Updated: April 13th, 2009 10:32 AM GMT-05:00
Continental Introduces Five New Truck Tires
Continental Tire North America, Inc.
Trailer tires contribute 42 percent of the rolling resistance of all the tires on a typical long haul truck. That's why Continental engineers were intent upon making the HTL Eco Plus (
Heavy
Trailer
Long-Haul) one of the most fuel-efficient trailer tires possible. This new tire improves fuel economy by 10 percent while tread depth increases by 3 percent.
Key features of the HTL Eco Plus include:
- 13/32" tread depth minimizes squirm and irregular wear
- Stone ejection system reduces stone retention and casing penetrations
- Scuff ribs protect sidewall from curbing and cutting
- Visual Alignment Indicator (VAI) alerts users to vehicle alignment problems
- Produced in Mt. Vernon, Ill.
HSU2
Waste haulers and construction fleet owners will welcome the new HSU2 (Heavy Steer Urban) as a tire that offers maximum life through its 8 percent deeper tread and 17 percent increased tread volume, putting more "rubber on the road."
Key features of the HSU2 include:
- 26/32" deep rib design to provide increased tread life and high removal miles
- Cut and tear resistant tread compound to provide excellent wear in both high scrub and on/off road applications
- Enhanced bead design enables 10,000 pound capacity at 65 mph
- Visual Alignment Indicator (VAI) alerts users to vehicle alignment problems
- Produced in Mt. Vernon, Ill.
HTL1
This wide-based super single tire is designed to replace two trailer tires. The HTL1 (Heavy Trailer Long-Haul) features 13/32" tread depth that minimizes irregular wear and maximizes fuel efficiency.
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