Continental tyres exclusive on Ford Explorer & Capri EVs

Continental tyres exclusive on Ford Explorer & Capri EVs

Ford has selected Continental tyres as the factory fitment for its new Explorer and Capri electric SUVs. Under an exclusive, worldwide deal, it will deliver both models equipped with Continental EcoContact 6 Q summer tyres in 19-, 20- and 21-inch sizes. Ford has also approved the AllSeasonContact as an original equipment tyre for vehicles fitted with 19-inch rims.

Having designed the tyre for quiet and energy-efficient driving, Continental considers EcoContact 6 Q “particularly suited” to electric vehicles such as the Ford Explorer and the Ford Capri. The tyre’s rubber compound lessens energy absorption while the vehicle is in motion and reduces friction in the material as well as rolling resistance. In addition, the developers at Continental have optimised the tread, resulting in lower rolling noise that contributes to enhanced driving comfort. Furthermore, Continental shares that thanks to modified blocks, sipes and side grooves, the EcoContact 6 Q “offers especially high mileage and braking performance as well as good handling.”

With an EU tyre label ‘A’ rating for rolling resistance and an XL marking for increased load capacity, Continental presents the AllSeasonContact as the “perfect all-weather tyre for electric vehicles.” The tyre maker reports that its development team “significantly reduced the rolling resistance with an extremely energy-efficient tyre design as well as a new kind of rubber compound.” This equals additional range for electric vehicles such as the Ford Explorer and Capri. The silica compound also provides good grip and short braking distances in a range of weather conditions.

Range & mileage a focus

Last but not least, Continental states that low rolling resistance, low rolling noise and high mileage were the focus of its tyre development. An increased load index enables the tyres to cope with the increased weight of electric vehicles resulting from the battery.

“Around the world, the ten highest-volume manufacturers of fully electric vehicles rely on Continental tyres for their original equipment,” the tyre maker concludes.

Approved tyres for the Ford Explorer & Ford Capri:

  • EcoContact 6 Q, 235/55 R19 105H XL
  • EcoContact 6 Q, 255/50 R19 107H XL
  • EcoContact 6 Q, 235/50 R20 104H XL
  • EcoContact 6 Q, 255/45 R20 105H XL
  • EcoContact 6 Q, 235/45 R21 101H XL
  • EcoContact 6 Q, 255/40 R21 102H XL
  • AllSeasonContact, 235/55 R19 105H XL
  • AllSeasonContact, 255/50 R19 107H XL
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