The list of criteria for a new car to enter the market is endless. Manufacturers have to consider, adjust and improve countless aspects before their new car can have the desired effect.
One of the many decisions they have to make is which tires are the best fit. At the end of the day, the decision about which tire manufacturer will become your vehicle's original equipment supplier comes down to trust. Trust in security, but also trust in performance.
Whatever car you drive, there is a good chance that you are already using Continental winter tires. Car manufacturers in Europe choose Continental rubber in more than 200 models. This makes the brand the best choice of manufacturers in general. Regardless of the brand of your new car, whether you are switching from a small car to an SUV, or switching to an electric car or simply buying the car of your dreams, manufacturers know: Continental winter tires guarantee reliable safety.
What a buyer needs to know about used winter tires Continental:
- If where you live the temperature drops below 7 degrees every winter, buy used Continental winter tires. In some countries, this is required by law.
- Look for M+S and the mountain snowflake symbol with three peaks on the sidewall, this means the tire meets international standards.
- Maximize your car's handling and traction by installing used Continental winter tires on all four wheels of your car.
- Monitor air pressure according to vehicle manual to maintain optimum performance and safety.
When investing in a set of used Continental winter tires, you should install them on all four wheels of your vehicle. This maximizes vehicle handling and reduces the risk of losing traction on the rear or front axle when driving on slippery roads. Do not mix summer and winter tires on passenger cars.
The defining characteristics of a good used Continental winter tire are the tread pattern , lamellae and tire composition. When the weather starts to get colder and icy roads appear, these tires are ready to withstand the elements.
Used Continental winter tires have a special tread pattern that provides excellent grip on snowy, wet and icy roads. The rotation of the wheel pushes the snow into wider grooves and creates additional traction. The protector also has lamellae – tiny little slits – which provide additional traction, allowing the tread blocks to flex and dig deeper into snow or ice.
The composition of used Continental rubber contains a higher percentage of natural rubber, so it remains soft and flexible even at low temperatures. If the tire compound is not intended for operation in winter conditions – as in the case of a summer tire – it will become hard and brittle. This, in turn, leads to a significant reduction in traction and grip.
Marking of Continental used winter tires:
- Used Continental winter tires with the M+S symbol have a tread pattern, compound or structure that is designed to provide better performance in snow conditions than a conventional tire, especially in terms of its ability to initiate or maintain vehicle motion.
- The mountain snowflake symbol with three peaks is a more stringent certification that identifies a used Continental winter tire according to the UNECE regulations (valid in the EU and other countries) and the US and Canadian tire regulations. The snow performance of these winter tires has been objectively tested to meet or exceed established limits. These tires provide high levels of safety and handling in snow, on icy roads and in general at low temperatures.
You can buy used Continental winter tires in the "Eurowheel" store. We specialize exclusively in used rubber from well-known European manufacturers. Thanks to a wide range of used tires, you will be able to choose a suitable set for yourself.
