Continental acquires Hoosier Tire

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  • Mason87
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2015
    • 497

    #16
    I've been in the tire business for almost 10 years, all with Goodyear and trust me Continental is far from mediocre. All the tire companies are taking notice.

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    • Cardirt0
      Banned
      • May 2007
      • 5271

      #17
      Originally posted by Mason87 View Post
      I've been in the tire business for almost 10 years, all with Goodyear and trust me Continental is far from mediocre. All the tire companies are taking notice.
      Yep Continental has just moved in to the BIG league...

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      • jetwind
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2007
        • 279

        #18
        Originally posted by jog49 View Post
        Cardirt0 probably has never owned any Continental tires. My calling them mediocre was a compliment. He also has probably forgotten that Hoosier couldn't even compete with American Racer in the spec tire race market until they were forced to build spec tires with their comp tire compounds.
        the article I read states keeping same 500 staff at hoosier expanding and expected sales growth ?
        there is until 2025 there alliance started oct 30 2009 and possible plans to bringall hoosier rtires to the consumer market place part stores online available

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        • Cardirt0
          Banned
          • May 2007
          • 5271

          #19
          Originally posted by jetwind View Post
          the article I read states keeping same 500 staff at hoosier expanding and expected sales growth ?
          there is until 2025 there alliance started oct 30 2009 and possible plans to bringall hoosier rtires to the consumer market place part stores online available
          They wishy washe part of Hoosier just went out the Window....Continental now make tires for Dirt racing ,Road racing, Drag racing, Rally racing, Oval racing, Off road racing....

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          • klemmabyna
            Senior Member
            • May 2007
            • 2056

            #20
            appears to be the next step from a 2009 alliance:

            And the days that I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, well, I have really good days - Ray Wylie Hubbard

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            • dirtdobber45
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2015
              • 7226

              #21
              Wonder if Hoosier sold out because of that law suit? I know their not named in the suit but if the courts find in favor of the drivers that everyone named in that lawsuit turns around and wants to sue Hoosier.
              If I havent offended you please be patient Ill get to you as soon as I can...... and yes Im a Bloomquist fan...deal w it!!! WWG1WGA!!!

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              • Centeroff
                Senior Member
                • Jul 2016
                • 1896

                #22
                Now is the time for American Racer to take over the dirt game. I personally love the racers and would pick a racer over a Hoosier unless a track was super hard, in that case give me the continental lol

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                • Necrosis
                  Senior Member
                  • Sep 2014
                  • 379

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Centeroff View Post
                  Now is the time for American Racer to take over the dirt game. I personally love the racers and would pick a racer over a Hoosier unless a track was super hard, in that case give me the continental lol
                  See you in the consi!

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                  • Josh Bayko
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2007
                    • 8736

                    #24
                    Originally posted by dirtdobber45 View Post
                    Wonder if Hoosier sold out because of that law suit? I know their not named in the suit but if the courts find in favor of the drivers that everyone named in that lawsuit turns around and wants to sue Hoosier.
                    Doubtful. They've been sued a pile of times over the years and never sold out. Most likely, Continental gave them an offer they couldn't refuse.,
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                    • President Clinton
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2007
                      • 490

                      #25
                      Continental has the only low profile steer tire for big trucks with a decent speed rating!!! I have always ran Michelin tires but after several blow outs on steers and consulting with reps,have changed to Continental. Cheaper and I assume better quality if the speed rating is higher? So I would always assume they are way above mediocre or Michelin is sub par??????

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                      • Mason87
                        Senior Member
                        • Jul 2015
                        • 497

                        #26
                        Speed rating doesn't necessarily mean better quality, I work in quality control for Goodyear and I can tell you I wouldn't even put Goodyear on my vehicle. If Continental puts in the effort they have been putting into their product in the past couple years, I would expect some really good things in the near future.

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                        • old fan
                          Banned
                          • Jan 2016
                          • 4191

                          #27
                          Originally posted by Cardirt0 View Post
                          Have had 2 sets Liked them both.. I think they are a good tires... Hoosier will not be the same tire now that they are owned by Continental...They will be making road racing tires soon... I go so far as too say that the Plant will be a lot bigger be for long....They did this cause it will help sell there tire in the USA...They are going after Goodyear...They did not Buy Hoosier cause they are good...They got them too make them good... And make them better...Witch makes them Bigger....
                          betcha you didn't know that hoosier already makes a road race tire and a good one at that

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                          • Barbecueboy
                            Senior Member
                            • Mar 2013
                            • 18116

                            #28
                            Originally posted by Cardirt0 View Post
                            This Is good i see Continental Jumping in to dirt racing as Big time.... This Is big.. for dirt racing...If you dont see it you are Blind .....
                            I like the way youre thinking ........
                            Where is the move over flag when you need it?????

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                            • old fan
                              Banned
                              • Jan 2016
                              • 4191

                              #29
                              https://www.consumeraffairs.com/tires/continental.html

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                              • Mason87
                                Senior Member
                                • Jul 2015
                                • 497

                                #30
                                You can can pull up things like this on any product no matter what it is.

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