Press Release
New ContiTreadTM Premium Treads for Cold
Retreading
 Continental is expanding its tread portfolio with the bus tire treads
Conti CityPlus HA3 and Conti Urban HA3 M+S
 New treads also available for buses and construction-site vehicles:
 HDC1 (M): Special tread with a lower tread depth for efficient use on
construction sites
 HTL 1 Eco Plus: Trailer tread now also available for 445/45 R 19.5
Hanover, December 3, 2015. For the first time, Continental has created Generation 3 tire
treads for cold retreading, with its two new treads, the Conti CityPlus HA3 and Conti Urban
HA3, being specifically designed for use in passenger transport. Like the new tire from
Continental, the Conti CityPlus HA3 tread has pronounced longitudinal grooves that ensure
optimum handling and performance in the wet in long-distance traffic. Full-depth 3D sipes
give additional grip and a consistently high braking performance throughout the tire's service
life.
For cold retreading of tires on city buses, Continental offers the Conti Urban HA3 tread with
M+S (Mud and Snow) labeling. The Conti Urban HA3 tread compound, together with its tread
design of deep sipes, is specially designed for urban use and provides optimal lane-keeping
capabilities, even in very wet conditions, an extremely low rolling noise as well as a high level
of driving comfort.
With its proven reliability in construction-site traffic, the HDC1 tread is now available in the
HDC1 (M) variant. The new tread has a lower tread depth than its sister model, offering a
more cost-effective alternative for efficient use in construction-site traffic when used as a tire
with lower performance expectations based on its application.
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-2In the goods transport segment, the successful tread HTL1 Eco Plus is now also available for
trailer tires in size 445/45 R 19.5. This is Continental's response to the growing demand for
tires for high-volume transport – and the company is now offering its powerful ContiTreadTM
treads for cold retreading in this segment.
And just in time for the upcoming winter season, Continental is also offering winter tire treads
for cold retreading. The drive axle tread HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA with M+S label is available in
the important tire sizes 315/80 R 22.5, 315/70 R 22.5, and 295/80 R 22.5. The ContiTreadTM
winter range is rounded off with the HTW 2 SCANDINAVIA winter tire tread for trailers and
semitrailers in sizes 385/65 R 22.5 and 385/55 R 22.5.
All ContiTreadTM treads are based on the same tread designs, compounds and technologies
used for new Continental tires, ensuring they provide comparably similar performance to new
tires whilst also saving costs and resources. All ContiTreadTM treads are optimally designed
for use with Continental carcasses. However, they also achieve very good results on the
carcasses of other premium manufacturers.
ContiTread™ is part of the modular ContiLifeCycle concept, where Continental supplies its
customers with cost-effective service solutions throughout the entire tire life, from new tires
through regrooving, casing management, to retreading.
In addition to the significant cost savings for the end customer, retreading is good for the
environment, as valuable resources such as crude oil, natural rubber, and water are
consumed in far smaller quantities. A considerable amount of CO² can also be saved, as
retreading requires up to 70 percent less energy compared to manufacturing a new tire.
With its expanded range, the German manufacturer of premium tires is presenting a
comprehensive portfolio of ContiTreadTM treads for a variety of segments and commercial
vehicle classes:
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-3Bus tires:
Conti CityPlus HA3
11 R 22.5
12 R 22.5
275/70 R 22.5
295/80 R 22.5
315/80 R 22.5
Conti Urban HA3 M+S
275/70 R 22.5
295/80 R 22.5
Truck tires:
Construction-site
transport:
HSC 1
11 R 22.5
12 R 22.5
295/80 R 22.5
315/80 R 22.5
HDC 1 + HDC 1 (M)
12 R 22.5
13 R 22.5
295/80 R 22.5
315/80 R 22.5
HTC
385/55 R 22.5
385/65 R 22.5
Regional and longdistance transport:
HDL 2 Eco Plus
295/60 R 22.5
295/80 R 22.5
315/70 R 22.5
315/80 R 22.5
HDR+ (M)
295/60 R 22.5
315/60 R 22.5
315/70R22.5
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-4315/80R22.5
HDR 2
265/70 R 19.5
285/79 R 19.5
295/80 R 22.5
315/70 R 22.5
315/80 R 22.5
HTL 1 Eco Plus
445/45 R 19.5
385/55 R 22.5
385/65 R 22.5
HTR 2 + HTR 2 (M)
385/55 R 22.5
385/65 R 22.5
425/65 R 22.5
Winter tires:
HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA
275/70 R22.5
295/60 R 22.5
295/80 R 22.5
315/60 R 22.5
315/70 R 22.5
315/80 R 22.5
HTW 2 SCANDINAVIA
385/55 R 22.5
385/65 R 22.5
(M) = Medium tread depth
Image material:
- All ContiTread™ treads such as the new Conti Urban HA3 M+S for tires on city buses, are
marked with the ContiTread™ symbol
- The new ContiTread™ tread Conti CityPlus HA3 for cold retreading of tires on regional
buses
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-5Continental 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
sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire,
and ContiTech. Continental employs more than 208,000 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:
Alena Bauer
Press and PR Manager Truck Tires EMEA
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
Büttnerstraße 25
30165 Hanover, Germany
Tel.: +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
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