Light Commercial Trucks Are Getting New Continental Tires!

Commercial trucks depend on their tires. Even if tires are marginally worn, it can have an effect on a truck’s performance and mileage. Because of the importance of tires in the trucking community, a popular manufacturer has introduced a new 16-inch light commercial tire. And people are standing up and taking notice!

Introducing the Conti LAR 3

This new tire by Continental, in high-scrub conditions, has performed extremely well. Which is a good thing because regional delivery drivers face demanding and challenging conditions on a regular basis. And the Conti LAR 3 is offering superb miles to removal. According to Continental, it out does its competitors with a 32% mileage improvement.

This Tire Is Built to Last

Under maximum loads, and at speeds in excess of 90 mph, this tire withstands regional route rigors with its unique design. What’s more, overall driving costs will be lowered thanks to the ability of fleets to achieve savings through retreatability. The reason for this is the new tire’s optimized all-steel radial casing.

Additional Features of the Conti LAR 3

As if all of that wasn’t enough, even more features have been added to this new tire by Continental. To give you a clearer picture of all the favorable characteristics of this new tire, here is a complete list:

• Puncture resistance and increased capacity for load carrying are provided by the 10-ply radial.
• Wet traction is maximized, optimal handling is offered, and stone retention is minimized thanks to a newly engineered pattern.
• Excellent mileage and fuel efficiency are also perks resulting from the tread design.
• Will withstand high-scrub conditions thanks to its cut-and-chip resistant tread compounds.
• Retreatability is increased because of the all-steel construction design.

Thanks to all of the above features, lower overall driving costs will now be achievable by fleets. And that may well be the Conti LAR 3’s most attractive draw.

Current Size Availability

Right now, the LAR 3 comes in three sizes:

LT 245/75R 16

• Max Speed – 93
• Tread Depth – 14
• Load Range – E
• Overall Inflated Width – 9.9 Inches
• Overall Inflated Diameter – 30.9 Inches
• Approved Rims – 7
• Tire Weight – 56 Pounds

LT 235/85R 16

• Max Speed – 93
• Tread Depth – 14
• Load Range – E
• Overall Inflated Width – 9.9 Inches
• Overall Inflated Diameter – 30.9 Inches
• Approved Rims – 7
• Tire Weight – 56 pounds

LT 225/75R 16

• Max Speed – 93
• Tread Depth – 14
• Load Range – E
• Overall Inflated Width – 8.9 inches
• Overall Inflated Diameter – 29.7 inches
• Approved Rims – 6.0
• Tire Weight – 52 Pounds

And while continental may have the market cornered on this particular tire at this particular time, it won’t be long before other tire manufacturers start creating their very own knock-off designs. That is, after all, the way of the business world.

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