Continental Car Tyres

Origin and Expansion 

This company was founded in 1871 as Continental-Caoutchouc und Gutta-Percha Compagnie in Hanover, Germany. In 1904, it developed grooved tyres for automobiles and until 1926, it was engaged in manufacturing solid tyres for bicycles and carriages, rubber components as well as rubberized fabrics. In 1955, air springs for buses and trucks were developed and it went on to produce environment friendly tyres during 1990s, especially for passenger cars. 

With more than 200,000 highly skilled employees in over 310 locations in 51 different countries, Continental is significantly and sustainably driving automotive progress forwards. It is one of the leading manufacturers of passenger and light truck tyres and the world's fourth largest passenger tyre manufacturer in the original equipment and replacement market.

Continental in India

The company carries out its operations in several countries that include India as well. It started functioning in 2008 and was founded in the year 2011, when Continental AG acquired Modi Tyres Company Private Limited. 

Currently, the automotive supplier, tyre manufacturer and industrial partner operates across India — with over 8,000 employees across 15 locations, including eight plants that cater to the Indian market, and a technical centre that supports Continental’s global R&D activities.

Passenger Car Tyre

The company offers a large choice of car tyres to select from. The list of these popular tyre models are as follows: Continental Conti4x4Contact, Continental ContiComfortContact CC5, Continental ContiCrossContact, and Continental ContiCrossContact AT.