Press Release
ContiRe CityService
Retreaded Tires Specially Developed for the Waste
Collection and Recycling Sector
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Continental offers new hot retreaded tires specially for waste collection vehicles
Optimum durability thanks to dual-sided reinforced sidewall
ContiRe CityService HA3 for use on all axle positions
ContiRe CityService HD3, specially for the drive axle and optimum traction
Hanover, January 29, 2015. The premium German tire manufacturer, Continental, is for the
first time offering the new ContiRe CityService, a hot retreaded tire exclusively developed for
vehicles in the waste collection and recycling sector. The ContiRe CityService HA3 is
extremely robust and flexible on all axles to meet the highly demanding conditions of the
sector. The hot retreaded tire, whose compound is especially cut and tear resistant, also
makes a positive contribution to the environmental footprint of waste management
companies.
Tires for vehicles used in waste disposal face tough challenges. Narrow cornering, frequent
acceleration and braking, maneuvering in tight spaces, and repeatedly driving up to and
mounting curbsides put vehicle tires under enormous pressure. To meet these special
requirements, Continental has developed with the ContiRe CityService HA3 a tire, which
guarantees optimum durability and long service life thanks to an innovative tread structure
and a specially adapted rubber compound. Moreover, the tread profile is non-directional so
the ContiRe CityService HA3 can be used flexibly on all axles. This means that the potential
of both reinforced sidewalls can be fully exploited. The tire gets its necessary stability from
the closed shoulder design. Stone ejectors integrated in the tread groove quickly throw out
stones that have got caught up.
The ContiRe CityService HA3 is a leading example in terms of recyclability and sustainability,
which play a particularly important role in waste management. The hot retreaded tire is
produced in the ContiLifeCycle plant in Hanover. Hot retreading uses significantly less
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Alena Bauer, Ph.: +49 511 938-26199
-2precious resources, like natural rubber, compared to new tire production. The production
energy is reduced by up to 70 percent and this also improves the carbon footprint. What is
more, waste quantities can be reduced by more than 80 percent and significant CO2 savings
can be achieved using a special rubber recyclate, for which already cured tread powder is
devulcanized again in an innovative process.
The ContiRe CityService HA3 has a Visual Alignment Indicator (VAI) to help detect incorrect
wheel alignment on trucks and trailers at an early stage. The premium tire also includes
sidewall abrasion indicators and an M+S mark. As with all Continental tires, the ContiRe
CityService is constructed on a special premium carcass with a patented AirKeep® inner liner
to prevent gradual loss of air. The four-layer triangular belt and an especially robust bead
construction guarantee a long and reliable service life.
The ContiRe CityService HD3 was specially developed for the drive axle for optimum traction
in particularly demanding environments. Its block-type tread is non-directional. The tire with
both reinforced sidewalls can therefore be flexibly used on both axle sides. In addition to the
stone ejectors, the ContiRe CityService HD3 also has a special tie-bar, which guarantees
additional stability when cornering. The same manufacturer warranties apply to the hot
retreaded premium tires as for a new tire.
The new ContiRe CityService tires HA3 and HD3 of the dimension 315/80 R 22.5 are
available as of now. The tires of the dimension 295/80 R 22.5 will be available shortly.
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ContiRe CityService HA3 for all axles, ContiRe CityService HD3 for use on the drive axle.
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-3The new ContiRe CityService was specially developed for use in waste collection and it
meets the tough requirements of this sector thanks to optimum durability and a long service
life.
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 2013, the corporation generated
sales of approximately €33.3 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires,
and ContiTech. Continental currently employs around 189,000 people in 49 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 44,000 employees,
the Tire division achieved sales of €9.6 billion in 2013.
Continental Commercial Vehicle Tire 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
Continental Press and Event Manager
Continental
Tire Division
Büttnerstraße 25
30165 Hanover, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 511 938 2598
Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2614
E-mail: annette.rojas@conti.de
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