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Continental Announces 5 New Radials at MidAmerica
 New additions to Hybrid, EcoPlus and bus tire segments introduced in Louisville
Louisville, Ky. March 27, 2014. Truck and bus fleets attending the Mid-America Trucking
Show this week in Louisville are invited to see selections from Continental Tire the Americas,
LLC’s latest commercial tire offerings in the North hall. Featuring the Conti360⁰ Tour vehicle,
the tire manufacturer is exhibiting at booth 18252 together with sister company Continental
Commercial Vehicles and Aftermarket – VDO, and adjacent to ContiTech.
Starting with its core competency in fuel efficiency, Continental has rounded out its next
generation of long haul, low rolling resistance EcoPlus truck tires by adding a new steer and
all-position tire. The Conti EcoPlus HS3 offers a 10 percent reduction in rolling resistance as
well as a 12 percent increase in mileage over the previous generation long haul steer tire.
Advances include an advanced decoupler groove design and a “flap style” stone bumper
system – both of which result in advanced life and retreadability. The Conti EcoPlus HS3
comes to market in early summer in size 295/75R22.5, load range H construction with 19/32”
tread depth and Continental’s exclusive VAI® Visual Alignment Indicator system.
Another steer tire will be seen for the first time at Mid-America with the launch of the Conti
Hybrid HS3, a steer and all-position tire for the combined regional and long haul segment.
Available now in size 295/75R22.5 and load range H, the Conti Hybrid HS3 bridges the
performance gap for fleets who need to use the same trucks for both long haul and regional
routes without changing the tires. The Conti Hybrid HS3 offers an application-specific
compound for excellent fuel efficiency and mileage, along with the integrated durability
features of Continental’s third generation casing design and the VAI alignment indicators.
Seen for the first time at Mid-America, the Conti TerraPlus HD3 is an off-road drive tire
product for the high traction needs of construction vehicles, work trucks and heavy
commercial pickups. The first all-new product introduced in Continental’s 19.5” tire line, the
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Conti TerraPlus HD3 was previewed earlier this month at the NTEA Work Truck Show to
much acclaim and will be available later this spring in 225/70R19.5 size. A specialized,
aggressive tread pattern with open shoulder, 19/32nds tread depth and an off-road belt
package are the hallmarks of this tire, designed especially for the North American market.
Conti TerraPlus HD3 also features chip and chunk resistant compounding and a deep lug
pattern for optimal traction in off-road, mud and gravel conditions.
Continental is also announcing at Mid-America the availability of two new bus tires. The new
Conti Urban HA3 all-position and steer tire capitalizes on the increase in American urban bus
traffic with a specialized compound for prolonged mileage performance with excellent driving
characteristics. Available now in sizes 275/70R22.5 (22/32” tread depth) and 305/70R22.5
(23/32” tread depth), Conti Urban HA3 features an increased sidewall gauge and durable
new casing construction as well as a comfortable and quiet tread pattern. For longer distance
traffic in heavier vehicles, such as motorcoaches and large RVs, the all-new Conti Coach
HA3 is optimized for outstanding wet handling, mileage, durability and fuel efficiency. Quiet
running tread and an optimized footprint give the Conti Coach HA3 enhanced ride comfort
and durability. This tire is ideal for steer or all-position use and is also available now, in sizes
255/70R22.5 and 275/70R22.5 (15/32” tread depth) and 315/80R22.5 (17/32” tread depth).
“With the addition of these new tires, we are continuing to reach our promise of the lowest
overall driving costs for commercial vehicle operations. If a fleet is searching for application
specific coverage that meets their driving needs, Continental’s new generation of truck and
bus tires is providing the answers they need to optimize their tire performance,” said Alex
Chmiel, Continental’s director of marketing for commercial vehicle tires – the Americas.
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With sales of around €33.3 billion in 2013, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers
worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis,
instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires, and technical elastomers,
Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an
expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has more than 178,000
employees in 49 countries.
As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, with more than 44,000 employees, the Tire division
achieved sales of €9.6 billion in 2013. Today, the division has 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.
The Commercial Vehicle Tire business is one of the largest manufacturers of truck, bus and
commercial specialty tires worldwide.
Continental’s Tire Division is an Official Sponsor of the German DFB Cup, 2014 FIFA World CupTM in
Brazil and the UEFA EURO 2016TM in France.
Contact for Journalists
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Communications Manager, Commercial Vehicle Tires
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
1830 MacMillan Park Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29707
Phone: 704-583-8564
Fax: 704-583-8737
E-mail: jackie.pobiega@conti-na.com
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