Factory Continental Tires not well regarded?

[DCP]

Just curious... It seems that a lot of people on here don't care for the original Continental tires. Are there any particular reasons? I realize they are not for performance nor off-roading, so if you are doing those things they probably aren't for you. I have about 15,000 miles of basic every day driving on mine and they seem fine. They are relatively quiet and I've never had any traction issues. I rotated them at all three oil changes and the treadwear seems minimal. When the time comes, I probably won't replace them with the same, but I don't have any complaints about these so far.

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[Captain]

Just curious... It seems that a lot of people on here don't care for the original Continental tires. Are there any particular reasons? I realize they are not for performance nor off-roading, so if you are doing those things they probably aren't for you. I have about 15,000 miles of basic every day driving on mine and they seem fine. They are relatively quiet and I've never had any traction issues. I rotated them at all three oil changes and the treadwear seems minimal. When the time comes, I probably won't replace them with the same, but I don't have any complaints about these so far.

They came on my XLT AWD 4KTow Lux Mav on Nov 28th and today with 980 miles on them, I put on Firestone Duelers… I’m in NJ and I wanted something with better grip for the snow… if we get any. I kept the continentals to swap out in March.

 

[DCP]

That makes sense if your in an extreme weather environment.

 

[BoboysTruck]

47k miles and this is what mine looks like. I wouldn't hesitate buying the same ones when the time comes.

 

[SlowTime2011]

They are fine for daily driving. I will eventually replace them with a better handling tire, but my MAVERICK is lowered and has aftermarket sway bar.

Here are the Tire Rack reviews.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/continental-procontact-tx

 

[MavDave]

I don't hate my Continentals either. My problem is they do ok at everything and don't excel at anything. Mine are getting quite loud now, 23k. Honestly I thought I would have to had to replace them already, but they probably have another 7-10k on them.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I don't hate my Continentals either. My problem is they do ok at everything and don't excel at anything. Mine are getting quite loud now, 23k. Honestly I thought I would have to had to replace them already, but they probably have another 7-10k on them.

I have had continental's on my Honda CR-V and on it I have to rotate about every 6-7 k miles as that's when they start making noise. Have you rotated yours?

 

[2020 GT500]

Happy to buy a complete set with very low miles from a local fellow forum member who is not wanting theirs. Send me a PM. I am in Bay Area, CA.

 

[MavDave]

I have had continental's on my Honda CR-V and on it I have to rotate about every 6-7 k miles as that's when they start making noise. Have you rotated yours?

Well... I was hoping they would ware out faster so I didn't bother. I guess I should probably do that.

 

[icegradner]

I also don't think there is anything overly wrong with them. Not a good tire for sub-zero driving, but for most of the year they are more than adequate. I put on a set of Nokina WR-G4s for the winter months, but am considerng putting the Contientals back on for the spring/summer/early fall, since they have a softer ride.

 

[bbhaag]

Just curious... It seems that a lot of people on here don't care for the original Continental tires. Are there any particular reasons? I realize they are not for performance nor off-roading, so if you are doing those things they probably aren't for you. I have about 15,000 miles of basic every day driving on mine and they seem fine. They are relatively quiet and I've never had any traction issues. I rotated them at all three oil changes and the treadwear seems minimal. When the time comes, I probably won't replace them with the same, but I don't have any complaints about these so far.

Same experience here. I only have a little over 5K miles on mine but so far no complaints.

Honestly they suit the Maverick just fine. A low entry tire that gets the job done just like an honest truck that gets the job done.

 

[FromAway]

Same experience here. I only have a little over 5K miles on mine but so far no complaints.

Honestly they suit the Maverick just fine. A low entry tire that gets the job done just like an honest truck that gets the job done.

The Falken Wildpeaks should have come with the AWD FX4 I think. They basically cost the same.

 

[Redd]

It's not that they're *bad* tires per se. It's just that those Continentals offer fairly mediocre performance all around.

Dirt/gravel roads, wet conditions, light snow, etc...they offer relatively poor performance in comparison to other all-season options.

Dry conditions are fine for them but, again, even that has better options.

 

[Gullzway]

Mine came with the Michelin primacy A/S.
Was that only the Lariat's?

 

[bbhaag]

The Falken Wildpeaks should have come with the AWD FX4 I think. They basically cost the same.

You're pricing retail tires bro. Ford doesn't pay retail. They negotiate prices and sign contracts.

Think about it bro.

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