Continental —the fourth in the world

Continental is a part of the Schaeffler Group, it has the headquarters in Hanover and more than 240,000 employees all over the world. Founded in 1871, it just celebrated 150 years of operation. Keep on reading this page in order to learn where to buy high quality used Continental tires such as the ContiProContact, the CrossContact LX Sport, the ProContact TX and many others (we have a total of 2,700 used Conti tires in stock).

One of three new cars is equipped with Continental tires

Continental is a very popular brand in Europe, with one out of three new cars being factory-fitted with Conti tires. Nine out of ten of the best-selling European cars are using tires from the company (including VW Golf, Renault Clio and Ford Fiesta).

New or used Continental tires are a popular choice of the owners of sports cars (Porsche, Maserati, AMG), electric cars (Audi, Tesla, Renault) as well as luxury brands (Rolls Royce and Mayhbach). The Conti tires are also heavily present in the Japanese market, with many new Hyundai cars being equipped with them from the factory.

Popular car brands have chosen Continental as their go-to choice for factory tires on new cars because of their high level of experience and expertise in making OE tires. They are able to adjust their products for the needs of each brand, for example to offer great handling for Porsche and BMW, comfort for Rolls Royce and low rolling resistance for the electric vehicles.

Continental: important innovations in the tire world

Continental was the first company in Germany that created pneumatic tires for bikes in 1892
The brand has invented grooved vehicle tires, back in 1904 as well as a detachable wheel tire in 1905 and a detachable rim in 1908
The first cord tire on the market was launched in 1921, and in the same year the large pneumatic tires replaced the solid tires used until then
In 1955 Continental was the first company to make air springs for trucks and buses (they increase comfort and handling when carrying heavy loads), as well as tubeless tires
The first ever environmentally friendly passenger tires (ContiEcoContact) were created in 1991
The first ever road tire approved for speeds over 360 km/h was launched in 2003 and it was called the ContiSportContact 2 Vmax.

Where to buy used Continental tires?

You can buy used Continental tires from local stores, supermarkets or online marketplaces, but most likely the biggest variety of products at affordable prices can be found at a reputable online store that specializes in used tires.

At Utires.com, for example, you will only find Grade A models — tires with none or minor repairs. Each of the used Continental tires is carefully inspected — both automatically and manually. We guarantee their quality and safety for driving. Market prices for the presented models are carefully analyzed every day, compared with the competitors, and lowered in order to provide the best offers to UTires.com customers.

Our current offer includes around 2,500 products, out of which more than 150 are new and 2,300 are used Continental tires. We offer a wide variety of models and sizes for a wide variety of vehicles.

The best-selling used Continental tires at Utires.com

Continental ContiProContact

This is an all-season touring tire that balances performance, comfort and fuel efficiency. For our used tires the prices start at $43, the tread depths vary from 4 to 12, the tire loads go from 84 to 98, and the speed indexes go from H to W. For example, you can get a used Continental ContiProContact with a tread depth of 8.5/32” for $101, while a new one is $150.

Continental CrossContact LX Sport

This is a quality all-season tire made for SUVs and crossovers. It combines a quiet and comfortable ride with all-season traction, even in light snow. The used tires we have in stock start at $47 with tread depths ranging from 5 to 12, load indexes from 97 to 112, and speed indexes from H to W. For example, you can get a used Continental CrossContact LX Sport with a tread depth of 10/32” for $101, while a new one is around $160.

Continental ProContact TX

This model is a luxury all-season touring tire designed for high performance. It offers a quiet and comfortable ride, great mileage and powerful braking capabilities. The prices for our used tires start at just $47, with tread depths ranging from 5 to 10, load indexes of 94 to 103, and speed indexes from H to W. for example, you can buy a used Continental ProContact TX with a tread depth of 8.5/32” for just $60, while a new one is $150.

10 interesting facts about Continental

The company was founded in 1871 and at that time was producing rubber products and tires for bikes and carriages
The rampant horse was used as company’s trademark in 1882
The first Mercedes car equipped with Continental tires won the Nice-Salon-Nice race in 1901; Daimler cars fitted with Continental tires won the French Grand Prix in 1914. More racing victories happened in 1951 and in 1952 —Carrera Panamericana, French, British, Dutch and Italian Grand Prix
First time M+S winter tires were added the production stream in 1952
The mass production of radial tires started in 1960
The Continental studless winter tires were launched in 1972
The company grew and expanded year after year, acquiring various other companies including the US General Tire in 1987. The expansion continued all over the world and in 2009 Schaeffler KG became the major shareholder after the takeover offer published in the summer of 2008
In 2013 Continental developed a new technology based on rubber recycling and truck tire retreading, that extended the life of tires and reduced their costs
In December 2019 Continental AG had more than 240,000 employees in 59 countries
In 2020 the company’s sales reached a revenue of €37.7 billion euro (44.4 billion USD).

Frequently asked questions on Continental tires

Are Continental tires any good?

Yes, these tires are one of the best ones that you can buy. This answer is based on a 150-history of Continental, the fact that the company is among the top 4 manufacturers of tires in the world and that it’s constantly implementing innovation and new technology. Keep in mind that it often makes total sense to buy a used tire from a reputable brand than a new tire from an unknown one. This will be a better investment long-term, and our store is here to help.

Are Continental tires expensive?

It depends. The company invests a lot of money into leading-edge technology and their tires have great performance and durability. This is also seen in the price, and new Continental tires are slightly more expensive compared to other mid-range products. The new ones we have in stock right now are starting at $74, while the used Continental tires start at just $43.

Are Continental tires Chinese?

Continental is a German company and it has multiple production plants all over the world, including one in China. So depending on where you buy it from, a Continental tire can be made in China. But that doesn’t mean that it will not have the same quality as one made in Germany or the US, because the standards of the company are very high.

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