CONTINENTAL – Tyres at SIP Scootershop
CONTINENTAL – Tyres at SIP Scootershop
CONTINENTAL – This long-established German manufacturer stands out for its almost unbeatable value for money across all models and sizes of scooter tyres. From classic tyres for the first generation of scooters in the 1950s right through to tyres designed for motor racing. Tyres for every situation and road condition.
The perfect balance between price, quality and performance
Engineered in Germany
Stylish classic tyres – also available with white walls
Technology transfer between motorbike and scooter tyres
CONTINENTAL tyres – a piece of German motoring history
Determination, foresight and a keen sense of technical developments were the driving forces that prompted the Hanover-based banker Moritz Magnus and nine other investors to found the ‘CONTINENTAL-Caoutchouc- und Gutta-Percha Compagnie’ in 1871. The company name set the tone from the very beginning: the plant sap rubber and gutta-percha remain an important basis for tyre production to this day. The first German-made pneumatic tyres for bicycles – the Continental Pneumatics – saw the light of day in 1891.
The rearing horse, the CONTINENTAL symbol of energy and dynamism, dates back to 1876 and originates from a patent application for a Rubber Buffer between a horse’s hoof and its horseshoe, which prevented damage caused by vibrations and dirt becoming trapped in the shod hoof.
“CONTINENTAL manufactures essential, very high-quality Whitewall Tyres, such as the ‘K62’, in the standard Vespa sizes. Classic tread pattern, timeless look – perfect for anyone looking for a good-looking, high-quality Tyre for their 1950s-style Vespa.”
–Nico Gnisci, 7-time DBM champion
When Hildebrand & Wolfmüller launched the first mass-produced petrol-powered motorbike in Landsberg am Lech (!) in 1894, the challenges facing CONTINENTAL’s Developers grew as they sought to become a driving force for innovation in this market segment too. The bicycle pneumatic tyre of 1891 was followed in 1898 by the production of smooth car tyres, and in 1904 CONTINENTAL heralded a new era with the first treaded tyre.
In 1928/29, the company acquired ‘Hannoversche Gummiwerke Excelsior AG’ and ‘Peters Union AG’ in Korbach. Further mergers followed, and ‘CONTINENTAL Gummi-Werke AG’ was born, securing a market share of two-thirds of German rubber manufacturing.
Tireless research and innovation led to sensational achievements in motor racing: for example, in 1951 the daring motorcyclist Wilhelm Herz broke the 300 km/h barrier on an NSU Delfin and set a world record. Naturally, this was achieved with Tyres from CONTINENTAL, which made the brand legendary.
CONTINENTAL technology meets scooter tyres
“Continental values the high profile and widespread acceptance of SIP within the scene in Germany and worldwide. Our dealings with SIP’s staff are open and reliable, and the product range is characterised by excellent availability of our products.”
– Christian Kleß, Regional Sales Manager for Motorbike Tyres, Specialty Tires Business Unit, Continental Tyres
CONTINENTAL has set several milestones for scooters: from semi-slicks, through tyres for road racing, right up to old-school tyres for the very first scooter models – we’ve got it all. The tyres offer excellent grip, a long service life, high load-carrying capacity and superb, highly precise handling. The many exclusive tread patterns have also been fitted to the odd custom scooter here and there.
The scooter tyres also benefit from the experience gained in the development and production of motorbike tyres. Many of them carry the DNA of genuine test winners and offer an optimal balance between price, value and performance. Specific tread patterns ensure very balanced handling characteristics and high mileage, combined with outstanding grip on both wet and dry roads.
The consistent transfer of technology between motorbike and scooter tyres therefore makes CONTINENTAL tyres a particularly high-performance choice.
The most popular CONTINENTAL tyres at SIP Scootershop
CONTINENTAL Whitewall Tyres and the Zippy 3 – now known as the K62 – have been a staple of our range since 1998. Thanks to its open block tread pattern with siping technology, the K62 performs well even in bad weather.
The LB / LB WW was fitted as standard by all leading German manufacturers as far back as five decades ago. The ContiTwist is also available as a Whitewall Tyre in two sizes and impresses with excellent grip in all conditions. A newly developed tyre carcass allows the ContiTwist to be inserted into high-capacity scooters. Its ‘sibling’ is the ContiTwist Race, which was built for extreme conditions and masters them thanks to its special tread compound. The high proportion of slick surface in the tread pattern reduces wear and ensures excellent grip.
For a long time, CONTINENTAL was the only manufacturer of Whitewall Tyres that neither yellowed in the sun nor flaked off. We have also fitted these classics to many of our own Vespas over the last two decades.
Popular CONTINENTAL tyres from our range:
LB / LB WW – Tradition meets modern technology. A milestone in tyre development over 50 years ago.
K62 / K62 WW – An old-school classic. Long service life and high load-carrying capacity.
ContiTwist / ContiTwist WW – Whether for touring or city riding, this all-rounder has it all.
ContiTwist Race – Designed for racing and approved for road use.
ContiScoot – Featuring the tread pattern of the test-winning ContiRoadAttack 3.
Conclusion: At CONTINENTAL, you’ll find tyres for 50cc scooters right up to 500cc touring scooters, with optimum grip and for every application, be it racing, custom and tuning, off-road and enduro, everyday city riding or for that classic look.
You can find even more information about tyres on our Tyres Technology Blog.
