Continental to Carry Teams at Euro 2008

Sixteen Euro 2008 team coaches will be fitted with Continental HSL1 ‘Special Edition’ 295/80 R22.5 tyres, which feature stylised footballs and the yellow Continental logo. The tyre’s specially developed tread pattern means a low rolling noise, whilst also ensuring even contact with the road surface.

“We had very positive feedback from the drivers of the eight team coaches fitted with Continental tyres for the FIFA Confederations Cup back in 2005,” commented Gunnar Duvenhorst, marketing communications manager in Continental’s commercial vehicle tyre division. “The result of this positive response is that after having fitted the 32 team coaches with the HSL1 or HSR1 for the 2006 FIFA World CupTM, now all 16 team coaches being used for UEFA EURO 2008TM will also be equipped with them.”

In addition, Continental tyres will be used for the VIP coaches at UEFA.