Continental adds OTR trailer retread
Continental Tire recently launched the ContiTread HTR, a next-generation retread engineered to meet the demanding needs of trailer service across regional and long-haul applications.
Built with a lightweight, resilient compound, the ContiTread HTR delivers consistent, dependable performance in challenging environments, Continental reported. Its robust tread pattern and enhanced rounded shoulder design offer superior durability in high-scrub conditions, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of vocations.
“The ContiTread HTR represents a significant advancement in retread technology,” Shaun Uys, vice president of Continental’s U.S. commercial vehicle tire business, said in a news release. “We’ve designed it to outperform its predecessor, the HTL.”
Key innovations include:
- Rounded shoulder design for increased durability in high-scrub environments
- New tread pattern that resists shoulder tearing and provides enhanced stone protection
- Heat-reducing compound that preserves casing integrity for future retreading
- Precision-engineered widths (200–240 mm) to support long-lasting performance