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PRODUCTS
Continental Introduces New 19.5" Tyres for Urban Buses
As well as the robust carcass construction, which provides a high level of retreadability, the main feature of the tyre is the tread, which has six wide ribs designed to withstand the stresses experienced by trailer tyres. This gives high mileage and good resistance to damage. Groove design comprises wide, zig-zag grooves that provide many gripping edges to the circumferential ribs as they go through the footprint. This means a high level of braking performance on
both dry and wet roads.
The EU tyre label grades endorse the tyre’s good fuel economy and braking performance with ‘B’ grades in both fuel economy and wet grip as well as boasting the lowest noise rating of one audio wave and a figure of 69 dB. The new Fulda 385/65R22.5 Ecotonn 2 HL, which is replacing the standard version is regroovable and retreadable, and available now.
Urban bus tyres are placed under higher stress in the inner-city public transport segment than in any other area of application. Stop-start operation coupled with frequent braking and accelerating, varying road surfaces and recurring contact with the curb, due to pulling up to and away from bus stops results in high expectations from urban bus tyres.
Continental is helping meet these expectations by expanding its range of 19.5”-inch tyres with the new Conti Urban HA3 245/70 R 19.5"
developed for use on medium-sized urban buses.
The reinforced side walls of the Conti Urban HA3 provide a specially stiffened tyre contour, which can also withstand curbstone contacts at bus stops, which is unavoidable with urban bus services. The rubber compound used for the tread and the tread design increase the mileage of the bus tyre by up to 20 percent compared with a standard regional tyre. The deep sipes also ensure optimum lane holding even in extremely wet conditions throughout the entire life of the Conti Urban HA3 245/70 R 19.5” tyre. The Conti Urban HA3 245/70 R 19.5” combines enhanced handling and great grip, ensuring the comfort and safety of passengers.
The Conti HA3 can be used on all axles, as indicated by the A in the designation HA3. The carcass of the Conti Urban HA3 245/70 R 19.5” can be retreaded, thus extending the life of the tyre, which has a positive impact on its cost-effectiveness in the fleet. Regrooving indicators to mark the possible regrooving depth are integrated into the tread. The Conti Urban HA3 245/70 R 19.5” is labelled with the M+S symbol, which means that it is suitable for year-round use in many European regions.
Interstate Tires Introduces New Truck Tyre Line
The new Conti Urban HA3 245/70 R 19.5” delivers high tyre life and optimum driving safety for urban buses
Fulda Launches High Load Truck Trailer Tyre
Fulda is introducing the Ecotonn 2 HL high load trailer tyre to meet the demands of truck operators wanting to maximize profits by increasing payload. Nearly 80% of
winter tyre with the M+S marking, and the EU tyre label grades endorse its good fuel economy, wet grip and low noise.
“The attractive price levels of Fulda truck tyres along
with the benefits offered by the new Ecotonn 2 HL 10
tonne trailer tyres makes this tyre
a very attractive choice for fleets,” said Marc Preedy,
Commercial Director
Goodyear Dunlop UK. “The new tyre
not only allows operators to make
maximum use of increasing permitted weights but also
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Interstate Tire & Rubber Co. has launched new truck tyre line with over 32 sizes to enhance their current offering. Theo de Vries the company’s Vice President said; “Not only are we introducing the new second generation truck tyre programme, but we have also invested in a sales and field
generation ON/OFF tyre to complete the company’s range of products for construction and severe-duty trucking applications. The Interstate SR558 was developed by Interstate’s commercial vehicle tyre research and development team. A wider tread and shoulder ribs improve wear and increase
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Management
and Fleet Business
European countries now permit maximum permitted vehicle weights in excess
of 40 tonnes,
so operators
want to
optimize the capacity of
their vehicles.
The
385/65R22.5 Ecotonn 2 HL enables just that, allowing 10-tonne axle weights so that trailers can carry greater payloads.
Fulda Ecotonn 2 385 65 R225 High Load.
engineering team focused exclusively on the commercial trucking business. This team brings decades of experience in servicing national accounts to our fleet customers, creating real value.”
The Interstate commercial truck programme helps the customer to save money, to reduce operating costs and to make the right business decisions. For example, the unique Interstate Fleet services offers large fleet companies the chance to secure pre-agreed prices all over Europe and central invoicing, which eliminates the worry of out-of- pocket costs for truck drivers.
An important application is the Interstate SR558, which is the 2nd
performance, while the patented tread pattern and contour provide reduced stone retention and improved impact resistance. A heavy-duty compound and aggressive open shoulder design were chosen to provide superior original mileage and traction, while the tyre's optimised contour ensures higher load capabilities with less deformation. The tyre also features a 21.5mm tread depth and is M+S marked, and is available in sizes 315/80R22.5 and 13R22.5.
In addition to its
increased capacity, the 385/65R22.5 Ecotonn 2 HL, which has a load index of 164K/158L, classifies as a
carries the M+S winter classification and features a robust construction for longer life.”