CHARLOTTE, NC (March 31, 2005) - Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) is introducing the new General D660 drive tire to the North American market.

Designed primarily for long haul, over-the-road use, the General D660 is the latest in a line of high-performing, durable tires from Continental's General Tire product portfolio.

"The General D660 is built to maximize value, efficiency and performance for its user," says Clif Armstrong, CTNA's Marketing Director for commercial vehicle tires group. "The D660 features outstanding qualities including an extra deep 30/32" tread depth and a closed shoulder tread design. These features provide long original mileage, even wear and excellent traction in all types of weather conditions. In addition, the General D660's innovative tread pattern and stone ejection system are designed to reduce stone retention and casing penetration allowing for multiple retreads."

The new General D660 is available in the following sizes:

• 11R22.5
• 11R24.5
• 285/75R24.5
• 295/75R22.5

For more information about the new General D660, visit www.generaltiretruck.com.

About Continental Tire North America, Inc.

Continental Tire North America, Inc. (www.continentaltire.com, www.continental-truck.com), based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a group company of Germany-based Continental AG, a leading systems supplier to the automotive industry.  Continental Tire North America, Inc. has nearly 6,500 employees and operates six plants in North America.  It is a major supplier to the original equipment and replacement tire markets, selling Continental, General, Euzkadi, Semperit and private brands in North America.