Conti “Re.Tex” tires are on the road

After the premiere of Continental’s “Re.Tex” technology in the tires, which the manufacturer supplies exclusively to teams competing in the Extreme E off-road series, it is now also finding its way into off-road tires, it was announced. by the company. Because at this year’s Tour de France, where Conti is a sponsor, the tires for the support vehicles used there must be fitted. This means that their bodies are made of polyester filaments made from a material recovered from used PET bottles without any intermediate chemical steps. Provider data should be found on each tire set of “PremiumContact 6” and “EcoContact 6 Q” polyester, which differs slightly from “EcoContact 6” in terms of its profile, which is made from about 40 PET bottles recycled and installed on cars Skoda brand support. We are very proud to be able to offer another sustainable solution to the world of luxury tires using “Re.Tex” technology, says Enno Straten, Head of Strategy, Analytics and Marketing at Continental Tires EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). The said technology will, he adds, also “soon” move into the supplier’s production chain. cm