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Press release

Conti Hybrid HT3 385/55 R 22.5

New trailer tyre completes Conti Hybrid tyre family

·  Continental rounds off product range for regional distribution transport

·  Conti Hybrid HT3 385/55 R 22.5 with EU label "B" in the categories "fuel efficiency" and "grip in the wet"

·  Specially developed tyre family designed for up to 20% more mileage and 6% less fuel consumption

Hanover, 12 May 2016. The trailer tyre Conti Hybrid HT3 385/55 R 22.5 completes Continental's Conti Hybrid range, which was developed specifically for combined use on regional roads and motorways. In addition to the outstanding mileage and fuel efficiency that characterise all the products in this tyre family, the Conti Hybrid HT3 385/55 R 22.5 offers optimum wet-grip behaviour. The trailer tyre has been awarded with the EU label "B" thanks to its reliable handling during braking on wet roads. With specially developed rubber compounds, Conti Hybrid HT3 385/55 R 22.5 can also help to achieve ambitious fuel saving targets.

The new tread compound of the Conti Hybrid HT3 385/55 R 22.5 provides maximum mileage. The optimised combination of the rubber compound in the tread, the special fuel-saving sidewall and an improved groove geometry reduce fuel consumption by 6%. The long-term fuel savings potential of the Conti Hybrid HT3 385/55 R 22.5 mean that it was also awarded EU label "B" in the "Fuel Efficiency" category. Like all Conti Hybrid tyres, the Conti Hybrid HT3 385/55 R 22.5 trailer tyre can also be retreaded. Newly introduced regrooving indicators in the tread profile make it easier to perform regrooving properly in order to achieve additional mileage with minimal rolling resistance.

With the Conti Hybrid product range, the premium German tyre manufacturer Continental offers the right tyres for the ever-increasing number of vehicles used in distribution transport. The tires in the Conti Hybrid family are precisely matched to each other and specifically designed for regional transport with use of motorways. The products in this tyre range offer maximum mileage, optimum traction and significantly reduce fuel consumption and allow fleet operators to optimise costs over the long term ensuring that their fleet is highly cost-effective.

The Conti Hybrid tyre portfolio also includes trailer tyres with small diameters and high axle loads which have been specially developed for volume transport. The low profile tyres recently received a number of awards. For its superior design quality and ground-breaking design, Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5 received both the iF Design Award and the renowned Red Dot Design Award.

The Conti Hybrid tyres are available in the following dimensions:

Conti Hybrid LS3

Tyre dimension / Load and speed index / Fuel efficiency / Wet grip / Rolling noise
245/70 R 17.5 / 136/134 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
265/70 R 17.5 / 139/136 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
205/75 R 17.5 / 124/122 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
215/75 R 17.5 / 126/124 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
225/75 R 17.5 / 129/127 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
235/75 R 17.5 / 132/130 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)

Conti Hybrid HS3

Tyre dimension / Load and speed index / Fuel efficiency / Wet grip / Rolling noise
245/70 R 19.5 / 136/134 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
265/70 R 19.5 / 140/138 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
285/70 R 19.5 / 146/144 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
305/70 R 19.5 / 148/145 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
385/55 R 22.5 / 160/ 000 K
(158/000 L) / C / B / 73 dB (A)
385/65 R 22.5 / 160/ 000 K
(158/000 L) / C / B / 73 dB (A)
275/70 R 22.5 / 148/145 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
315/70 R 22.5 / 154/150 L
(152/148 M) / C / B / 70 dB (A)
315/70 R 22.5 / 156/150 L
(154/150 M) / C / B / 70 dB (A)
295/80 R 22.5 / 152/148 M / C / B / 69 dB(A)
315/80 R 22.5 / 156/150 L
(154/150 M) / C / B / 69 dB(A)
12 R 22.5 / 152/148 L
(150/148 M) / C / B / 70 dB (A)

Conti Hybrid LD3

Tyre dimension / Load and speed index / Fuel efficiency / Wet grip / Rolling noise
245/70 R 17.5 / 136/134 M / D / C / 74 dB(A)
265/70 R 17.5 / 139/136 M / D / C / 74 dB(A)
205/75 R 17.5 / 124/122 M / D / C / 74 dB(A)
215/75 R 17.5 / 126/124 M / D / C / 74 dB(A)
225/75 R 17.5 / 129/127 M / D / C / 74 dB(A)
235/75 R 17.5 / 132/130 M / D / C / 74 dB(A)

Conti Hybrid HD3

Tyre dimension / Load and speed index / Fuel efficiency / Wet grip / Rolling noise
245/70 R 19.5 / 136/134 M / D / C / 74 dB(A)
265/70 R 19.5 / 140/138 M / D / C / 74 dB(A)
285/70 R 19.5 / 146/144 M / C / C / 74 dB(A)
305/70 R 19.5 / 148/145 M / C / C / 76 dB(A)
295/60 R 22.5 / 150/147 L / C / B / 73 dB (A)
315/60 R 22.5 / 152/148 L / C / B / 73 dB (A)
275/70 R 22.5 / 148/145 M / D / B / 73 dB(A)
315/70 R 22.5 / 154/150 L
(152/148 M) / C / B / 73 dB (A)
295/80 R 22.5 / 152/148 M / D / B / 73 dB(A)
315/80 R 22.5 / 156/150 L
(154/150 M) / D / B / 73 dB(A)

Conti Hybrid HT3

Tyre dimension / Load and speed index / Fuel efficiency / Wet grip / Rolling noise
445/45 R 19.5 / 160/000 J / B / C / 72 dB(A)
435/50 R 19.5 / 160/000 J / B / C / 72 dB(A)
245/70 R 22.5 / 141/140 K / C / B / 73 dB(A)
265/70 R 19.5 / 143/141 K / C / B / 73 dB(A)
285/70 R 19.5 / 150/148 K / C / B / 73 dB(A)
385/55 R 22.5 / 160/000 K
(158/000 L) / B / B / to follow
385/65 R 22.5 / 160/000 K
(158/000 L) / B / B / to follow

Image material:

Image 1: The new trailer tyre Conti Hybrid HT3 385/55 R 22.5 completes Continental's Conti Hybrid range.

Image 2: The Conti Hybrid tyre family specially designed for combined use on regional roads and motorways increases mileage by up to 20% and reduces fuel consumption by 6%.

Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2015, the corporation generated sales of €39.2 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 212,000 people in 55 countries.

The Tire Division currently has more than 24 production and development locations worldwide. The broad product range and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. As one of the world's leading tire manufacturers with about 49,000 employees, the Tire Division achieved sales of €10.4 billion in 2015.

Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires is one of the largest manufacturers of truck, bus and commercial specialty tires worldwide. The business unit is continuously developing from a pure tire manufacturer to a solution provider, offering a broad range of products, services and tire-related solutions.

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Press and PR Manager, Truck Tyres EMEA

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D-30165 Hanover

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