Continental Tire the Americas LLC has released a new fuel-efficient, long-haul drive tire for the United States market.
The Conti HDL 3 EP combines high-structure carbon black and silica technology to deliver a balanced mix of rolling resistance and durability, according to Continental officials.
The tire is SmartWay-verified for Class 8 long-haul tractor/trailers.
“The Conti HDL 3 EP was purposefully designed with a fleet’s needs in mind – from being built on 3G Casing for maximum retreadability to its improved rolling resistance and even wear,” says Shaun Uys, head of Continental’s Truck Tire Replacement Business in the US.
“This premium long-haul tire was designed to help fleets achieve their lowest overall driving cost.”
Built on Continental 3G Casing that has a 240-245 mm retread width, the Conti HDL 3 EP features a belt package that reduces heat, increases durability and maximizes retreadability.
The Conti HDL 3 EP will be available in the most common long-haul sizes. The tire is launching for the replacement market in size 295/75R22.5 in Load Range G.
Additional sizes will be available to both the replacement and original equipment markets by the first quarter of 2025.
