What is the Difference Between Continental Viking Tires and Continental Tires?

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CarmenRose
07/29/25 10:21pm
There are certain differences in quality and performance between Continental Viking tires and Continental tires. Continental Viking tires are a sub-brand under the Continental tire brand, specifically introduced for Chinese road conditions, making them highly suitable for use on Chinese roads. Continental originates from Germany, with its headquarters located in Hanover, Germany. The company is known as Continental AG, the third-largest tire manufacturer globally and the largest automotive parts supplier in Europe. The name "Continental" is derived from the logo of Volkswagen, which features a galloping horse. Continental tires are renowned for their all-weather safety and reliability, low noise, and strong self-cleaning capabilities. They offer exceptional instantaneous overload capacity, responsive handling, and cornering stability, along with outstanding braking performance on both dry and wet surfaces. They also provide superior water drainage protection. Continental tires are the only road tires globally approved for driving at speeds up to 360 km/h and have been recorded in the Guinness World Records. Viking tires are specifically introduced by Continental for Chinese road conditions, offering advantages such as durability, comfort, quietness, and excellent handling performance. They are primarily produced at the Continental factory in Hefei, with SUV tires partly imported from Malaysia. The domestic market offers four tread patterns: CT5, PT5, HT, and AT.
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