Shopping Continental in Detroit? Detroit Tire Shop stocks and orders across the Continental range for drivers in Detroit, MI. The badge on the sidewall matters less than which line inside it suits how you actually drive, and what that line costs once it is on the car — so tell us the vehicle and the miles you put on it, and we will tell you which Continental is worth your money and which one is not.
The Continental range, by what each line is for
These are Continental’s main current lines. Not every line comes in every size, so tell us the size off your sidewall and we will tell you which of these fit your car and what each one costs installed.
- TrueContact Tour — touring all-season for sedans and minivans
- PureContact LS — quiet, comfortable grand-touring all-season
- ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus — ultra-high-performance all-season: Dry, Wet and Snow
- ExtremeContact Sport 02 — max-performance summer tire
- CrossContact LX25 — touring all-season for SUVs and crossovers
- TerrainContact A/T — all-terrain for pickups and SUVs
- VikingContact 7 — dedicated winter tire
What Continental costs installed in Detroit
A Continental price that is only the tire is not a price. Our quote is the out-the-door total: the tires, mounting, balancing, new valve stems or TPMS service kits, disposal of the old set, and tax. And before anything is mounted we read you the DOT code off the sidewall — the last four digits are the week and year that tire was built, because new is not a date.
Continental is a German premium tire brand whose argument is braking and wet-road performance, and it is common original equipment on German cars. Its lines run from TrueContact Tour for sedans to VikingContact 7 for winter. Before choosing, match the size, load index and speed rating to the door placard.
Continental is a German premium brand, and its tires are common original equipment on German cars. Its pitch is braking and wet-road behaviour rather than price, so the brand makes most sense if you drive in rain and want the car to stop predictably.
The lines on this page split by job: touring all-seasons for sedans and crossovers, two performance tires, an all-terrain for trucks, and a dedicated winter tire.
Does Continental's wet-braking reputation matter in Detroit?
Heavy rain and snowy winters both turn up in Detroit, and wet performance is the case Continental builds its name on. A daily commute on wet roads is where the premium has the most to give you.
Look elsewhere if purchase price is the first filter, since value-tier brands exist for that. Look elsewhere too for mud and rock: TerrainContact A/T is the only off-pavement line here, and it is an all-terrain rather than a mud-terrain tire. If snow is the hazard that worries you, VikingContact 7 is the dedicated winter tire, while ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus is an all-season whose name spells out Dry, Wet and Snow.
Which Continental line is right for my car?
For a sedan or minivan on ordinary commuting, TrueContact Tour is the touring all-season. If quiet and comfort rank above everything, PureContact LS is the grand-touring all-season. SUVs and crossovers have their own touring tire in CrossContact LX25.
Sportier cars have two routes. ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus is an ultra-high-performance all-season, so it can stay on the car through the year. ExtremeContact Sport 02 is a max-performance summer tire, which means it needs a second set once temperatures fall.
Pickups and SUVs that leave the pavement belong on TerrainContact A/T. For the coldest months on any vehicle, VikingContact 7 is the winter-only option.
What has to match before a Continental goes on, and what will the warranty pay?
Begin with the vehicle, not the rubber. The door placard lists the size, load index and speed rating the manufacturer specified. Do not copy the numbers off tires that are already on the car, because a previous owner may have changed them. Before mounting, ask to see the DOT code: the four digits at the end give the week and year of manufacture, and a tire can sit unsold for a while before it reaches you.
Treadwear warranties from tire makers are normally pro-rated against the tread you have left. Expect exclusions for wear caused by misalignment, for underinflation, and for curb or impact damage. Terms vary by line, so ask what applies to the specific Continental you are being quoted.
Are Continental tires good in the rain?
Braking and wet performance are the brand's main argument, so yes, that is what it is known for. How much you gain depends on the line, so match it to your vehicle type.
Is ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus a winter tire?
No. It is an ultra-high-performance all-season rated for Dry, Wet and Snow use. For dedicated cold-weather grip, VikingContact 7 is the winter tire in this lineup.
My German car came with Continental. Do I have to stay with the brand?
No. The placard size, load index and speed rating matter more than the badge. Continental is a natural place to start because it is common original equipment on German cars.