Continental has added a 32mm width to its Aero 111 aerodynamic front tyre range.The Aero 111 was previously available in only two widths: 26mm and 29mm. It was developed with Swiss Side and DT Swiss, and can be bought ready-fitted to some DT Swiss and Swiss Side performance wheelsets.It's specced in a 26mm width on some Canyon Aeroad bikes.Its a front-wheel specific tyre, with its vortex generator slotted tread pattern claimed to delay flow separation around the tyre and wheel, thus reducing aerodynamic drag and enhancing the sailing effect. Its typically paired with the Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR rear tyre, which itself is now available in widths up to 35mm. The Aero 111's 48 vortex generators are claimed to delay flow separation at the front wheel. George Scott / Our Media When it launched the Aero 111 in July 2024, Continental claimed it was up to 18 watts faster than the Grand Prix 5000 S TR. It has seen action with a number of Tour de France squads who ride Continental tyres, although the GP 5000 TT TR has taken over as the preferred tyre both front and rear for many riders, including Tadej Pogaar, for its lower weight and rolling resistance.According to Hannah Ferle, road product manager at Continental Tyres: 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. Tadej Pogaar prefers the GP 5000 TT TR even on his road bike. Simon von Bromley / Our Media When it developed the Aero 111, Conti claimed the aerodynamics were significantly better than competitors at higher yaw angles and that the tyre improved handling due to reduced, more consistent force on the front wheel and tyre.With the ever-broadening tyre widths preferred by many non-pro riders and compatibility with many modern frames, it makes sense for Conti to offer a wider Aero 111, enabling riders to gain aerodynamically as well as in ride comfort.The 32mm tyre has the same 48 vortex generator slots as the narrower tyres and Continental says its as durable and fast, notwithstanding the greater frontal surface area. Continental claimed a significant sailing effect for the Aero 111 at higher yaw angles when it launched the tyre. Continental / DT Swiss / Swiss Side Continental isnt the only brand with an aero tyre option, with Pirelli claiming its P Zero Race TLR SL-R was the most aero available when it launched its new tyre earlier in 2026. Its currently only sold in 28mm and 30mm widths a 32mm is on its way later this year.Cadex, too, launched an aero tyre this February , the cunningly named Cadex Aero. It is also available in 28mm and 30mm widths, while Schwalbe has the front/rear-wheel specific Pro One Aero pairing, sold in 28mm width only. Continental launched a limited-edition tan sidewall Aero 111 for the Tour de France, but the 32mm tyre will be sold in black only. Continental While Conti recently launched a Tour de France limited-edition tan sidewall version of the 29mm Aero 111, its sticking to black only with the new 32mm width. The tyre uses the same BlackChili compound and Vectran breaker layer as the brands Grand Prix 5000 performance tyres and, as with other widths, its tubeless-ready and compatible with hookless rims within the ETRTO guidelines.Conti quotes a 310g per tyre weight for the 32mm-width Aero 111 tyre, versus 280g for the 29mm and 250g for the 26mm tyre. The recommended retail price is 113.95 / $140.94 / 128.95. .