SUMMER, ALL-SEASON AND WINTER TYRES 2017/18

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1 SUMMER, ALL-SEASON AND WINTER TYRES 2017/18 PASSENGER CAR AND VAN SPORTY. STRONG. SAFE! Viking. A brand of Continental.

the continuous further development of our products in state-of-the-art

ProTech HP For middle-class vehicles and executive cars.

Outstanding performance, even for powerful vehicles Strong: Durable

2 SPORTY. STRONG. SAFE! SUMMER TYRES 2017/18 Viking is a Continental brand developed in Germany and manufactured in Europe. With more than 80 years of experience as a European tyre manufacturer and the continuous further development of our products in state-of-the-art development centres, Viking stands for cuttingedge technology. ProTech HP For middle-class vehicles and executive cars. CityTech II For compact- and middle-class cars. TransTech II For transporter and vans. Convincing quality features ALL-SEASON & WINTER TYRES 2017/18 Sporty: Outstanding performance, even for powerful vehicles Strong: Durable products which deliver even in demanding conditions NEW NEW FourTech FourTech Van WinTech WinTech Van Safe: Reliable protection due to state-of-theart technology For compact- and middle-class cars. For transporter and vans. For compact- and middle-class cars. For transporter and vans. 2 3

Viking history Then and now 1931 Roll-out of Viking. The company starts manufacturing rubber products (including shoes and tyres) in Askim / Norway.

Viking s success in its domestic market leads to its expansion to Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the USA. In the early 1990s Continental AG acquires the trademark rights.

2010 Following extensive development, the SnowTech II winter tyre is launched. 2012 The new Viking CityTech II and Viking TransTech II summer tyres complete the summer tyre segment.

3 Viking history Then and now 1931 Roll-out of Viking. The company starts manufacturing rubber products (including shoes and tyres) in Askim / Norway Viking gains its first experience as a manufacturer of original equipment focussing on car tyres. With a market share in excess of 50%, Viking becomes market leader in Norway. Nearly every Norwegian knows the brand and trusts its tyres. At the same time, Viking becomes a brand of global standing and original equipment supplier to Volkswagen, Opel, Ford and Volvo. The impact on the perceived quality of Viking s products is impressive Viking goes international. Viking s success in its domestic market leads to its expansion to Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and the USA. In the early 1990s Continental AG acquires the trademark rights. Viking becomes part of Continental AG s multibrand strategy Expansion of the market position. Viking sells some 1 million tyres a year for the first time Following extensive development, the SnowTech II winter tyre is launched The new Viking CityTech II and Viking TransTech II summer tyres complete the summer tyre segment The Viking SnowTech II outperforms popular competitors in the AutoBild winter tyre test The Viking ProTech HP, a state-ofthe-art ultra high performance tyre, is launched in Europe Sponsoring contracts in the German professional football league and in rallying seek to increase brand awareness nationwide. Why Viking tyres? Prestigious origins Viking is a brand of Continental AG developed in Germany and manufactured in Europe. Consistent quality With more than 80 years of experience as a European tyre manufacturer and the continuous further development of our products in state-of-the-art development centres, Viking stands for cutting-edge technology. A good deal The lean distribution structure ensures attractive value for money. ProTech HP The UHP tyre The well balanced high performance tyre with sporting capabilities. For middle-class vehicles and executive cars. Exemplary handling in dry conditions. The closed outer shoulder of the tyre increases the transverse rigidity and enlarges the area in contact with the road. This results in exemplary handling in dry conditions and improves the transfer of forces, especially on corners. Increased mileage thanks to even wear. Uniformly spaced wide tread ribs distribute the pressure evenly over the ground contact area. This keeps wear to a minimum, increasing the mileage. Improved handling on wet roads. Inner shoulder blocks with subdepth elements ensure that water flows away from the groundcontact area effectively, enabling precise handling on wet roads. 4 5

CityTech II The compact tyre The CityTech II is an economical attractive tyre with low rolling resistance and high mileage. For compact-class and middle-class vehicles.

The modern lateral groove system in the tread grooves means that water is effectively channelled from the contact area in the middle to the large circumferential grooves.

This increases the rigidity and results in very good cornering stability on dry roads. The handling performance on corners and when driving in a straight line is optimised.

The uniform width and inclination of the shoulder grooves, in combination with the slightly offset inner and outer shoulders, reduces the road noise due to the optimised frequency overlay.

4 CityTech II The compact tyre The CityTech II is an economical attractive tyre with low rolling resistance and high mileage. For compact-class and middle-class vehicles. TransTech II The van tyre Safe driving with heavy weight. For transporter and vans. Improved protection against aquaplaning. The modern lateral groove system in the tread grooves means that water is effectively channelled from the contact area in the middle to the large circumferential grooves. This ensures good protection against aquaplaning. Excellent handling on dry roads. The outer shoulder is made up of closed shoulder blocks with a solid circumferential groove. This increases the rigidity and results in very good cornering stability on dry roads. The handling performance on corners and when driving in a straight line is optimised. Reduced noise level and improved driving comfort. The uniform width and inclination of the shoulder grooves, in combination with the slightly offset inner and outer shoulders, reduces the road noise due to the optimised frequency overlay. The low noise level improves the driving comfort. Improved handling on dry roads. Optimised tread pattern stiffness and increased stability in the circumferential lugs, plus ideally positioned gripping edges improve the handling characteristics on dry roads. Highly economical due to long service life. A flat tyre contour and a low-wear compound increase the ground contact area and results in even, reduced wear. This extends the service life and increases the economy of the tyre. More comfortable ride due to low noise level. Staggered shoulder grooves of uniform width eliminate frequency peaks and reduce road noise. The low noise level ensures a very comfortable ride. 6 7

FourTech The all-season tyre Whether dry summer roads or snow-covered slopes, the FourTech offers high safety for all seasons.

FourTech Van The robust all-season tyre Whether hot and dry summer roads or snow-covered winter streets: the FourTech Van

This leads to short braking distances on dry roads. High wet performance on wet roads.

This results in better braking performance and precise handling in wet conditions.

Efficient water drainage prevents aquaplaning.

This results in improved aquaplaning performance and thus increases driving safety. Enhanced traction on snow.

Resulting in better traction behaviour and strong braking performance on snowy roads. High safety on snow.

5 FourTech The all-season tyre Whether dry summer roads or snow-covered slopes, the FourTech offers high safety for all seasons. For city vehicles in the compact- and middle-class segment. FourTech Van The robust all-season tyre Whether hot and dry summer roads or snow-covered winter streets: the FourTech Van offers high safety and excellent durability for every weather condition. For transporter and vans. Perfect grip, short braking distances. The solid shoulder blocks in longitudinal direction lead to an optimised transmission of traction and braking forces. This leads to short braking distances on dry roads. High wet performance on wet roads. Step-sipes with a prolonged edge length ensure good driving performance on wet roads and increase tyre stiffness. This results in better braking performance and precise handling in wet conditions. Wide lateral shoulder grooves effectively drain water and improving aquaplaning resistance. Efficient water drainage prevents aquaplaning. The wide circumferential and water flow optimised lateral grooves have been optimised for efficient water drainage. This results in improved aquaplaning performance and thus increases driving safety. Enhanced traction on snow. Pockets in the profile trap a lot of snow and step-shaped groove edges also enhance adhesion. Resulting in better traction behaviour and strong braking performance on snowy roads. High safety on snow. The optimised sipe technology in the central part of the pattern offers more gripping edges and high flexibility. This allows good braking and grip on snow. Safe cornering in all weather conditions. The tyre offers excellent directional stability and safe cornering on dry, wet and snowy roads thanks to its ribbon structure with a tie bar in the centre. Handling ribs in the shoulder provide consistent stiffness, which has a positive effect on vehicle dynamics. Summer optimised shoulder and winter optimised centre parts guarantee excellent performance in all weather conditions. 8 9

WinTech The passenger car winter tyre Constant

conditions with improved grip and excellent handling

For compact-class and middle-class vehicles.

of high safety and excellent driving comfort even in

For transporters and vans. Traction on snow.

another, the tyre gains a deeper grip in the snow,

Excellent snow traction and braking performance.

improve the interlocking of the pattern on snow and

In addition the sipes create numerous gripping edges

circumferential grooves improve the dispersion of

6 WinTech The passenger car winter tyre Constant performance in fast changing winter weather conditions with improved grip and excellent handling on snowy roads. For compact-class and middle-class vehicles. WinTech Van The van winter tyre A reliable partner of high safety and excellent driving comfort even in tough Nordic winter conditions. For transporters and vans. Traction on snow. Thanks to multiple sipes positioned close to one another, the tyre gains a deeper grip in the snow, ensuring better traction on snowy surfaces. Excellent snow traction and braking performance. Pockets in the pattern blocks collect the snow to improve the interlocking of the pattern on snow and increases the snow traction performance. In addition the sipes create numerous gripping edges for excellent braking performance on snow. Handling on snow. Block edges in different angles ensure optimal grip for excellent steering behaviour. This makes for exceptional handling on snowy surfaces. Optimum aquaplaning safety. Wide lateral grooves in the shoulder and circumferential grooves improve the dispersion of water and optimise the aquaplaning safety. Dry handling. Wide shoulder blocks increase block stiffness. This ensures improved handling performance. High mileage performance. By the flat tyre contour the ground pressure is distributed evenly, a the mileage

7 Range of dimensions ProTech HP 185/70 R 14 * 88 H E C /65 R 14 * 82 H E C /65 R 14 * 89 H E C /60 R 14 * 86 H E C /55 R H E C /55 R V E C /55 R V E C /55 R V E C /55 R V E C /55 R W E C /55 R V XL E C /55 R Y XL E C /55 R 17 * 95 V XL E C /55 R Y FR E C /55 R Y XL E C /55 R Y XL FR E C /55 R 18 * 109 Y XL FR E C /50 R V E C /50 R 15 * 86 V F C /50 R V XL E C /50 R W E C /50 R W XL E C /50 R Y XL E C /50 R Y XL E C /50 R 18 * 97 V FR E B /45 R 15 * 78 V FR F C /45 R V XL FR E C /45 R Y XL FR E C /45 R E C /45 R Y FR E C /45 R Y XL FR E C /45 R Y XL FR E C /45 R Y XL FR E C /45 R 18 * 98 Y XL FR E B /40 R W XL FR E C /40 R Y FR E C /40 R Y XL FR E C /40 R Y XL FR E C /40 R Y XL FR E C /40 R Y XL FR E C /35 R Y XL FR E B 73 2 ProTech HP 235/35 R Y XL FR E C /35 R Y XL FR E C /35 R Y XL FR E C 73 2 CityTech II 135/80 R T F C /80 R T E C /80 R T E C /80 R T E C /80 R T E C /70 R T F C /70 R T E C /70 R T E C /70 R T E C /70 R T E C /70 R T E C /70 R T XL E C /70 R T E C /70 R T XL E C /70 R T E C /70 R T E C /65 R T E C /65 R T E C /65 R T E C /65 R T E C /65 R T E C /65 R T E C /65 R T XL E C /65 R H E C /65 R T E C /65 R T E C /65 R T E C /65 R H E C /65 R T E C /65 R T XL E C /65 R H E C /65 R T E C /65 R V E C /65 R T XL E C /65 R V E C /65 R 16 * 98 V FR E C /65 R 17 * 102 H FR E C 71 2 CityTech II 235/65 R 17 * 108 V XL FR E C /60 R T E C /60 R H E C /60 R T E C /60 R H XL E C /60 R H E C /60 R V E C /60 R H E C /60 R V E C /60 R V E C /60 R V XL E C /60 R 16 * 100 V FR E C /60 R H E C /60 R 18 * 107 W XL FR E C /55 R 14 * 80 T E B 70 2 TransTech II Size LI SI PR EU label values 185 R 14 C 102/100 Q 8 E C R 14 C 106/104 Q 8 E C /75 R 16 C 104/102 R 8 E C /75 R 16 C 107/105 R 8 E C /75 R 16 C 110/108 R 8 E C /75 R 16 C 113/111 R 8 E C /70 R 14 C 89/87 R 6 E C /70 R 15 C 104/102 R 8 E C /70 R 15 C 109/107 R 8 E C /70 R 15 C 112/110 R 8 E C /65 R 14 C 90/88 T 6 E C /65 R 16 C 104/102 T 8 E C /65 R 15 C 102/100 T 6 E C /65 R 16 C 107/105 T 8 E C /65 R 16 C 109/107 R 8 E C /65 R 16 C 112/110 R 8 E C /65 R 16 C 115/113 R 8 E C 72 2 FourTech 165/70 R T F C /70 R T XL F C /65 R T F C /65 R T F C /65 R T F C /65 R H F C /65 R T F C /65 R H F C /65 R T F C /65 R H F C /65 R H E C /65 R H F C /65 R V E C /60 R H F C /60 R H F C /60 R H E C /60 R H F C /60 R H XL F C /60 R H XL E C /55 R H F C /55 R H F C /55 R E C /55 R V XL E C /55 R V XL E C /55 R V F C /50 R 15 F C /45 R V XL FR F C /45 R V XL FR E C 72 2 FourTech Van Size LI SI XL EU label values 195/75 R /105 R 8 E C /75 R /108 R 8 E C /75 R /111 R 8 E C /70 R /102 R 8 E C /70 R /107 R 8 E C /70 R /110 R 8 E C /65 R /102 T 8 E C /65 R /105 T 8 E C /65 R /107 T 8 E C /65 R /110 R 8 E C /65 R /113 R 8 E C /60 R 16 99/97 H 6 E C

Range of dimensions Legend WinTech 145/80 R 13 75 T F C 71 2 155/80 R 13 79 T F C 71 2 155/70 R 13 75 T F C 71 2 165/70 R 13 79 T F C 71 2 175/70 R 13 82 T F C 71 2 165/70 R 14 81 T F C 71 2 175/70 R

8 Range of dimensions Legend WinTech 145/80 R T F C /80 R T F C /70 R T F C /70 R T F C /70 R T F C /70 R T F C /70 R T F C /70 R T E C /70 R H FR E C /65 R T F C /65 R T F C /65 R T F C /65 R T F C /65 R T F C /65 R T F C /65 R T XL E C /65 R H E C /65 R T E C /65 R T XL E C /65 R T E C /65 R 16 * 98 H FR E C /65 R 17 * 106 H XL FR E C /65 R H XL FR E C /60 R T F C /60 R T F C /60 R T XL F C /60 R T E C /60 R H XL E C /60 R H XL E C /60 R 17 * 96 H FR F C /60 R 17 * 103 H XL FR E C /60 R V XL FR E C /55 R T F C /55 R H E C /55 R H XL E C /55 R H E C /55 R T E C /55 R H XL E C /55 R H XL E C /55 R H XL E C /55 R V XL E C /55 R V XL E C /55 R V XL FR E C 72 2 WinTech 255/55 R V XL FR E C /50 R H E C /50 R V XL FR E C /50 R V XL FR E C /50 R V XL FR E C /50 R 19 * 107 V XL FR E C /45 R H FR E C /45 R V XL FR E C /45 R H FR E C /45 R V XL FR E C /45 R 20 * 110 V XL FR E C /40 R V XL FR E C 72 2 WinTech Van Size LI SI PR EU label values 185 R 14 C 102/100 Q 8 E C /75 R 16 C 107/105 R 8 E C /75 R 16 C 110/108 R 8 E C /75 R 16 C 113/111 R 8 E C /70 R 15 C 104/102 R 8 E C /70 R 15 C 112/110 R 8 E C /65 R 16 C 104/102 R 8 E C /65 R 16 C 107/105 R 8 E C /65 R 16 C 109/107 R 8 E C /65 R 16 C 112/110 R 8 E C /65 R 16 C 115/113 R 8 E C /60 R 16 C 99/97 T 6 E C 73 2 LI = Load index SI = Speed index XL = Extra load FR = Rim protection SUV = Sport Utility Vehicle PR = Play rating C = Commercial t.b.r. = to be released * = SUV * = New * = ProTech II pattern Speed index: Q = up to 160 km/h R = up to 170 km/h T = up to 190 km/h H = up to 210 km/h V = up to 240 km/h W = up to 270 km/h EU label values: E/C/2/72 = fuel efficiency / wet grip / external rolling noise (class / decibels) The Alpine symbol identifies winter tyres according to UNECE regulations (valid in the EU and various other countries) and the tyre regulations of the USA and Canada. The snow performance of these winter tyres has to be proven by objective tests and meet or exceed defined limits. These tyres provide high performance with regards to safety and control on snow, on icy roads and in general at deep temperatures. Snow tyre means a tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure are primarily designed to achieve in snow conditions a performance better than that of a normal tyre with regard to its ability to initiate or maintain vehicle motion

9 Viking. A brand of Continental.

SUMMER, ALL-SEASON AND WINTER TYRES 2018

SUMMER, ALL-SEASON AND WINTER TYRES 2018 PASSENGER CAR AND VAN SPORTY. STRONG. SAFE! Viking. A brand of Continental. SPORTY. STRONG. SAFE! SUMMER TYRES 2018 Viking is a brand of Continental, developed