German automobile manufacturer Mercedes has approved the use ContiSportContact 5 P high-tech sports tire from the automotive parts supplier Continental.
The manufacturer has approved two sizes of the tire for each of the vehicle models that will be sporting a mark reading 'MO' on the side wall and behind the size specification that represents 'Mercedes Original part'.
For its A-Class model, the manufacturer has approved the tire with 235/35 ZR 19 dimension and has selected 235/35 ZR 19 and 255/30 ZR 19 dimension specification for its C-Class vehicle.
The new tires will be fixed to the vehicles at the factory and will be made available for customers through Mercedes car dealerships and specialist tire dealerships.
The ContiSportContact 5 P model tires are claimed to provide high grip for braking and starting, optimal grip on bends, safe handling properties when pushed to the limits, as well as fast water drainage while driving in the rain.
Continental expects the approval to support its market position in European original equipment with passenger tires.
