Continental adds value with EcoRegional Gen 3+
Continental Tyres has updated its EcoRegional tyre range with the Generation 3+ line, ideally suited to mixed regional and long-distance haulage, with standout characteristics said to include reduced rolling resistance, superior fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions.
It has been developed for journeys involving multiple deliveries over the course of a day, driving in heavy traffic and winding roads.
“The Conti EcoRegional HS3+ for the steering axle and Conti EcoRegional HD3+ for the drive axle represent an uncompromising upgrade for this tyre family,” said Hinnerk Kaiser, head of product development for bus and truck tyres at Continental.
The new Conti EcoRegional HS3+ retains the innovative tread design of its predecessor, says Continental; it once again features pocket sipes to minimise uneven wear and improve water dispersion for optimised performance in the wet.
Full-depth sipes continue across 50 per cent of the rib width. Specially designed groove geometries ensure uniform transfer of power together with a long tyre service life. A modified, innovative compound in the tread helps with an overall reduction in the tyre’s rolling resistance.
Like the Conti EcoRegional HS3+, the new Conti EcoRegional HD3+ cannot be distinguished externally from the model it replaces. The proven low-void design with a high number of gripping edges in the tread delivers low deformation, low rolling resistance and high mileage, says the manufacturer.
Special 3D sipes reinforce tread stability and durability. A substantial reduction in rolling resistance was achieved through the implementation of an enhanced production process for the drive axle. A modified, innovative compound in the tread helps with an overall reduction in the tyre’s rolling resistance.
“The tyres in the Conti EcoRegional Generation 3+ line are the result of an enhanced production process that lowers rolling resistance without sacrificing mileage performance,” said Hinnerk Kaiser.
“This process involves curing the tyres at a relatively low temperature for longer and is known as the Conti Diamond Technique. It has the benefit of giving the polymers and carbon particles more time to react with one another and crosslink effectively, resulting in less internal friction within the compound. This in turn improves the rolling resistance.”
Both the Conti EcoRegional HS3+ and the Conti EcoRegional HD3+ bear the 3PMSF marking on their sidewalls, indicating their suitability for wintry conditions.
This means the tyres are designed for year-round use in all weathers, including on winter roads and in adverse weather conditions. Certain tyre sizes can be ordered with “intelligent” properties; i.e. they leave the factory already equipped with sensors.
Conti EcoRegional HS3+ is available in the following dimensions: 315/70R22.5; 315/80R22.5; 385/55R22.5 and 385.65R22.5.
Conti EcoRegional HD3+ is available in 315/70R22.5 and 315/80R22.5.
