ContiProContactTM Chosen for 2013 Fusion Titanium
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Fort Mill, SC – November 14, 2012. Continental Tire’s ContiProContactTM has been selected by Ford Motor Co. as an original equipment supplier of the 19” optional wheel fitment for the redesigned 2013 Fusion Titanium. The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium adds premium amenities and technology to the popular midsize family sedan.
Continental Tire supplies the 19” fitment in size 235/40R19 96V for the Fusion Titanium with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. The ContiProContactTM is Continental’s luxury touring all-season tire designed for consumers wanting performance with comfort, mileage and enhanced braking capacity. Benefits of the tire, which is also available as a replacement model in a variety of sizes, include:
- Multidirectional grip and low noise with alternating convex and concave sipe design.
- Secure cornering and standout performance in wet conditions with special shoulder groove geometry.
- Improved steering precision and dry performance compliments of interlocking tread sipes.
- Improved fuel economy by way of state-of-the-art silica compound lower rolling resistance.
For more information on the new 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium, visit www.ford.com. For more information on the ContiProContactTM, visit www.continentaltire.com.
About Continental Tire the Americas
Based in Fort Mill, S.C., Continental Tire the Americas, LLC manufactures and distributes a complete premium line of passenger, light truck and commercial tires for original equipment and replacement markets. Our ultra-high performance tires include award-winning technologies that focus on safety, help save money and reduce CO2 emissions. The ProContact with EcoPlus Technology and CrossContact LX20 with were also awarded a Consumer’s Digest Best Buy award in 2012. Continental’s premium products are available at leading independent tire dealers, car dealers, and mass retail companies across North America. Continental Tire is a proud supporter of the GRAND-AM Road Racing Series, Major League Soccer (MLS), West Coast Customs, the Las Vegas Invitational and Las Vegas Classic, Wendy’s 3 Tour Challenge, Chris Rado, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, NSCAA, Petty’s Garage, UNC Athletics, and Duke Athletics.
About Continental Tire
With preliminary sales of €32.7 billion in 2012, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires, and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has more than 170,000 employees in 46 countries.
Media Contacts:
Sheri Herrmann PLT Communications Coordinator Continental Tire the Americas, LLC. 1830 MacMillan Park Dr. Fort Mill, SC 29716 Phone; 704-583-8151 Cell: 704-905-6433 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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