Continental U.S. Introduces New Coach Tire

The automotive industry is constantly increasing its efforts to protect the environment, with initiatives spread across all its sectors. However, not all the changes receive the same attention from the public, as some of them are more “appealing” than others.

For example, the introduction of a new economical tire for transport vehicles might not seem such an important achievement. But, if we look closer, we’ll realize that long distance vehicles benefit most from any change, as their high annual mileage amplifies advantages offered by new technologies, such as the new HSL1 Coach tire that will be introduced by Continental Tire the Americas at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

The HSL1 Coach (Heavy Steer Long Haul) has been engineered to offer a quiet ride, a low rolling resistance and decrease coaches’ fuel consumption. This has been achieved through the use of a special compound and a bespoke thread design.

In addition to increasing fuel economy & reducing the impact on the environment, the tire will also offer an increased lifespan, as its construction allows it to wear evenly.

“The HSL1 Coach shows great promise in helping motorcoach operators, and even recreational vehicle owners, to save money at the fuel pump while still offering the peace of mind of optimal handling. It’s a great balance of long mileage, excellent reliability and fuel savings,” said Clif Armstrong, Continental’s director of marketing for commercial vehicle tires – The Americas. The executive explained that the tire’s 19/32 inches of thread depth and five rib thread pattern increase the handling of the vehicle it is installed on.