CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2008) — Continental Tire North America Inc. will add 26 sizes in 2009 to its General-brand Altimax Arctic winter tire line, according to Director of Marketing Travis Roffler.
The company said new tires will be available for light trucks, sport-utility vehicles and a number of crossover vehicles in 15- to 17- inch rim diameters.
The Altimax Arctic, which can be studded, features Conti's multi-angle sipe system, Reactive Contour Technology, a directional tread pattern and a dual tread compound for all-weather driving. It is currently available in 26 sizes ranging from 13- to 17-inch rim diameters and comes with a Q speed rating.