Continental × Tyre Shepherd · Christchurch, Aotearoa
The premium
benchmark.
Continental is the premium benchmark we put forward for wet-road confidence, precise control and quiet refinement—across modern EVs, PHEVs, SUVs and performance vehicles.
Built around Continental engineering, clear fitment advice and the roads we drive every day.
The Future in Motion
The tyre becomes
more important.
Our Ranger PHEV and E‑Transit make the point: more mass, instant torque and a quieter cabin bring tyre choice into sharper focus. Continental’s current EV-ready approach is about finding the correct tyre for the vehicle—not selling one “EV tyre” for every job.
The result we look for: dependable wet braking and grip, a composed steering feel, controlled road noise and a load/speed fitment that is right for your vehicle.
EV & PHEV
Weight, instant torque and reduced engine noise change the brief. We check the exact placard fitment first.
Premium road feel
For people who notice the quieter cabin, cleaner response and confidence a properly matched premium tyre can bring.
Aotearoa conditions
Wet open roads, city running and long South Island kilometres are why grip and refinement sit ahead of marketing noise.
In stock · Christchurch OE Changeover
BYD Shark OE
changeover set.
Four new Continental CrossContact RX 265/65R18 114T road / highway tyres, removed from new BYD Shark utes when owners choose an all-terrain, rugged-terrain or mud-terrain upgrade.
Road-focused OEM tyre. Ideal when your vehicle’s placard permits this exact 265/65R18 114T fitment. We confirm load, speed and vehicle suitability before fitting.
OE CHANGEOVER PACKAGE
$999 fitted
4 × Continental CrossContact RX
265/65R18 114T
- Four tyres fitted
- Road Force balanced
- One Hunter precision wheel alignment
- Arrange fitting with Tyre Shepherd
This OE changeover offer is subject to availability. We confirm tyre condition, fitment and vehicle suitability before fitting.
The Shepherd’s take
Continental is where premium road performance earns its place.
Not every vehicle needs the most expensive tyre. But for drivers prioritising wet-road confidence, steering response, cabin refinement, EV/PHEV requirements or high-quality everyday kilometres, Continental is one of the first honest comparisons we make.
Continental tyre families
Choose the tyre
for the job.
A clear starting point for Australian and New Zealand driving conditions. Each family links to our Continental shop search; we then check the exact size, load, speed rating and vehicle suitability before fitting.
PremiumContact 7
Balanced premium comfort, control and everyday confidence for compatible passenger and SUV fitments.
Explore Continental → 02ULTRACONTACT UC7
UltraContact UC7
A confidence-without-compromise choice for everyday driving: wet performance, a quieter ride and durable tread life.
Explore Continental → 03SPORTCONTACT 7
SportContact 7
For compatible performance vehicles where responsive handling and assured wet/dry road behaviour are central.
Explore Continental → 04CROSSCONTACT
CrossContact
Road-oriented SUV and ute choices—especially relevant when the brief is composed highway use rather than aggressive terrain.
Explore Continental → 05ECOCONTACT 6 Q
EcoContact 6 Q
For compatible fitments where efficient everyday driving, lower rolling resistance and a quieter ride matter.
Explore Continental → 06TYRE RANGE
Explore the range
Explore Continental tyres by family or tyre size, then come to us for an exact fitment recommendation and considered fitting.
Explore the Continental range →Continental tyre guide
Know your size?
Find your fit.
Search our Continental range by tyre size or model. From there, Tyre Shepherd will confirm the exact fitment before any tyre is fitted.
AKO × Continental
Not sure which
Continental fits?
Start with the way you drive. Our AKO guide is being built around real priorities—EV/PHEV load and torque, wet-road confidence, performance, quietness, highway SUV use and value.
Tell us your vehicle, current tyre size and what you want to improve. We will return you to the right Continental family or a human recommendation.
Start the Continental AKO guide →We will confirm the right Continental family, size, load and speed rating for your vehicle.Straight answers
Premium should
be specific.
We check the vehicle
Tyre size, load index, speed rating, wheel fitment and how the vehicle is actually used come before a recommendation.
We compare fairly
Continental is compared with genuine like-for-like options—not an invented “premium” story or a misleading cheapest price.
We finish it properly
Good tyres deserve accurate fitting, balancing and alignment. That is where the road feel and tyre life are protected.
Continental × Tyre Shepherd
Better grip.
Forward motion.
Explore the Continental range, ask about the OE changeover package, or come to us for an exact fitment recommendation.
Continental and its product names are trademarks of their respective owner. This independent catalogue page is curated by Tyre Shepherd. Availability varies by size and is confirmed by Tyre Shepherd before fitting.