Continental Tires

German Engineering, Since 1871

Continental was founded in Hanover, Germany, in 1871, and today it's as much an automotive technology company as a tire maker — it supplies braking systems, electronics, and sensors to carmakers around the world. That engineering background shows up in its tires, which are known particularly for wet braking and steady highway handling. Continental also owns General Tire, a brand we carry as a value option.

Many European vehicles leave the factory on Continental tires, so if you drive a Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, or Mercedes-Benz, there's a decent chance your original tires carried the Continental name.

The Continental Families

PureContact and TrueContact are Continental's everyday touring families, built for comfort and long tread life. ExtremeContact covers performance driving, including all-season performance tires for drivers who want sharp handling without a dedicated summer set. On the winter side, VikingContact is a Nordic-style winter tire built for ice and deep cold, while WinterContact is aimed at slush and wet winter roads. TerrainContact and CrossContact cover SUVs and pickups.

Because rain and slush make up so much of a Southern Ontario year, Continental's strong wet-weather reputation is a practical reason to consider it — not just a spec-sheet one.

Continental for European Vehicles

If your vehicle came from the factory on Continental tires, replacing them with the same family is often the simplest way to keep the ride and handling the engineers intended. Some Continental tires are also produced in versions developed for a specific carmaker, marked with a code on the sidewall. Read us the full size and markings from your current tires, and we'll find the closest match — or explain the trade-offs if you'd rather switch to an all-weather or winter alternative.