Press Release
General Tire supplies tires for Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes G 300 to be fitted with General Tire Grabber AT² ex works in Graz
Tire delivers strong off-road grip and safe on-road handling
Hanover, XXXXX XX, 2017.With immediate effect, the General Tire brand with its American heritage is to supply tires for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The German automaker recently approved the all-terrain Grabber AT² in size LT 265/75 R 16 for fitting to the G-Class. And since these tires have been approved for use as original equipment, they can also now be ordered via Mercedes dealers in the replacement market.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the most famous and powerful off-road vehicles, so a great deal is expected of its tires: maximum grip on stony, sandy and muddy ground, safe handling properties on the road and a highly robust performance both on and off road. “For the General Tire brand this approval is a very special seal of quality,” says Matthias Bartz, General Tire Business Development Manager for the EMEA Region. “Mercedes-Benz invariably sets the bar high in terms of the requirements of the tires in both the original equipment and replacement sectors. As a company with a proud heritage in the production of 4x4 tires, we bring to the table more than a century of experience in the development of robust tires with strong grip, whose standard of quality has now also impressed one of the leading European off-road vehicle manufacturers.”
The Grabber AT² displays its strengths on regular and unmade roads as well as in off-road use: Its highly durable rubber compound was developed with all three of these applications in mind. The tread with five circumferential grooves, into which the strong tread blocks protrude, offers maximum grip and low noise development. At the same time it is designed to ensure that the Grabber AT² can also deliver strong traction in rugged terrain. The reinforced tread blocks make for stable handling and ensure high mileage, particularly in the tire shoulder which bears the brunt of the load in steering maneuvers. Despite a high tread depth of 13.5 mm, the tire’s new tread compound endows it with strong damage resistance on sharp-edged surfaces. Its triple-layer construction and very robust sidewalls make these tires safe and durable performers even in tough stony terrain.
General Tire
Founded in 1915, General Tire based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, can look back on a proud heritage spanning more than a century. 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 pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2016, Continental generated sales of €40.5 billion and currently employs more than 230,000 people in 56 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 50,000 employees, the Tire Division achieved sales of €10.7 billion in 2016.
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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