Continental Introduces New General All-Position Medium Truck Tire

The new General S371 features a 20/32nds tread depth with a cut- and chip-resistant tread compound for longer tread life in on/off road conditions, according to CTNA. The new tire also features a load-range H casing and stone ejectors in its tread grooves.

CTNA added that the General S371 uses “visual alignment indicators” (VAI) on the shoulder ribs, allowing customers to identify tire-tracking irregularities within the first 5/32nds of tire wear. This allows for vehicle adjustments to be made that will extend tire life, the tiremaker said.

Recommended applications include bottom dumps, end dumps, coal haulers, school buses, waste haulers, beverage trucks and local pick up and delivery. The General S371 is available in the following sizes: 11R22.5; 11R24.5; 285/75R24.5; and 295/75R22.5.

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Unlike all-season or all-terrain tires built for diverse driving conditions, UHP summer tires are designed with one priority: dry and wet traction for performance driving. Lateral and longitudinal grip in dry and wet conditions are also important, which is achieved through optimized contact patches, high silica tread compounds and circumferential grooves to channel water. Generally, UHP summer tire tread design features large blocks and fewer grooves for more road contact on dry surfaces. The grooves are designed to channel water away from the tire, reducing the risk of hydroplaning on wet roads.