For the first time,
Continental is inviting commercial truck
drivers and fleet managers to give their feedback
regarding a future super single drive tire for highway
use. Opinions are being solicited at this week's
Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville,
Ky.
Dubbed the “HDL2 Eco Plus” and expected to launch later
this year, the new tire under development will replace
dual fitments with the goals of providing superior fuel
economy, exceptional traction and weight reduction,
according to Roger Stansbie, director of radial truck tire
engineering.
“We are currently running two competing designs in a
unique real-world test, utilizing our Untamed Innovation Tour
mobile exhibit,” he says.
The two designs will be on display on the exhibit floor
and on the Untamed Innnovation Tour 2, which is an
International LoneStar tractor with an attached 53-foot
exhibit showcasing Continental’s tires and
technologies.
Show attendees are invited to come to the Continental booth to see the tires under
consideration and ask questions about the engineering
features. They can then visit the company’s Facebook page,
where they can see additional photos of the two tires and
post their views.
“While our ultimate choice will depend on the tire’s
performance and durability, we welcome the commentary of
the drivers and fleet managers who attend the Mid-America
Truck Show and use these products every day,” says Clif
Armstrong, director of marketing for commercial vehicle
tires.
“This is their unique chance to give direct feedback to
the 1,700 Continental engineers worldwide who develop our
products – and to be a part of our tire development
process. There’s no better place to do this than the
industry’s largest trucking event, Mid-America,” he
adds.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/continental-
tire and www.continental-truck.com.
