Too true re the non Protection APEX or Black Chilli models.
Until Covid messed with supply chains the Premium Conti tyres were also selling for $75-85 dollars so until last year they were also significantly cheaper than the so called equivalent tyres from the other brands.
Not that they would ever admit it but one wonders if the cost of living (energy costs in Germany) has driven the price rise to $120 ish per tyre or someone on the Conti Board had a profit epiphany "Can you believe that the Americans* are paying $135-145 for a tyre, we can make more money if we put our prices up!!"
Either way they still represent great grip/wear/dollar.
*everyone in North America (Canada and USA) is an "American" to a European unless they have travelled to Canada (or worked with Canadians).
Jan. 19, 2023, 11:18 a.m. - AndrewR
Too true re the non Protection APEX or Black Chilli models. Until Covid messed with supply chains the Premium Conti tyres were also selling for $75-85 dollars so until last year they were also significantly cheaper than the so called equivalent tyres from the other brands. Not that they would ever admit it but one wonders if the cost of living (energy costs in Germany) has driven the price rise to $120 ish per tyre or someone on the Conti Board had a profit epiphany "Can you believe that the Americans* are paying $135-145 for a tyre, we can make more money if we put our prices up!!" Either way they still represent great grip/wear/dollar. *everyone in North America (Canada and USA) is an "American" to a European unless they have travelled to Canada (or worked with Canadians).