Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • Rubber News
  • European Rubber Journal
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • Current Issue
  • BEST PLACES TO WORK
  • News
    • HUMANITARIAN
    • TIRE MAKERS
    • COMMERCIAL TIRE
    • GOVERNMENT & LAW
    • MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
    • OBITUARIES
    • OPINION
    • MID YEAR REPORT
    • SERVICE ZONE
  • ADAS
  • Data
    • DATA STORE
  • Custom
    • SPONSORED CONTENT
  • Resources
    • Events
    • DIRECTORY
    • CLASSIFIEDS
    • SHOP FLOOR
    • AWARDS
    • ASK THE EXPERT
    • LIVESTREAMS
    • WEBINARS
    • SEMA LIVESTREAMS
    • RUBBER NEWS EVENTS
    • BALANCING
    • DEMOUNTING
    • SAFETY
    • TIRE REPAIR
    • TPMS
    • TRAINING
    • VEHICLE LIFTING
    • WHEEL TORQUE
    • Best Places to Work
  • ADVERTISE
  • DIGITAL EDITION
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. News
June 06, 2018 02:00 AM

Continental upgrades PureContact, TrueContact lines

Tire Business Staff
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print

    FORT MILL, S.C. — Continental Tire the Americas is rolling out a pair of updated all-season touring tires — the PureContact LS and TrueContact Tour — that feature improvements in several key performance areas.

    According to Travis Roffler, director of marketing, Conti re-engineered the tread compounds and patterns of both tires to increase tread life, reduce road noise and improve wet braking capabilities.

    Conti employed elements of its proprietary EcoPlus technology to enhance the wet grip properties of the PureContact LS by 10 percent while also improving wear by 23 percent over the predecessor PureContact.

    The PureContact LS is designed for luxury cars and luxury sports cars and is available in 29 sizes in rim diameters ranging from 16 to 20 inches.

    Other specific improvements include: 50-percent reduction in noise; addition of traction grooves for snow performance; addition of "Quick View" and "Tuned Performance" indicators to enable the driver to see when the tire is no longer performing optimally in dry, wet or snow conditions; use of Alignment Verification System to show when it's time for an alignment.

    The TrueContact Tour — designed for passenger cars, minivans and small CUVs — delivers a 27-percent increase in wear over the TrueContact, Conti said.

    Key features of the TrueContact Tour include: reduced rolling resistance for greater fuel economy; use of Conti's "Comfort Ride" technology for reduced road vibrations; addition of traction grooves to improve snow performance; and use of Quick View and Tuned Performance indicators.

    The TrueContact Tour is available in 45 sizes in rim diameters ranging from 15 to 19 inches.

    Both new tires are backed by Continental's Total Confidence Plan, which ensures quality, performance, and an extra measure of confidence.

    Highlights of the Total Confidence Plan include: flat tire roadside assistance; road hazard coverage; 60-day customer satisfaction trial; limited treadwear warranty; and tread wearout coverage.

    Conti did not comment on the prices of the new products.

    Letter
    to the
    Editor

    Do you have an opinion about this story? Do you have some thoughts you'd like to share with our readers? Tire Business would love to hear from you. Email your letter to Editor Don Detore at [email protected].

    Most Popular
    1
    Icahn-owned Auto Plus files for Chapter 11 protection
    2
    Toyo rolls out new Celsius II all-weather touring tire
    3
    SEMA urges USTR to end section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods
    4
    Buying group ITDG hires Jason Rook as top executive
    5
    Milestar to be official UTV tire of King of Hammers
    SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    Newsletter Center

    Staying current is easy with Tire Business delivered straight to your inbox.

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY

    Subscribe to Tire Business

    SUBSCRIBE
    Connect with Us
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • RSS

    Our Mission

    Tire Business is an award-winning publication dedicated to providing the latest news, data and insights into the tire and automotive service industries.

    Reader Services
    • Staff
    • About Us
    • Site Map
    • Industry Sites
    • Order Reprints
    • Customer Service: 877-320-1716
    Partner Sites
    • Rubber News
    • European Rubber Journal
    • Automotive News
    • Plastics News
    • Urethanes Technology
    RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    • Terms of Service
    • Media Guide
    • Editorial Calendar
    • Classified Rates
    • Digital Edition
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    Copyright © 1996-2023. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • BEST PLACES TO WORK
    • News
      • HUMANITARIAN
      • TIRE MAKERS
      • COMMERCIAL TIRE
      • GOVERNMENT & LAW
      • MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
      • OBITUARIES
      • OPINION
      • MID YEAR REPORT
      • SERVICE ZONE
    • ADAS
    • Data
      • DATA STORE
    • Custom
      • SPONSORED CONTENT
    • Resources
      • Events
        • ASK THE EXPERT
        • LIVESTREAMS
        • WEBINARS
        • SEMA LIVESTREAMS
        • RUBBER NEWS EVENTS
      • DIRECTORY
      • CLASSIFIEDS
      • SHOP FLOOR
        • BALANCING
        • DEMOUNTING
        • SAFETY
        • TIRE REPAIR
        • TPMS
        • TRAINING
        • VEHICLE LIFTING
        • WHEEL TORQUE
      • AWARDS
        • Best Places to Work
    • ADVERTISE
    • DIGITAL EDITION