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Leading local tyre manufacturer Continental has obtained several approvals from Audi – both seriously sporty quattro models R8 and RS3 and the luxury A8 saloon are to be fitted ex works with tyres developed by Continental in Hanover.  The sporty models come equipped with Continental’s high-tech ContiSportContact 5 P as well as the economical ContiPremiumContact 2.

For the R8, 19″ diameter tyres have been approved, with tyres up to 21″ destined for the A8; the RS3 is being fitted with 19″ tyres.

Continental Tyre South Africa spokesperson Rene Olivier notes, “Continental Tyre has 100% fitment on the Audi RS3, 25% on the A8 and 35% fitment on the Audi R8. The RS3 was launched in Europe late last year and due to be launched in South Africa in 2011.”

She says that Audi opted for Continental tyres as they ensure very direct steering precision and the shortest possible braking distances, as well as offering high safety reserves. These tyre characteristics underline the highly lively performance that distinguishes Audi’s sporty models.

“SportContact 5P is a brand new tyre offering perfect steering precision and sporty handling. The tyre has outstanding grip and excellent stability during cornering. It offers short braking distances on both wet and dry roads and is optimised to meet the specific requirements of front and rear axle positions,” Olivier adds.

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