Topic: Continental Conti Go tire recall

[Kevin D]

Yesterday I got a letter from Continental stating that my Korean Conti-Go tires will be recalled and replaced as Continental has found groove cracking during internal testing and this can lead to tread separation.

Ouch! Mid season troubles

I will be offered a “substantially similar tire”.
The recall includes TKC80 (dual sport), LB and K62 (scooter)

Do you run Continentals? Which ones?

The letter doesn’t say there have been on-the-road failures, it says they found cracks during a test that can lead to a crash.

[grcamna2]

I run a ContiGo street front tire on my small Honda and really enjoy it;it handles well and the rain grooves work good,a good companion to my Avon RoadRider.
I ordered it from a company that gets them occasionally from overseas but would rather find a USA dealer if one exists as they are a good tire and I would run them front & rear.
I have had good life out of my front tire and would like to order others.

[Kevin D]

Recalled Conti Go tire production date codes are 0119-1722
No other tire sizes, production periods or product lines are affected.

This is my first go around with Continental, I have been on Bridgestones for quite a while. Yes, grcamna2, mine have been good to me for 1 1/2 seasons. These were from American Moto Tire and their website is showing all of their Conti Go tires are out of stock. Give them a call, maybe they can help you.

https://www.americanmototire.com/street-tires/?narrow=%5B%5B%22Brand%22%2C%22CONTINENTAL%22%5D%2C%5B%22Model%22%2C%22CONTIGO!%22%5D%5D

Here is the recalled tires. If you have one of these, they are looking for you:
No other tire sizes, production periods or product lines are affected.

[grcamna2]

Ah,thankfully mine is not one of the recalls.
I'm going to give that American Moto Tire a call. Phoenix,ok. 

[Stev-o]

Ah,thankfully mine is not one of the recalls.

+1.   Thx for the info, Kevin.

Kinda surprised you put the Conti-Gos on your CB750, such a modern tread design.

[Kevin D]

Ah,thankfully mine is not one of the recalls.

+1.   Thx for the info, Kevin.

Kinda surprised you put the Conti-Gos on your CB750, such a modern tread design.

I’m not a slave to vintage, and I like having modern touches on my CB: paint, motor oil, SS brake lines, fuel, lighting, tires, chain.
Stev-o, this is my one and only. It’s a rider, not a show bike.
I decided to switch from Bridgestones last time around, and there were many tires NOT available, the ContiGo was available. I don’t know the Continental/Avon/Dunlop/Michelin tire lines as well as the Bridgestones BT45/46. The Bridgestones were OK, just looking for something that might be better……. And the ContiGo is not better, and I don’t yet know what the “substantially similar” replacement will be.
 I have to give Continental a fair amount of credit: it looks like they found this problem themselves and initiated this recall. These tires are Korean Continentals, not German Continentals.

[Stev-o]

Ah,thankfully mine is not one of the recalls.

+1.   Thx for the info, Kevin.

Kinda surprised you put the Conti-Gos on your CB750, such a modern tread design.

I’m not a slave to vintage, and I like having modern touches on my CB: paint, motor oil, SS brake lines, fuel, lighting, tires, chain.
Stev-o, this is my one and only. It’s a rider, not a show bike.
I decided to switch from Bridgestones last time around, and there were many tires NOT available, the ContiGo was available. I don’t know the Continental/Avon/Dunlop/Michelin tire lines as well as the Bridgestones BT45/46. The Bridgestones were OK, just looking for something that might be better……. And the ContiGo is not better, and I don’t yet know what the “substantially similar” replacement will be.
 I have to give Continental a fair amount of credit: it looks like they found this problem themselves and initiated this recall. These tires are Korean Continentals, not German Continentals.

Yes, understood. 

And I remember buying the Conti, when I received it and read on the sidewall that it was not made in Germany, was a little disappointed.  But still great tires. 

Curious too on what they send you...

[grcamna2]

Recalled Conti Go tire production date codes are 0119-1722
No other tire sizes, production periods or product lines are affected.

This is my first go around with Continental, I have been on Bridgestones for quite a while. Yes, grcamna2, mine have been good to me for 1 1/2 seasons. These were from American Moto Tire and their website is showing all of their Conti Go tires are out of stock. Give them a call, maybe they can help you.

https://www.americanmototire.com/street-tires/?narrow=%5B%5B%22Brand%22%2C%22CONTINENTAL%22%5D%2C%5B%22Model%22%2C%22CONTIGO!%22%5D%5D

Here is the recalled tires. If you have one of these, they are looking for you:
No other tire sizes, production periods or product lines are affected.

Hi Kevin D,
I found their contact phone number with a Google search and called and left a message on their machine;I hope they'll get more ContiGo tires in stock?

[seanbarney41]

I been running Continental TKV10/12 on my GS1100 for a while...super sticky, expensive, and only got about 3000 miles out of a rear.  Never recalled though.  Seems like vintage suitable stuff has taken the biggest availability hit in the last couple years.

[Medyo Bastos]

I’ve really like contiblitz


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[Kevin D]

Thanks for the reply Medyo, where are you at? I don’t see Conti Blitz available here in a catalog or a Google search.

I’m just trying to see what I might be offered.

But at this point it’s been two weeks and NOTHING has been offered and it’s beginning to put a crimp in my riding.

Maybe I should just bite the bullet and buy some Cheapo tires to finish this season, and then get some proper tires in the off-season.

[Stev-o]

Thanks for the reply Medyo, where are you at? I don’t see Conti Blitz available here in a catalog or a Google search.

I’m just trying to see what I might be offered.

I wonder if he has them "under his bed"?!!

Seems the Blitz may have been discontinued but I see them in a couple random websites...

http://store.wpsracing.com/cocobltkfrti1.html


You dont like the Conti-Twins?   I know you would be happy with the performance of them.

[Kevin D]

Stev-o, this is my first dealing with Continental and I wouldn’t have got them if I thought they were less than top notch. But they weren’t my first choice, the Avons and Metzler were not available, the Michelins were quite a bit more.

Continental has whiffed with the ContiGo strike one.
I have no idea when the replacements will be here or what they will be strike two.
Maybe a phone call or an email is in order.

I’m sure you have had a good experience with the Conti-Twins and yes they have the authentic look of the original tires. Me, I step on the turd in the grass too often. 

[ekpent]

Thanks for the reply Medyo, where are you at? I don’t see Conti Blitz available here in a catalog or a Google search.

I’m just trying to see what I might be offered.

But at this point it’s been two weeks and NOTHING has been offered and it’s beginning to put a crimp in my riding.

Maybe I should just bite the bullet and buy some Cheapo tires to finish this season, and then get some proper tires in the off-season.

Are you not riding the bike right now because of the recall ? This article claims there have been no known on road issues/accidents reported but the problems/indication of on some did develop in their endurance testing. Especially since your also running tubes I would run them without worry till your recall happens. I'd be embarrassed to show some of the old tires I have rode on in the past on newly acquired projects etc..  https://www.motorcycle.com/safety/continental-recalls-68770-tires-including-tkc-80-contigo-k62-and-lb.html

[Kevin D]

Thanks for that article Eric, I had not seen it and there is much more detail in the article about what is driving the recall. I have inspected these tires for groove cracking and not seen any, and I will look again. But for sure I’m not a qualified tire inspector, and I’m not going to plan any travel on these tires. I don’t and won’t pack a passenger.
I went for a 100 miler today, the second ride since I got the letter, and dodged every bump I could, and cringed if I hit one.

[Stev-o]

Thanks for the reply Medyo, where are you at? I don’t see Conti Blitz available here in a catalog or a Google search.

I’m just trying to see what I might be offered.

But at this point it’s been two weeks and NOTHING has been offered and it’s beginning to put a crimp in my riding.

Maybe I should just bite the bullet and buy some Cheapo tires to finish this season, and then get some proper tires in the off-season.

Are you not riding the bike right now because of the recall ? This article claims there have been no known on road issues/accidents reported but the problems/indication of on some did develop in their endurance testing. Especially since your also running tubes I would run them...

I agree with Eric, I would run them as well, dont let your riding season slip by

[grcamna2]

Fill both tires up to 40-45lbs for inspection and have a close look,if all looks good bring them back down to recommended pressure:go riding 

[Kevin D]

Thanks all for your input, it seems reasonable to continue as long as no flaws are noted. It would be nice to hear that from Continental.

 Way back, I did some duty (a week?) as a high voltage rubber glove inspector. The gloves were used up to 15kv AC and tested at 25kv?AC. They were placed on an inflator and blown up until they were distended. Any holes would hiss, any cuts would be apparent. These days the rubber is layered black-yellow so the cuts are obvious.
I had totally forgotten that episode grcamna until your suggestion.

[ekpent]

I would bet that their 'endurance testing' is a lot more rugged and brutal then us old timers do out puttin' around on our old 750's. Saw a little bit on the net of what they do during the test and its max speed + continual running etc. etc..

[RAFster122s]

The TKC80 tires got recalled as well apparently...

[Johnie]

I've been running the Conti K112's on my 750's for 20 years as I like the tread design. At least I don't see them on the list.

[grcamna2]

I've been running the Conti K112's on my 750's for 20 years as I like the tread design. At least I don't see them on the list.

I like those K112's also Johnie 

[Stev-o]

I've been running the Conti K112's on my 750's for 20 years as I like the tread design. At least I don't see them on the list.

I like those K112's also Johnie 

+1...have them on my Kawasaki

[Kevin D]

Still no word from Continental…. On the claim form they asked me to drill a hole in the sidewall near the date code and send a photo to initiate the recall. Well I won’t be able to move my bike with two flat tires, not to mention no riding in prime season. Maybe when the snow flies?

The K112s would be OK, although a ribbed front tire says vintage out loud. I guess I could get past that, and I’m happy that Continental is self-reporting this flaw. I vaguely remember the 1999 Firestone tire and Ford Explorer troubles and the rollover crashes, a nasty chapter in tire history. I wouldn’t know if Continental considers ContiGo to be “substantially similar” to RB2/K112.

https://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires/motorcycle-tires/sport-classic/rb2-k112

[Johnie]

I recall when I started my first bike which was the KO and asked this board for recommendations for the vintage look. They steered me to the K112 and I have liked them since. Granted, I am not an aggressive rider so it may not be for everyone.

[grcamna2]

I recall when I started my first bike which was the KO and asked this board for recommendations for the vintage look. They steered me to the K112 and I have liked them since. Granted, I am not an aggressive rider so it may not be for everyone.

Those have been a great all-around tire for me when I've run them decades ago,they have good life and I was able to roll plenty of miles on them.I have worked on the BMW 'Air Head' bikes and they always run them for as long as I can remember.

[Kelly E]

Still no word from Continental…. On the claim form they asked me to drill a hole in the sidewall near the date code and send a photo to initiate the recall. Well I won’t be able to move my bike with two flat tires, not to mention no riding in prime season. Maybe when the snow flies?

The K112s would be OK, although a ribbed front tire says vintage out loud. I guess I could get past that, and I’m happy that Continental is self-reporting this flaw. I vaguely remember the 1999 Firestone tire and Ford Explorer troubles and the rollover crashes, a nasty chapter in tire history. I wouldn’t know if Continental considers ContiGo to be “substantially similar” to RB2/K112.

https://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires/motorcycle-tires/sport-classic/rb2-k112

I wouldn't be happy about drilling holes in the sidewall without knowing how long they will take to replace the tires.

[Kevin D]

Now that riding season is done here, I called again to Sedgwick, the recall manager for Continental, and got a different story than before:
 Continental is not replacing my ContiGo tires, in fact Continental has no tires in stock and no production schedule for the near future. I will be reimbursed, pro rated, for any tires I choose plus mounting and balancing. Email receipts and show photo evidence of destroyed Continentals.
 I have my new BT46’s, need a warmer day to change tires. I don’t think I can bill for my own labor for the change.
I can feel the screws coming my way when they do the pro rating. But anything I get will be better than nothing.

[RAFster122s]

Sedgwick is a real bunch of Aholes, have dealt with the lying sacks of #$%* for medical as they were the administrators of part of an AZ Medicare Advantage plan I had a few years back. Do not trust them to do anything correctly and try to weasel out of any payment they can. After sending me to a provider they then denied claims claiming they didn’t do the referrals…I had documentation from them that said otherwise. They never paid a dime to the provider and appeals led no where. Filing grievance against them was a dead end as well as they lied in their response to the insurance company. Go look them up on their own website and they claim they are there to reduce claims… aka payouts.

Pretty sad to consider they were formed years ago by the Sedgwick family and ran by them to initially help improve medical and mental health care. Once they were sold off they became the sons of hell they are today…

I hope you have luck and they do give you an equitable payout.

Be sure you copy everything you send them, just in case…. Keep good records.

[newday777]

I haven't tried the effected Conti tires but the recall is probably more driven by the lawyers because of the operative words 'May cause a crash'. There was probably some off roader bmer rider that cut the tread on sharp rocks and sued Conti saying it was tread separation from product failure......

Conti was my tire of choice back in the 70s and early 80s on my K6. I probably went through 8-10 sets(or more) in the 7 years and 45,000 miles I put on it before selling it in 1983. They stuck to the roads across the country like glue. I rode it hard into the corners even loaded up on the cross country trips.

Hopefully Conti will get it together shortly for you.

[Kevin D]

 I looked for the RB2/K112 combo but both were not available so I put a “please notify me when….” on my account, but never heard back. The BT46’s were both available, and I have had a reasonably good experience with Bridgestones and with BT45’s. I also looked for Metzeler and Avon, but no go. 3 days shipping and my new tires are indeed new 2322 and 2022. Too bad I will have to wait until 1823 to give them a try.

Newday, Conti says that the groove crack failure was noted on the (tire abusing) test stand… no on the road failures as of the initial recall letter.

I don’t know about the other recalled tires, but my ContiGo’s were Korean made not German made.

[grcamna2]

I looked for the RB2/K112 combo but both were not available so I put a “please notify me when….” on my account, but never heard back. The BT46’s were both available, and I have had a reasonably good experience with Bridgestones and with BT45’s. I also looked for Metzeler and Avon, but no go. 3 days shipping and my new tires are indeed new 2322 and 2022. Too bad I will have to wait until 1823 to give them a try.

Newday, Conti says that the groove crack failure was noted on the (tire abusing) test stand… no on the road failures as of the initial recall letter.

I don’t know about the other recalled tires, but my ContiGo’s were Korean made not German made.

I'm running a 3.00x18" Continental 'ContiGo' tube-type front tire and I like the way it feels and handles.
The way the roads are built out here in Ca. there's a kind of 'v' in different places of the tarmac lanes where they originally paved & rolled the asphalt up on rte. 80 Interstate plus many rain grooves  (it hardly ever rains out here)and the tire is a little worn on both outer edges.I just pump it up a couple more pounds and it's good.

I speak to other members of a forum and they have no problem getting these Continental tires over in Europe/the UK,etc. I think it must have something to do with the USA suppliers. 
I'd like to have access to a few more 'Contis'.. I hope the suppliers work out their 'supply problems' soon.

[Stev-o]

I don’t think I can bill for my own labor for the change.

Sure ya can!  Want me to send a receipt?!

[Kevin D]

I don’t think I can bill for my own labor for the change.

Sure ya can!  Want me to send a receipt?!

Not necessary but thanks Stev-o. All submissions made and a follow up phone call as well. You will see me smiling if/when the payment arrives.

[PeWe]

About K112 tire combo.
Metzeler ME77 has a similar design. Matching front ME11

Still produced for our bikes with modern rubber mix

[Don R]

 I'm not seeing the Conti Twins, I'm looking at tires for a performance oriented cb but it's only a straight line deal.

[Kevin D]

Here is the entire lineup:

https://blobs.continental-tires.com/www8/servlet/blob/3489412/d7868b619348d87d67da3324a9d14bcd/delivery-range-2022-data.pdf

[simon#42]

i can recommend the classic attack tyres , have them fitted to all the older bikes now .

[Kevin D]

Today, 5 months after receiving the initial recall letter, and 1 month after buying/mounting new tires and reporting to
Sedgwick/Continental, I got full payment no prorating for my new BT46’s + $65 each for mounting/balancing/disposal.

Just in time for last minute shopping.