Continental extends solid tire range with new compound

Hanover, Germany – Continental AG has optimised its solid tire portfolio for industrial trucks, with the introduction of a new rubber compound, the company said 12 Feb.

Four solid tire types are equipped with the new “Plus compound” which is said to combine the advantages of high mileage with low rolling-resistance.

No details about the composition of the rubber compound were included in the company’s press statement.

The tires, labelled SC20+, CS20+, CSEasy SC20+ and SH12+, have been available since the beginning of January.

Continental will showcase the products with developments from its tire segment at the Hannover Messe expo, 23-27 April.