Press Release
Conti Urban HA3
New 19.5" Tires for Public Transportation
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Continental extends range of tires for public transportation on city and regional
urban buses with the new Conti Urban HA3 265/70 R 19.5
20 percent increase in service life, high levels of driving safety and low rolling
noise due to new rubber compound
High retreadability for optimal cost-effectiveness
Hanover, April 23, 2015. The German premium tire manufacturer Continental is expanding
its range of passenger tires with the Conti Urban HA3. The new 19.5-inch tire has been
especially developed for use on medium-sized city buses. The newly developed rubber
compound of the Conti Urban HA3 265/70 R19.5 guarantees a particularly long service life
even in challenging inner-city stop-and-go traffic conditions with regular braking and
accelerating. In addition, the reinforced sidewalls make the tire resistant to frequent contact
with curb stones which cannot be avoided in public transport operation.
The new Conti Urban HA3 265/70 R19.5 guarantees superb handling and excellent grip—
ensuring the comfort and safety of passengers. The increased rubber ratio in the new
compound strengthens the tire sidewalls, forming a particularly robust tire contour together
with the steel cord casing. This contour is very forgiving of frequent contact with curb stones
at bus stops.
The sipes, which reach the base of the grooves in the tread, also ensure optimal lane
tracking over the entire service life of the premium tire—even in wet conditions.
And it's not only the rubber compound for the tread that has been recently adjusted—the
tread design with its high wear volume, "plus volume pattern", is also a new feature. Together
they increase the service life of the Conti Urban HA3 by up to 20 percent when compared
with conventional regional tires.
The Conti HA3 19.5 can be used on all axles. Regrooving indicators to mark the possible
regrooving depth are integrated into the tread. Regrooving gives tires a longer service life
Your contact:
Alena Bauer, Ph.: +49 511 938-26199
-2with a lower rolling resistance—directly impacting the cost-effectiveness of the fleet. Like all
Generation 3 bus tires, the casing of the Conti Urban HA3 R 265/70 R19.5 can also be
retreaded, giving it a second tire life; a direct competitive advantage for urban bus companies
under pressure to reduce costs.
The Conti Urban HA3 265/70 R19.5 is labeled with the M+S symbol, which makes yearround use of the tire possible in many European regions.
Image material: The new Conti Urban HA3 265/70 R19.5 for use in medium-sized city buses
guarantees a long service life and optimal driving safety all year round.
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 2014, the corporation generated
preliminary sales of €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and
ContiTech. Continental currently employs approximately 200,000 people in 53 countries.
The Tire division currently 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. As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, with more than 47,000 employees,
the Tire division achieved sales of €9.8 billion in 2014.
Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires is one of the worlds' biggest manufacturers of truck, bus, and
special tires. The business unit is continually evolving from that of a purely tire manufacturing business
to solution provider with a broad range of products, services, and solutions for commercial vehicle
tires.
Contact:
Annette Rojas
Manager Press and Event
Bus and Truck Tires Aftermarket
Germany
Continental
Division Commercial Vehicle Tires
Büttnerstraße 25
D-30165 Hanover
Phone: +49 (0) 511 938 2598
Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 82598
E-mail: annette.rojas@conti.de
Your contact:
Alena Bauer, Ph.: +49 511 938-26199
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Alena Bauer
Press and PR Manager Truck Tires EMEA
Büttnerstraße 25
30165 Hanover, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 511 938-26199
Fax: +49 (0)511938 -2429
Cell phone: +49 (0) 151 688 697 02
E-mail: Alena.Bauer@conti.de
www.continental-truck-tires.com
Your contact:
Alena Bauer, Ph.: +49 511 938-26199