How to Verify the Authenticity of Continental Tires?

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RyderFitz
07/29/25 1:43pm
Continental is a German tire brand. The Continental Group, founded in 1871 and headquartered in Hanover, Germany, is the world's third-largest tire manufacturer and Europe's largest automotive parts supplier. Here are some tips to distinguish genuine Continental tires: Check the barcode on the tire: On the tire bead, if the barcode is scratched off, it may indicate smuggling or illegal sourcing. Genuine tires have anti-counterfeit labels: As Continental is a German brand, any tires imported to China must have a square anti-counterfeit label. This label serves as an ID for sales in the Chinese market and is mandatory for all imported tires. Check the tire production date: Look for the DOT code and production date on the tire's sidewall. For example, '2209' means the tire was produced in the 22nd week of 2009. Pay attention to the clarity of the markings.
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