What brand is Continental tires?
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Continental tires are from Germany, and it has two sub-brands: General Tire and Barum. Continental tires belong to the German Continental Group, which is the largest tire manufacturer in Europe and the fourth largest in the world. Original equipment models for Continental tires include the BMW new 3 Series and new X5, the GAC Fiat Viaggio, Porsche Macan, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar, and many others. For Continental tires, their advantage lies in safety. An important indicator for tires is the safety coefficient of tire wear resistance, which differs from the minimum standards of various countries. The minimum standard in China is 1.7, in Europe it's 2.2, and in Japan it's 2.5. Michelin and Bridgestone all-season tires have a friction coefficient of 2.6, while winter tires range from 3.2 to 3.5. Continental tires excel in this aspect, with all-season tires around 3.7 and snow tires between 4.5 and 5. Continental's snow tires are the only ones in the world that can achieve a friction coefficient above 4. However, Continental tires also have their drawbacks. Due to the high safety coefficient for wear, they are very prone to wear. The average lifespan of all-season tires is 40,000 km, and snow tires average 25,000 km. Additionally, the tire carcass is quite heavy. Then there's the price—needless to say, they are the most expensive tires in China. As one of the most important safety components on a car, tires are crucial for life safety. If your financial conditions allow, you might consider Continental. However, if you drive in urban areas or the southern regions, nothing will significantly affect tire performance.
