Continental India introduces new tyre range

Indian arm of the leading tyre manufacturer Continental AG has launched two new passenger car tyre range- the ContiMaxContact MC5 and the ContiComfortContact CC5. The new products will be manufactured at company’s existing facility at Modipuram, with an initial capacity of 8,00,000 tyres per year.

“Continental is known for both its German Engineering and high technological expertise in the production of high performance tyres globally which is confirmed by its significant presence in the Original Equipment business for the premium passenger cars and a high share in the replacement market, too. Investing into production capacities is part of our global strategy Vision 2025 to further improve our global manufacturing footprint and expand business in growing markets, such as India. All together Continental has invested more than two billion EUR into the construction of new production facilities like f.e. in Russia, China and the US alongside to the extension of the existing plants since 2011. Now we are more than happy to present our production facility in India for radial car tyres”, says Nikolai Setzer, Executive Board Member, Continental AG.
 

 
For strengthening their position in the Indian market, Continental is expanding its dealer network, which currently stands at 425 dealers with around 30 aligned branded shops that spread across all major cities.

“The profile of passenger cars in India is changing rapidly in parallel to the continuous introduction of new models and upgraded variants by global car manufacturers. In line with that also the requirements of tyre performance characteristics are increasing. Based on our technological leadership approach we are aiming to fully meet these challenges and deliver premium products which are also delivering premium performance. The design of the new MC5 & CC5 is based on deep market study, advanced engineering and intense testing at our Global R&D Center”, remarks Edwin Goudswaard, Director Research & Development, Business Unit Replacement Asia-Pacific PLT at Continental.

According to the company, their Conti Comfort Contact CC5 tyre range is made with advanced silica compound technology that lowers the rolling resistance and results into improved fuel efficiency of the vehicle. While the Conti Max Contact MC5 tyre range features asymmetrical tread pattern, chamfered blocks and new activated silica compound technology, resulting into lesser noise, vibration and harshness.