Continental Tire North America Inc. announced that its fourth commercial truck tire–the Heavy Trailer Long-Haul (HTL1) super single trailer tire–has been added to the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership list of verified technologies for tires.
This super single tire replaces duals on highway or regional trailer axle fitments. It features 13/32-in. tread depth, which the company said minimizes irregular wear and maximizes fuel efficiency, and an advanced fuel-efficient compound. A unique feature of the tire is its pyramid stone bumper/ejection system that reduces stone retention and casing penetrations, according to Continental.
Based upon data provided by tire manufacturers and EPA testing and research, EPA determined that certain tire models can provide a reduction in NOx emissions and an estimated fuel savings of 3% or greater, relative to the "best selling" new tires for line haul trucks, when used on all three axles. The EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership recently verified that that the HTL1 meets these qualifications for low rolling resistance.
