Shopping Continental in Columbus? Columbus Tire Shop stocks and orders across the Continental range for drivers in Columbus, OH. 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 Columbus
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 suits drivers who rank braking and wet-road grip first and accept premium-tier pricing for it. It is a German brand and common original equipment on German cars. Its lines run from TrueContact Tour for sedans and minivans to VikingContact 7 for winter, so match the line to your car and your driving.
Continental's whole argument is how the tire behaves when the road is wet and you need to stop. That is the reason to choose it over a cheaper tire, and it is why this is a premium-tier purchase and not a budget one. It is also a German brand that many German cars leave the factory wearing. If your car came with Continentals, replacing like with like is a sensible starting point, though not a rule.
Look elsewhere if the lowest price decides the purchase, or if your truck spends its weekends on rock and in mud. Continental's truck tire on this page is an all-terrain, not a mud-terrain, so serious off-road use points to a brand built for that.
Which Continental line fits my car and how I drive?
Settle the type of vehicle first, then the driving. Each line is built for a different job:
- TrueContact Tour: touring all-season for sedans and minivans. The everyday daily-driver choice.
- PureContact LS: quiet, comfortable grand-touring all-season, for drivers who put ride comfort ahead of everything else.
- ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus: ultra-high-performance all-season. The name spells out Dry, Wet and Snow, so it suits a sporty car that stays on the road all year.
- ExtremeContact Sport 02: max-performance summer tire. It is built for grip in warm weather and is not a tire to leave on through a snowy winter.
- CrossContact LX25: touring all-season for SUVs and crossovers.
- TerrainContact A/T: all-terrain for pickups and SUVs that leave the pavement now and then.
- VikingContact 7: dedicated winter tire.
Does Columbus weather change which Continental to buy?
Snowy winters and heavy rain are the conditions to plan around. For rain, Continental's wet-grip reputation applies across its all-season lines. For snow, an all-season is a compromise. VikingContact 7 is the dedicated winter option, and a summer tire like the Sport 02 is not meant for freezing temperatures at all. If you choose a summer tire, budget for a second set for the cold months.
What should I check before any tire goes on, and how does the warranty work?
Read the size, load index and speed rating from the placard on the driver's door jamb. Those are the figures your car was designed around. The tires currently on it may reflect a previous owner's compromise, so do not copy them.
Then find the DOT code on the sidewall. Its last four digits are the build date: the week, then the year. Ask to see that date before the tire is mounted, since a tire can sit in storage for a long time before it is sold.
Treadwear warranties from manufacturers are generally pro-rated. The credit shrinks as the tread wears down, so you pay for the portion you used. Common exclusions are wear caused by misalignment, driving underinflated, and curb or impact damage. Terms differ from one line to the next, so ask which terms apply to the exact line you are being quoted.
Are Continental tires worth the premium?
If wet braking is your priority, that is the case Continental makes. If you mainly want the lowest cost per set, a value-tier brand answers a different question. Compare the specific line you are quoted, not just the brand name.
Can I put Continental tires on a car that came with another brand?
Yes, as long as the size, load index and speed rating match the door placard. The brand on the old tires does not matter, though some drivers prefer to stay with what the factory fitted.
Do I need the VikingContact 7 for winters in Columbus?
It is the dedicated winter option for snowy winters. An all-season such as the ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus carries Snow in its name and suits drivers who would rather not swap sets. Decide based on how often you drive in snow.