TWO DRIVE TIRES
Continental Tire recently offered a first look at the ContiEcoPlus HD3, a third-generation long-haul highway drive tire product engineered for operating conditions of more than 120,000 miles per year.
As well, the company has launched the HDR2 in an 11R22.5 size to replace the existing HDR1. Remaining sizes will be launched in early 2013.
The ContiEcoPlus HD3 was named to highlight its improved rolling resistance and Eco Plus fuel-saving technology, says Continental. Its advanced casing features are said to bring maximum retreadability, including a premium belt package, flatter contour, and a more supportive bead package. The tire is available now in size 295/75R22.5, with the remainder of the standard NAFTA sizes available at the end of 2012 and a ContiTread retread in early 2013.
Through optimizing the tread depth and width, and the redesign of voids in the three-dimensional tread pattern, the ContiEcoPlus HD3 is claimed to achieve low rolling resistance without sacrificing mileage or traction.
The HDR2 (Heavy Drive Regional) has been engineered to improve mileage by more than 20% over its predecessor, attained through tread optimization leading to 16% more overall tread volume. The HDR2 features a high number of lateral sipes extending all the way through the shoulders to maintain traction levels throughout the life of the tread. A large number of circumferential grooves allows for the evacuation of traction-robbing mud and water, while the tire’s groove geometry is said to reduce stone retention.
The HDR2 ContiTread retread product will be available November 2012.
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