Continental announced Tuesday it has renamed its commercial waste transport tires and retreads for improved clarity.
The new nomenclature is descriptive and easy to use, the company says ensuring that tire dealers and fleets are able to pinpoint the tire’s application and usage at a glance.
Continental says the new name spells out the vehicle classification, axle configuration, and application for which the tire was designed.
The Conti HAU 3 WT is a heavy truck tire, designed for all-position use, in urban applications, for waste transport. It is available as a new tire in 315/80R22.5 Load Range L, and as a retread in 210-280 mm widths. The four-rib tread pattern with zigzag grooves resists high scrub, and extra sidewall protection delivers resistance to curbs and cuts. As of May, the tire is available under the new name, Conti HAU 3 WT, as well as main sizes of the retread, ContiTread HAU 3 WT. Renaming of the additional retread sizes will occur over the next several months, the company says.
In the same family, the ContiTread HDU 3 WT is a heavy truck pattern, designed for drive axle use, in urban applications, for waste transport. It is available as a retread in 210-280 mm widths. The deep 32/32 in. tread depth and open-shoulder tread design offer excellent traction, while notches prevent heat build-up. It is anticipated to be available under the new name, ContiTread HDU 3 WT, starting in August, the company says.
