Continental, one of the largest tire suppliers in the world, has released a new fuel-efficient trailer retread, ContiTread HT, to the United States market.

The ContiTread HT features an enhanced shoulder design that significantly increases the tread’s durability, particularly in high scrub situations, making it ideal for a variety of applications.

The innovative tread compound combines a meticulously engineered tread pattern to deliver outstanding removal mileage and ensure that the retread performs exceptionally. With this design, fleets can expect up to 20 percent improved rolling resistance, translating to lower fuel consumption and reduced operational costs. This advancement aligns with Continental’s commitment to helping fleets achieve their lowest overall driving costs.

The retread has been developed to meet the updated SmartWay Regulations on retread products, reinforcing our dedication to environmentally friendly practices and compliance with industry standards.

“We are excited to introduce the ContiTread HT our latest fuel-efficient retread,” said Shaun Uys, Head of Continental’s Truck Tire Replacement Business in the US. “The innovative retread enhances fuel efficiency, high scrub and offers durability.”

The tread is available across the common sizes for various customer applications.