The new HDR1 (Heavy Drive Regional) tire from Continental Tire North America offers several features that further the product’s longevity and durability, according to the company. Its stone ejection technologies help resist the penetration of rocks, which increase the potential for retreading. The tire’s design also provides adequate traction in both wet and dry conditions, as well as a resistance to irregular wear.

New Continental Tire Offers Long, Even Wear

Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA) has introduced the HDR1 (Heavy Drive Regional) tire for sales in North America. The tire features an open shoulder design for wet and dry traction, and for long mileage capabilities, the tire offers 28/32nds of tread depth. The tire also maintains a resistance to irregular wear and includes a robust cut- and chip-resistant compound for long, even wear and durability, CTNA added.

The tire also features stone ejection technologies to reduce the retention of stones and penetrations to the tire’s casing. Stone bumpers eject small stones or prevent them from reaching the bottom of the groove, where premature casing damage can start, CTNA said. Reducing stone damage can increase the tire’s longevity and its potential for retreading, a major concern for today’s cost-conscious fleets. Even with the addition of the bumpers, the groove bottom of the tire offers sufficient passage for water, ice and snow, the company stated.

The HDR1 can be used as an all-position tire and is available in the 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 275/80R22.5 and 285/75R24.5 sizes.

For more information, visit http://www.continental-truck.com.

[source - fleetequipmentmag.com]