Continental is releasing its new HDR1 (Heavy Drive Regional) truck tire for sales in the North American marketplace.

Company executive Clif Armstrong describes it as “a highly robust tire that can withstand the demanding traffic of regional operations, while still providing excellent handling and all-weather suitability.”

The all-position tire is available in 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 275/80R22.5 and 285/75R24.5 sizes.

With features developed to combat wear and tear often created by rough, unpredictable road conditions, “the tire features a proven open shoulder design which offers excellent wet and dry traction. For regional haul trucks that need a highly resilient tire with long mileage capabilities, the HDR1 offers 28/32nds of tread depth,” he reports.

“The tire also maintains a resistance to irregular wear and includes a robust cut- and chip-resistant compound for long, even wear and durability,” according to Armstrong.

“The HDR1 also features Continental’s stone ejection technologies, which reduce the retention of stones and penetrations to the tire’s casing. The stone bumpers eject small stones or prevent them from reaching the bottom of the groove, where premature casing damage can start,” he says.

“Even with the addition of the bumpers, the groove bottom of the HDR1offers sufficient passage for water, ice and snow,” adds Armstrong. “Reducing stone damage can increase the tire’s longevity and its potential for retreading, a major concern for today’s cost-conscious fleets.”

For more information, visit www.conti-na.com.