With outstanding German engineering, the Continental TrueContact Tour was designed to offer superior performance and stability as well as unrivaled durability and it’s a part of our Tire by Continental Reviews.
The tire is available in a decent range of sizes from 15 to 19 inches, so whether you own an old or new car, you’re guaranteed to find a TrueContact Tour model that suits your vehicle.
In this review, we go over everything you need to know about the tire, from its sizes and specs to its prices and warranty, so you might want to stick around for a while.
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| Bottom Line | The Continental TrueContact Tour was designed to offer superior performance and stability as well as unrivaled durability. |
| Pros | Superb handling and stability on dry terrain and it’s one of the best wet traction tires out there. |
| Cons | Traction in snow can be improved slightly |
| Tire sizes | 19″, 18”, 17″, 16” and 15″ |
| Price range | Starts from approximately $81. |
| Warranty | 90,000-miles |
We have reviewed other types of tire and made articles such as Continental A/S Control Contact Touring Review and also Continental DWS06 ExtremeContact Review.
Continental TrueContact Tour (Our Review)
Overall Assessment
There’s a lot to like and very little to dislike about the TrueContact. First and foremost, this is a tire that’s designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This means that you’ll be saving a considerable amount of money that would’ve otherwise been squandered on fuel and you’ll be doing the environment a favor.
The tire utilizes an all-season tread compound that utilizes Tg-F polymers as well as +Silane additives in order to ensure optimal traction on dry and wet terrain. Further, these components help improve the tread’s lifespan.
The tread features a symmetric pattern that’s specially designed to ensure superior contact with the road, hence the name TrueContact. This grants the tire great responsiveness and handling capabilities even at higher speeds.
The Continental TrueContact Tour features 3 circumferential grooves that improve traction on wet terrain by eliminating the risk of hydroplaning. The tire also utilizes Traction Grooves and intermediate tread blocks to perform adequately in light snow. Keep in mind, however, that it’s not a winter tire, so you shouldn’t expect it to perform well in deep snow or slush.
The TrueContact Tour is also equipped with Continental’s very own ComfortRide technology, which, as the name suggests, helps enhance ride quality and reduce noise even on uneven surfaces.
Read overall assessments of other tire types we have covered in our articles that include Review of the PureContact by Continental as well as the Review of Continental A/T TerrainContact.
Pros:
- One of the best wet traction tires out there
- Able to navigate light snow very adequately
- Superb handling and stability on dry terrain
- Extremely quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Available at a very reasonable price tag
Cons:
- Traction in snow can be improved slightly
Vehicles That Can Use Continental TrueContact Tour
The Continental TrueContact Tour is designed for drivers of all sedans, coupes, minivans, and smaller crossovers. Below is a list of the most popular vehicles compatible with the Continental TrueContact Tour.
- Ford: Mustang GT, Taurus, Fusion, Flex, Focus
- Honda: Civic, CR-V, Insight, Accord
- Hyundai: Genesis, Sonata, Elantra
- Pontiac: Vibe, Grand Am, Grand Prix, G5
- Toyota: Camry, Solara, Sienna, Corolla, Prius, RAV4, Avalon
- Volkswagen: Jetta, Golf
- BMW: 135i, 323i, 330i, 530i
- Chevrolet: Impala, Sonic LTZ, Cavalier, Cobalt, Malibu, Cruze
- Dodge: Grand Caravan, Avenger, Dart, Neon
- Kia: Optima, Rondo, Forte, Soul
- Nissan: Altima, Versa, Leaf, Cube, Sentra, Maxima
Sizes and Specs
| Size | Available Specs |
| 15 Inches | 185/65R15 88T BSW 195/60R15 88T BSW 195/65R15 91T BSW |
| 16 Inches | 205/60R16 92T BSW 205/65R16 95T BSW 215/60R16 95T BSW 215/65R16 98T BSW 215/65R16 98H BSW 225/60R16 98T BSW 225/60R16 98H BSW 225/65R16 100T BSW 235/65R16 103T BSW |
| 17 Inches | 215/45R17 87V BSW 215/55R17 94T BSW 215/60R17 96T BSW 215/65R17 99T BSW 225/50R17 94T BSW 225/55R17 97H BSW 225/60R17 99H BSW 225/60R17 99T BSW 225/65R17 102T BSW 235/55R17 99T BSW 235/60R17 102T BSW 235/65R17 104T BSW |
| 18 Inches | 215/55R18 95T BSW 225/50R18 95T BSW 235/55R18 100T BSW 235/60R18 103T BSW 235/60R18 103H BSW |
| 19 Inches | 225/55R19 99H BSW 235/55R19 101H BSW |
Prices
The Continental TrueContact starts at around $81. Please keep in mind that the prices may vary from one dealer to another. Furthermore, the prices will vary based on the size and specs you choose.
Find out more tires reading our Continental LX20 CrossContact Review and the ContiProContact Continental Review.
Warranty
The Continental TrueContact Tour is backed by an impressive tread warranty that covers up to 90,000 miles. Uniformity is warranted for the first 2/32 inch of tread wear or first year of use.
Both workmanship and materials are warranted for a period of 6 years, with free replacements during the uniformity period. You also get to enjoy a road hazard warranty for the first year of use or 2/32 inch of treadwear. Moreover, you get a 30-day customer satisfaction period.
Even though the high quality and super durability of the Continental TrueContact Tour, their owners like many other drivers are recommended to master some new basic skills such as a tire repairing or changing a tire valve stem.
Continental TrueContact Tour Tire Customer Review
Anthony M. says: “I spent months in search of a tire that can help me tread over wet roads with confidence and without compromising comfort, and I’m glad to say that I finally found the tire of my dreams. The TrueContact Tour is simply the best tire I’ve ever used in the rain.”
Anthony M. posted(5 / 5) review
Samuel K. says: “This tire provides great value for the money. It’s not expensive, yet it can rival some of the more premium tires on the market, especially when it comes to wet traction. Highly recommended.”
Samuel K. posted