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Continental’s New On/Off-Road Tire for usein Severe ServiceApplications
- The HDC1 HT delivers enhanced traction, maximum stone ejectionandincreased durability
- Built on Conti 3G Casing to maximizeretreadability
Fort Mill, South Carolina. September 15, 2015. Continental Tire the Americas’(Continental)Commercial Vehicle Tire group has launched the all new HDC1 HT for the U.S.andCanadian markets. This on/off- road drive tire was developed to deliver un-matchedtractionand durability in severe service applications such as construction, mining, oil fieldsandlogging. With Continental’s new generation of truck tires being built on the innovativeConti3G casing, fleets will gain improved durability, retreadability and traction versusContinental’soriginalHTC1.
The tire offers a specialized diamond lug tread design, on/off-road belt package and32/32”tread depth. It is designed specifically for severe conditions that fit the demandsofconstruction applications. This tire is a benchmark for vehicles that requiremaximumtraction, extra sidewall protection, and resistance to stone penetration and chaindamage.
To make the tire more suitable for off-road environments, the on/off-road belt package hasashoulder to shoulder, full width fourth belt. This increases stiffness and providesmoreprotection from penetrations to improve durability. The diamond lug tread designcombinesrotating angles and stone bumpers to maximize stone ejection and is optimal forchaining.
Additionally, the full inch deep tread will keep the tire gripping in allconditions.
“We anticipate those who depend on their trucks to operate every day in mud, snow,graveland off-road conditions will be very interested in our specialized off-road, high tractiondriveproduct,” said Alex Chmiel, Continental’s director of marketing for commercial vehicletiresthe Americas. “If a fleet is searching for application specific coverage that meets theirdrivingneeds, Continental’s HDC1 HT provides the answer by offering the 11R22.5 andthe11R24.5 heavy drive construction, high tractionsolution.”
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The all new HDC1 HT is the 12th tire to be built on the innovative Conti 3G Casing. Thetireis available now in bothsizes.
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Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As areliablepartner, the international tire manufacturer, automotive supplier and industrial partnerprovidessustainable, safe, comfortable, individual and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporationgeneratedsales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain,Tire,and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 205,000 people in 53countries.
The Tire Division currently has 24 production and development locations worldwide. Thebroadproduct range and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effectiveandecologically efficient mobility. As one of the world's leading tire manufacturers with more than47,000employees, the Tire Division achieved sales of €9.8 billion in2014.
Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires is one of the largest manufacturers of truck, busandcommercial specialty tires worldwide. The business unit is continuously developing from a puretiremanufacturer to a solution provider, offering a broad range of products, services andtire-relatedsolutions.
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