Continental Launches LD-Master L5 Traction Construction Tire

Published: September 15, 2022

Continental says it is presenting its new construction tire, the LD-Master L5 Traction, at Bauma 2022 from Oct 24-30 in Munich.

The tire manufacturer says the LD-Master L5 Traction is specifically designed for loaders operating on abrasive surfaces. The LD-Master L5 Traction is fitted with an integrated tire sensor ex-factory, making monitoring possible in real-time. Continental says the sensor monitors temperature and tire pressure.

In addition to the LD-Master L5 Traction, Continental says it will present its EM-Master E3/L3 and 65-series for construction and surface applications and a sneak preview of a new solid skid steer tire.

EV tire satisfaction gap widens as wear rates increase, J.D. Power study finds

The J.D. Power study shows that EV owners have similar expectations of tire wear as owners of gas-powered vehicles do.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 15, 2024

The satisfaction gap with original equipment tires between electric vehicles (EVs) and gas-powered vehicles is widening, as EV owners say their tires are wearing faster, according to the recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study. J.D. Power said the study shows that EV owners have similar expectations of tire wear as owners of gas-powered vehicles do, despite EV tires naturally wearing faster due to greater vehicle weight and higher torque.