Continental Tyres
Kwik Fit stocks a wide range of discounted Continental tyres at our centres across the UK.
Continental is the premium tyre brand you can trust. Continental has been driving tyre technology for over 150 years, boasting German engineering that delivers superb braking, handling, performance and safety through technical excellence, innovation and design.
Tyres are the vital contact between your car and the road, and while they may all look the same, there is much more to buying a tyre than simply selecting the right size.
Continental’s commitment to safety ensures that every Continental tyre is manufactured using the best quality raw materials and construction techniques, for excellent road handling in all driving conditions. Driven to perform, Continental tyres deliver braking excellence all year round.
That’s why Continental is a leading supplier of Original Equipment (factory fitted) tyres to the world’s largest car makers. It’s also at the forefront of electric vehicle growth, supplying tyres to both established and new entrants in this market.
In independent tyre tests, Continental consistently takes the top spots in the UK and abroad, as well as being announced as Tyre Manufacturer of the Year 2023 by The National Tyre Distributors Association. It was also the only manufacturer to come out top in three categories at the Tire Technology International Awards 2024; the AllSeasonContact 2 won “Tire of the Year”, the UltraContact NXT won “Environmental Achievement of the Year – Tire Design”, and Concept tyre Conti CityPlus received “Tire Concept of the Year”.
Which Continental tyres are the best?
The Continental AllSeasonContact tyre has been rated as one of Continental’s best performing tyres. One of Germany’s leading automobile magazines stated the tyre’s snow traction is better than some dedicated winter tyres. The tyres are also rated highly for wet grip and fuel efficiency, and come in a variety of different sizes. The reinforced, or XL, sized tyres are stronger and more durable than the regular sizes, perfect for larger vehicles carrying heavy loads.
Another high performing tyre is Continental VanContact 4Season tyre - receiving various recommendations and awards from numerous automobile magazines. These tyres are specifically for vans and transporters. They are all-season tyres, perfect for all types of weather, and have an A rating for wet grip. The tyres have a high number of sipes which interlock on wet roads to improve wet braking performance.
How long do Continental tyres last?
Continental tyres are built for durability and safety in mind. However, the life span of your tyres also depends on your handling of the vehicle and style of driving, as well as road conditions and how frequently you use your car.
A good rule of thumb is to replace your tyres every 10 years or 20,000 miles, or when the tread depth gets close to 1.6mm - which is the legal limit.
Benefits of Continental tyres
Every range of Continental tyres will have different benefits depending on its specification, but the most common benefits you can expect to see for each tyre type are:
All-season tyres
- Reduced risk of aquaplaning in wet weather
- Flexible all-season tread designs allowing greater braking performance on both wet and dry road
- Adaptive all-season compound providing impressive grip on snowy and wet winter roads
- Highly rated for fuel efficiency.
Winter tyres
- Tread pattern enhances snow traction in wintery conditions
- Unique tyre compound providing improved braking performance
- Exceptional low rolling resistance for reduced fuel consumption.
Summer tyres
- Optimised grip and handling experience - the best compromise between dry and wet performance
- Optimised wet weather performance and aquaplaning protection
- Fuel efficient
- Increased safety in handling situations such as lane changes.
