Continental Tires

Jason of Springfield VA (04/09/08)
In April of 2007 while travelling in my '97 Toyota Camry on I-95S my Continental tire's tread separated destroying my car's exterior which covers the wheel compartment and severed the wires from the wiring harness stored above the wheel compartment on the front driver's side. This all occured while travelling 70 mph on the interstate when I began to feel a vibration in my steering wheel column.

At the time I didn't know what had happend and pulled over to the side of the road. Upon examining the tire I found that the tread had completely pulled away from the tires inner layer exposing the steel belts. I've tried searching for a point of contact with Continental but can't determine how to file a claim for the damages. I have kept my tire for evidence since the tire's tread was not overly worn and appears to be a result of a defective tire.

I had to have my car towed and paid well over 100 just to reconnect the wiring so that my car was functional. I have not made any repairs as yet and have not received an estimate on the damages only because at the time I knew I couldn't afford the repairs but will probably go soon to have that done so that I can repair it and pass inspection.

Jeff of Gainesville, FL March 2, 2008

Jeff of Gainesville FL (03/02/08)
My Continental SUV P265/70R17 tire nearly got my family killed yesterday on I-75 in Florida. The tire separated as we were traveling 70 mph. After a little research I found that this is the replacement tire for the P275/60/P17 tire that was recalled for doing the same thing. I cannot find a contact number for Continental. I talked to a dealer and was told that I had to go to the website. There is no contact information there. These tires are dangerous, and I would like to somehow help in making this stop happening.

Kelly of Rockvill Centre, NY February 22, 2007

Kelly of Rockvill Centre NY (02/22/07)
On 2/2/07 I brought my Toyota Camry in for service at a dealership for a very noticeable vibration in the front end (as if the tires were wobbling) at 50-60 mph on the highway. It was explained to me that the 2 front tires' (Continental Touring 205/65x15) steel belts had shifted causing the tires to wobble.

The tires were rotated to the back to reduce the wobbling until I am able to go back to where I had purchased the tires (Auburndale Tire). They told me to contact Continental Tire to tell them the tires were out of round. Continental Tire refused to warranty their tires due to the original purchase date being 8/8/05. They only warranty vibration for 1 year.

There is only 19,000 miles on the tires and due to current increase of highway driving, the problem just occurred. Continental told me they wouldn't do anything except discount 2 new tires for me (which Auburndale Tire had already done). Continental Tire did not back their product which I considered hazardous to myself and my family.

Amy of Hamburg, NY September 11, 2005

Amy of Hamburg NY (09/11/05)
We purchased a new Toyota Matrix in Aug. of 2003. After only having 16,000 miles on the car we were forced to replace all four of the tires due to how poorly worn down they were. After an inspection Continental only agreed to pay 20% of the cost to replace the damaged tires and refused my husband and I any more financial help. The company tried to denie anything being wrong with their product and blamed the poor tire condition on low air pressure. The tires were rotated at 6,000 and 13,000 miles. Air was put into the tires whenever it was needed. As a cumsumer I am very displeased with their response to our complaints. I feel Continental's solution to our problem to be unacceptable.

We are now forced to pay 428.00 for 4 new tires.

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