The modern tire industry offers annuallyNew winter tire models, convincing the buyer of their unrivaled quality. Nevertheless, only some of them manage to gain leadership in the consumer market. Today, tires are particularly popular with the German manufacturer Continental Contiicecontact. Reviews of car owners about tires of this company are mostly positive, but, nevertheless, before buying, you should find out all the advantages and disadvantages of these products.
Winter tires from the "Continental" are famous for theirexcellent quality and reliable grip on the most slippery and snow-covered roads. The characteristics claimed by the company have been successfully confirmed by many tests in which these tires occupy a leading position due to the best indicators for braking, acceleration and stability on the roads. Nevertheless, the products of this brand have their own disadvantages, which should be known to any potential buyer.
In this article the following aspects are considered:
- What are the tires of Continental Contiicecontact (reviews of motorists).
- History of the brand Continental.
- Description of the brand's products.
- The price category of different models.
- The positive and negative qualities of Continental Contiicecontact tires (reviews of car owners - the main source of information).
History of Continental
The birth of Continental Aktiongeselschaft AGhappened in the distant 1871. In the German city of Hanover, a joint stock company was founded, as well as several manufactories for the production of various rubber products, including cast-iron tires for carriages and wagons. In 1882, the company's logo appeared - a galloping horse, symbolizing strength, speed and success.
In 1892the company produced the first pneumatic tire for bicycles, and after a while began to specialize in the production of automobile tires. In 1901, a run was made on the route "Nice-Salon-Nice", on which the cars "Mercedes" with tires Continental won. Since 1904, the first tires with protector have been produced, which are produced today. Also this company owns the idea of creating tires with anti-skid elements, which are used up to now.
In 1908the company invented removable rims for cars, which greatly facilitated the tire change scheme. In 1914, the tires of the company "Continental" won three times in the race for the Grand Prix of France, which confirms their high quality.
In 1921 the company produces the first cordtires, characterized by increased resistance to premature wear. In addition, the company's developers came up with the addition of black soot to the rubber compound. This increased the durability of the rubber compound, and the tires were painted in the usual black color.
In 1928-29 there was an event,which directly influenced the further development of the company. The company "Continental" has teamed up with industrial German companies specializing in the production of rubber. As a result, the largest Continental Gummi-Werke AG company was born, which included several plants in German Korbach and Hanover-Limmer. Thanks to this, the firm increased sales volumes, gradually winning the consumer market in Europe.
In 1932, the company Continental released a special mount, which improved the engine suspension and designed to noise insulation and reduce engine vibration.
The period from 1935 to 1940.became for the company a time of worldwide recognition of the quality of racing tires, thanks to the victories won at the competitions held in different countries - Germany, Africa, France, Italy.
Since 1936At the company's enterprises, the use of artificial rubber in tire production began. In 1938, the company proposed new tires using a flexible cord, as well as the first cargo pneumatic buses.
В 40-х годах компания делала основной упор на production of tires for agricultural machinery and trucks. In connection with this, tires designed for difficult road conditions were actively developed and tested. Soon, high-quality tires left the assembly line, and the results of the research were useful for military equipment. In 1943 the company received a patent for the production of tubeless tires.
Development in the postwar period
Since 1945production of conveyor belts with metal cord began. They later became used in the manufacture of tires. In 1952 the first special winter tires were delivered to the market. The period from 1951 to 1955. again became a time of racing victories for the company "Continental". Together with Daimler-Benz and Porsche, famous drivers with tires from the Continental won triumphant victories.
В 1967 году недалеко от Люнебуржской пустоши был The test center "Contidrom", which is necessary for testing new tires produced at the enterprises of "Continental", was opened. The modern polygon has been improved and expanded 2 times, it tests tires for all types of ground equipment.
In 1983 the company developed innovativeContik anti-puncture tires for passenger cars. On such tires, you can continue to move even after their mechanical damage. These tires are still used on special government cars. In 1995, the company bought out the firm Teves, which specializes in research and development in the field of braking and safety in road traffic. The staff of Continental grew to 62,000 people.
Today, the quality of products is growing every year, andunique developments and the introduction of the latest technologies have made these tires one of the most popular in Europe. In 1996, the company's turnover amounted to more than 10 billion German marks.
Tires Continental Contiicecontact
Reviews about these products are mostly positive, which is proof of their quality. But it is necessary to understand more in detail, for what the given tires are praised.
Currently, the market presents several options for tires called Continental Contiicecontact. They only have a difference in marking. Let's talk about tires Continental Contiicecontact BD.
Reviews of drivers who had the opportunity to testThese tires, characterize them only from the positive side. The tire tread of Continental Contiicecontact was developed especially for the northern regions of Europe, including for the roads of Russia. The asymmetric drawing is created using innovative technologies. These tires have a different pattern from the inside and the outside. Each zone of such a protector performs certain functions when operating Continental Contiicecontact tires.
Feedback from buyers and engineers-developerswith respect to the tread pattern, include information on the benefits of asymmetric options. In them, the shoulder zone of the inner part is open - this is necessary to quickly drain the tire and remove excess water and dirt from the contact patch with the road surface. This pattern helps to minimize the risk of aquaplaning, preventing slippage on a wet winter road. Also, the inner side of the bus serves to enhance braking and acceleration.
Tread outer partContiicecontact has the greatest rigidity. This is necessary to ensure stability when entering corners, as well as for the best maneuverability. When installing these tires, remember that they have a direction. For the tip on the outside of the tire there is a "outside" inscription. Such a tread pattern demonstrates optimum performance, which is why Continental Contiicecontact BD tires have only positive results.
Lameli
Кроме ассиметричного рисунка на рассматриваемых The tires have a special lamella distribution. On the outer side of the tread they are located in a sine wave, which improves the car’s handling even on the most slippery winter roads. On the inner side are stepped slats, increasing the driving and grip characteristics of the tire during high-speed movement.
Also, the lamellae are located between the side grooves.Such a different distribution and arrangement of the slats works in a single circuit, helping each other to increase the necessary properties of the tire for movement on slippery road surfaces.
Wide drafts with sharp edges in the areaThe shoulder zone provides maximum patency on snow-covered roads. This increases the lateral grip and increases the rigidity of the tire to stabilize the car during high-speed operation.
It is necessary to note the durability of Continental tiresContiicecontact. Reviews of owners using these tires, recommend them as particularly durable and wear-resistant. Many drivers claim that the Contiicecontact tires can be safely operated for up to 300,000 km without significantly reducing the quality characteristics.
Spikes Continental Contiicecontact
Special consideration should be given tostuding. The main braking element when driving on snowy roads is a spike on tires Continental Contiicecontact. Reviews of car owners warn that a neat run-in of new tires is necessary to prevent premature loss of spikes. Also, there is an increased tire noise, which decreases markedly after passing the first 200,000 km.
Spikes Mounted on Continental ProductsContiicecontact, developed using a special innovative technology Brilliant Plus. Better alloy makes them particularly strong, and a special form helps to better grip the wheel with the road even in conditions of heavy snow. A new method of factory mounting spikes in the tread repeatedly reduces the risk of their premature loss. As a result, the braking distance is reduced by 11%. In the new studs, the coupling faces are longer, thereby increasing the braking properties of the product.
Updated series
In particular demand is the Continental line.Contiicecontact HD. Reviews of these tires also confirm the correctness of their choice, since the updated tires retained all the advantages of the previous model, which is marked BD.
In tires with marking HD the drawing is kepttread design also remained the same. The rubber compound has undergone changes, its chemical composition has been improved. Also they began to make thorns in a new way - when they are made, HD-hybrid technology is used. By reducing the spike width by 0.4 mm and lightening its weight, the acoustic effect is minimized. In addition, rolling resistance is reduced, which contributes to saving fuel consumption. Such modifications cause an increase in tire efficiency when driving on ice and in snow slush.
What else you need to know about tires ContinentalContiicecontact HD? Customer reviews indicate that such products have a smaller mass, which directly affects the improvement of controllability and reduction of the total mass of the car. The number of spikes is reduced, but their location is designed to take into account the best performance when braking.
This model is designed for harsh snowwinters Thanks to the improvement in shape, as well as the number and weight of spikes, tires do not injure asphalt pavement, which affects many factors: environmental friendliness, economy and safety.
These tires recently make upserious competition of products of other companies - this fact is confirmed by reviews of the product Continental Contiicecontact, according to which any tires of this brand are of high quality and reliability.
Individual design for all sizes
Continental Contiicecontact designspecially designed to fit each size. This allows you to connect in one line of tires for cars for different purposes. Continental Contiicecontact tires are available for both cars and trucks.
All busbar elements are optimized.for the full range of sizes, including all-wheel drive vehicles. The company's developers took into account not only the tread and lamella design, but also the location of the spikes. Also in various sizes and sidewall design is taken into account.
Thanks to optimization, the opportunityimprove handling and technical performance in all sizes. New tires Continental Contiicecontact went on sale in 44 types of sizes for cars, as well as in 25 sizes for all-wheel drive cars. As you can see, the product range is impressive.
Tires Continental Contiicecontact: price
All the advantages of the products in question weredescribed in previous chapters. According to customer estimates, tires of this brand have the most reliable characteristics. The only drawback, which is noted by all car owners, without exception, is the high cost of the goods. Price depends on the tire size. The larger the size, the more expensive the product. The cost varies from 2 to 11 thousand rubles for one tire.
It should be noted one of the biggestThe sizes of this model are Continental Contiicecontact XL. Reviews of motorists about these tires also confirm the quality characteristics declared by the manufacturer. The average price of one tire is 10,000 rubles.
The most sought-after size in a tire lineContinental Contiicecontact is 195 65 r15. Such products do not have a particularly high cost. Customer reviews Continental Contiicecontact 195 65 r15 confirm the high running properties of products. The price of one tire of this size is 4,000 rubles.
Ruler for all-wheel drive cars
In addition to models for passenger carslaunches Continental Contiicecontact 4x4 tires. Reviews of motorists about these tires mark their reliable driving characteristics. Many drivers claim that such tires are able to easily overcome the most difficult off-road, also noted the possibility of their operation during deep snow drifts. During the running-in period, these tires should be used carefully, otherwise the probability of premature loss of spikes is high.
Conclusion
Continental Contiicecontact tires are designed and developed.used in Europe. The question arises as to whether they are suitable for the Russian winter, distinguished by severe cold and snowfall? The developers of the company advise to use these tires in any climatic areas. Their active exploitation is also recommended in Siberia, where it is winter that is notable for its particular severity. Continental Contiicecontact (tire reviews also confirm the stated characteristics) are able to survive deep snowfalls, frequent icy roads and difficult roads.
