Who it's for
Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander, MG RX5
Pros
- Long tread life
- Quiet and comfortable
- Good value for a German brand
Cons
- Not as sharp as sporty SUV tyres
- Road use only
Our verdict for UAE roads
A very sensible pick for family crossovers in Dubai traffic. Typically AED 480–580 in 225/65 R17.
How Continental rates overall
- Wet grip
- 10
- Dry grip
- 9
- Comfort
- 9
- Quietness
- 9
- Tread life
- 8
- Heat resistance
- 8
If your Mercedes, BMW or Porsche came on Continental, check the sidewall for MO, star or N markings, and for ContiSilent (foam inside for EVs) or SSR (run-flat) labels, and buy the same version. UAE stock is made in Germany, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Malaysia and China. A typical DOT code reads 2125, meaning week 21 of 2025. In summer, check pressure at least every two weeks, because hot-weather pressure loss affects wet braking later in the year.
Other Continental ranges
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PremiumContact 7 | Premium touring summer | AED 450–AED 1,100 |
| SportContact 7 | Ultra-high performance summer | AED 800–AED 2,000 |
| CrossContact LX Sport | Luxury SUV all-season / highway | AED 700–AED 1,500 |
| CrossContact ATR | All-terrain 4x4 | AED 550–AED 1,050 |