VW fits ContiSeal tyres as standard on Passat CC R-line

ERJ staff report (DS)

Hanover, Germany -- The new 'R-Line' version of the Volkswagen Passat CC, designed to meet sporty driving requirements, comes fitted with ContiSportContact 3 tyres incorporating ContiSeal technology.

Introduced as a standard fitment ex works on 16th December 2009, this self-sealing tyre is able to immediately close off punctures up to 5mm in diameter, resolving around 85% of all tyre failures as a result.

Othere commentators in the industry have pointed to the relatively high rolling resistance of the ContiSeal technology, leading to higher fuel consumption.

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Press release from Conti