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Updated: April 13th, 2009 10:32 AM GMT-05:00

Continental Introduces Five New Truck Tires

Continental HSR2 Tire
Continental HSR2
Continental HDL2 DL Tire
Continental HDL2 DL
Continental HTL Eco Plus Tire
Continental HTL Eco Plus
Continental HSU2 Tire
Continental HSU2
Continental HTL1 Tire
Continental HTL1

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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