Press Release
New Trailer Tires for Volume Transport Complete the
Conti Hybrid Product Family
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Trailer tires for mega liners in sizes 435/50 R 19.5 and 445/45 R 19.5 for fuel
efficient regional and long-distance transportation
Rolling resistance reduced by 15 percent
Optimized wear and enhanced tread design for considerably longer service life
Opportunity for retreading offers sustainable cost optimization
Hanover, Germany, August 18, 2015. In weight-intensive volume transport, optimizing
every last cubic meter of loading space is essential. Continental has developed new trailer
tires especially for mega liners, which help maximize the permitted total height of four
meters. The Conti Hybrid HT3 435/50 R 19.5 is the latest addition to the Continental portfolio.
The new trailer tires, in sizes 435/50 R 19.5 and 445/45 R 19.5, are characterized by a high
load capacity and optimal service life, combined with a lower diameter. Like comparable
22.5" format tires, the new Conti Hybrid 435/50 R 19.5 and Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5
allow an axle load of 9 tonnes. At the same time they allow the best use of the 3-meter
internal load height, when used on the semitrailers of mega liners. Their optimized tire
contours and balanced load distribution give the trailer tires an even wear pattern, which
helps ensure a long service life. The developers have also succeeded in cutting the rolling
resistance of the new trailer tires by 15 percent compared with their predecessor. As a result,
both tires have been classified a "B" for fuel efficiency under the EU tire label system. The
Conti Hybrid HT3 435/50 R 19.5 and Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5 reduce fuel
consumption in both regional and long-distance transportation.
The new tire contour and tread design make the trailer tires particularly robust, especially in
the shoulder area. Together with the "Plus Volume Pattern," which is characterized by the
high volume of rubber on the tread, these features ensure a long service life with even wear.
The optimized design of the inner tread grooves prevents stones from getting trapped. The
external tread grooves are designed to be particularly robust, to optimize the tire life.
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Your contact:
Alena Bauer, Ph.: +49 (0) 511 938-26199
-2Both the Conti Hybrid HT3 435/50 R 19.5 and Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5 feature the
M+S (mud and snow) symbol.
Like all tires in the Conti Hybrid family, both new trailer tires have been designed to work with
the trusted ContiLifeCycle solutions. Special indicators in the tread of the premium casing
display the regrooving depth. In addition, the casings of the Conti Hybrid HT3 435/50 R 19.5
and Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5 feature the patented AirKeep® inner liner to prevent
creeping pressure loss. The steel cord bead chafer and the new rubber coating compound of
the belt optimize the retreadability of the tires.
Image material: The new trailer tires Conti Hybrid HT3 435/50 R 19.5 and Conti Hybrid HT3
445/45 R 19.5 provide maximum service life and considerably improve fuel efficiency for
volume transport for regional and long-distance transportation.
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Your contact:
Alena Bauer, Ph.: +49 (0) 511 938-26199
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The Conti Hybrid product family includes tires in the following sizes:
Conti Hybrid HS3
Tire dimension
Load and speed index
Fuel efficiency
Wet grip
Tire noise
245/70 R 19.5
136/134 M
D
C
74 dB(A)
265/70 R 19.5
140/138 M
D
C
74 dB(A)
285/70 R 19.5
146/144 M
C
C
74 dB(A)
305/70 R 19.5
148/145 M
C
C
76 dB(A)
385/55 R 22.5
160/000 K (158/000 L)
C
B
73 dB(A)
386/65 R 22.5
160/000 K (158/000 L)
C
B
73 dB(A)
275/70 R 22.5
148/145 M
C
B
69 dB(A)
315/70 R 22.5
154/150 L (152/148 M)
C
B
70 dB(A)
315/70 R 22.5
156/150 L (154/150 M)
C
B
70 dB(A)
295/80 R 22.5
152/148 M
C
B
69 dB(A)
315/80 R 22.5
156/150 L (154/150 M)
C
B
69 dB(A)
12 R 22.5
152/148 L (150/148 M)
C
B
70 dB(A)
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-4Conti Hybrid HD3
Tire dimension
Load and speed index
Fuel efficiency
Wet grip
Tire noise
245/70 R 19.5
136/134 M
D
C
74 dB(A)
265/70 R 19.5
140/138 M
D
C
74 dB(A)
285/70 R 19.5
146/144 M
C
C
74 dB(A)
305/70 R 19.5
148/145 M
C
C
76 dB(A)
295/60 R 22.5
150/147 L
C
B
73 dB (A)
315/60 R 22.5
152/148 L
C
B
73 dB (A)
275/70 R 22.5
148/145 M
D
B
73 dB (A)
315/70 R 22.5
154/150 L
C
B
73 dB(A)
295/80 R 22.5
152/148 M
D
B
73 dB(A)
315/80 R 22.5
156/150 L
D
B
73 dB(A)
Tire dimension
Load and speed index
Fuel efficiency
Wet grip
Tire noise
245/70 R 19.5
141/140 K
C
B
73 dB(A)
265/70 R 19.5
143/141 K
C
B
73 dB(A)
285/70 R 19.5
150/148 K
C
B
73 dB(A)
435/50 R 19.5
160/ - J
B
C
72 dB(A)
445/45 R 19.5
160/ - J
B
C
72 dB(A)
385/55 R 22.5
160/ - K
B
B
71 dB(A)
385/65 R 22.5
160/ - K
B
B
73 dB(A)
Conti Hybrid HT3
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Alena Bauer, Ph.: +49 (0) 511 938-26199
-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
preliminary sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior,
Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 205,000 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
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 (0) 511 938-26199