Continental is introducing its new CrossContact
LX20 with EcoPlus Technology for SUVs,
crossovers and light trucks.
The premium all-season tire was developed to
deliver improved fuel economy and treadwear,
reduce harmful CO2 emissions and surpass the
competition – which it does, stopping 34 feet
shorter than the leading competitor in
independent wet braking tests, according to
Bill Caldwell, vice president of sales and
marketing.
It is a top performer in rainy and snowy
conditions, he adds. Designed for excellent wet
traction and equipped with Traction Grooves,
which are biting edges in the tire grooves,
drivers experience shorter stopping distances
on wet ground and increased traction and grip
on snow, says Caldwell.
The hallmark of the offering is greater fuel
economy when compared to the leading
competition, he asserts. With the advanced
EcoPlus Technology, it can save the average
driver up to 2,500 miles of fuel over the life
of the tire. Smooth Response Technology offers
a smooth and comfortable ride, crisp handling
and drastically reduced road noise, “leading
the way in road comfort, quality and savings,”
says Caldwell.
“We’re fully committed to building advanced
tires and improving the environment - reducing
CO2 emissions, reducing our waste and
researching new and innovative ways to advance
tire technology,” Caldwell continues.
“The fact that our customers ultimately keep
more money in their wallets is frosting on the
cake. We’ve created a cutting-edge tire that
helps to keep our world greener, that saves
fuel and money and that is safer than the
competition. We’re proud of this tire and we’re
happy to be able to offer our customers the
features they demand in one tire.”
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EcoPlus Technology consists of two main
components; Tg-F polymers and +Silane.
The Tg-F polymers are temperature-activated
functional polymers that increase compound
bonding, improving the wear and fuel efficiency
of the tire. The second component, +Silane, is
an additive that works to enhance the tire’s
grip on slippery roads and reduce stopping
distances, according to Caldwell. “These
technologies work together to enhance the
driving experience for a long tire life when
conditions are normal, and to provide excellent
wet braking on slippery roads.”
The new tire is backed by some of the strongest
warranty programs and service contracts in the
industry, including a 70,000 mile or 72 month
limited warranty and 12-month free replacement,
he says. It comes in a wide range of sizes from
16- to 20-inch wheel diameters with a UTQG
rating of 740 AB for S and T speed, and 680 AA
for H speed.
For more information, visit www.conti-
online.com.
