Continental vs Goodyear:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Continental and Goodyear were level in searches among tyre brands in Australia, with an estimated 5.4K branded searches each, at 7.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tyre brands, Continental appeared in two of the three answers and Goodyear in one. Continental and Goodyear were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Continental and Goodyear are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Continental, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Goodyear in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top tyre brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Continental was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Goodyear was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Continental and Goodyear were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Michelin1st
Bridgestone2nd- Continental3rd
Goodyear4th
Falken4th
Pirelli6th
Hankook7th
Kumho–
Yokohama–
Toyo Tires–- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Bridgestone3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Michelin2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Continental2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Goodyear1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Pirelli1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Hankook1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Falken1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Kumho0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Yokohama0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Toyo Tires0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about tyre brands
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tyre brand in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which car tyres last the longest?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tyres are best for a 4WD?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tyres”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tyres”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Continental or Goodyear more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Continental and Goodyear by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 tyre brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Continental, Goodyear. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bridgestone | Kumho | Michelin | Continental | Goodyear | Yokohama | Pirelli | Toyo Tires | Hankook | Falken | Dunlop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.6% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.3% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.7% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 35% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 7% | 7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.4% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.5% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| May 2026 | 35.6% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.4% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 5% | 5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.2% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.2% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.8% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
How has the Continental and Goodyear comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Continental was ahead of Goodyear in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Continental’s share of searches among tyre brands in Australia moved from 7.7% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Goodyear’s share of searches among tyre brands in Australia moved from 6.3% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for Australia tyre brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Continental lost share of searches among tyre brands in Australia, from 8.3% to 7.1%.
Goodyear’s share of searches among tyre brands in Australia has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5% to 7.1% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Continental’s and Goodyear’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Continental
1 branded search term
- continental tyres
Goodyear
1 branded search term
- goodyear tyres
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