Passenger and Light Truck Tires

The Passenger and Light Truck Tires division encompasses the Continental, Uniroyal*, Semperit, Barum, General Tire, Euzkadi, Viking, Gislaved and Mabor brands. Whereas the premium brand Continental enjoys a leading position in the original equipment and replacement business, the other brands are more prominent in the quality and budget segments of the replacement markets. The daily output from the 16 manufacturing locations we maintain worldwide totals more than 250,000 tires. The two-wheel tires business is also organizationally part of the Passenger and Light Truck Tires division.

Regarding passenger and light truck tires, the Continental Corporation is number one in Germany, number two in Europe and number four worldwide.

Winter Tires

For winter tires we have been the undisputed market leader in Europe for years. This is documented by sales figures and recommendations in tests conducted by independent magazines. Continental winter tires combine top performances in terms of safety, driving stability and mileage. Since the winter season 2004/2005, the TS 790, currently Europe's most successful winter tire, has been superseded by two models: The ContiWinterContact TS 810 for the medium-size and full-size categories and the ContiWinterContact TS 810 Sport for fast and sporty cars.

Summer Tires

Continental presented the new ContiPremiumContact 2, a summer tire for mid- and full-size cars, to the international trade press in February 2005. Its special feature is the 3D groove with its flat and steep flanks that make the tread blocks very stable, even in critical driving situations. Continental engineers have made considerable advancements in aquaplaning performance, steering precision, handling characteristics and rolling noise.

Multi-Brand Strategy

Thanks to our multi-brand strategy we cover all market segments and the varying requirements in the different regions. Continental is the premium brand in the original equipment and replacement business. We are also present in the replacement market with the quality brands Uniroyal, General Tire and Semperit, the budget brand Barum as well as the regional brands Euzkadi, Viking, Gislaved and Mabor.

Original Equipment

In Europe Continental is the market leader for original equipment: Approximately every fourth new car comes off the assembly line fitted with Continental tires. In the direct business with the automotive manufacturers we continuously adapt the product portfolio to meet the more sophisticated demands. Our benefit: As a partner to the automotive industry we can input the know-how acquired from our brake and electronics operations into the joint development work.

Tire Trade

Continental maintains a long-term cooperative partnership with the European tire trade. This includes approximately 500 of its own outlets as well as about 1,500 franchises in 18 countries.

Two-Wheel Tires

We offer a comprehensive range of two-wheel tires. From the Tour de France pro to the recreational cyclist, everyone will find the right Continental tire in our range of bicycle tires. In the motorcycle tire sector, Continental has launched a variety of new products in past years. Over 250 releases obtained for models of leading manufacturers verify our success.

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