Continental news
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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2: A winter tyre for high performance SUV’s
Presented at the same time as the Pilot Alpin 4, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is a winter tyre designed for 4x4's and high performance SUV's. Taking advantage of the same technological innovations, this tyre promises superior traction and safety on all terrains. We tested the tyre on snow covered tracks near Riga, in Latvia, driving a magnificent Range Rover Evoque.
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Winter tyres for 4x4's and SUV's
Heavy vehicles, powerful engines and integral traction: 4x4s and SUVs need effective winter tyres to make the most of their road-holding qualities. Here's a selection from rezulteo.
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Winter tyres for sports cars
With a high power/weight ratio, a sports car of the type GT or Super Car more than most need safe and efficient tyres on winter surfaces. To meet the specific features of this type of car, manufacturers have developed
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ContiWinterContact TS 850: A winter tyre for compact and mid-size cars
Designed for compact and mid-size cars, the ContiWinterContact TS 850 announces significant performance gains compared with its predecessor, the CWC… in terms of safety, cost effectiveness and eco-friendliness.
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Energy Saver+: Longevity test
How good is the Energy Saver+ after 30 000km? To find out, Michelin, who has made its consistent performance a competitive advantage, asked Dekra to conduct a longevity test. The certification body compared the evolution of the tyre’s performances mile after mile with those of its main competitors. For Michelin, the results speak for themselves.
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Ventus S1 evo2 K 117: Hankook’s new high performance tyre
Hankook continues its fast growth: The new BMW 3-Series will be fitted with Hankook’s brand new high performance tyre. It has to be said that this tyre puts forward some convincing arguments.
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Turanza T001: Bridgestone’s new touring tyre
Designed for a wide range of passenger cars, the Turanza T001 uses the latest technology developed by Bridgestone. According to Bridgestone, this high performance tyre with its asymmetric tread design, silica rich compound and innovative design offers drivers “total harmony between safety, comfort, longevity and environmental performance.”
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ContiPremiumContact 5: Dimensions
The ContiPremiumContact 5 will be available in Spring 2012 in dimensions ranging from 14” to 17”. A further dimensional range should be available in 2013.
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ContiPremiumContact 5: Technology
Reinforced shoulder blocks, a more flexible sidewall, additional sipes, a tread design with 3D edges …. To improve the ContiPremiumContact, Continental has added many innovative features.
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ContiPremiumContact 5: A high performance summer tyre for compact cars and saloons.
Announced at the Geneva Motor Show, the ContiPremiumContact 5 is Continental’s new high-performance summer tyre. This tyre is designed to fit a large range of vehicles, from a compact city car to a high performance saloon.
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT: A safe, eco-friendly sports tyre
Dunlop has unveiled its new Sport Maxx RT tyre in Andalusia; the long-awaited successor of the prestigious SP Sport Maxx TT. Inspired by Dunlop’s racing heritage, this new eco-friendly tyre combines high performance with safety. Strengths, technology, dimensions: Details of this tyre, dedicated to sheer driving pleasure, are given below. And, as a bonus, the first reactions from our driver-journalist who tested it on various sports cars.
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ContiWinterContact TS 830 P: Test on the Alpe d’Huez circuit
With or without ESP on snow? Continental invited rezulteo to test the difference on the Andros Trophy circuit at Alpe d’Huez. Driving a Renault Clio 3 RS and a Subaru Impreza fitted with the ContiWinterContact TS 830 P, Continental’s sporty winter tyre, our driver was able to determine whether driver assistance systems are useful. The proof in pictures.
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