June 17, 2014

Conti Hybrid: A New Tire Family for Maximum Service Life




*  New tire range in 19.5 and 17.5 inch formats for the booming regional and distribution transport market
*  Premium tires for high service life in mixed use
*  Optimized profile design and new rubber compounds
*  Maximum safety in wet weather and poor road conditions

67 percent of road freight transport in the EU is national, and regional freight traffic is booming. Changing consumer behavior and strong growth in the mail-order industry have made this transport segment the largest goods handling sector in Europe. Trucks in regional use need to be especially tough. Frequent braking and acceleration, maneuvering in tight spaces and different load conditions on changing road surfaces place heavy demands on all vehicle components.