Hanover/Essen, May 2008. The Van-Life from Semperit offers superior multi-purpose suitability for rational buyers - without neglecting the safety aspects.

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The Van-Life from Semperit was developed for safe, comfortable driving as well as for economy. In the wet, specially-shaped tread edges and a very distinct drainage system ensure safe braking and, in conjunction with three wide circumferential grooves, prevent aquaplaning. The large tread volume with its wide tread sections provides safe braking performance, enhanced by the so-called double wedge blocks that support one other in the case of longitudinal or lateral load. This design also has a stabilising effect during cornering and, together with the closed shoulder, improves the handling characteristics of the Van-Life versus models with conventional tread lug technology.

The flat contour on Semperit's tyre for MPVs and light vans means it is also a good choice from an economic point of view. The contour is a crucial contributor to the tyre's very even rolling performance, which minimises tread wear by a remarkable 5% versus its predecessor.

The Van-Life is available in a total of 19 sizes for 14", 15" and 16" rims, and is approved for speeds of up to 210 km/h (131 mph). The following sizes will be added this summer:

• 205/70 R 15 C 106/104 R
• 215/70 R 15 C 109/107 R

Semperit is a tyre brand of Continental AG. With targeted annual sales of more than i26.4 billion in 2008, the Continental Corporation is one of the world's leading automotive suppliers. As a supplier of tyres, brake systems, systems and components for the power train and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics and technical elastomers, the corporation contributes towards enhanced driving safety and protection of the global climate. Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. Today, the corporation employs approximately 150,000 people at nearly 200 locations in 36 countries.

The tyre divisions are an Official Sponsor of UEFA EURO 2008^TM, which will be held in Austria and Switzerland in June 2008. For further details, visit the websites www.ContiSoccerWorld.com, www.ContiFanWorld.com and www.conti-online.com.