Thursday, May 26, 2011 Continental Launches HSC1 and HDC1 Truck Tires
 Continental launched two new medium radial truck tires to complete its suite of products for construction and severe duty trucking applications.
The Continental HSC1 (Heavy Steer Construction) is a new steer tire design developed by Continental’s commercial vehicle tire research and development team for the Americas, and produced at its commercial truck tire plant in Mt. Vernon, Ill.
The HSC1’s tread pattern and compound were chosen by Continental engineers for optimal original mileage with excellent self-cleaning properties, as well as a three groove design that performs well, even on loose surfaces.
A wider tread and shoulder ribs improve wear and increase performance, while the patented tread pattern and contour provide reduced stone retention and improved impact resistance. The HSC1 promises optimum casing value and long lifetimes, and is available in sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 for load range H, with 12R sizes scheduled for introduction later this summer.
An extra-deep drive tire for construction service, the new Continental HDC1 (Heavy Drive Construction) features a full 32/32” tread depth and a new self-cleaning tread pattern. A heavy duty compound and aggressive open shoulder design were chosen to provide superior original mileage and traction, while the tire’s optimized contour ensures higher load capabilities with less deformation.
The HDC1 also features technologies to reduce stone retention, resulting in fewer casing penetrations. The available sizes are also 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 in load range H. The HDC1 was also designed and produced at the Mt. Vernon, Ill. research center and truck tire plant.
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