Continental expands ContiSeal self-sealing tech to UC7, PCC and UC6 SUV tyres
Continental Tyre Malaysia has announced the expansion of its innovative ContiSeal technology to a wider set of products and rim sizes.
The company said it aims to fully incorporate the ContiSeal technology by July 2024 across the popular tyre models, the UltraContact UC7, PremiumContact C and UltraContact UC6 SUV, in sizes ranging from 16 to 20 inches.
First unveiled in 2003, the ContiSeal technology has been refined for more than two decades, enabling immediate sealing of 80% of all punctures, and 99.9% of tyre punctures up to 5 mm in diameter as they occur.
Through a vulcanisation process, ContiSeal tyre’s durability and elasticity are enhanced, resulting in reduced cavity noise up to 3dB through its minimised mass space within the tyre.
The sealant layer, which is applied to the tyre’s inside in the tread area, ensures that the tyre maintains its integrity and performance, even under rigorous and challenging conditions.
Therefore, in instances of foreign object penetration, such as nails, there’s no immediate need for roadside tyre changes, and holes remain sealed even when the puncturing object is dislodged.
A testament to its tyre reliability, the performance of the self-sealing technology is unaffected by environmental factors, with a service life that exceeds that of the tyre itself, providing continuous protection throughout the tyre’s lifespan.
Contrary to run-flat tyres, ContiSeal tyres perform like standard tyres without sacrificing comfort and require no specific vehicle modifications. ContiSeal tyres also maintain integrity and performance even after a puncture, allowing unrestricted driving and can be repaired if necessary.
Although ContiSeal offers an immediate fix, follow-up maintenance ensures long-term safety and performance. Due to its effective self-sealing ability, many drivers may not notice any puncture or sharp objects penetrated into ContiSeal tyre.
Continental guarantees ContiSeal under their standard manufacturing warranty; in the event of any defect of sealing performance for puncture within 5 mm (in the tread area), a pro-rated warranty reimbursement will be provided.
In addition, by purchasing the ContiSeal tyres, road users can also benefit from the Total Confidence Plan (TCP), which provides a one-to-one tyre replacement for unexpected road damage within the first year, with claims easily managed through the Conti TCP app.
