KUALA LUMPUR: Continental Tyres, the leading German tyre manufacturer, has introduced Conti SupRim Technology, its next-generation robust and durable bead technology for enhanced durability and better retreadability into its range of commercial vehicle tyres.
Conti SupRim Technology sees the rim strip compound re-engineered to deliver superior anti-ageing properties that enhance tyre bead flexibility, strength, and tear resistance.
Frequent mounting, demounting and retreading tyres will strain the bead areas making them brittle and susceptible to breakage.
In conventional tyres, bead durability tends to deteriorate up to 75% by the end of its first life.
The Conti SupRim Technology ensures that the bead retains its initial durability throughout its first life and only results in a marginal decline of up to 18% by the end of its first retread.
This technology provides three times the bead durability of conventional compounds, further minimising damage caused by mounting and dismounting.
Currently, Conti SupRim Technology is incorporated into all radial tyres manufactured at Continental Tyres’ plant in India.
The technology ensures superior retreadability as well as ease of mounting throughout the lifecycle of tyres while delivering lower cost of ownership to customers.
Customers who have tested tyres with Conti SupRim Technology agree that it is four times easier to mount compared to a tyre with a conventional compound.
Continental Tyre Malaysia managing director Andrea Somorova said Conti SupRim Technology ensures superior retreadability as well as ease of mounting throughout the lifecycle of tyres while delivering lower cost of ownership to customers.
“Continuous commitment to providing sustainable solutions to fleet operators “Conti SupRim Technology is truly a technological breakthrough for Continental.
“With the incorporation of Conti SupRim Technology, we bring safe, durable, and robust tyres to Malaysian fleets. Our customers have shown great confidence in this technology to enrich their long-term product experience,” she added.
