Continental vs Goodyear - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
6-1
Quick Verdict
Continental wins this comparison with better scores in 6 out of 7 categories. Continental excels in durability, wet grip, dry grip. However, Goodyear is better for value for money.
Company Snapshot
Continental
Est. 1871
Headquarters
Hanover, Germany
Global Rank
#4
Employees
200,000+
Price Range
Premium
Goodyear
Est. 1898
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio, USA
Global Rank
#3
Employees
72,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Continental winsContinental90
88Goodyear
Wet Grip
Continental winsContinental95
89Goodyear
Dry Grip
Continental winsContinental91
88Goodyear
Comfort
Continental winsContinental89
86Goodyear
Noise Level
Continental winsContinental87
84Goodyear
Fuel Efficiency
Continental winsContinental90
85Goodyear
Value for Money
Goodyear winsContinental82
85Goodyear
Pros & Cons
Continental
Pros
- Outstanding wet weather grip
- Excellent braking performance
- German engineering quality
- Great for European car OEM replacement
- Good fuel efficiency ratings
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Limited truck/SUV options
- May wear faster than some competitors
Goodyear
Pros
- Good value for money
- Wide availability and dealer network
- Strong all-season performance
- Innovative technologies like Run-Flat
- Good warranty coverage
Cons
- Not class-leading in any single category
- Some models can be noisy
- Tread life varies by model
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Continental if...
- You prioritize european vehicles
- You prioritize wet climate regions
- You prioritize safety-focused buyers
- You prioritize highway driving
- You prioritize luxury sedans
Price Range: $$$ (Premium)
Choose Goodyear if...
- You prioritize all-season driving
- You prioritize american-made preference
- You prioritize trucks and suvs
- You prioritize value seekers
- You prioritize run-flat needs
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)