apart on the highway (140km/h). I was informed that I could have driven without air (not possible because I have TPS sensors) or the tire was previously damaged by a curb, which didn't happen. Avoid this brand at all costs!!

In August 2023, I purchased four Continental tires that were advertised with a $110 mail-in rebate. The rebate was a deciding factor in my purchase. I submitted the required rebate form and proof of purchase by mail within the promotional period.

Approximately six weeks later, when I had not received the rebate, I followed up with Continental. I followed up again the following year when reinstalling the tires and again this year. Despite providing proof of purchase and promotional materials, Continental has refused to issue the rebate, stating that they have no record of my submission and that the promotion period has closed.

I complied with all instructions provided at the time of purchase and submitted the rebate within the advertised timeframe. This situation highlights a significant issue with their rebate processing, as my multiple timely attempts to follow up over the past two years were not resolved.

I want to share my experience to inform other consumers about this issue. I encourage anyone relying on mail-in rebates from Continental to carefully track submissions and follow up promptly.

The tyres fitted to Dacia duster original car 2017 loads tread left done 44000mls now bad cracking up. Continental looks like they crack up before they wear out. Just told my son he got duster took pics of tyres same problem

I have a 2021 navara n guard from new have changed the front tyres now twice and rears once only done 20500 miles was told that there the wrong tyres for that vehicle no tread just cross over tread no depth but that’s what came on the vehicle rubbish tyres won’t use again Pirelli for me great depth and grip so much better

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I recently purchased four new 245/40/20 Continental eContact6 Sport tires including 5 years manufacturing warranty from a trusted agent for my 2016 Audi A7 Quattro 2.8 on January 25th, 2025, for which I paid 1300 euros. I selected Continental due to its excellent reputation in the automotive tire industry. Following their installation, I noticed a honing noise, which I initially attributed to a potential wheel bearing issue. Approximately three months later, tears became apparent on all four tires. I reported this to the local Continental agent, and their assessment indicated a mechanical problem with the wheel alignment process, although the results were somewhat inconsistent. Six months after replacing the wheel bearings, despite some skepticism from the mechanical technician, I grew weary of the persistent noise. I then decided to try four different used aftermarket tires, and the noise completely vanished. I subsequently filed another complaint, but Continental's technical investigation regrettably only advised me to ensure proper alignment for my vehicle and offered to recompense my case. I have attached both complaints and their responses. This experience has honestly left me feeling quite disheartened, and as a result, I would be hesitant to recommend Continental's premium products to others. I have since happily purchased new Pirelli tires, which have provided a high-quality and comfortable driving experience, and I would now recommend them going forward.

Second set of Continental tyres having to be changed out because of severe sidewall cracking when only a couple of years sold and hardly worn. Needless to say I will not be buying this brand again. Sidewall cracking is a big issue with Continental tyres that they seem unable or uninterested in correcting. I would never recommend Continental tyres.

After 18 months and 17000km cracks appeared on my Continental AllseasonContact 2 tyres. Continental claims they are damaged from curb. No strong impact happened. This has not happened on any tyres I had (GoodYears, Michelin). No more Continental for me. And as I can see here I am not the only one having trouble with Continental tyres. If they faced the issue and sent 2 new tyres, ok, but they do not even admit it.

One of my car tyre had to be replaced with new continental tyre for my Mercedes, within a week or so, my car had a routine service at Mercedes main dealership, they noted a bulge on the outside of the same tyre and advised to replace ASAP as it was dangerous to drive / could cause the tyre to bust any moment even though this should not have been the cause for new tyre, there seemed manufacturer defect, I therefore replaced wit yet another continental tyre. i then contacted continental tyre customer service who directed my call to their technical team. even though the defect was detected by Mercedes dealership, continental tech team refused to accept that and said I should have returned the tyre to them at my cost for them to review further. I was well gutted and disappointed with their response, I would never again buy their products / tyres again.
Continental tyre are not of good quality, it's just the name, I would recommend / suggest to buy alternative brands but not continental.

The wrost Company ever. 0 service and problem with tyres 2000 euro..I pay another 2000 and i buy Michelin and everything is good. Stop buying tyres from them,the team of Cyprus are shit.

I had 4 brand new tyres and in 2 years had to change many times.
I gave up purchasing new ones as quality like a sponge that pick up all the screws and metals that stick on the all around the tyres.
Very often visited for puncturing and tyre shops so cheeky to say Continental is the best, it makes sense that best for the tyre shops as they have regular visits from Continental users.
Now using Pirelli and all perfect 👌.

𝖤𝗇𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗉𝗂𝖺𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾. 𝖣𝗈 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋𝗌𝖾𝗂𝖿 𝖺 𝖿𝖺𝗏𝗈𝗋 or 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝖻𝗅𝖾𝗆𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝗆𝗒 𝖮𝖱𝖦𝖠𝖭𝖨𝖹𝖠𝖳𝖨𝖮𝖭 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝖿𝗂𝗅𝖾 pic
𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗒𝗈𝗎'𝗅𝗅 𝗐𝖺𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗂𝗍 𝖿𝗈𝗋𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋. Thanks to them.

Tyre after 2000 miles blowout
So new tyre done 280 miles another one. Continental contact
At nearly £200 a tire I would expect something decent.

I bought a Continental kryptotal tire with the most expensive compound you can get!! I’ve been riding maxxis tires for 3 years and I had 0 problems with them they always just works and are amazing tires! But everyone started to talk about Continental MTB tires and I was like I think I’m gonna try them but first of all the tire came extremely deformt like is was wobbling so bad even my local professional bike mechanic said it was because the tire has a machining error or something and I must say like I’ve tried so many dh tires and ofc they are hard to get on but this kryptotal is on an another level there’s no reason for it too be this tight I had 7 raceface tire levers that I have used like in 2 years with many different tires I snapped 4 of them just because of this peice of shit! I ended up completely ruining my rim as well so thank you continental 😡

I am extremely disappointed and frustrated with Continental Tires. My 2023 Audi A5 came equipped with their tires, and what should have been a reliable, high-quality product turned into a serious safety hazard for my family.

On two separate occasions—once at 20,000 miles and again at 21,000 miles—while on cross-country drives, my car began shaking violently. Both times, the cause was diagnosed as broken steel belts in the tires. I was forced to replace the front two tires first, and then the rear two shortly after, all well before their expected lifespan of 40,000 to 80,000 miles. Audi later informed me that Continental had actually supplied "test tires" for certain vehicles, something I was never made aware of.

The most infuriating part? Continental refuses to reimburse me for the cost of the four replacement tires, despite the fact that their own recall acknowledges the defect. I didn’t have the luxury of waiting for a recall—I had to replace these dangerous tires immediately to ensure my family's safety. After returning home from our trip, I was devastated to hear that a neighbor’s family of six lost their lives due to a blowout. That could have been my family.

Continental Tires put my loved ones at risk, and their refusal to take full responsibility is unacceptable. If you value safety, stay far away from this brand.

I bought a 2021 Jeep Compass brand new a few years ago!!! I realized in the first year that the tires were not holding up as they should! They were practically bald after the first year!!! We did the tire rotation to see if that would help. Nope! I spoke to a few mechanics who told me there is definitely something wrong as my tires should not look the way they do and also they were losing air already and there was less than 20,000 km on the vehicle at the time. I looked into Continental Tires and came across a mass recall on my exact tires year, make and model. I called Continental they advised that the exact DOT number (only the last digit was different” on my tires were not on the recall list “ yet” but told me to get the tires inspected from one of their tire dealers and they would replace them as there is a 6yr warranty. I did what they told me. The inspection was done and they agreed that it was a manufacturing issue and that my tires were extremely dangerous to continue driving on and need to be replaced. The car dealership called Continental on my behalf and now they are trying to dispute the warranty. Now they are trying to say my specific tires do not have a warranty on them which I know is not right as I spoke to a rep from Continental a week before on the phone and was told there is a 6yr warranty on my exact tires regardless of the recall. Although I fully believe my DOT number should be on the recall list right now!!! Instead of waiting for a bad accident to happen to then add it to their list, but you know that’s what they are waiting for of course. In the meantime I am driving around three children on their tires which also have metal sticking out of the seems among the rest of the issues. What a horrible company to not stand behind their mistakes!!! They are putting people’s lives at risk to make a few extra dollars?? That’s sick!!!! I’ve done my research on their tire recalls and also the countless lawsuits against them for manufacturing tires that are dangerous and them not wanting to replace them. Please do yourself and your family a favour!!! Do not buy from them!!! The stories of injuries people have suffered because of their tires are horrendous!!! If only I could share the pictures of my tires on here you would understand what I mean!!!! But I will make sure I get those pictures on as many sites as I possible can so I can hopefully save others from putting themselves in a dangerous position by driving on Continental tires. Be safe!!!! Not like me who’s unfortunately still driving on these same tire today!!!!

I had a tyre fitted after having a flat. After about 1000km's tyre 'blew up' driving on a freeway. When I was able to relatively safely pull over, it was a mess. Had it checked for external impact as cause for tyre failure before it was replaced. The workshop kept and disposed of old tyre. Continental insisted on viewing the tyre themselves (which was not possible anymore) and declined liability and any request for a refund. That despite just having had to recall 180k tyres (admittedly a different size) for identified defects. Continental = no more! Should be 'In-continental', doesn't hold its air.

Should have stuck with Michelin. Grabbers, what terrible tyres but customer service is the same quality as the tyres. Will never purchase another Continental brand again. No wonder your score on here is so low. Well deserved