The Continental LB summer tire is specially designed for motorcycles in all conditions. This manufacturer is famous for its technological achievements, therefore the tire was manufactured using the latest technologies and modern equipment. At the end of production, it undergoes a thorough electronic and visual inspection, therefore it is distinguished by its high quality and excellent performance characteristics.
Continental Tire has been supplying rubber for over 140 years. Founded in 1871 in Hannover, Continental launched its first motorcycle tire in 1904 and has proudly produced rubber for all motorcycle segments ever since. While the manufacturer is leading the car market, it admits that it is lagging in the popularity of the two-wheeled world.
Ten years ago, the company decided to reorient motorcycles, and the ContiAttack tire family was the result of that resolution. Since then, significant growth has been achieved in all key markets. Now with the Continental LB, Continental is coming, proving they have what it takes to be the best in the sports tire segment.
Multidirectional tread design
The tread design is quite unusual, especially its central part. In the center of the tread there are two rows of blocks in the form of "arrows", which have a different direction. Due to this unusual solution, it was possible to obtain excellent stability in straight-line driving and quick response to steering turns. The tread pattern has an increased depth, which increases mileage and grip characteristics of the tire on any surface.
An unusual solution was also used to create the shoulder area. It consists of several small grooves, which not only quickly remove water from the side, but also increase stability during any maneuvers. The Continental LB tire provides excellent stability and handling at all tilts of the motorcycle. The tread consists of several parts, differing in the hardness of the rubber. This achieves the maximum contact area, regardless of the inclination of the motorcycle.
The one-part compound in the center and on the sides of the tire has proven better grip in wear than the two-part counterparts! Was tested the Continental LB on a street pace track and found the grip to be excellent. Found the limits and got an idea of working with new tires. Highly trained Continental test racers guided us around the track and the pace increased. "fell" on fresh tires without breakdowns for two minutes at a full-tilt with a "knee". This is an impressive, brand-new street tire with uncompromising ride capability! I would say Traction Skin works and works well.
Riding on the track is very enjoyable when direction changes are quick, shifting the bike from one side to the other with a constant sense of control. The grip quality is impressive. Even with the recommended street pressure, the tire holds well and feels great on slopes. It is only when you persistently open the throttle in a lean that you get the rear-wheel slip. Even at that moment, it is predictable and easy to control. Never once did I suddenly lose grip.
Constant streams of water on straight sections and corners, just a little more and the track will become more a lake than a space for testing tires. The Conti's grip was as much as you'd expect from a high-performance tire for a high-performance sports bike. At a reasonable pace, the grip on the sidewall of the tire is sufficient. Open the throttle with a jerk and you will get out. Riding in heavy rain is perfectly possible, but as long as you practice common sense.
Optimal rubber compound
Much time has been spent creating the rubber compound. Therefore, the resulting composition has excellent driving characteristics. Special additives increase the elasticity of the tread, which allows for increased grip on wet surfaces. At the same time, the speed characteristics have improved and the braking distance has decreased. The new rubber compound has excellent wear resistance and therefore provides extended tire life.
Main features of the Continental LB tire
- excellent directional stability and fast feedback are achieved through the use of multidirectional blocks in the central part of the tire;
- increased service life is provided by special additives in the rubber mixture;
- increased stability during maneuvers is obtained through the use of a new form of the shoulder area;
- an increased contact patch at any position of the tire is provided by a tread, consisting of layers of rubber of different rigidity.