LOUISVILLE, KY - Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) has unveiled the next generation of new truck tires during the Mid-America Trucking Show.  The all-new entrants to Continental's tire line-up include the latest technology designed to improve fuel efficiency and extend tire mileage.

HSR2
Leading the charge for the new Continental line-up is the redesigned regional steer tire, the HSR2, which replaces Continental's best-selling HSR, introduced in 2002.  Produced in Continental's Mt. Vernon, Ill. manufacturing plant, the HSR2 (Heavy Steer Regional) has an updated tread compound that is designed to increase mileage by 15 percent over the current HSR.

Key features of the HSR2 include:

• 23/32" deep and improved cut and chip-resistant tread compound for optimal performance
• Patented groove geometry for better resistance to cracking and tearing
• Improved curb rib for sidewall stability
• Visual Alignment Indicator (VAI) alerts users to vehicle alignment problems
• Stone ejection system developed for longer casing life

HDL2 DL
Continental's all-new HDL2 DL (Heavy Drive Long-Haul Deep Lug) over-the-highway long haul drive tire sports a full inch of tread depth. The design of this tire offers attractive wear and removal miles characteristics. Key features of the HDL2 DL include:

• 32/32" tread depth for optimized mileage and low cost per mile
• Wider tread width for better wear and improved removal miles
• Wider casing means increased handling stability
• Stone ejection system developed for longer casing life
• Produced in Mt. Vernon, Ill.

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