Continental Tires

KATHY of MACCLESFIELD, NC August 21, 2009

I purchased new tires from them through Team Ford in Tarboro, NC in January of 2008. I just had to replace them because they roared so bad that it was embarrassing to ride around with them on my car. I wrote the company and recieved one call from them for me to call back and everytime I called got no where. Finally on 08-20-09 I spoke with a Carmen and she as good as told me that since I had replaced them that they would do nothing to satidfy the customer.

These tires had less than 40,000 miles on them. I still have the tires. She said that they have a brand call general also. Well I think they should still give me a set of tires or compensate me what I had to spend to correct their problems. When I was calling around trying to find me some tires and told the rep that what I had they said go no further we already know about Continental Tires. That right there should say something. Any way I'm not letting it drop....

Beth of Myrtle Beach, SC August 20, 2009

I had purchased a new 2007 Nissan Altima that came with the Continental ContiPro Contact 16 inch tires. I have 33,000 miles on my vehicle, the car is still under warranty and these tires are down to the thread bar. I rotated the tires every other oil change.

I pulled up information on these tires and they are supposed to have an 80,000 mile guarantee. Don't ever purchase these tires. I find it disgraceful that Nissan would even put this junk on a new vehicle. The auto companies wonder why they have difficulties? Things like this. I have to purchase new tires for a vehicle under warranty.

Larry of La Vergne, TN August 15, 2009

Beware of Continental tires.... The thread on all 4 of my tires have separated. I was taking my wife to work and noticed a roaring sound coming from the rear of the car .The care was rocking back and forth. I took the car in to the shop only thinking an alignment problem. I watched the Mechanic as he raised the car up- Suddenly his mouth opened and he moved back. He quickly came in to get me but at this time I had already started out the waiting area and to the bay. He took me to the car and there he shown me something I won’t forget. All 4 of my tires (Continental 216r60 that Ford recommended for this make and model with only about 40 thousand miles) tread had separated. One tire had the metal wiring sticking out.

Why didn't I notice this before you may ask? Well, because the wear is from the inside of the tire and unless you climb under the car or rise it up you will never see it until it is to late. The threading around the tire looks perfectly new. I just had the tires rotated about 2 month ago and the dealership only stated it was a little wear on the tires. If I had went on the highway, I seriously believe I would have been in an accident. These tires are less then 2years old with only 40 thousand miles. They are rated for 75,000 so How could all 4 wear out like that at the same time? I guess when enough people are killed then Ford and Continental will decide to do a major recall. I decided to go with another brand.

PS Wal-Mart does not carry that brand anymore and sent the last ones they had back to the manufacturer instead of trying to profit off them. That should serve as a warning for all of us when Wal-mart is scared to make a profit.

Donald of Orland Park , IL August 13, 2009

Last year I bought a Pontiac GT (new) Coupe. The car is fine, the tires are something else! They are Continental Tires ContiTouringContact they are the worst tires I ever owned. The traction is extremely poor. In snow, rain, cold weather and even warm dry conditions you can spin the tires without even trying. Its a shame I have to buy new tires for a new car to keep myself safe. I never owned Continental Tires before and will never own them in the future

Barbara of Renovo, PA August 10, 2009

My husband & I bought a new 2007 Escape with Contintal tires. We have 21, 000 miles on the tires and live in a rural area and don't drive long distances or in a reckless manner. We have the tires rotated every 3,000 miles when it's serviced.

We noticed a a thumping noise over the past year and my husband had the tires checked each time we took it for servicing. Nothing was found, but he became so annoyed with the noise, he made an appointment last week and they said 3 of the tires were cupping, but didn't mention this to him when he had the vehicle serviced in June. He asked about replacements, but was told they are not guaranteed as they were original to the vehicle. They recommended replacing the tires which would have cost between 429 and 579 to replace the 3 tires with brands other than Continetal tires. The other recommendation was to have the a 4 wheel alignment, which was done today. The service dept said there was no guarantee that this would correct the problem but should help with the noise.

We plan on keeping the car for another year, but the next car will have different brand tires or no deal. We learned a hard lesson and will NEVER get a car with Continental tires. My husband was told that if he had purchased the tires new, they would be guaranteed. Now does that make any sense all all? With all the talk about safety, you would thing tire problems would be right up there near the top of the list. Obviously not!

Jeffrey of Pocomoke City, MD August 6, 2009

Bought new Honda CRV November 2008. Have maintained air pressue as required, rotated tires at 10,000 miles, drive very easy in rural setting. I am the only driver of this vehicle. At 14,331, the tires are worn down to treadwear indicator. This is the second bad episode with Continental tires. Bought new Mazda Tribute, 2005, within 18 months the tires were so loud you could not hear the radio at moderate volume or the passenger conversation. I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER SET OF CONTINENTAL TIRES!! If they are OEM on new vehicle I will insist that they be removed before the deal is finalized. I do not understand why quality auto manufacturers install this inferior product on what otherwise is an exceptional vehicle. I have heard the saying, "NOT WORTH A CONTINENTAL", which was derived from worthless colonial currency. The company was named appropriately.

Frank of Huntsville, TX August 5, 2009

Bought a new Pontiac G5 for my daughter to use at college. I was driving the car when the tread separated. The tires only have about 24,000 miles. I have been driving for more than 40 years and have never had a tire do this.

virgil of queen creek, AZ July 31, 2009

i bought a truck with continetal tires. the truck had 2,500 miles on it and the tires looked like they already had 25,000 miles on them. 2 of the 4 tires blew the treads out long before their life should have been up. they are garbage!!! thank goodnes my wife and children didn't have an accident!

michael of franklin lakes, NJ July 19, 2009

tires are terrible.my wife continuously has flats ,bent rims and is always replacing tires.mercedes says this is normal for this car

Larry of The Villages, FL July 16, 2009

Wolfgang is not the only one complaining about Continental tires. My daughter bought a new Chevy TrailBlazer in 2006 equiped with Continentals. So far 3 of the 4 have had blowouts of their sidewalls. Luckily they have not had an accident. Has anyone else had this problem?

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