Continental raises commercial tire prices

Aug. 29, 2005

Continental Tire North America Inc. will raise prices on its truck and OTR tires up to 7% effective Oct. 1, 2005.

The in-line pricing adjustments will apply to all Continental's major, associate and private brands -- including Continental, General and Semperit -- and channels, according to the company.

The truck tire price increase is the third for Continental this year. The company also raised prices from 3% to 6% on Jan. 1, and from 4% to 6% on June 1.