Top 10 Continental Tires

These well-balanced, energy-saving summer tires also have parameters for comfortable driving. They have successfully passed the independent testing carried out by the popular magazine Avto Bild (rubber size 205/55/R16 was used). For the purity of the experiment, it was carried out in France, at the Goodyear test site. The tires demonstrated stability, effective braking on dry pavement, as well as good balance and minimal rolling resistance.

In numerous reviews, drivers note good handling on wet roads, the complete absence of noise when the wheel is running. Features of the tire provide confident braking, as on sports tires. Some were able to appreciate the system SSR, which ensures the stability of the tire during a sharp release of pressure. The reinforced sidewall allows you to get to the nearest tire shop on a punched wheel (speed should not exceed 80 km / h).

This modern tire has a unique design feature - a movable sidewall, so it is recommended to use it on vehicles with a rigid suspension. When passing obstacles that may be encountered on the roadway, it is deformed as much as possible, as a result of which there is no impact, and the comfort of movement is not disturbed in any way. Rubber literally "swallows" bumps. The silence of the tire is especially impressive on the largest sizes of the series - R17 and R18.

In addition to the maximum degree of comfort that is maintained at any speed, these Continental tires provide effective braking, and stopping is more dynamic on wet roads. The reviews note excellent resistance to aquaplaning, the ability of tires to hold the road and confidently maneuver at speed, providing a high level of control sensitivity. The disadvantage of the tire is the excessive softness of the rubber and its lateral part. A good pothole can easily cut a tire (depending on speed), so extra attention is required on the road.

Premium rubber, designed for active winter trips, has an extraordinary configuration of tread blocks and offset studs. The asymmetric tire pattern on the outside provides handling, while the inside provides traction. The tire is characterized by excellent stability on snow and ice, holds a given course well and guarantees effective braking in winter road conditions. The material for the manufacture of these tires has numerous polymer inclusions, silicon dioxide and rapeseed oil, which ensures high tread elasticity at low temperatures.

Tire owners are completely satisfied with their choice, which is also confirmed by the reviews left. Rubber does not float in corners, accelerates well and slows down confidently. Offset studs provide stability on ice, on asphalt do not interfere with control. The absence of vibrations and low noise level are also positively evaluated.

Winter tires can be comfortable, and this Continental model is proof of that. It is very soft, does not tan even in severe frosts. Despite the lack of spikes, it behaves well on ice, slows down confidently, without skidding. When rebuilding, it keeps a given course, does not chat, and even more so does not throw. In the reviews, the owners draw analogies with summer Velcro - the ContiVikingContact clings to the road so tenaciously.

The size range includes more than a hundred positions, which allows you to install these tires on almost any car model. Tires with R17, R18 and above are in the greatest demand, because. these dimensions correspond to premium cars. The rubber is perfectly balanced, which ensures the operation of the wheel with minimal vibrations. When installing the tire, you should be attentive to the marks on the tire for proper installation.

The best choice for cars of medium and high classes, the main part of which is carried out in the city. These tires are much more comfortable than regular winter tires. Rubber is designed for operation in mild climatic conditions of the European continent. The tread has a directional asymmetric configuration that increases the vehicle's stability on asphalt and difficult surfaces. Wide grooves effectively remove water and provide good flotation on snowy roads.

Reviews of the owners of these tires give a positive assessment of its characteristics. WinterContact is considered by many to be the best Continental winter model for the city, but it is not entirely advisable to use it in the northern regions of the country. Like Velcro, it handles sleet very well, behaves a little less confidently on ice, and at the same time it does not make any noise.

All-season tires are designed for crossovers and SUVs with all-wheel drive, can be used on asphalt surfaces and light off-road. About 30 dimensional modifications are produced, of which rubber with a radius of R16 is in the greatest demand – R17. The tread pattern provides confident grip, the tires have a clear response to steering wheel movements, and are reliable on wet roads. At the same time, the tire is quite soft, quiet (like all Continental models), and does not behave very well in extreme heat - it wears out quickly, and “floats” on dry asphalt when maneuvering.

Most owners who have taken into account the features described above before buying, as a rule, are satisfied with their purchase. Rubber is very dense, and punctures are rare for it. In the reviews, many people like good directional stability, confident handling and driving on a dirt road, grass, rocky soil. Conti4x4Contact behaves normally even in light frosts, but it cannot be used as a full-fledged winter tire.

These tires will allow the car to overcome many ground obstacles, including impassable mud and fresh plowing.This is facilitated by the open shoulder area, which confidently removes large volumes of water from the contact patch. Thanks to the central tread area, the wheel is stable on loose ground, providing excellent handling. At the same time, the tire is quiet enough to enjoy the ride on a normal road. To withstand various off-road loads, the side part is made with noticeable reinforcement, and the tread pattern also has high wear resistance.

The characteristics described above, in general, are confirmed in their reviews by the owners who preferred this rubber. The most popular (and popular) size for most crossovers is with a radius of R16, R17. On such tires, drivers overcame fields after rain, and incredible mud "lakes" formed in the lowlands of dirt roads - everywhere the Continental ContiCross managed to prove itself only from the best side.

A versatile tire for the summer season, ideal for vehicles alternating city roads and light off-road. On the pavement, the tire behaves quite confidently and usually there is no extra noise during rotation. As soon as the car is on a dirt road, there is a change in the tread - the side checkers of the pattern open up and allow the rubber to effectively self-clean. For this, there is no need to bleed the air from the cylinder - the process starts at normal wheel pressure. This significantly increases the cross-country ability and handling of the car in all-road conditions.

About 30 standard sizes are on sale, including the most popular tires, with a radius of R16 - R18 and above. In the reviews, the owners are satisfied with their choice - the rubber is quite tough, provides precise control, makes moderate noise on the highway, wet asphalt does not even have the slightest effect on traction. The tire is resistant to hydroplaning and overcomes reasonable ground obstacles quite easily.

A very popular summer tire with over 230 sizes. The BlackChilli compound, being the most innovative development, maximizes the transfer of braking forces and significantly reduces vibration during rotation at various speeds. The Continental ContiSea technology (which is an integral part of RunFlat), which is very relevant for sports tires, allows the rubber to independently eliminate the consequences of small punctures.

The reviews are mostly positive about the properties of ContiSportContact tires. Good handling is noted, and this parameter remains unchanged almost until the tires are completely erased. The rubber is very soft, excellent braking on asphalt, including wet, but a little noisy.Complaints about uneven wear are extremely rare, which indicates a lack of proper break-in, or the tires were stored in the seller's warehouse in violation of the required standards.

The tire belongs to the Ultra-High Performance class and has a pronounced attribute of sports tires - dynamism and high braking efficiency. Wheel rim sizes suitable for this low profile rubber range from R18 to R23. Thanks to the addition of Aralon 350 composite fiber, the tire has received high strength, which allows it to be safely operated at speeds up to 350 km/h. After these tires set a new record on the Nordschleife (the famous Nürburgring race track), Civic Type R cars received Continental SportContact 6 tires as standard.

Drivers note excellent handling, when changing lanes at high speed, the car clearly moves along a given trajectory. Quite confidently behaves rubber and on wet pavement. On sharp turns it does not pull into a skid even at decent speeds. Reviews, in general, characterize the tire as excellent, and there is only one of the shortcomings - too fast wear.