Continental debuts Generation 3 construction truck tyres

First published at CONEXPO-CON/AGG - March 12, 2020

Continental has developed a wide range of tyres to suit every application

Continental, one of the world’s biggest off- and on-highway tyre makers, is showcasing its new Generation 3 construction truck tyres for on/off-road or mixed use.

The Conti HSC 3 steer/all-position tyre, Conti HDC 3 drive tyre and Conti HAC 3 all-position tyre are said to deliver key benefits for on/off-road applications, including, among others, construction and cement truck work.

Continental claims that the tyres deliver high performance in mileage, durability, traction and retreadability, the key aspects for lowest overall driving cost in the on/off-road segment. All arrive from the factory fitted with Continental tyre sensors for digital monitoring of tyre pressure and temperature, and are covered by a six-year, three-retread warranty.

Conti HSC 3, a heavy truck, steer/all-position, construction tyre, delivers significant benefits over its predecessor, HSC1, including a claimed 11% mileage improvement.

Built on Continental’s 3G casing for reduced heat build-up and improved retreadability, the tyre features a wider tread platform to increase mileage. The off-road belt package delivers improved penetration resistance. New cap/base tread compounds deliver a claimed 100% improvement in cuts to the belt during cut-and-chip testing, as well as reducing heat build-up.

The Conti HSC 3 answers demands from the market, including excellent on-road mileage, stone ejectors in the tread pattern for self-cleaning to prevent stone drilling, and strong, thick sidewall reinforcement. As an intelligent tyre, it is ready for Continental’s digital tyre monitoring solutions to identify punctures and creeping air loss, helping avoid breakdowns in a time-critical industry.

Conti HDC 3, a heavy truck construction tyre, delivers significant benefits over the previous product, HDC1, with an estimated 15% improvement in life expectancy.

The new tread pattern delivers excellent lateral traction throughout tyre life and features self-cleaning design to prevent stone drilling. The tyre has a broad, even-pressure footprint for improved wear, traction and cut resistance. It is built on Continental’s 3G casing with 250mm wide-tread platform for increased mileage and longer tread life.

It has an aggressive, open-shoulder design and lug design for maximum traction, excellent retreadability, and a strong, thick, sidewall. It is equipped for Continental’s digital tyre monitoring solutions to help maximize traction through proper air pressure.

Conti HAC 3, a heavy truck, all-position construction tyre, delivers significant benefits over its predecessor, HTC1, with new cap/base tread compounds for improved mileage and traction.

With a casing designed to resist irregular wear, a self-cleaning tread pattern, and a rugged four-belt package to resist impacts, bruises, and penetrations, the Conti HAC 3 delivers maximum hours of service. It meets market demand for features such as increased sidewall gauge for road hazard protection, and the same high performance on/off-road cap/base tread compounds used in all Generation 3 construction tyres.

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