Conti enlarges pre-cure tread portfolio

Ten new products are joining the ContiTread pre-cure retread portfolio. The first of these is the M+S marked LDR 1+ drive axle tread; fives sizes are available –205/75 R 17.5, 215/75 R 17.5, 225/75 R 17.5, 235/75 R 17.5 and 245/70 R 17.5. Continental says these treads are aimed at retreading partners catering to inner-city and regional hauliers operating light and medium-heavy trucks. Two new winter tyre treads have also been released. These are the HDW 2 Scandinavia drive axle tread in size 315/80 R 22.5 and the HTW 2 trailer and semitrailer tread in sizes 385/65 R 22.5 and 385/55 R 22.5. Further new trailer fitments are the HTL 1 Eco Plus in sizes 385/65 R 22.5 and 385/55 R 22.5.

“We are considerably extending the ContiTread range for our partners. In total we are offering ten new items for various segments and commercial vehicle classes,” comments, head of Continental’s Truck Tire Retreading business unit, EMEA.