Continental has launched a new lineup of general tires for regional on- and off-road, all-position use called General Grabber OA 2 and OA 2 Wide Base (WB). These second generation tires have a new tread compound to increase mileage, chip and chunk resistance and protect the casing to allow for multiple retreads. The tires provide traction, minimal stone retention and durability.
“Drivers should expect a reduction of road noise and improved comfort with the new tread design and tread compound. Fleets should experience better fuel economy with better rolling resistance," said Helmut Keller, Continental’s head of product management.
The industries that benefit from these heavy-duty tires are construction, material transport, cement, utility, emergency vehicles, heavy haul, special loads and mining or quarry. Continental will be phasing out the General Grabber OA and OA WB tire.
The General Grabber OA 2 on- and off-road, all-position tire features 22/32-in. and 24/32-in. tread depth and a sidewall profile with curb rib to minimize damage from curbing, cuts and abrasions. The patented groove technology leads to minimum stone retention through a stone ejection system and extends casing life. The tire casing is constructed with four belts and a closed-shoulder four rib tread design, supporting all wheel positions.
Drivers should see up to 19% mileage improvement and up to 5% chip and chunk resistance with the new General Grabber OA 2 when compared with its predecessor. This tire can also be sold with a sensor, which connects many of Continental’s tire pressure monitoring systems including ContiConnect Live and ContiConnect Yard Reader to read tire pressure and temperature. These heavy-duty tires can be used on coal or waste haulers, logging, construction, school buses and any on- or off-highway fleets. The General Grabber OA 2 includes a full warranty which guarantees three retreads or six years, whichever comes first.
The General Grabber OA2 comes in the following sizes with the corresponding load range:
- 11R22.5 – H
- 11R24.5 – H
- 315/80R22.5 – L
- 385/65R22.5 – L
- 425/65R22.5 – L
- 445/65R22.5 – L
The General Grabber OA 2 WB on- and off-road, all-position tire features 21/32-in., 23/32-in. and 24/32-in. tread depth and a multi-service, all-position tread pattern to provide traction. The under-tread resists casing penetrations and damage allowing for multiple retreads and extending the life of the tires. Drivers should see up to 21% mileage improvement with the new General Grabber OA 2 WB when compared with its predecessor. These tires can be used in or for construction, refuse haulers and heavy equipment fleets. The General Grabber OA 2 WB includes a full warranty which guarantees three retreads or six years, whichever comes first.
“We still wanted to offer the General Grabber OA 2 in wide base because many of our heavy haul fleets are looking to increase their carrying capacity while being more efficient with their resources. The 445/65R22.5 WB can carry up to 12,800 lbs. and 130 PSI per tire,” said Keller.
The General Grabber OA2 WB comes in the following sizes with the corresponding load range:
- 385/65R22.5 – L
- 425/65R22.5 – L
- 445/65R22.5 – L
