Continental debuts 5th generation Conti Hybrid

With the launch of its all-new Generation 5 Conti Hybrid tyre range, Continental seeks to equip regional haulage operators with the latest in tyre innovation and technology. First to arrive in the Generation 5 line-up are the Conti Hybrid HS5 for the steer axle in HS5 385/55 R 22.5 and HS5 315/70R22.5 and the Conti Hybrid HD5 for the drive axle in HD5 315/70 R 22.5. Further dimensions will join the range over the coming year.

Designed for combined use on regional roads and highways, the tyres meet the diverse requirements of heavy-duty regional fleet use, such as frequent acceleration, braking, manoeuvring, and cornering on a variety of road surfaces.

Meeting diverse customer requirements

Rising to the myriad of challenges these operators face, the Generation 5 tyres sport an array of cutting-edge developments. Innovative treads, rubber compounds and state-of-the-art casing constructions deliver superb performance, resulting in excellent mileage, durability and traction. This makes the new Conti Hybrid a reliable partner throughout its service life. The new Conti Hybrid Generation 5 can deliver up to 20 per cent more mileage than that of the predecessor generation, depending on the tyre size involved.

“With the high mileage on offer and premium retread solution, the long service life of the tyres helps to achieve a high level of fleet efficiency and, therefore, ensures sustainable fleet management,” says Hinnerk Kaiser, head of product development for Continental’s Bus and Truck Tires business.

According to Hinnerk Kaiser, the new generation products enable sustainable fleet management through their high level of efficiency (Photo: Continental)

Tyre characteristics

The rubber compounds found in Conti Hybrid Generation 5 products have been further developed specially to meet the exacting demands of regional transport. The treads, with their two-layer construction (cap base) and innovative compounds, enable a high mileage and considerable robustness. This also has a positive impact on fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions. Both the Conti Hybrid HS5 for the steer axle and the Conti Hybrid HD5 for the drive axle offer top-class performance in all weather conditions, even with residual tread depths towards the end of the tyre life. A robust tread with new, full-width 3D matrix sipes takes the credit here.

The 0° belt casing on the Conti Hybrid HS5 in 315/70 R22.5 format brings additional stability, a uniform wear pattern and optimal retreadability to the steer axle. A long steel belt cord runs over the radial casing in the direction of travel. This construction optimises pressure distribution in the contact surface, especially under varying load conditions. It also reduces the stress on the belt edges, which increases the service life of the tyre and retreadability.

The newly developed tread structure of the Conti Hybrid HD5 protects the tread and casing very effectively against stone damage at the drive axle. Centre grooves with increasing cavities in the second half of the tyre’s service life and special stone ejectors prevent stones becoming embedded in the tyre.

Optional intelligence

All Conti Hybrid Generation 5 tyres are available from the factory as intelligent tyres and can be connected to digital solutions such as the ContiConnect digital tyre management system with the pre-installed tyre sensor.