Premium · Germany
Continental tyres, fitted across Surrey.
OE for VW Group, BMW, Audi. SportContact 7 finished 2nd in the 2026 ACE Test.
Founded
1871
Headquarters
Hanover, Germany
Position
German engineering premium — performance, wet-grip, comfort
OE on
VW, Audi, BMW, Porsche…
About Continental
Continental was founded in Hanover in 1871, making it one of the oldest tyre brands still in production. It’s the OE choice for more European cars than any other brand — most VW Group vehicles, a huge proportion of BMWs, Mercedes, and Porsches ship from the factory on Continentals.
The range centres on three pillars: SportContact for performance, PremiumContact for comfort, and CrossContact / AllSeasonContact for SUVs and seasonal needs. SportContact 7 finished a single point behind the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S in the 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test — and beat it for wet braking distance.
Continental’s engineering focus is wet-grip and braking distance. The BlackChilli compound is heat-resistant — meaning the tyre maintains grip when driven hard rather than going off after a few minutes of motorway driving. For UK drivers (where rain is an everyday consideration), Continental is one of the safest bets in the market.
Signature technology
- BlackChilli compound (heat-resistant)
- ContiSeal self-sealing
- ContiSilent foam noise reduction
- GreenChili low-rolling-resistance
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Continental in Surrey
Continental is the default we fit on most VW Group cars in Surrey (Audi A3 through Q8, VW Golf through Touareg, Porsche Cayenne and Macan) because they shipped from the factory on it and customers prefer the consistency. SportContact 5 SUV is one of our most-fitted 22" SUV tyres for X5, X7 and GLE.
Continental model range
7 models stocked or available for same-day order-in. Click any model for sizes and fitting options.
Summer5 models
Winter1 model
Typical Continental fitments in Surrey
Cars we see often in KT8, KT10 and across Surrey — and the Continental model we typically recommend or stock for each.
| Vehicle | Common sizes | Recommended model |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A4 / A6 / Q5 / Q7 | 18"–22" | PremiumContact 7 / SportContact 5 SUV |
| BMW 3/4/5/X3/X5/X7 | 18"–22" | SportContact 7 / SportContact 5 SUV |
| Porsche Cayenne / Macan | 20"–22" | SportContact 5 SUV / SportContact 7 |
| VW Golf / GTI / Tiguan | 17"–19" | SportContact 7 / PremiumContact 7 |
| Mercedes C/E/S-Class | 18"–21" | PremiumContact 7 |
| Skoda Octavia / Kodiaq | 17"–20" | PremiumContact 7 / AllSeasonContact 2 |
| EV — Polestar / e-tron / Taycan | 19"–22" | EcoContact 6 Q / SportContact 7 |
Don’t see your car? Call 07858 758908 with your reg and we’ll check fitments and stock.
Continental prices in Surrey — from
Indicative starting prices fitted, balanced and VAT-included. Exact price depends on size, speed/load rating and stock. Call for a firm quote.
15"–16"
From £89
Family hatches, compact cars
17"–18"
From £115
Saloons, hatches, smaller SUVs
19"–20"
From £155
Performance saloons, premium SUVs
21"–22"
From £219
X5/X7, Cayenne, Q7/Q8, Range Rover Sport
23" +
From £339
Range Rover, top-tier SUVs
Continental vs the alternatives
Honest take from a workshop that fits both: where Continental wins and where its rivals do.
Versus
MichelinContinental stronger
- Class-leading wet braking distance on SportContact 7
- Sharper dry-grip at the absolute limit
- Often 5-15% cheaper for like-for-like premium fitments
Michelin stronger
- Longer tread life on most touring sizes
- CrossClimate 3 has no direct Continental rival
- More OE variety across non-European brands
Versus
BridgestoneContinental stronger
- Better wet performance label ratings overall
- Quieter cabin noise on PremiumContact range
- Stronger OE position on European premium marques
Bridgestone stronger
- Better dry performance on Potenza Sport
- Longer life on touring fitments
- Stronger EV-specific Turanza Enliten compound
FAQ
Continental — your questions, answered
Why is Continental the default on so many German cars?+
SportContact 7 vs Pilot Sport 4 S — which is better?+
Does Continental do all-season tyres?+
Can Continental do run-flats?+
How long do Continental tyres last?+
Are Continental EV variants worth the extra?+
Why fit Continental with us
- Trade pricing direct from Continental’s UK distributor.
- Same-day order-in for any size we don’t hold in stock.
- Calibrated torque and alloy-friendly fitting on every wheel.
- Honest, brand-neutral advice: we’ll tell you when Continental is the right call, and when a different brand fits your driving better.
- Mobile fitting on your driveway, office or roadside — or workshop in West Molesey.
Get a Continental price
Send your reg or current tyre size and the model you’re after. We’ll come back with a fitted price within the hour.
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