How popular isContinental?
In October 2026, people searched for Continental by name about 1,930 times in New Zealand, an 11.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.16% of all New Zealand truck tyre brand searches, placing Continental seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about truck tyre brands, Continental appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Continental is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
BridgestoneShare of searches 64.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MichelinShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PirelliShare of searches 12.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HankookShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ContinentalShare of searches 0.16%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top truck tyre brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Continental was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Continental is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Michelin1st
Bridgestone2nd
Goodyear3rd
Continental4th
Hankook5th
Pirelli–
Maxxis–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Bridgestone5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Michelin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hankook3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Goodyear3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Continental3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Maxxis1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pirelli0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about truck tyre brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which truck tyre brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best truck tyre brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best truck tyre brand in New Zealand for heavy-duty vehicles?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best truck tyres”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty truck tyres”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Continental compared with other New Zealand truck tyre brands?
Share of searches by month for Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli, Hankook, Goodyear, Maxxis, Continental. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bridgestone | Michelin | Pirelli | Hankook | Goodyear | Maxxis | Continental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 74.2% | 11.1% | 7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.2% | 7.2% | 6% | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.8% | 9.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.8% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.6% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 3% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 72% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 70.5% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.8% | 25.2% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.5% | 37% | 5.6% | 2% | 2.8% | 2% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 66% | 17.2% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 67.6% | 14.7% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.23% |
| Oct 2026 | 64.3% | 14.3% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.16% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.3% | 12.2K | +2.3% | -3.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.3% | 2.7K | +4.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.2% | 2.3K | +58.2% | +3.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.5% | 670 | +13.6% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 590 | +5.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.5% | 480 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.16% | 30 | -25% | -0.1 points |
64.3%
Held 1st. 12.2K estimated branded searches, +2.3% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
2.
Michelin14.3%
Held 2nd. 2.7K estimated branded searches, +4.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.
Pirelli12.2%
Held 3rd. 2.3K estimated branded searches, +58.2% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
4.
Hankook3.5%
Held 4th. 670 estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Goodyear3.1%
Held 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, +5.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Maxxis2.5%
Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.16%
Held 7th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Continental changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Continental in New Zealand rose from 1.7K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Continental’s share of searches among truck tyre brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.17% to 0.16%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand truck tyre brands in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Pirelli gained share of searches among truck tyre brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 12.2%.

In October 2026, Bridgestone lost share of searches among truck tyre brands in New Zealand, from 67.6% to 64.3%.

Michelin’s share of searches among truck tyre brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 37% to 14.3% in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hankook in New Zealand rose 34% over 12 measured months, from 500 to 670 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Continental in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Maxxis in New Zealand fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in October 2026.
How are Continental’s branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Continental’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- continental at tyres
- continental bike tyre
- continental car tyres
- continental grand prix 5000
- continental moto tires
- continental mtb tires
- continental mtb tyre
- continental tires
- continental tyre
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Where does Continental compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre brands | 7th of 8 | 3.1% | Show ranking |
| Truck tyre brands | 7th of 7 | 0.16% | Shown above |
| All terrain tyre brands | 2nd of 7 | 25.4% | Show ranking |
| Bike tyre brands | 2nd of 5 | 30.3% | Show ranking |

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