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PRODUCT NEWS
New Conti Eco Plus Offers Reduced Fuel Consumption
Continental claims to be setting new benchmarks in commercial goods transportation with its new tyre range, Conti EcoPlus. The highlight of this latest range, specially designed for use in motorway and long-distance operations, is maximum
their usual conflicting requirements in tyre development. The closed shoulders give the steer axle tyre the necessary stability to suppress fuel-intensive flexing, while tightly interlocking micro- sipes with a new silica
modern trucks and the increased braking torque of brake retarders without loss of grip on
the road.
tread groove stabilise the new Conti EcoPlus HT3 against
optimisation of rolling resistance with no compromise on mileage. Following the launch of the new trailer tyre Conti EcoPlus HT3 in January, the steer axle tyre Conti EcoPlus HS3 and the drive axle tyre Conti EcoPlus
HD3 now complete the family.
The Conti EcoPlus range provides
compound between the thinner longitudinal grooved tread ensure optimum grip on wet roads. Continental’s engineers have worked to ensure that the durability of the new tyres
matches the high levels established by the
previous generation. The structural
design of the new steer axle tyre
compensates for the increased
carrying capacity and higher axle loads required
by the new Euro 6 engine technology, and all Conti
EcoPlus steer axle tyres feature
Continental’s Visual Alignment
Indicator (VAI) for early detection of
axial misalignment. On the drive axle, the
Conti EcoPlus HD3 is specially designed for
A new rubber
compound also
features on the
Conti EcoPlus
HD3, which
substantially
improves
rolling
resistance on
motorway
journeys by up
to 16 per cent.
As such, this
new drive tyre
also makes an
important
contribution to
reducing fuel
consumption. A
further highlight of
the new Conti
EcoPlus HD3 is its shoulder-tread ribs,
which are flattened on the
side. The special chamfered edge reduces fuel consumption, while at the same time stiffening the sidewall construction. The Conti EcoPlus HD3 is marked with the Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) symbol.
EcoPlus HS3
flexing in the tread width. The
optimised grip of the newly
adjusted tread compound
transfers the trailer's
cornering forces and high share
of the braking torque perfectly to road
surfaces.
At the end of their first
life, the life of Conti
EcoPlus tyres can be
extended to help keep
up to a 26
per cent
reduction
in rolling
resistance,
when
compared
to the
successful
previous
series. This
improved
fuel efficiency
comes as a
result of newly
adapted polymer
rubber compounds
in the tread and sidewall,
the two-layer tread construction, and specially-optimised tread pattern designs.
The new steer axle tyre Conti EcoPlus HS3, with its innovatively-designed tread, proves that it is possible to improve both rolling resistance and wet-grip behaviour, despite
The third member of the Conti EcoPlus family is the HT3 trailer tyre for articulated truck or trailer use. Strong, closed shoulder belts, optimised rubber compound, the Fuel Saving Edge and Plus Volume Pattern bring significant improvements in terms of rolling resistance and handling characteristics. The pyramid-shaped triangular ribs integrated in the base of the
operators’ costs down. All third generation Continental
tyres are constructed on a retreadable and regroovable premium casing, which features reinforced steel cord beads and the patented AirKeep® inner liner to protect against gradual loss of air pressure.
With a clear focus on motorway and long-distance transportation, the new Conti EcoPlus focuses on the needs of today's customers – namely fuel consumption savings, high mileage and the renowned reliability of all Continental premium tyres.
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EcoPlus HD3
increased traction. A broad tread pattern with unique sipe design replaces the block tread pattern conventionally found on drive axle tyres. Micro-sipes extend down into the base of the tread and interlock with the road surface. These sipes allow for both the higher power of