Conti hiking US passenger, light truck tyre prices

ERJ staff report (R&PN)

Fort Mill, South Carolina -- Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C. is raising prices up to 6 percent on all Continental, General and proprietary brand passenger and light truck tyres in the US, effective April 1.

Conti said the price hike, which will include some in-line adjustments, will vary by product line and size. The increase is a response to the continuing rise in raw material costs.

From Rubber & Plastics News (A Crain publication)