Continental vs Michelin:
A Tyre Brand Comparison

Deciding which tyre brand to buy is hard. We collected hundreds of reviews and compared their performance. Buy them online, fit locally at Tyroola.

Continental vs Michelin Tyres

Michelin and Continental are currently ranked 2nd and 7th amongst the world's top 10 tyre companies.

Each has had almost 150+ years of tyre making experience and places great importance on technology and innovation when developing some of the world's best tyre models.

Michelin's advanced design features and high construction quality have always made it a winner in Australia, while Continental's variety, reliability and availability also make it a fan favourite.

So how do you choose just one brand between the two? Check out Tyroola's detailed brand versus brand comparison of both brands below.

Continental: The future in motion.

Continental Tyres is a German tyre brand renowned for its laser-like focus on innovation and safety.

It produces a wide range of tyres to meet all of your driving needs, including bicycle and motorcycle tyres, on top of commercial vehicle tyres as well as high-quality eco-friendly tyres.

Backed by 150 years of tyre manufacturing experience, Continental is now one of the most popular tyre brands in the world, supplying original equipment tyres to prestigious carmakers including Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, Maserati, BMW and more.

It combines German automotive engineering precision and prowess with high safety standards to produce tyres that perform without compromising on comfort.

Innovation is also never far away, with many of their tyres available in SSR - or self-supporting run flat versions and sporting compounds with advanced formulations as well as tread patterns optimised for safety and reliability.

And best of all, since they are available in over 160 countries, it's going to be very easy to get replacement OEM tyres or to just find the right set for you.

But many attest to their value, that their higher prices are worth it.



How good are Continental Tyres?


Continental receives many positive reviews from Tyroola customers satisfied with their new tyres and impressed by its performance and overall reliability.

Continental Tyres Product Range - starts at $76

Popular Continental Tyre Models

Our Top Continental Choices

Michelin: A Better Way Forward

Michelin is the second biggest tyre brand in the world and is also a trusted OE supplier for Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and more.

It is forever linked to the motorsport industry, most notably in Formula 1, Le Mans, MotoGP and Rally racing, supplying tyres for hundreds of winners over the last 100 years.

Michelin delivers durability, safety and optimal performance in every tyre via its various tyre innovations including its advanced regenerative EverGrip™ technology as well as its Zero Pressure technology to help with punctures. It is also known for low-noise, quiet and comfortable tyres, with many available at Tyroola.

In recent years, Michelin has focused on environmentally friendly initiatives and have 5th-generation green tyres that improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions.



How good are Michelin Tyres?


Michelin is one of the top reviewed tyre brands at Tyroola. It often gets praised for the ride comfort and overall performance of its tyres by satisfied drivers. Being a premium brand, Michelin has a higher price point but you do get what you pay for.

Michelin Tyres Product Range - starts at $167

Popular Michelin Tyre Models

Our Top Michelin Choices

Who wins?

You do because both Michelin and Continental produce reliable and high-quality tyres and Tyroola has a large catalogue of their models available online.

However, the best way to choose new tyres is to know what you require on every drive, taking into consideration the limitations of your vehicle, the terrain and climate you drive in as well as how you drive.

No matter the tyre brand, tread life will wear out so do your research, check your tyre size and once you do get your new set, maintain them well.

Choose Your Michelin or Continental Tyres At Tyroola!

Visit our Continental and Michelin tyre sections to read up on individual tyre features, check reviews and compare prices. Happy Driving!

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