08.03.2006

CHARLOTTE, NC (June 12, 2006) - Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA) has signed an agreement with International Truck and Engine Corporation to supply International branded trucks with Continental tires. This agreement will provide all International Truck dealers with the ability to order both the Continental and General Tire lines of tires as a published option.

Steve Gilligan, Assistant General Manager of International’s Heavy Vehicle Center, stated, “An expanded relationship with Continental supports International’s growth strategies including share expansion in the linehaul segment, growth in new markets, and introductions of new products including the new ProStar model tractor. We are pleased to be able to offer Continental and General brands as advertised options to satisfy our growing customer base.”

Clif Armstrong, CTNA’s Director of Original Equipment and Marketing, views the relationship as being very beneficial to the end user. “Continental’s HSL and HDL Eco Plus tires have proven themselves to be solid performers in the tire industry. The technologically advanced compounds help reduce rolling resistance which can lead to better fuel economy. In today’s world of rising diesel prices the advantage of Continental’s products, paired with the well known quality of International’s trucks, will be a significant benefit to both Continental’s, and International’s customers.”

HSL – Premium Long-Haul Steer Tire
The optimized tread design of Continental’s HSL provides both excellent traction and long original tread life. Coupling advanced tread compounding with Continental’s pyramidal stone ejection system helps to maintain the integrity of the tire’s casing. The 16-ply rating provides additional customer assurance that these tires safely maximize loads at recommended inflation pressures. All Continental steer tires feature patented Visual Alignment Indicators (VAI) that allow the user to quickly identify irregular wear early in the tire’s life.

HDL Eco Plus – Premium Long-Haul Drive Tire
Continental’s premium HDL Eco Plus has proven itself as a premier tire in the long-haul industry. The innovative lug angles of the HDL Eco Plus provide outstanding traction in all conditions. A technologically advanced tread compound helps provide a combination of low rolling resistance and long original tread life. The state-of-the-art stone ejection system helps safeguard against casing penetrations. A standard 16-ply casing ensures top of the line tire integrity and provides reassurance that carrying capacities can be met at optimal inflation.

About Continental Tire North America
Continental Tire North America, Inc. (www.continental-truck.com), based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a group company of Germany-based Continental Corporation, a leading supplier of brake systems, chassis components, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers. In 2005 the corporation realized sales of EUR 13.8 billion (USD 16.7 billion). At present it has a worldwide workforce of 80,000.