Shopping Continental in Indianapolis? Indianapolis Tire Shop stocks and orders across the Continental range for drivers in Indianapolis, IN. The badge on the sidewall matters less than which line inside it suits how you actually drive, and what that line costs once it is on the car — so tell us the vehicle and the miles you put on it, and we will tell you which Continental is worth your money and which one is not.
The Continental range, by what each line is for
These are Continental’s main current lines. Not every line comes in every size, so tell us the size off your sidewall and we will tell you which of these fit your car and what each one costs installed.
- TrueContact Tour — touring all-season for sedans and minivans
- PureContact LS — quiet, comfortable grand-touring all-season
- ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus — ultra-high-performance all-season: Dry, Wet and Snow
- ExtremeContact Sport 02 — max-performance summer tire
- CrossContact LX25 — touring all-season for SUVs and crossovers
- TerrainContact A/T — all-terrain for pickups and SUVs
- VikingContact 7 — dedicated winter tire
What Continental costs installed in Indianapolis
A Continental price that is only the tire is not a price. Our quote is the out-the-door total: the tires, mounting, balancing, new valve stems or TPMS service kits, disposal of the old set, and tax. And before anything is mounted we read you the DOT code off the sidewall — the last four digits are the week and year that tire was built, because new is not a date.
Continental is a German, premium-tier tire known for braking and wet-road grip, commonly used as original equipment on German sedans and SUVs. Its lineup spans touring all-season (TrueContact Tour, PureContact LS), performance (ExtremeContact Sport 02), all-terrain (TerrainContact A/T) and dedicated winter (VikingContact 7) — the right pick depends on the vehicle and how it's driven, not the badge.
Continental is a German, premium-tier tire whose reputation rests on braking and wet-road grip rather than tread-life numbers — it's also the brand most often found as original equipment on German sedans and SUVs, where the factory tuned suspension and brakes around that exact balance. Indianapolis gets its share of heavy spring and summer rain, which plays directly to a brand whose whole argument is wet braking distance, so it's worth weighing against a tire chosen mainly for mileage. If the car already wears Continental tires from the factory, matching the replacement keeps that OE-tuned balance intact; if it didn't, the brand still earns a look on the wet-weather argument alone — ask specifically about a line's wet braking performance rather than assuming any all-season tire handles rain the same way.
Drivers chasing a true off-road tire should look elsewhere in the lineup shown here: TerrainContact A/T is built for all-terrain grip on pickups and SUVs, not technical rock-crawling, and there's no more aggressive option above it on this page. The same goes for anyone shopping on price alone — Continental sits at the premium end, and these lines are built around predictable braking and all-weather manners, not the cheapest way to cover a worn-out set.
Which Continental line fits the car and the driving?
Start with the vehicle, then the use. A sedan or minivan doing routine commuting fits TrueContact Tour. A grand-touring car where quiet and ride comfort matter most fits PureContact LS. An SUV or crossover doing the same kind of driving has its own version in CrossContact LX25.
Performance is a separate axis from body style. ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus covers Dry, Wet and Snow in one all-season tire — useful for a driver who wants summer grip without giving up winter traction and would rather not swap tires twice a year. ExtremeContact Sport 02 goes further on dry grip alone as a max-performance summer tire, trading away snow and cold-weather capability on purpose; it isn't meant to stay on the car once temperatures drop.
A pickup or SUV that needs all-terrain traction fits TerrainContact A/T. A driver who wants a dedicated winter tire and is willing to swap seasonally fits VikingContact 7 — Indianapolis winters bring snow and ice, so that swap earns its keep more here than in a market that stays dry year-round.
What should I check on the car before buying any tire?
Check the size, load index and speed rating on the door placard, not on the tires currently mounted — the tires on the car may already be the wrong size or carry a downgraded rating from an earlier replacement. Ask to see the four-digit DOT date code on the sidewall before it goes on the car; it reads as week and year, and it matters more on a slower-moving size that may have sat in inventory a while.
How does the tread warranty actually work?
Treadwear warranties are generally pro-rated against the tread remaining when a claim is filed, not a flat refund. The usual exclusions apply — wear from misalignment or underinflation, and damage from curbs or impacts, aren't covered. Terms differ by line, so ask which terms apply to the specific line being quoted rather than assuming one Continental warranty covers the whole range.
Does my German car need to stay on Continental tires?
No — there's no requirement to stick with the original brand. If the car came with Continental from the factory, matching the replacement keeps the braking and handling balance the factory tuned for. If switching brands, ask specifically how the replacement performs in wet braking, since that's the trait Continental built its reputation on.
What's the difference between ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus and ExtremeContact Sport 02?
DWS06 Plus is an all-season tire built to cover Dry, Wet and Snow conditions, so it stays on the car year-round. Sport 02 is a max-performance summer tire that trades away snow and cold-weather capability for more dry-road grip, so it isn't meant to stay on through winter.
Do I need a separate winter tire if I already have an all-season Continental?
It depends on the line. ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus already carries snow capability, so a dedicated winter tire is optional. A line without that rating, or a performance summer tire like ExtremeContact Sport 02, doesn't carry winter capability, so VikingContact 7 is worth asking about for Indianapolis winters specifically.