Press Release
General Tire launches new Grabber HTS60
Highway tire suitable for moderate off-road terrain now on sale in Europe
- SUV tire offers comfortable ride, good grip on wet roads, and high mileage
- Robust compound for off-road driving
Hanover, October 2015. General Tire has started production of the new Grabber HTS60. Designed for 4x4 vehicles and SUVs, this new highway tire with the capacity to handle moderate off-road terrain is now available in Europe in 24 sizes from 15 to 20 inches. This robust tire offers an attractive blend of safe handling and high mileage.
The advanced tread design of the new Grabber HTS60 with its blocks and sipes provides a large number of edges for reliable interlocking with the road surface, also in the wet. The compound is designed to ensure that in off-road use too the tire presents good chip and cut resistance, making for safe travel even over rougher terrain. To ensure a comfortable ride and particularly low noise the new Grabber HTS60 features a tread profile that offers very effective noise reduction. Ribs on either side of the tread pattern act as a sound barrier to reduce noise levels generated in the center of the tire. To ensure a longer tread life, the tire developers at General Tire employ proprietary StabiliTread Technology. This combines a flat footprint for even pressure distribution with optimized pattern stiffness to minimize the distortion that leads to wear. With this highly wear-resistant tread compound, the new Grabber HTS60 returns approximately 25 percent more mileage than its tried and tested predecessor.
Now available from tire dealers, the new Grabber HTS60 is suitable for a wide range of SUVs and 4x4 models from European, Asian, and American manufacturers.
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General Tire
Founded in 1915, General Tire based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, can look back on a proud heritage in its centenary year. Since the early days, the brand has been making tires for all kinds of motor vehicles. The company was acquired by Continental in 1987. Today, operating worldwide, General Tire manufactures tires for cars, trucks and industrial applications, as well as specialty tires for 4x4 vehicles.
Continental AG
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated preliminary sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs approximately 205,000 people in 53 countries.
Tire Division
The Tire Division currently has 24 production and development locations worldwide. The broad product range and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. As one of the world's leading tire manufacturers with more than 47,000 employees, the Tire Division achieved sales of €9.8 billion in 2014.
Passenger and Light Truck Tires
Continental is one of the leading manufacturers of passenger and light truck tires in Europe and the world's fourth largest passenger tire manufacturer in the original equipment and replacement market. The product development focus of the Continental premium brand is to optimize all safety-relevant characteristics, while simultaneously minimizing rolling resistance.
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Alexander Bahlmann
Head of PR, Passenger and Light Truck Tires
Continental AG
Tire division
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/ Klaus Engelhart
Press Spokesman, Passenger and Light Truck/Two-Wheel Tires
Continental AG
Tire division
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Tel.: +49 (0) 511 938 2285
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