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Continental expands terminal tyre portfolio

9 years ago

Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) has expanded its terminal tyre portfolio with the new sized 280/75 R 22.5 size, which has been rolling off the assembly line in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia since April.

Ideal fit: The smaller tyre size is ideal for terminal and RORO tractors

Thanks to its low tyre diameter, the new size fits optimally on narrower rims in sizes 7.5/8.25–22.5. Because it’s a Radial tyre with high load capacity, traction and service life, it’s especially well-suited for container handling.

“We are pleased to start production of the TractorMaster in a new tyre size. We have developed the new tyre size over the past few months in close collaboration with our port customers,” said Julian Alexander, product line manager for material handling at CST.

“The smaller tyre size is ideal for terminal and RORO tractors that are used in particular in large ports. We recognised this need.”

Another unique feature of the tyre is its 31mm tread depth. This not only makes it especially robust, but also increases its service life.

Mr Alexander pointed out that the tyre is also suitable for use outside of ports, especially for yard tractors and container carriers in central warehouses and distribution centres and airports.