Continental Tires – Making Mobility in Driving a Possibility
About the company
Also known as “Conti”, Continental AG was originally born “Continental-Caoutchouc-und Gutta-Percha Compagnie” as a rubber manufacturing Joint Stock Company on October 8th, 1871. Headquartered in Hanover, Germany, the company is the fourth largest tire manufacturer in the world after Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear. Continental Tires develop, manufacture and market first-rate tires for passenger cars, light trucks, commercial vehicles as well as motorbikes and bicycles. Their clientele is an impressive lineup of global brands including Porsche, Renault, BMW, Ford, Daimler and Volkswagen that have been loyal customers and stuck with them for the last century. Delivering on performance, finely constructed and excellent road application also makes these tires an excellent choice for off-the-road vehicles, buses and trucks, which the company produces and manufactures under the brand names of Continental, Uniroyal, Semperit and Barum.
Continental’s success story began in 1892 when Continental producedair-filled tires for bicycles, the first German concern to do so. The company then went on to innovate in technology and produce techniquesenhancing the driving performance as a whole. For this very reason, they became known for their brand claim of “Tyres for every class of vehicle running on wheels” in the 1930s.After many such modernizations, Continental AG went international in the 70s and 80s when it acquired the Uniroyal brand, followed by Semperit Reifen, General Tire and Matador brands of tires and companies.
Continental Tires
Continental ExtremeContact DWS
Versatile and dependable, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS (Dry, Wet and Snow) is an all-season radial tire developed mainly for sport vehicles such as trucks, cars, coupes and sedans. A distinctive lopsided grip design with crisscross grooves and biting edges, twin steel-belts and strong ribs make this tire extremely nifty to be driven in any season under any road conditions. The DWS isn’t merely a name; it’s an indication of the brand and its promise to deliver.
Continental GP4000S
Bike racing enthusiasts around the world swear by Continental’s Grand Prix series, and this tire is the newest in a long legacy of bicycle tires which not only looks good, but feels good and does well too. A clear winner in the German Magazine TOUR’s comprehensive road tire test, the specially engineered black chili compound in the tire lessens rolling resistance, and increases the grip and mileage, leaving the tire lightweight and consistent.
Continental Race King
The Continental Race King, especially handmade in the region of Korbach in Germany, is famously known for being low profile but aggressive in terms of tread design and performance. The tire has well-placed grips which make for speedy rolling on dry and rigid surfaces put it at par with the bike racing tire in the world.
Continental PremiumContact 2
Innovative in technology, high-end in look and complete on delivering, the Continental PremiumContact 2 employs state-of-the-art tire technology using a new form of 3-D groove that enhances braking process on all sorts of surfaces. Efficient water dispersal, protection against hydroplaning, superb stability, and a heightened maneuverability make this the perfect choice for medium-sized and luxury cars.
Speed, smoothness and service; Conti indeed offers it all.
