Continental expands Aero 111 lineup with new 32mm variant
- Aero 111 performance is now available in 32mm, optimized for challenging road conditions and maximum comfort on long-distance rides.
- The front-wheel-specific tire, developed with DT Swiss and Swiss Side, incorporates innovative vortex generators to reduce drag and enhance the sailing effect at all yaw angles.
- Engineered for performance-oriented road riding, it provides maximum stability while retaining the trusted BlackChili compound and Vectran™ puncture protection.
Hanover, Germany, August 18, 2026: Continental has launched a new 32mm size extension for its Aero 111 road tire. Developed in close collaboration with Swiss Side, Continental’s most aerodynamic tire is now available in a wider size, offering its proven drag-reducing performance to riders who demand a balance of high speed and enhanced comfort over tough terrain.
On the road, changing wind angles and rough surfaces constantly challenge performance and comfort. The Aero 111 32mm addresses this with a patented tread pattern embedded with 48 precision cavities that act as vortex generators. By manipulating airflow around the front wheel to delay separation, this design achieves optimal efficiency at all yaw angles, significantly reducing drag while amplifying the sailing effect to propel riders forward with less effort.
Despite its wider profile, the tire compromises nothing on speed or durability. It relies on Continental’s race-proven BlackChili compound to deliver low rolling resistance and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions. Puncture protection is handled by the trusted Vectran™ Breaker layer, a feature shared with the iconic Grand Prix 5000 family, while the casing is fully Tubeless Ready and hookless rim compatible.
Now available in a standard black sidewall across three widths, 32-622, 29-622, and 26-622, the Aero 111 delivers high-performance and aerodynamic gains across a variety of road conditions, catering to the modern road cyclists’ needs.
Hannah Ferle, Road Product Manager, Continental Tires, said: “With the addition of the 32mm width, we truly are offering aero performance from every angle. Developing the Aero 111 alongside Swiss Side has allowed us to build a tire like no other, one that performs across even the most demanding conditions.”
“The Aero 111 has already proven the benefits of advanced airflow management but this additional width allows us to bring those same aerodynamic gains and crosswind-taming technologies to the modern road cyclist who refuses to compromise on comfort.”
Key features
- Weight: 310g for 32-622, 280g for 29-622, 250g for 26-622
- Dimensions: 32-622, 29-622, 26-622
- Color: Black/Black
- Technology: BlackChili Compound, Vectran Breaker
- Aerodynamic tread designed in partnership with Swiss Side
- Tubeless Ready
- Hookless rim compatible
- Made in Germany
Kelsey Rollet
Bicycle Tires
Head of Marketing Communications
Bicycle Tires, Specialty Tires
Continental Tires