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Technical Data Book
General hints
Our concept for your lowest Contents
overall driving costs
We know that cost efficiency is the key. And this is precisely why Continental Truck General hints
Tires pay in the long-term, as their performance benefits extend beyond a tires nor- Safety remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
mal lifespan to be repeated again and again, thanks to the ContiLifeCycle.
Operating instructions (DIN 7804/7805 and ECE-R 54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
The durability of Continental Truck Tires begins with the new tire and is considerably
Tire designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
extended by options including professional regrooving, intelligent casing management
(ContiCasingManagement) and our premium retread. The mutually harmonized compo- Units of measurement and definitions (DIN 70020) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
nents of the ContiLifeCycle make a considerable contribution to the reduction of tire Sidewall designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
costs and thus achieving the lowest overall driving costs.
Load capacities for various maximum design speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Air pressure multiplier for increased load capacity
due to maximum design speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Load capacities of tires in special cases (DIN 7804/7805) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Truck chassis with crane superstructure (mobile crane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bus Tire fitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Wheels and rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Commercial Vehicle Tires
New Continental tires Regrooving
Customer Segments Goods | People | Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
They are long-lasting, fuel-saving, Provides tires with up to 25 percent
retreadable and a key cornerstone extra mileage and saves fuel through Tread pattern overview Goods | People | Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
for the lowest overall driving costs. lower rolling resistance. M + S-Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Commercial Vehicle Tires 17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Specifications and load capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Regrooving recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
15", 16", 20", 24"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Commercial Vehicle Tires 15", 16", 20", 24"
Retreading Casing management
Specifications and load capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
The cost-effective, eco-friendly and ContiCasingManagement turns
premium quality solution to prolong intact Continental casings into cash, Regrooving recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Maintenance
and care
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Technical Data Book General hints
General hints
Safety remarks Operating instructions (DIN 7804/7805 and ECE-R 54)
The extensive technical data and other infor- The data provided in this guide is based on Load capacity and speed Mixed fitment
mation relating to tires and accessories on average operating conditions as normally When determining the minimum tire size ne- (radial/crossply) While it is permissible for a
the following pages have been compiled to found in central Europe. cessary for the axle of a vehicle, the authori- vehicle weighing more than 2.8 t to be fitted
reflect as accurately and completely as pos- zed weight and the maximum design speed axlewise with tires of different construction,
Please contact us with respect to operating
sible the current state of development. of the vehicle should always be used as a it is recommended that tires of the same
conditions differing from the above, e.g. for
basis. Trailers first coming into service on or type be fitted in all wheel positions.
If this Technical Data Book is to be used as uses outside Central Europe.
after January 1, 1990 must be equipped with
a basis for particularly important decisions, Rims
The tire sizes given in this guide are not al- tires suited for maximum speeds of at least
further data covering relevant standards Only the specified rims may be mounted on
ways identical to the ones available in the 100 km/h, unless the trailer is clearly marked
such as ETRTO 1 ), DIN 2 ) and WdK 3 ) can also new commercial vehicles series. Tapered
size range. for a lower speed. The so-called tolerance
be used. Special information can, of course, bead seat rims with a diameter of 16" or less
catalogue must also be taken into conside-
also be obtained from us at the following Lower inflation pressure, greater loads or should be equipped with safety shoulders
ration here. Nominal load capacity = 100%
address: higher speeds than those recommended by (e.g. round hump) if tubeless radial tires are
load, as the load index also indicates *).
the vehicle or tire manufacturer shorten the fitted on them. The rim sizes printed in bold
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
service life of the tire. Reference speed type in the table on page 38 are optimal
P.O. Box 169
This is the speed assigned as per nominal Continental sizes with respect to service life,
30001 Hannover These instructions must be followed if
load capacity of the tire. The load capacity wear pattern and durability.
Germany vehicle safety and that of those fitting
can be exceeded when the vehicle, due to its
tires is to be guaranteed. This applies Wheels
This service brochure is for information pur- construction, has a lower maximum speed
above all to instructions regarding tire The load capacity must be adequate in all
poses only. All liability is excluded, whether and vice versa (see the tables on page 12
pressure. cases.
for damage or for other legal reasons (see and 13).
also page 2). Failure to comply with these instructions
Inflation pressure
could result in tire damage that may even
All designs are in compliance with DOT 4 ) The inflation pressures indicated in the tables
lead to tire blow-outs under certain circum-
regulations and are marked accordingly. are minimum values given for reference pur-
stances. This, in turn, could cause traffic
poses. All inflation pressures apply to the
Since 1982 all tires have been standardized accidents involving damage to property
cold tire, i.e. the state in which the tire is
in accordance with ECE 5 ) directive 54 and and/or personal injury (see also page 5).
in after having stood outdoors for several
thus also in accordance with the current
hours, not exposed to intense sunlight.
EU 6 ) tire directives.
M + S tires
May be fitted on commercial vehicles whose
construction allows for a higher maximum
speed than approved for the tire if the tires
lower approved speed is clearly posted in
the vehicle in the drivers field of vision
(e.g. sticker on the instrument panel).
1) ETRTO - The European Tire and Rim Technical Organisation, Brussels

2) DIN - Deutsches Institut fr Normung, Berlin (German Institute for Standardization)
3) WdK - Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschuk-Industrie, Frankfurt/Main
4) DOT - Department of Transportation
5) ECE - Economic Commission for Europe (UN institution in Geneva)
6) EU - European Union, previously EEC *) See table on page 6
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General hints
Tire designations Tire designations
Load indices (LI) In the past the tire load capacity category These specifications form part of the desig-
was indicated solely by a PR number. nation according to US Safety Regulation
LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg FMVSS 119 * * ), which covers all new pneu-
Now a numerical code the load index (LI)
matic tires for light trucks, trucks, buses and
19 77.5 50 190 81 462 112 1120 143 2725 174 6700 is used to exactly indicate the tires load car-
trailers intended for use on public highways
20 80 51 195 82 475 113 1150 144 2800 175 6900 rying capacity. See also page 6 and 8.
as well as motorcycle tires. Canada and
21 82.5 52 200 83 487 114 1180 145 2900 176 7100
A speed symbol (SI) is used to designate the Israel also use this specification.
22 85 53 206 84 500 115 1215 146 3000 177 7300 speed rating of the tire, as shown in the
23 87.5 54 212 85 515 116 1250 147 3075 178 7500 Date of manufacture
representation below.
The last 4 digits of the DOT ID no. indicate
24 90 55 218 86 530 117 1285 148 3150 179 7750
The use of the LI and SI was prompted by the week and year of manufacture.
25 92.5 56 224 87 545 118 1320 149 3250 180 8000
the introduction of ECE * ) regulation no. 54
26 95 57 230 88 560 119 1360 150 3350 181 8250
and the EU tire directive for Europe (in force
27 97.5 58 236 89 580 120 1400 151 3450 182 8500 as of January 1, 1993), according to which 2005
28 100 59 243 90 600 121 1450 152 3550 183 8750 pneumatic tires intended for road use at
}
e. g. DOT XXXX XXXX 0205
29 103 60 250 91 615 122 1500 153 3650 184 9000 speeds in excess of 80 km/h must carry an
}
30 106 61 257 92 630 123 1550 154 3750 185 9250 operational designation comprising LI (single/ 2nd week
31 109 62 265 93 650 124 1600 155 3875 186 9500 dual) and SI. Alongside the nominal opera-
32 112 63 272 94 670 125 1650 156 4000 187 9750 tional designation a tire may also bear an
33 115 64 280 95 690 126 1700 157 4125 188 10000 additional operational designation, e.g. with a
Speed symbols (SI)
lower LI and an SI for higher speeds. These
34 118 65 290 96 710 127 1750 158 4250 189 10300
specifications have to be included. M N
35 121 66 300 97 730 128 1800 159 4375 190 10600
36 125 67 307 98 750 129 1850 160 4500 191 10900 Example: L P
37 128 68 315 99 775 130 1900 161 4625 192 11200 154 81 87
315/70 R 22.5 152/148 L K 74 93
38 132 69 325 100 800 131 1950 162 4750 193 11500 150
K (130) (140) Q
39 136 70 335 101 825 132 2000 163 4875 194 11800 68 (120) (150) 99
(110) (160)
40 140 71 345 102 850 133 2060 164 5000 195 12150 An uncoded maximum load-capacity and
tire-pressure data in Ibs (1 Ibs = 0.454 kg) mph
41 145 72 355 103 875 134 2120 165 5150 196 12500 J 62 (100)
(km/h)
(170) 106 R
and psi (pounds per square inch - 1 bar = (90) (180)
42 150 73 365 104 900 135 2180 166 5300 197 12850
14.5 psi) may also be moulded into the tire. 56 (80) (190) 112
43 155 74 375 105 925 136 2240 167 5450 198 13200
G S
44 160 75 387 106 950 137 2300 168 5600 199 13600 50 118
45 165 76 400 107 975 138 2360 169 5800 200 14000
46 170 77 412 108 1000 139 2430 170 6000 201 14500
F T
47 175 78 425 109 1030 140 2500 171 6150 202 15000
48 180 79 437 110 1060 141 2575 172 6300 203 15500
49 185 80 450 111 1090 142 2650 173 6500 204 16000
*) ECE = ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE, UN institution in Geneva

**) FMVSS = Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
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General hints
Tire designations Units of measurement and definitions (DIN 70020)
W As a matter of principle, the technical data in Max. operational width
tire width
the tables always complies with the inter- is the maximum permitted width. This in-
M national standards as specified by ISO and cludes scuff ribs, decorative ribs, lettering
the ETRTO. Further details such as other and permanent growth during use. Dynamic
tire sizes or designs, plus the static radius deformations are not included.
and the rolling circumference comply with
A Static radius
DIN/WdK Guidelines.
H
is the distance from the tire center to the
Lengths ground level. Measurements are checked on
r are given in millimetres (mm). fitted-tires inflated to the inflation pressure
specified in DIN 70020 Part 5.
Rim width
tire new A
M = Dual-tire spacing
The linear distance between the flanges of Rolling circumference
Rim d
f
the rim. is the distance covered by each revolution of
rim width
the tire.
Cross-section
A = Outer diameter of the tire
r = static radius W and new when using the Half the difference between the overall dia- Load capacities
f = deflection under load measuring rim meter and the nominal rim diameter. are given in kgs (weight in the sense of
mass)
Tire width
The section width of an inflated tire mounted Dual-tire spacing
Vehicle Example of designation Example comprises details of
on its theoretical rim and indicated in the tire Maintaining the minimum spacing distance
tire
group Tire size 1 ) Service 2 ) Tire H:W Rim dia size designation. ensures that the two tires in a dual fitment
description width code arrangement function without any infringe-
Outer diameter
W % d ment of the ETRTO standards providing the
The diameter of an inflated tire at the outer-
tires are not fitted with chains.
Light truck 185 R 14 C 102/100 N 185 mm ~ 90 14 most surface of the tread.
195/75 R 16 C 107/105 N 195 mm 75 16 In the course of development, a variety of
Nominal rim diameter
designations for tire dimensions have been
Truck 12 R 22.5 152/148 L 300 mm ~ 90 22.5 It is a size code figure for reference purposes
introduced, some of which are used concur-
only, as indicated in the tire and rim size
315/80 R 22.5 156/150 L 315 mm 80 22.5 rently. The following combination is most
designation.
(154/150 M) 3 ) frequently used: tire width in mm, then H : W
Inflation pressure (height : width) in % and finally the codes for
12.00 R 20 154/150 K 300 mm 100 20
Tire inflation pressure is given in bar based the tire construction for example R for
Trailer 365/80 R 20 160/ K 365 mm 80 20 on cold tires. radial and - for crossply and the no-
385/65 R 22.5 160/ K 385 mm 65 22.5 minal rim diameter as code.
Outer diameter New * )
Bus 275/70 R 22.5 148/145 J 275 mm 70 22.5 is a nominal size which refers to the tread When planning vehicle wheel space, automo-
center. tive designers must proceed on the basis of
295/80 R 22.5 152/148 M 295 mm 80 22.5
the maximum values for tire width and outer
Max. outer diameter in service
diameter, taking into account the tires static
is the maximum diameter permitted in the
and dynamic deformation. In this way they
tread center as a result of permanent growth
ensure that all standardly approved tires will
during tire use. Dynamic deformations are
fit in all cases. If this is not possible in excep-
1) R = radial design not included.
tional cases, appropriate measures are to be
C = light truck (van) tire with LI for single tires = 121 and below, see also page 5
Cross-section width New * ) taken to exclude any possible risk to safety.
2) Service description = load index for single/dual tires plus speed symbol
is a nominal size which refers to the smooth
(see also tables on following pages)
tire wall.
3) Supplementary service description * ) Construction size
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General hints
Side wall designations 1 Size designation
315 = tire width in mm
8 US load designation
For single/dual fitment and indication
80 = aspect ratio (section height to of max. inflation pressure in psi
section width) = 80% (1 bar = 14.5 psi)
R = radial construction
11 22.5 = rim diameter (code) 8a Load range
In accordance with US standard
3 2 Service description
6 Consisting of 9 Data as per US safety standard on in-
8a 156 = load index for single fitment ner construction or number of plies,
9
150 = load index for dual fitment in this case
8 L = code letter for speed rating Tread: under the tread there are five
5
steel cord plies (including casing)
3 TWI
2 Sidewall: viewed from the side there
Tread Wear Indicator
is one steel cord ply (in this case the
13 casing ply)
4 Recommended use
7 only Continental Truck Tires
10 DOT
= U.S. Department of Transportation
5 Regroovable
10 (responsible for tire safety standards)
The manufacturer has designed
the tire for regrooving
11 M+S
Designation for winter use suitability
6 Tubeless
(Mud & Snow)
Tube Type
12 12 Rotation
1 7 E = tires complies with value set out Recommended direction of rotation
in ECE-R 54
4
4 = country code for the country in 13 Single Point
which the approval number was Alternative load and speed
issued (here: 4 = Netherlands)
The tire designation markings satisfy both Explanation

the US standard (FMVSS 119) and the Euro-
DOT = Department of Transportation
pean standard (ECE-R 54).
ETRTO = The European Tire and Rim
Technical Organisation, Brussels
ECE = Economic Commission for

Europe (UN Institution in Geneva)
FMVSS = Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard
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General hints
Load capacities Load capacities
for various maximum design speeds for various maximum design speeds
Maximum C-tires with load index 121 (1450 kg) Maximum Tires with load index 122 (1500 kg)
in km/h or less as single fitments in km/h or more as single fitments
(determined by Approved load capacity in % of the nominal load capacity 2) (determined by Approved load capacity in % of the nominal load capacity 2)
vehicle design) equals the load index for reference speed vehicle design) equals the load index for reference speed
L M N P QT D F G J K L M
120 130 140 150 160 190 65 80 90 100 110 120 130
160 100 130 100
155 100 127.5 100
150 100 100 125 100
140 100 100 100 122.5 100
138 100 100 100 120 100 100
136 100 100 100 117.5 100
134 100 100 100 115 100
132 100 100 100 112.5 100
130 100 100 100 100 110 100 100
128 100 100 100 107.5 100
126 100 100 100 105 100
124 100 100 100 102.5 100
122 100 100 100 100 100 100
120 100 100 100 100 95 101
118 100.5 90 100 102
116 101 85 102 103
114 101.5 80 100 104
112 102 75 102.5 105.5
110 102.5 70 105 107
108 103 65 100 107.5 108.5
106 103.5 60 100 110
104 104 55 111
102 104.5 50 102 112
100 105 45 113
95 106.5 40 1) 107 115
90 see see 107.5 see see 35 1) see see see see see 119
85 column column 108.5 column column 30 1) 116 column column column column column 125
80 N N 110 N N 25 1) M M M M M 135
75 111 20 1) 140 150
70 112.5 15 1) 150 165
65 113.5 Application restricted
60 115 speed
55 117.5 10 1) 3) 165 180
50 120 5 1) 3 ) 190 210
45 122 Stationary 1) 3) 225 250
40 1) 125
35 1) 129 1) Dual-tires = 2 x single load capacity
30 1) 135 2) A sign indicating the max speed must be attached to trailers restricted to speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
25 1) 142 3) Ask the tire manufacturer about these applications.
20 1) 150
15 1) 160 Tires with SI ratings P and Q under full load at speeds of over 140 km/h should be inflated an extra 0.1 bar for every
Application restricted excess 10 km/h. No excess loads are applicable over 65 km/h for tires on heavy trailers (with laden weight > 3.5 t).
speed The load/speed variation given on this page do not apply to the additional service description (the so called Single Point).
10 1) 175 See general notes on page 5.
5 1) 190
This table is only applicable in conjunction with air pressure multiplier on page 14.
Stationary 1) 210 If applied please check dual spacing (dual tire contact) and rim status.
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General hints
Air pressure multiplier Load capacities of tires in special cases
for increased load capacity due to maximum design speed (DIN 7804/7805)
Maximum speed Air pressure multiplier for reference speed Case Type of service Approved
in km/h (speed index) of tire load capacity
(determined by as % of the
vehicle type) nominal
G, J, K, L, M N, P, Q, R, S load capacity
90 km/h - 130 km/h 140 km/h - 180 km/h in the tables
140 1 1 Special-service vehicles:

135 1 Fire brigade vehicles with special superstructures, road
130 1 1 flushers, road sweepers, garbage trucks, cherry-pickers, 110
125 1 1 municipal service vehicles of a similar nature and other
120 1 1 public utility vehicles.
115 1 1.01
110 1 1.02 2 Commercial vehicles:
With special superstructures (concrete mixers, aircraft
105 1 1.06 110
refuellers) used in local service with maximum service
100 1 1.06 speeds not in excess of 60 km/h.
95 1 1.08
90 1 1.09 3 Regular-service buses (M 3-Class II):
85 1 1.10 In urban service, with maximum service-related speeds 110
80 1 1.12 of up to 60 km/h.
75 1.01 1.14
4 Regular-service buses (M 3-Class I): (see also DIN 7805)
70 1.02 1.15
In urban and suburban service, if average speed 115
65 1.04 1.15 does not exceed 40 km/h.
60 1.06 1.18
55 1.07 1.22 5 Tires on the front axle of trucks with facilities for
50 1.08 1.25 snow removal (front-end snow plough/rotary snow
45 1.09 1.28 plough and the like) at service-related speeds of
40 1.10 1.30 50 km/h 120
62 km/h 115
35 1.11 1.30
30 1.13 1.30 6 For internal use on aircraft refuellers at speeds of up to 30
25 1.17 1.30 km/h (inflation pressure + 15%, no reduction for 135
20 1.21 1.30 dual fitment).
15 1.25 1.30
10 1.30 1.35 7 Caravans and other passenger-car trailers
5 1.40 1.35 (only for C tires, see also WdK directive 195) 105
0 1.40 1.40 for speeds of up to 100 km/h.
The multipliers cited are to be used for an operating pressure of up to 10 bar. Please note: This chart is not applicable in conjunction with
Example: In the case of a K-rated tire (110 km/h) and nominal inflated pressure of 7.5 bar, the the charts on pages 12 or 13 in correspondence
inflation pressure can be increased to 8.85 bar if the vehicles maximum design speed with the chart on page 14.
is set at 40 km/h (1.18 x 7.5 bar) to exploit an increased load capacity of 115%
of nominal load capacity.
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General hints
Truck chassis with crane superstructure Bus tire fitment
(mobile crane) Recommended inflation pressures for tires on town and country buses
for various axle loads
Tire size PR Single/ Load capacity (kg) per axle Tire Tire size Ope- Load Single/ Max. permitted axle weight (kg) for inflation pressure (bar) (psi)
dual and speed (km/h) pres- rating index dual including +10% extra as per German Transport Association (DIN 7805)
fitment sure 2 ) code fitment +15% extra as per German Transport Association (DIN 78 05)
Statio- bar 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
nary 1) 10 20 50 65 70 75 80 (psi) (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
10.00 R 20 16 S 16500 12000 10000 7700 7200 7000 6800 6700 9.0 10.00 R 20 146/143 146 S 3960 4310 4650 4985 5315 5640 5960 6275 6590 6900
D 33000 24000 20000 14000 13000 12800 12400 12000 (131) 143 D 7195 7830 8450 9060 9660 10250 10830 11405 11970 12535
11 R 22.5
385/55 R 22.5 160/ - 160 S 5940 6465 6975 7480 7975 8460 8945 9415 9885 10350
11.00 R 20 16 S 17900 13000 10800 8300 7800 7600 7400 7200 10.0
D 35800 26000 21600 14800 14000 13600 13200 12800 (145)
12 R 22.5 275/70 R 22.5 148/145 148 S 4160 4525 4885 5235 5580 5925 6260 6590 6920 7245
145 D 7660 8335 8995 9640 10280 10910 11525 12140 12740 13340
12.00 R 20 18 S 20500 14750 12300 9200 8700 8550 8400 8250 10.0
D 41000 29500 24600 16600 15700 15400 15200 14800 (145) 305/70 R 22.5 150/148 150 S 4425 4810 5195 5570 5935 6300 6655 7010 7360 7705
13 R 22.5 148 D 8320 9050 9770 10475 11165 11850 12520 13185 13840 14490
14.00 R 20 18 S 22500 16200 13500 10080 9675 9450 9225 9000 8.0 295/80 R 22.5 152/148 152 S 4685 5100 5505 5900 6290 6675 7055 7430 7800 8165
D 45000 32400 27000 18100 17400 17000 16600 16500 (116) 148 D 8320 9050 9770 10475 11165 11850 12520 13185 13840 14490
12.00 R 24 20 S 25000 18000 15000 11450 10675 10450 10280 10000 10.0 11 R 22.5 148/145 148 S 4160 4525 4885 5235 5580 5925 6260 6590 6920 7245
D 48700 35000 29200 20000 18700 18300 18000 17500 (145) 145 D 7660 8335 8995 9640 10280 10910 11525 12140 12740 13340
1) When boom is swung out in unfavourable position

2) For inflation pressure of 8.0 bar (116 psi) and over use valve slit cover plate
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General hints
Wheels and rims Offset
The offset is the distance from the center of
Rim center Rim center
the wheel to the inside surface of the wheel

disk on the hub. The wheel insertion depth
1 can be positive, negative or zero.
The insertion depth not only ensures ade-

3 quate space for the brake drums, it also de-
2 termines drive characteristics, tracking width,
steering swivel, pin offset and wheel bearing
guidance. In the case of dual tire fitment, the
insertion depth also influences the distance
between centers. positive (Inset) negative (Outset)
There are three main types of rim for commercial vehicle tires:
4
One-piece well base rims for
tubeless tires
Standard and low-profile Standard and low-profile

6 5 light trucks 14"-17" 17.5", 19.5", 22.5"
Multi-part flat base rims Multi-part flat base rims for tires
for tubeless tires with inner tubes
7
8 9
1 dual spacing 6 center hole diameter
2 tire clearence 7 tire center line
3 vehicle clearence 8 outset
4 tire section width 9 backspace 80-series tires High profile ratio

5 bolt circle diameter 20" mainly 20"
Please contact rim manufacturers for detailed information

regarding available rim sizes and variants.
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Technical Data Book Commercial Vehicle Tires
Customer Segment Goods
Steer Drive Trailer
Motorway
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSL HDL HTL
L
HD
HYBRID
Regional
HSW HDW HTW
HSR
HTR
LSR HDR
R LDR
On/Off
HSC HDC HTC

C
W W W
20 21
Gebrauchsanleitung
Customer Segment People
All axles Drive
Coach
HDL
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSW HDW
HSL HD
COACH SCAN
L HYBRID
Intercity
HSW
HD HDW
HSR HSW HYBRID SCAN
R SCAN
Urban
HSW
HSU
SCAN HDW
HSU HDU
HSU SCAN
U M+S
M+S
W W
22 23
Customer Segment Construction
Steer Drive Trailer
Regional
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSR HDR HTR
R
On/Off
HSC
LSC HDC HTC

C
LCS
Off
HSO
HCS HDO
O
T9
24 25
Gebrauchsanleitung
Tread pattern overview Goods
Steer Drive Trailer

Motorway
M+S M+S
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSL 2+ ECO-PLUS HSL 2+ ECO-PLUS HSL 2 ECO-PLUS HSL 2 ECO-PLUS HDL 2+ ECO-PLUS HDL 2 ECO-PLUS HTL 2 ECO-PLUS HTL 2 ECO-PLUS
50 / 55 series 50 / 55 series also as ContiRe 17.5
M+S M+S
HDL 1 ECO-PLUS HD HYBRID HTL 1 ECO-PLUS HTL 1 ECO-PLUS

also as ContiRe 19.5 22.5
also as ContiRe
Regional
M+S M+S
HSR 2 HSR 2 HSR 1 HSR 1 HD HYBRID HDR 2 HTR 2 HTR 2

65 / 55 series 22.5 19.5 also as ContiRe also as ContiRe also as ContiRe 17.5
M+S M+S
HSR HSR HSR HDR + HDR HTR 1 HTR 1

9 R, 10 R, 13 R 22.5 11 R, 12 R 22.5 20 / 22 / 24 22.5 19.5 / 22.5 Serie 55 19.5
also as ContiRe also as ContiRe also as ContiRe also as ContiRe
M+S
LSR 1+ LSR 1 LSR 1 HDR HTR

9.5 R 17.5 20 / 22 / 24 425/65 R 22.5
10.0 R 17.5
M+S M+S
LDR 1+ LDR 1
also as ContiRe 17.5
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Tread pattern overview Goods
Steer Drive Trailer

On/Off
M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSC 1 HSC 1 HSC HDC 1 HDC HTC 1 HTC
(alternative tread pattern) 20 / 22 also as ContiRe 20 also as ContiRe 19.5 / 22.5
also as ContiRe
Winter
M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S
HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA HSW SCANDINAVIA HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA HDW SCANDINAVIA HTW 2 SCANDINAVIA HTW
55 / 65 series also as ContiRe also as ContiRe only as ContiRe 19.5
M+S
HDW
also as ContiRe
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Tread pattern overview People
All axles Drive

Coach
M+S M+S M+S
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSL 2+ ECO-PLUS HSL 2 ECO-PLUS HDL 2+ ECO-PLUS HDL 2 ECO-PLUS HD HYBRID
also as ContiRe
Intercity
M+S
HSR 2 HSR 1 HSR 1 HSR HD HYBRID

22.5 22.5 19.5 11 R, 12 R 22.5 also as ContiRe
also as ContiRe
Urban
M+S M+S M+S
HSU 1 HSU HSU 1 M+S HDU 1 HDU

also as ContiRe also as ContiRe 55 series also as ContiRe
Winter
M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S
HSW 2 COACH HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA HSW SCANDINAVIA HSU 1 M+S HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA HDW SCANDINAVIA
also as ContiRe also as ContiRe also as ContiRe also as ContiRe also as ContiRe
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Tread pattern overview Construction
Steer Drive Trailer

Regional
M+S M+S
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSR 2 HSR 2 HSR 1 HSR 1 HDR 2 HDR + HTR 2
65 / 55 series 22.5 19.5 also as ContiRe 22.5 also as ContiRe
also as ContiRe
M+S M+S
HSR HSR HSR HDR HDR HTR 1 HTR 1

9 R, 10 R, 13 R 22.5 11 R, 12 R 22.5 20 / 22 / 24 19.5 / 22.5 20 / 22 / 24 55 series 19.5
also as ContiRe
HTR HTR
also as ContiRe 425/65 R 22.5
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Tread pattern overview Construction
Steer Drive Trailer

On/Off
M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S M+S
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSC 1 HSC 1 HSC LSC HDC 1 HDC HTC 1 HTC
also as ContiRe 11 R, 12 R, 13 R 22.5 20 / 22 also as ContiRe also as ContiRe 19.5 / 22.5
Off
M+S M+S M+S M+S
T9 HSO SAND HCS HDO
M+S M+S M+S
HSO MIL HSO+ MIL LCS
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M + S Designation M + S Designated Tires

Steer Drive
Tire size Tread pattern Tire size Tread pattern
All Continental drive axle tires have the patterns. Below you find the most common 265/70 R 17.5 LCS 245/70 R 19.5 HDR
M + S designation. In addition, special stee- products from our truck tire range. On the 9.5 R 17.5 LSC 265/70 R 19.5 HDR
ring axle and trailer tires also have this desig- opposite page you will find all Continenatl
265/70 R 19.5 HSW SCANDINAVIA 285/70 R 19.5 HDR
nation. The best traction on wintry roads is M + S tires.
285/70 R 19.5 HSW SCANDINAVIA 305/70 R 19.5 HDR
obtained by HSW-/HDW-Scandinavia tread
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
295/80 R 22.5 HSC 1, HSW 2 COACH, 295/80 R 22.5 HD HYBRID, HDC 1,
HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA HDL 1 ECO-PLUS, HDR 2,
315/80 R 22.5 HSC 1, HSW 2 COACH, HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA
HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA 315/80 R 22.5 HD HYBRID, HDC 1,
275/70 R 22.5 HSU 1 M+S, HSW SCANDINAVIA HDL 1 ECO-PLUS,
HDL 2 ECO-PLUS, HDO, HDR 2,
315/70 R 22.5 HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA
365/70 R 22.5 HSC 255/70 R 22.5 HDR
385/65 R 22.5 HSC 1, HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA 275/70 R 22.5 HDR, HDU
315/60 R 22.5 HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA 305/70 R 22.5 HDR
385/55 R 22.5 HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA 315/70 R 22.5 HD HYBRID, HDL 2 ECO-PLUS,
355/50 R 22.5 HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA HDL 2+ ECO-PLUS, HDR 2,
10 R 22.5 T9 HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA
11 R 22.5 HSC 1 295/60 R 22.5 HD HYBRID, HDL 2 ECO-PLUS,

HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA
12 R 22.5 HSC 1
315/60 R 22.5 HD HYBRID, HDL 2 ECO-PLUS,
13 R 22.5 HSC1, HSO MIL HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA
7.50 R 16 HSO+ SAND 385/55 R 22.5 HDC, HDU 1
10 R 22.5 RMS
365/85 R 20 HCS
11 R 22.5 HDR, HDW
395/85 R 20 HCS
12 R 22.5 HDC 1, HDR
11.00 R 20 HSC
13 R 22.5 HDC 1, HDO, HDW
12.00 R 20 HSC, HSO SAND
14.00 R 20 HCS, HSO SAND 7.00 R 16 LDR+
7.50 R 16 LDR
12.00 R 24 HSC1, HSR
10.00 R 20 HDR, RT 4
Drive 12.00 R 20 HDC
Tire size Tread pattern 12.00 R 24 HDC 1
205/75 R 17.5 LDR 1+
215/75 R 17.5 LDR 1+ Trailer
225/75 R 17.5 LDR 1+ Tire size Tread pattern
235/75 R 17.5 LDR 1+ 265/70 R 19.5 HTW
245/75 R 17.5 LDR
275/70 R 22.5 HTC
245/70 R 17.5 LDR 1+
385/65 R 22.5 HTC 1, HTW 2 SCANDINAVIA
265/70 R 17.5 LDR 1+
425/65 R 22.5 HTC
8 R 17.5 LDR
445/65 R 22.5 HTC 1
8.5 R 17.5 LDR
385/55 R 22.5 HTW 2 SCANDINAVIA
9.5 R 17.5 LDR 1
10 R 17.5 LDR 1
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Technical Data Book Commercial Vehicle Tires 17.5", 19.5", 22.5"
Specifications and load capacities
Tire size Operating code Rim Tire dimensions Load capacity (kg) per axle
at inflation pressure 3) (bar) (psi)
Pattern Load/ PR Speed TT Rim- Min. Max. Actual Stat. Rolling Load Tire
Speed Index TL 2) width distance standard value value radius circum- Index fitment
Index 1) and ref. between in service ference
speed rim
(km/h) centers
Width Outer- Width Outer-
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131) (137)
205/65 R 17.5 HTR 2 129/127 J 14 J 100 TL 6.00 231 213 721 204 711 332 2155 130 S 2370 2560 2745 2925 3105 3280 3455 3630 3800
(130/130 F) (F 80) 6.75 239 221 213 129 S 2310 2495 2675 2850 3025 3195 3365 3530 3700
130 D 4745 5125 5490 5855 6215 6565 6915 7260 7600
127 D 4370 4720 5060 5395 5725 6045 6370 6685 7000
245/70 R 17.5 LSR 1+ 136/134 M 14 M 130 TL 6.75 270 250 803 240 789 360 2390 146 S 3590 3870 4150 4425 4695 4965 5225 5485 5745 6000
7.50 279 258 248 143 S 3405 3675 3940 4200 4455 4710 4955 5205 5450
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

LDR 1+ 136/134 M 14 M 130 TL 136 S 2690 2930 3160 3390 3610 3835 4050 4265 4480
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
146 D 7180 7745 8305 8855 9395 9930 10455 10975 11490 12000
HTL 2 143/141 K 16 K 110 TL 141 D 6435 6945 7445 7935 8420 8900 9370 9835 10300
(146/146 F) (F 80) 134 D 5095 5545 5985 6415 6840 7260 7670 8075 8480
265/70 R 17.5 LSR 1+ 139/136 M 14 M 130 TL 6.75 286 264 254 139 S 3065 3335 3600 3860 4115 4365 4615 4860
7.50 295 272 831 262 817 376 2492 137 S 3055 3325 3585 3845 4100 4350 4600
LCS 137/134 L 14 L 120 TL 136 D 5650 6150 6635 7115 7585 8050 8505 8960
134 D 5635 6130 6615 7090 7560 8020 8480
LDR 1+ 139/136 M 14 M 130 TL
205/75 R 17.5 LSR 1+ 124/122 M M 130 TL 5.25 222 205 197 124 S 2125 2310 2495 2675 2850 3025 3200
6.00 231 213 765 204 753 353 2295 122 D 3985 4335 4680 5015 5350 5675 6000
LDR 1+ 124/122 M M 130 TL 6.75 239 221 212
215/75 R 17.5 LSR 1+ 126/124 M 12 M 130 TL 6.00 239 220 779 211 767 359 2340 135 S 2850 3075 3295 3515 3730 3940 4150 4360
6.75 246 228 219 126 S 2385 2595 2800 3005 3200 3400
LDR 1+ 126/124 M M 130 TL 133 D 5385 5815 6235 6645 7050 7450 7845 8240
124 D 4490 4885 5275 5655 6030 6400
LDR 1+ 126/124 M M 130 TL
ContiRe *
HTR 2 135/133 K 16 K 110 TL
HTL 2 135/133 K 16 K 110 TL
See flap inside back cover for footnotes

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speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
225/75 R 17.5 LSR 1+ 129/127 M M 130 TL 6.00 246 227 218 129 S 2455 2675 2885 3095 3295 3500 3700
6.75 254 235 797 226 783 366 2390 127 D 4650 5060 5460 5855 6240 6620 7000
LDR 1+ 129/127 M M 130 TL
235/75 R 17.5 LSR 1+ 132/130 M M 130 TL 6.75 262 242 811 233 797 373 2430 143 S 3405 3675 3940 4200 4455 4710 4955 5205 5450
7.50 271 250 241 132 S 2520 2745 2960 3175 3385 3590 3795 4000
LDR 1+ 132/130 M M 130 TL 141 D 6435 6945 7445 7935 8420 8900 9370 9835 10300
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

130 D 4795 5215 5630 6035 6435 6825 7215 7600
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
LDR 1+ 132/130 M M 130 TL
ContiRe *
HTR 2 143/141 K 16 K 110 TL
HTL 2 143/141 K 16 K 110 TL
245/75 R 17.5 LSR 134/132 M M 130 TL 6.75 270 250 827 240 813 379 2480 136 S 2690 2930 3160 3390 3610 3835 4050 4265 4480
(136/134 L) (L 120) 7.50 279 258 248 134 S 2675 2910 3140 3365 3590 3810 4025 4240
134 D 5095 5545 5985 6415 6840 7260 7670 8075 8480
LDR 134/132 M M 130 TL 132 D 5045 5490 5925 6355 6775 7185 7595 8000
(136/134 L) (L 120)
8.5 R 17.5 LSR 1+ 121/120 L 12 L 120 TL 5.25 233 216 207 121 S 2160 2350 2535 2720 2900
6.00 242 224 817 215 802 374 2445 120 D 4170 4535 4895 5250 5600
LDR 1+ 121/120 L 12 L 120 TL 6.75 251 232 223
9.5 R 17.5 LSC 129/127 L L 120 TL 6.00 261 242 232 131 S 2460 2675 2885 3095 3300 3500 3700 3900
(131/128 M) (M 130) 6.75 270 250 857 240 842 391 2565 129 S 2455 2675 2885 3095 3295 3500 3700
128 D 4540 4940 5335 5715 6095 6470 6835 7200
LSR 1 129/127 L L 120 TL 127 D 4650 5060 5460 5855 6240 6620 7000
LDR 1 129/127 L L 120 TL
10 R 17.5 LSR 1 134/132 L L 120 TL 6.75 277 256 246 134 S 2675 2910 3140 3365 3590 3810 4025 4240
7.50 286 264 875 254 858 398 2615 132 D 5045 5490 5925 6355 6775 7185 7595 8000
LDR 1 134/132 L L 120 TL

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speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
8 R 17.5 C LSR 117/116 L L 120 TL 5.25 225 208 797 200 784 367 2390 117 S 2040 2220 2395 2570
6.00 234 216 208 116 D 3970 4320 4660 5000
LDR 117/116 L L 120 TL 6.75 243 224 216
445/45 R 19.5 HTL 1 160/ - J J 100 TL 14.00 0 454 911 436 903 416 2712 160 S 5165 5620 6065 6505 6935 7360 7775 8190 8595 9000
15.00 0 464 446
HTL 1 160/ - J J 100 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

ContiRe
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
385/55 R 19.5 HTL 1 156/ - J J 100 TL 11.75 0 396 935 381 919 422 2785 156 S 6165 6540 6910 7280 7640 8000
12.25 0 401 386
245/70 R 19.5 HSR 1 136/134 M M 130 TL 6.75 270 250 853 240 839 389 2560 141 S 3095 3365 3635 3895 4155 4405 4655 4905 5150
7.50 279 258 248 136 S 2690 2930 3160 3390 3610 3835 4050 4265 4480
HSW SCAN 136/134 M M 130 TL 140 D 6010 6540 7055 7565 8065 8560 9045 9525 10000
134 D 5095 5545 5985 6415 6840 7260 7670 8075 8480
HDR 136/134 M M 130 TL
HDR 136/134 M M 130 TL

ContiRe *
HTR 1 141/140 K K 110 TL 6.75 270 250 240

7.50 279 258 853 248 839 389 2560
HTR 1 141/140 K K 110 TL
ContiRe *
265/70 R 19.5 HSR 1 140/138 M M 130 TL 6.75 286 264 881 254 867 401 2645 143 S 3560 3845 4120 4395 4665 4930 5190 5450
7.50 295 272 262 140 S 3155 3430 3700 3970 4230 4490 4745 5000
HSW SCAN 140/138 M M 130 TL 141 D 6735 7270 7795 8310 8815 9315 9810 10300
138 D 5955 6480 6995 7495 7995 8480 8960 9440
HDR 140/138 M M 130 TL
HDR 140/138 M M 130 TL

ContiRe *
HTR 1 143/141 J J 100 TL 7.50 295 272 881 262 867 401 2645
8.25 303 282 270
HTR 1 143/141 J J 100 TL
ContiRe *
HTW 143/141 J J 100 TL

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speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
285/70 R 19.5 HSR 1 146/144 M M 130 TL 7.50 311 286 911 275 895 413 2730 150 S 4185 4515 4840 5160 5475 5790 6095 6400 6700
8.25 318 294 283 146 S 3605 3920 4235 4540 4840 5135 5425 5715 6000
HSW SCAN 145/143 M M 130 TL 9.00 327 302 291 145 S 3485 3790 4090 4385 4675 4965 5245 5525 5800
148 D 7870 8495 9105 9710 10305 10885 11465 12035 12600
HDR 145/143 M M 130 TL 144 D 6730 7325 7905 8475 9035 9585 10130 10665 11200
143 D 6550 7125 7690 8245 8790 9330 9860 10380 10900
HDR 145/143 M M 130 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

ContiRe *
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HTR 1 150/148 K K 110 TL 8.25 318 294 911 283 895 413 2730
9.00 327 302 291
HTR 1 150/148 K K 110 TL
ContiRe *
305/70 R 19.5 HSR 1 148/145 M M 130 TL 8.25 334 309 941 297 923 424 2815 148 S 3785 4120 4445 4765 5080 5390 5695 6000 6300
9.00 343 317 305 145 D 6970 7585 8185 8775 9355 9930 10490 11050 11600
HDR 148/145 M M 130 TL
355/50 R 22.5 HSL 2 156/ - K XL 18 K 110 TL 11.75 0 375 942 361 928 435 2812 156 S 4590 4995 5390 5780 6165 6540 6910 7280 7640 8000
HSL 2+ 156/ - K XL 18 K 110 TL
HSW 2 SCAN 156/ - K XL 18 K 110 TL
295/55 R 22.5 HDL 2+ 147/145 K 16 K 110 TL 9.00 329 304 908 292 896 422 2715 147 S 3530 3840 4145 4445 4740 5025 5315 5595 5875 6150
9.75 338 312 300 145 D 6660 7245 7820 8385 8940 9485 10025 10555 11080 11600

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speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
385/55 R 22.5 HSL 2 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL 11.75 0 396 1012 381 996 461 3020 160 S 5165 5620 6065 6505 6935 7360 7775 8190 8595 9000
(158/ - L) (L 120) 12.25 0 401 386 158 S 5110 5555 6000 6430 6855 7275 7690 8095 8500
HSL 2+ 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
HSR 2 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

(158/ - L) (L 120)
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSW 2 SCAN 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL
(158/ - L) (L 120)
HTW 2 SCAN 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
HDU 1 160/ - K K 110 TL
HDC 158/ - K K 110 TL

(160/ - J) (J 100)
HTL 1 160/ - K K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
HTR 2 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
HTR 1 160/ - K K 110 TL

ContiRe (158/ - L) (L 120)
HTR 2 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL

ContiRe * (158/ - L) (L 120)

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speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
295/60 R 22.5 HDL 2+ 150/147 L 18 L 120 TL 9.00 329 304 940 292 926 434 2806 150 S 3845 4185 4515 4840 5160 5475 5790 6095 6400 6700
9.75 338 312 300 147 D 7060 7685 8290 8890 9480 10055 10630 11190 11750 12300
HDL 2 150/147 L L 120 TL
HSL 2+ 150/147 L 18 L 120 TL
HSL 2 150/147 L L 120 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HD HYBRID 150/147 L 18 L 120 TL
HD HYBRID 150/147 L 18 L 120 TL

ContiRe
HDW 2 SCAN 150/147 L 18 L 120 TL
HDR+ 150/147 K K 110 TL

ContiRe

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speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
315/60 R 22.5 HSL 2+ 154/150 L XL L 120 TL 9.00 344 318 966 305 950 442 2880 154 S 4305 4685 5055 5420 5780 6130 6480 6825 7160 7500
9.75 352 326 313 152 S 4075 4435 4785 5130 5470 5805 6135 6460 6780 7100
HSL 2 154/150 L XL L 120 TL 150 D 7695 8370 9035 9685 10325 10955 11580 12195 12800 13400
148 D 7235 7870 8495 9105 9710 10305 10885 11465 12035 12600
HSL 2+ 152/148 L L 120 TL
HSL 2 152/148 L L 120 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSW 2 SCAN 154/150 L XL 20 L 120 TL
HDL 2+ 152/148 L 20 L 120 TL
HDL 2 152/148 L L 120 TL
HD HYBRID 152/148 L 20 L 120 TL
HD HYBRID 152/148 L 20 L 120 TL

ContiRe
HDW 2 SCAN 152/148 L 20 L 120 TL
HDR+ 152/148 K K 110 TL

ContiRe

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speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
385/65 R 22.5 HSR 2 164/ - K XL 20 K 110 TL 11.75 0 405 1092 389 1072 495 3250 164 S 5740 6245 6740 7225 7705 8175 8640 9100 9550 10000
12.25 0 410 394 160 S 5165 5620 6065 6505 6935 7360 7775 8190 8595 9000
HSR 2 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL 158 S 5110 5555 6000 6430 6855 7275 7690 8095 8500
(158/ - L) (L 120)
HSW 2 SCAN 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSC 1 164/ - K XL 20 K 110 TL
HSC 1 160/ - K K 110 TL
HTL 2 164/ - K XL 20 K 110 TL
HTL 2 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
HTW 2 SCAN 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
HTR 160/ - K K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
HTR 160/ - K K 110 TL

ContiRe (158/ - L) (L 120)
HTR 2 160/ - K K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
HTR 2 160/ - K K 110 TL

ContiRe (158/ - L) (L 120)
HTR 2 ED 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL

(158/ - L) (L 120)
HTC 1 160/ - K K 110 TL
HTC 1 160/ - K K 110 TL

ContiRe

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speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
425/65 R 22.5 HTR 165/ - K K 110 TL 13.00 0 447 1146 430 1124 514 3405 165 S 6190 6735 7270 7795 8310 8815 9315 9810 10300
14.00 0 457 440
HTC 165/ - K K 110 TL
445/65 R 22.5 HTC 1 169/ - K 20 K 110 TL 13.00 0 472 1174 454 1150 524 3485 169 S 6660 7245 7820 8385 8940 9485 10025 10555 11080 11600
14.00 0 482 464
HTR 2 169/ - K 20 K 110 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
255/70 R 22.5 HSR 1 140/137 M M 130 TL 6.75 278 257 944 247 930 434 2835 142 S 3185 3465 3740 4010 4275 4535 4795 5045 5300
(142/140 L) (L 120) 7.50 287 265 255 140 S 3155 3430 3700 3970 4230 4490 4745 5000
8.25 295 273 263 140 D 6010 6540 7055 7565 8065 8560 9045 9525 10000
HDR 140/137 M M 130 TL 137 D 5805 6315 6815 7305 7790 8265 8735 9200
(142/140 L) (L 120)

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speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
275/70 R 22.5 HSR 1 148/145 M M 130 TL 7.50 303 279 974 267 961 447 2920 152 S 4075 4435 4785 5130 5470 5805 6135 6460 6780 7100
8.25 311 287 275 151 S 3960 4310 4650 4985 5315 5640 5960 6275 6590 6900
HSW SCAN 148/145 L L 120 TL 148 S 3615 3935 4245 4550 4855 5150 5440 5730 6015 6300
(152/148 E) (E 70) 148 D 7235 7870 8495 9105 9710 10305 10885 11465 12035 12600
145 D 6660 7245 7820 8385 8940 9485 10025 10555 11080 11600
HSU 1 M+S 148/145 J J 100 TL
(152/148 E) (E 70)
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSU 1 M+S 148/145 J J 100 TL
ContiRe (152/148 E) (E 70)
HSU 1 148/145 J 16 J 100 TL

(152/148 E) (E 70)
HSU 1 148/145 J J 100 TL

ContiRe (152/148 E) (E 70)
HDR 148/145 L L 120 TL
HDW 2 SCAN 148/145 M 16 M 130 TL
HDU 148/145 J J 100 TL

(151/148 E) (E 70)
HDU 148/145 J J 100 TL

ContiRe (151/148 E) (E 70)
HTC 148/145 J J 100 TL
305/70 R 22.5 HSR 1 152/148 L L 120 TL 8.25 334 309 1018 297 1000 463 3050 154 S 4305 4685 5055 5420 5780 6130 6480 6825 7160 7500
(150/148 M) (M 130) 9.00 343 317 305 152 S 4075 4435 4785 5130 5470 5805 6135 6460 6780 7100
150 S 4025 4380 4725 5070 5405 5735 6060 6380 6700
HSU 1 150/148 J J 100 TL 150 D 7695 8370 9035 9685 10325 10955 11580 12195 12800 13400
(154/150 E) (E 70) 148 D 7575 8240 8890 9535 10165 10785 11395 12000 12600
HDR 150/148 M M 130 TL

56 57
speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
315/70 R 22.5 HSL 2+ 156/150 L XL 18 L 120 TL 9.00 351 318 1032 312 1014 468 3090 156 S 4590 4995 5390 5780 6165 6540 6910 7280 7640 8000
(154/150 M) (M 130) 9.75 358 326 320 154 S 4305 4685 5055 5420 5780 6130 6480 6825 7160 7500
152 S 4265 4640 5010 5370 5725 6075 6420 6760 7100
HSL 2+ 154/150 L 18 L 120 TL 150 D 7695 8370 9035 9685 10325 10955 11580 12195 12800 13400
(152/148 M) (M 130) 148 D 7575 8240 8890 9535 10165 10785 11395 12000 12600
HSL 2 156/150 L XL 18 L 120 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

(154/150 M) (M 130)
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSL 2 154/150 L 18 L 120 TL
(152/148 M) (M 130)
HSR 2 156/150 L XL 18 L 120 TL
HSR 2 156/150 L L 120 TL

(154/150 M) (M 130)
HSW 2 SCAN 156/150 L XL 18 L 120 TL
HSW 2 SCAN 154/150 L 18 L 120 TL

(152/148 M) (M 130)
HDL 2+ 154/150 L 18 L 120 TL

(152/148 M) (M 130)
HDL 2 154/150 L 18 L 120 TL

(152/148 M) (M 130)
HD HYBRID 154/150 L 18 L 120 TL

(152/148 M) (M 130)
HD HYBRID 154/150 L 18 L 120 TL

ContiRe (152/148 M) (M 130)
HDR 2 154/150 L L 120 TL

(152/148 M) (M 130)

58 59
speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
315/70 R 22.5 HDR 2 154/150 L L 120 TL 9.00 351 318 1032 312 1014 468 3090 156 S 4590 4995 5390 5780 6165 6540 6910 7280 7640 8000
ContiRe (152/148 M) (M 130) 9.75 358 326 320 154 S 4305 4685 5055 5420 5780 6130 6480 6825 7160 7500
152 S 4265 4640 5010 5370 5725 6075 6420 6760 7100
HDW 2 SCAN 154/150 L 18 L 120 TL 150 D 7695 8370 9035 9685 10325 10955 11580 12195 12800 13400
(152/148 M) (M 130) 148 D 7575 8240 8890 9535 10165 10785 11395 12000 12600
HDR+ 152/148 M M 130 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

(154/150 L) (L 120)
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HDR+ 152/148 M M 130 TL
ContiRe (154/150 L) (L 120)
HDW SCAN 152/148 M M 130 TL

ContiRe (154/150 L) (L 120)
295/80 R 22.5 HSW 2 Coach 154/149 M XL 16 M 130 TL 8.25 326 302 1062 290 1044 487 3185 154 S 4505 4905 5290 5675 6050 6420 6785 7140 7500
9.00 335 310 298 152 S 4265 4640 5010 5370 5725 6075 6420 6760 7100
HSW 2 Coach 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL 149 D 7815 8500 9175 9835 10485 11125 11760 12380 13000
148 D 7575 8240 8890 9535 10165 10785 11395 12000 12600
HSW 2 Coach 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL
ContiRe
HSL 2+ 154/148 M XL 16 M 130 TL
HSL 2+ 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL
HSR 2 152/148 M M 130 TL
HSW 2 SCAN 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL
HSW SCAN 152/148 M M 130 TL

ContiRe
HSC 1 152/148 K K 110 TL
HSU 152/148 J J 100 TL
HDL 1 152/148 M M 130 TL

60 61
speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
295/80 R 22.5 HD HYBRID 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL 8.25 326 302 1062 290 1044 487 3185 154 S 4505 4905 5290 5675 6050 6420 6785 7140 7500
9.00 335 310 298 152 S 4265 4640 5010 5370 5725 6075 6420 6760 7100
HD HYBRID 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL 149 D 7815 8500 9175 9835 10485 11125 11760 12380 13000
ContiRe 148 D 7575 8240 8890 9535 10165 10785 11395 12000 12600
HDR 2 152/148 M M 130 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

HDR 2 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
ContiRe
HDR 2 ED 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL
HDR+ 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL

ContiRe
HDW 2 SCAN 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL
HDW 2 SCAN 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL

ContiRe
HDW 152/148 M 16 M 130 TL

ContiRe
HDC 1 152/148 K K 110 TL

62 63
speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
315/80 R 22.5 HSL 2+ 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL 9.00 351 318 1096 312 1076 500 3280 158 S 4880 5310 5730 6145 6550 6950 7345 7735 8120 8500
(154/150 M) (M 130) 9.75 360 326 320 156 S 4590 4995 5390 5780 6165 6540 6910 7280 7640 8000
154 S 4505 4905 5290 5675 6050 6420 6785 7140 7500
HSL 2 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL 150 D 8055 8760 9455 10140 10810 11470 12120 12765 13400
(154/150 M) (M 130)
HSR 2 158/150 L XL 20 L 120 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HSR 2 156/150 L L 120 TL
(154/150 M) (M 130)
HSR 2 ED 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL

(154/150 M) (M 130)
HSW 2 SCAN 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL

(154/150 M) (M 130)
HSC 1 156/150 K K 110 TL
HSC 1 156/150 K K 110 TL

ContiRe
HSC 1 ED 156/150 K K 110 TL
HSW SCAN 154/150 M M 130 TL

(156/150 L) (L 120)
HDL 2+ 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL

(154/150 M) (M 130)
HDL 2 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL

(154/150 M) (M 130)
HD HYBRID 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL

(154/150 M) (M 130)
HD HYBRID 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL

ContiRe (154/150 M) (M 130)

64 65
speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
315/80 R 22.5 HDR+ 156/150 L L 120 TL 9.00 351 318 1096 312 1076 500 3280 158 S 4880 5310 5730 6145 6550 6950 7345 7735 8120 8500
ContiRe (154/150 M) (M 130) 9.75 360 326 320 156 S 4590 4995 5390 5780 6165 6540 6910 7280 7640 8000
154 S 4505 4905 5290 5675 6050 6420 6785 7140 7500
HDR 2 156/150 L L 120 TL 150 D 8055 8760 9455 10140 10810 11470 12120 12765 13400
(154/150 M) (M 130)
HDR 2 156/150 L L 120 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

ContiRe (154/150 M) (M 130)
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HDR 2 ED 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL
(154/150 M) (M 130)
HDW 2 SCAN 156/150 L 20 L 120 TL

(154/150 M) (M 130)
HDC 1 156/150 K K 110 TL

ContiRe
HDC 1 ED 156/150 K K 110 TL
HDW 154/150 M M 130 TL

(156/150 L) (L 120)
HDW 154/150 M M 130 TL

ContiRe (156/150 L) (L 120)
HTR 156/150 K K 110 TL
9 R 22.5 HSR 133/131 L L 120 TL 6.00 250 231 986 222 970 455 2960 133 S 2890 3145 3395 3640 3880 4120
6.75 259 239 230 131 D 5475 5955 6430 6895 7350 7800
10 R 22.5 HSR 144/142 K 14 K 110 TL 6.75 277 256 1038 246 1020 476 3110 144 S 3530 3840 4145 4445 4740 5030 5315 5600
7.50 286 264 254 140 S 3320 3610 3900 4180 4455 4730 5000
T9 140/138 K 14 K 110 TL 142 D 6685 7275 7850 8420 8975 9525 10065 10600
138 D 6270 6820 7365 7895 8415 8930 9440
RMS 144/142 K 14 K 110 TL

66 67
speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
11 R 22.5 HSR 148/145 L 16 L 120 TL 7.50 305 282 271 148 S 3785 4120 4445 4765 5080 5390 5695 6000 6300
8.25 314 290 1070 279 1050 489 3200 145 D 6970 7585 8185 8775 9355 9930 10490 11050 11600
HSC 1 148/145 K 16 K 110 TL
HSU 1 148/145 J 16 J 100 TL
HDR 148/145 L 16 L 120 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
HTR 148/145 L L 120 TL
12 R 22.5 HSR 152/148 L L 120 TL 8.25 329 304 1104 292 1084 504 3306 152 S 4265 4640 5010 5370 5725 6075 6420 6760 7100
(150/148 M) (M 130) 9.00 338 312 300 150 S 4225 4600 4960 5320 5670 6020 6360 6700
HSR 1 ED 152/148 L 16 L 120 TL 148 D 7575 8240 8890 9535 10165 10785 11395 12000 12600
(150/148 M) (M 130)
HSC 1 152/148 K K 110 TL
HSC 1 ED 152/148 K K 110 TL
HDR 152/148 L 16 L 120 TL
HDC 1 152/148 K K 110 TL
HDC 1 ED 152/148 K K 110 TL

68 69
speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
13 R 22.5 HSR 2 * 156/150 L 18 L 120 TL 9.00 350 318 1146 312 1124 521 3428 156 S 4590 4995 5390 5780 6165 6540 6910 7280 7640 8000
9.75 358 326 320 154 S 4505 4905 5290 5675 6050 6420 6785 7140 7500
HSR 154/150 L 18 L 120 TL 149 S 4315 4695 5070 5435 5795 6150 6500
(156/150 K) (K 110) 150 D 8055 8760 9455 10140 10810 11470 12120 12765 13400
HSC 1 * 156/150 K 18 K 110 TL 146 D 7970 8675 9360 10035 10700 11355 12000
HSC 1 154/150 K 18 K 110 TL
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
(156/150 G) (G 90)
HSC 1 ED * 156/150 K 18 K 110 TL
HSC 1 ED 156/150 G 18 G 90 TL
(154/150 K) (K 110)
HSO+ MIL * 156/150 K 18 K 110 TL
HSO MIL 149/146 J 18 J 100 TL
HDC 1 * 156/150 K 18 K 110 TL
HDC 1 154/150 K 18 K 110 TL

(156/150 G) (G 90)
HDC 1 156/150 K 18 K 110 TL
ContiRe *
HDC 1 154/150 K 18 K 110 TL
ContiRe (156/150 G) (G 90)
HDC 1 ED * 156/150 K 18 (K 110) TL
HDC 1 ED 156/150 G 18 G 90 TL
(154/150 K) (K 110)
HDW 2 SCAN * 156/150 K 18 K 110 TL
HDW 154/150 K 18 K 110 TL
HDO+ * 156/150 K 18 K 110 TL
HDO 154/150 G 18 G 90 TL

70 71
Gebrauchsanleitung
Regrooving recommendations
All Continental tires on which regrooving is HSL 2+ ECO-PLUS HSL 2 ECO-PLUS
permitted have on both sidewalls, in accor- tread profile
dance with ECE regulation 54, the word
Transporter-Reifen 13 17
additional
REGROOVABLE tread
available
The additional tread depth of up to 4 mm as a result
gained by regrooving means a significant in- of regroo- additional
ving
crease in performance. steel belt steel belt
As part of their design, all-steel truck tires 2.0 mm of

casing under tread A B B A
have a so-called tread stock between the
upper edge of the belt and the tread groo-
ves. This tread stock is intended to prevent Example:
Nfz-Reifen 17.5 22.5

stones etc. penetrating into the steel belt
Tire size 315/80 R 22.5
and the casing.
Original tread depth of new tire 20.0 mm
Provided it is marked REGROOVABLE, a
commercial vehicle tire may be regrooved Additional tread as a result
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

4.0 mm
down to a residual undertread thickness of of regrooving
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
2 mm above the breaker or belt. All addi-
A B B B A
tional regulations of the respective country
must be met. Regrooving should be carried out by an ex-
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
pert, in order to avoid premature failure as Depth Width Depth Width
Although tires can be retreaded after rea-
well as any reduction in the tires suitability Size (mm) (mm) Size (mm) (mm)
ching the legal wear limit, regrooving is not
for retreading.
advisable in every case. The tread stock 355/50 R 22.5 2.5 A:16 B:12 355/50 R 22.5 2.5 10
thickness is reduced and stones etc. can In some countries (e.g. Germany for
295/60 R 22.5 3.5 A:16 B:12 385/55 R 22.5 3.0 10
more easily penetrate and damage the steel KOM-100 coaches and Austria for coaches)
belts, leading to rust formation. This has a regrooving of front axle tires for coaches is 315/60 R 22.5 3.5 A:16 B:12 315/60 R 22.5 3.5 10
decidedly negative effect on the tires suita- prohibited. In general, regrooving on front
315/70 R 22.5 3.0 A:16 B:12 295/60 R 22.5 3.5 10
bility for remolding. axle coach tires is not recommended.
295/80 R 22.5 3.0 A:16 B:12 315/70 R 22.5 3.0 10
The best time for regrooving is when the All Continental tires on which regrooving is
Reifenpflege
tread is worn down to about 3 mm. The tire permitted are marked regroovable. 315/80 R 22.5 3.5 A:16 B:12 295/80 R 22.5 3.0 10
must then be checked to make sure the wear
315/80 R 22.5 3.5 10
is even all round. Attention should be paid to
local or uneven wear patches.
Kontakte, Adressen
Tread depth measuring points ( 36 min. tread depth )
72 73
HSL 1 ECO-PLUS HSL ECO-PLUS HDL 2+ ECO-PLUS / HDL 2 ECO-PLUS HDL 1 ECO-PLUS
A A B B B B B A A
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Depth Width Depth Width Depth Width Depth Width
Size (mm) (mm) Size (mm) (mm) Size (mm) (mm) Size (mm) (mm)
315/70 R 22.5 3.0 12 315/70 R 22.5 3.5 8-10 295/60 R 22.5 3.0 8 315/70 R 22.5 3.0 A:10 B:5-6
295/80 R 22.5 3.0 12 295/80 R 22.5 3.5 8-10 315/60 R 22.5 4.5 8 295/80 R 22.5 3.0 A:10 B:5-6
315/80 R 22.5 3.0 12 315/80 R 22.5 3.5 8-10 315/70 R 22.5 3.0 8 315/80 R 22.5 3.0 A:10 B:5-6
315/80 R 22.5 3.5 8

74 75
HDL ECO-PLUS HD HYBRID / HD HYBRID ContiRe
Z1
A B B B A B A B A B A B A B A B
Z2
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
A B A B A B A B A
Depth Width Depth Width

Size (mm) (mm) Size (mm) (mm)
315/70 R 22.5 3.5 A:12-14 B:7-8 295/60 R 22.5 Z2 3.0 A:6 B:10
295/80 R 22.5 3.5 A:12-14 B:7-8 315/60 R 22.5 Z1

3.0 A:6 B:10
315/80 R 22.5 3.5 A:12-14 B:7-8 315/70 R 22.5 Z1

2.0 A:6 B:10
295/80 R 22.5 Z2
3.0 A:6 B:10
315/80 R 22.5 Z1
2.5 A:6 B:10

76 77
Gebrauchsanleitung
HTL 2 ECO-PLUS HTL 1 ECO-PLUS / ContiRe HTL ECO-PLUS
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Depth Width Depth Width Depth Width
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
Size (mm) (mm) Size (mm) (mm) Size (mm) (mm)
245/70 R 17.5 2.5 8 445/45 R 19.5 3.0 13 385/55 R 19.5 3.0 8-10
215/75 R 17.5 2.5 8 385/55 R 22.5 3.5 13 385/65 R 22.5 3.5 12-14
235/75 R 17.5 2.5 8
385/65 R 22.5 3.0 12
Reifenpflege
Kontakte, Adressen
78 79
Gebrauchsanleitung
HSR 2 HSR 1 HSR
B A B A B
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
385/55 R 22.5 3.0 10-12 245/70 R 19.5 3.0 9-11 11 R 22.5 3.0 A:10-12 B:4-5
385/65 R 22.5 3.0 10-12 265/70 R 19.5 3.5 9-11 12 R 22.5 3.5 A:10-12 B:4-5
315/70 R 22.5 2.5 10 285/70 R 19.5 3.5 10-12
295/80 R 22.5 3.0 10 305/70 R 19.5 3.0 10-12
315/80 R 22.5 3.5 10 385/55 R 22.5 3.0 10-12
295/60 R 22.5 2.5 10-12
Reifenpflege
305/60 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
315/60 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
385/65 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
255/70 R 22.5 3.0 8
275/70 R 22.5 2.5 10-12
Kontakte, Adressen
305/70 R 22.5 3.0 10-12
315/70 R 22.5 3.0 10-12
295/80 R 22.5 2.5 10-12
315/80 R 22.5 3.0 10-12

80 81
Gebrauchsanleitung
LSR 1+ / LSR 1 LSR HDR 2 / HDR 2 ContiRe / HDR 2 ED HDR+ / HDR+ ContiRe / HDR / HDR ContiRe
B A A A B A A A B
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
245/70 R 17.5 2.5 9-11 8 R 17.5 2.0 7 315/70 R 22.5 2.0 6-7 245/70 R 19.5 3.0 A:7-9 B:3-5
265/70 R 17.5 2.5 9-11 8.5 R 17.5 2.0 7 295/80 R 22.5 3.0 6-7 265/70 R 19.5 3.0 A:7-9 B:3-5
205/75 R 17.5 2.5 9-11 205/75 R 17.5 2.5 7-8 315/80 R 22.5 3.0 6-7 285/70 R 19.5 3.0 A:7-9 B:3-5
215/75 R 17.5 2.5 9-11 215/75 R 17.5 2.5 7-8 305/70 R 19.5 3.0 A:7-9 B:3-5
225/75 R 17.5 2.5 9-11 225/75 R 17.5 2.5 7-8 295/60 R 22.5 3.0 A:7-9 B:3-5
Reifenpflege
235/75 R 17.5 2.5 9-11 235/75 R 17.5 3.0 7-8 305/60 R 22.5 3.0 A:7-9 B:3-5
9.5 R 17.5 2.5 7-8 245/75 R 17.5 2.5 7-8 315/60 R 22.5 3.0 A:7-9 B:3-5
10 R 17.5 2.5 7-8 275/70 R 22,5 3.5 A:7-9 B:3-5
305/70 R 22.5 3.5 A:7-9 B:3-5
315/70 R 22.5 3.5 A:7-9 B:3-5
Kontakte, Adressen
295/80 R 22.5 4.0 A:7-9 B:3-5
315/80 R 22.5 4.0 A:7-9 B:3-5

82 83
Gebrauchsanleitung
HDR LDR 1+ / LDR 1+ ContiRe / LDR 1 LDR HTR 2 / HTR 2 ContiRe
A A B B B A A A A B B B A A
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
A A B B B A A B A A A B A A A B
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
11 R 22.5 3.5 A:10-12 B:5-7 9.5 R 17.5 2.5 A:11 B:5-7 8 R 17.5 C 2.0 7 205/65 R 17.5 2.5 7-10
12 R 22.5 4.0 A:10-12 B:5-7 10 R 17.5 2.5 A:11 B:5-7 8.5 R 17.5 2.0 7 215/75 R 17.5 2.5 7-10
255/70 R 22.5 2.0 A:10-12 B:5-7 245/70 R 17.5 2.0 A:9-11 B:5-7 205/75 R 17.5 3.0 7-8 235/75 R 17.5 2.5 7-10
265/70 R 17.5 2.5 A:7-9 B:3-5 215/75 R 17.5 3.0 7-8 385/55 R 22.5 3.5 8-10
205/75 R 17.5 2.5 A:8-10 B:4-6 225/75 R 17.5 3.0 7-8 385/65 R 22.5 3.0 11
Reifenpflege
215/75 R 17.5 2.5 A:8-10 B:4-6 235/75 R 17.5 3.0 7-8 445/65 R 22.5 4.0 13
225/75 R 17.5 2.5 A:8-10 B:4-6 245/75 R 17.5 2.5 7-8
235/75 R 17.5 2.5 A:9-11 B:5-7
Kontakte, Adressen
84 85
Gebrauchsanleitung
HTR 1 / HTR 1 ContiRe HTR HTR / HTR ContiRe HTR
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
245/70 R 19.5 3.0 8-10 205/65 R 17.5 2.0 7-8 385/65 R 19.5 3.5 7-8 315/80 R 22.5 3.5 7-8
265/70 R 19.5 3.0 8-10 245/70 R 17.5 1.5 7-8 245/70 R 19.5 3.0 7-8 11 R 22.5 3.5 7-8
285/70 R 19.5 3.0 8-10 215/75 R 17.5 2.5 7-8 265/70 R 19.5 3.0 7-8
385/55 R 22.5 3.5 10-12 235/75 R 17.5 1.5 7-8 285/70 R 19.5 3.0 7-8
425/65 R 22.5 3.0 10-12 385/65 R 22.5 3.5 7-8
Reifenpflege
445/65 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
Kontakte, Adressen
86 87
Gebrauchsanleitung
HSW 2 COACH / HSW 2 COACH ContiRe HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA HSW SCANDINAVIA / ContiRe
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
295/80 R 22.5 3.0 10 355/50 R 22.5 3.5 10 245/70 R 19.5 3.0 11
385/55 R 22.5 3.0 10-12 265/70 R 19.5 3.5 11
315/60 R 22.5 3.5 8 285/70 R 19.5 3.0 11
385/65 R 22.5 3.5 10-12 385/55 R 22.5 * )

3.0 10-12
315/70 R 22.5 2.5 8 385/65 R 22.5 * )

3.5 10-12
Reifenpflege
295/80 R 22.5 3.0 8 275/70 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
315/80 R 22.5 3.5 8 315/70 R 22.5 3.0 10-12
295/80 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
315/80 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
*) alternative tread pattern
Kontakte, Adressen
88 89
Gebrauchsanleitung
HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA / ContiRe HDW SCANDINAVIA / ContiRe HDW / HDW ContiRe
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
295/60 R 22.5 3.5 6 275/70 R 22.5 3.0 8-10 295/80 R 22.5 4.0 8-10
315/60 R 22.5 4.0 6 315/70 R 22.5 3.5 8-10 315/80 R 22.5 3.5 8-10
275/70 R 22.5 3.0 6 295/80 R 22.5 3.5 8-10 11 R 22.5 3.5 8-10
315/70 R 22.5 3.0 6 315/80 R 22.5 3.5 8-10 12 R 22.5 4.0 8-10
295/80 R 22.5 3.0 6 13 R 22.5 4.0 8-10
Reifenpflege
315/80 R 22.5 3.0 6
13 R 22.5 3.0 6
Kontakte, Adressen
90 91
Gebrauchsanleitung
HTW 2 SCANDINAVIA HTW
A B A B A
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
Depth Width Depth Width
Size (mm) (mm) Size (mm) (mm)
385/55 R 22.5 3.0 10 265/70 R 19.5 3.5 A:10-12 B:10
385/65 R 22.5 3.0 10
Reifenpflege
Kontakte, Adressen
92 93
Gebrauchsanleitung
HSU 1 M+S / HSU 1 M+S ContiRe HSU 1 / HSU 1 ContiRe HSU
B A A A B
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
275/70 R 22.5 3.5 8 275/70 R 22.5 3.5 10-12 295/80 R 22.5 4.0 A:8-10 B:3-4
305/70 R 22.5 4.0 10-12 305/70 R 22.5 4.0 8-10
11 R 22.5 2.5 10-12 12 R 22.5 3.5 A:8-10 B:3-4
Reifenpflege
Kontakte, Adressen
94 95
Gebrauchsanleitung
HDU 1 HDU / HDU ContiRe HSC 1 / HSC 1 ContiRe / HSC 1 ED HSC+ / HSC / LSC
A B B B A
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
385/55 R 22.5 3.5 10-12 275/70 R 22.5 6.0 A:8-10 B:4-6 385/65 R 22.5 3.5 12 9.5 R 17.5 2.0 10
315/80 R 22.5 3.0 12 295/80 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
11 R 22.5 3.5 12 315/80 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
13 R 22.5 3.5 12 11 R 22.5 3.0 10-12
12 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
Reifenpflege
13 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
Kontakte, Adressen
96 97
Gebrauchsanleitung
HDC 1 / HDC 1 ED HDC / HDC ContiRe HTC 1 HTC
B A A A A B A B A B A B A
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
315/80 R 22.5 3.0 A:12 B:7 385/55 R 22.5 3.5 10-12 385/65 R 22.5 3.5 A:10 B:7 385/65 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
12 R 22.5 3.5 A:12 B:7 295/80 R 22.5 4.0 10-12 445/65 R 22.5 3.0 A:10 B:7 425/65 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
13 R 22.5 3.5 A:12 B:7 315/80 R 22.5 4.0 10-12 445/65 R 22.5 3.5 10-12
12 R 22.5 2.5 10-12 275/70 R 22.5 4.0 10-12
13 R 22.5 4.0 10-12
Reifenpflege
Kontakte, Adressen
98 99
Gebrauchsanleitung
HSO HDO LCS
B A B A B
17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
Nfz-Reifen 20/22/24
13 R 22.5 3.0 8 315/80 R 22.5 3.5 10-12 265/70 R 17.5 2.0 A:15 B:6
13 R 22.5 4.0 10-12
Reifenpflege
Kontakte, Adressen
100 101
Technical Data Book Commercial Vehicle Tires 15", 16", 20", 24"
speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
7.50 R 15 HTR 135/133 G 16 G 90 TT 5.00 230 208 202 135 S 2850 3075 3295 3515 3730 3940 4150 4360
(134/132 K) (K 110) 5.50 236 213 207 134 S 2770 2990 3205 3420 3630 3835 4035 4240
6.00 242 218 784 212 772 357 2355 133 D 5385 5815 6235 6645 7050 7450 7845 8240
6.50 247 223 217 132 D 5230 5645 6050 6450 6845 7235 7620 8000
8.25 R 15 HTR 143/141 G G 90 TT 5.50 253 231 224 143 S 3560 3845 4120 4395 4665 4930 5190 5450
(141/140 K) (K 110) 6.00 259 236 229 141 S 3365 3635 3895 4155 4405 4655 4905 5150
6.50 265 241 850 234 836 384 2550 141 D 6735 7270 7795 8310 8815 9315 9810 10300
7.00 270 246 239 140 D 6540 7055 7565 8065 8560 9045 9525 10000
205/70 R 15 HTR 124/122 K K 110 TT 5.00 240 208 198 124 S 2090 2255 2420 2580 2735 2895 3045 3200
5.50 246 213 681 203 669 313 2040 122 D 3920 4235 4540 4840 5135 5425 5715 6000
6.00 252 219 209
6.50 258 225 214
7.00 R 16 LSR+ 117/116 L 12 L 120 TT 5.50 228 206 792 198 784 364 2391 117 S 2220 2395 2570
6.00 233 211 203 116 D 4320 4660 5000
LDR+ 117/116 L 12 L 120 TT
7.50 R 16 LSR+ 121/120 L 12 L 120 TT 5.00 230 208 200 121 S 2215 2390 2560 2730 2900
5.50 236 213 205 120 D 4275 4615 4950 5275 5600
LDR+ 121/120 L 12 L 120 TT 6.00 242 218 818 210 802 371 2445
15", 16", 20", 24"

6.50 247 223 215
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
3,25 3,50 3,75 4,00 4,25 4,50 4,75 5,00 5,25 5,50
(47) (51) (54) (58) (62) (65) (69) (69) (73) (80)
7.50 R 16 C HSO+ SAND 112/110 N 8 N 140 TT 5.00 230 208 200 112 S 1725 1830 1935 2035 2135 2240
5.50 236 213 205 110 D 3265 3465 3660 3855 4050 4240
6.00 242 218 818 210 802 371 2445
6.50 247 223 215

102 103
speed rim
(km/h) centers
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
+ 1% 1% 1.5 % 2% (65) (73) (80) (87) (94) (102) (109) (116) (123) (131)
10.00 R 20 HSR 146/143 K 16 K 110 TT 6.50 305 276 265 146 S 4115 4445 4765 5080 5390 5695 6000
7.00 311 281 270 143 D 7480 8075 8655 9230 9795 10350 10900
HDR 146/143 K 16 K 110 TT 7.33 314 284 273
7.50 316 286 1074 275 1052 485 3205
8.00 322 291 280
11.00 R 20 HSR 150/146 K 16 K 110 TT 7.33 321 290 279 150 S 4380 4725 5070 5405 5735 6060 6380 6700
7.50 323 292 281 146 D 7845 8470 9080 9680 10270 10855 11430 12000
HSC 150/146 K 16 K 110 TT 8.00 329 297 1104 286 1082 498 3295
8.50 335 302 291
9.00 340 307 296
12.00 R 20 HSC 154/151 K K 110 TT 7.33 346 307 301 154 S 4905 5290 5675 6050 6420 6785 7140 7500
8.00 354 314 308 151 D 9025 9740 10440 11130 11810 12485 13145 13800
HSR 154/150 K 18 K 110 TT 8.50 360 319 1146 313 1122 515 3420 150 D 8760 9455 10140 10810 11470 12120 12765 13400
9.00 366 324 318 149 D 8500 9175 9835 10485 11125 11760 12380 13000
HSO SAND 154/149 K 18 K 110 TT
HDC 154/150 K K 110 TT
14.00 R 20 HCS 164/160 J 22 J 110 TL 9.00 414 367 360 166 S 7275 7850 8420 8975 9525 10065 10600
15", 16", 20", 24"

(166/160 G) (G 90) 10.00 426 377 1268 370 1238 565 3780 164 S 6865 7405 7940 8465 8985 9495 10000
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
160 S 6875 7420 7955 8480 9000
HSO SAND 160/157 G 18 G 90 TT 160 D 12355 13335 14295 15245 16175 17090 18000
157 D 12605 13600 14585 15550 16500
HSO SAND 160/157 G 18 G 90 TL
365/80 R 20 HTR 160/ - K 20 K 110 TL 10.00 0 379 1116 348 1092 501 3310 160 S 5620 6065 6505 6935 7360 7775 8190 8595 9000
365/85 R 20 HCS 164/ - J 20 J 100 TL 10.00 0 379 1152 364 1128 524 3310 164 S 6865 7405 7940 8465 8985 9495 10000
395/85 R 20 HCS 168/ - J 20 J 100 TL 10.00 0 401 1206 386 1180 524 3600 168 S 7325 7905 8475 9035 9585 10130 10665 11200
(166/ - K) (K 110) 166 S 6930 7480 8020 8550 9075 9590 10095 10600
12.00 R 24 HSR 160/156 K 20 K 110 TT 7.33 346 307 301 160 S 5885 6350 6810 7260 7705 8140 8570 9000
8.00 354 314 308 156 D 10465 11290 12105 12905 13695 14475 15240 16000
HSC 1 160/156 K 20 K 110 TT 8.50 360 319 1250 313 1226 566 3740
9.00 366 324 318
HDC 1 160/156 K 20 K 110 TT

104 105
All Continental tires on which regrooving is HSR HDR
permitted have on both sidewalls, in accor- tread profile
dance with ECE regulation 54, the word

additional
REGROOVABLE tread
available
The additional tread depth of up to 4 mm as a result
gained by regrooving means a significant in- of regroo- additional
ving
crease in performance. steel belt steel belt
As part of their design, all-steel truck tires 2.0 mm of

have a so-called tread stock between the casing under tread
upper edge of the belt and the tread groo-

ves. This tread stock is intended to prevent Example:
stones etc. penetrating into the steel belt
Tire size 315/80 R 22.5
and the casing.
Original tread depth of new tire 20.0 mm
Provided it is marked REGROOVABLE, a
commercial vehicle tire may be regrooved Additional tread as a result
4.0 mm
down to a residual undertread thickness of of regrooving
2 mm above the breaker or belt. All addi-
tional regulations of the respective country
must be met. Regrooving should be carried out by an ex-
Nfz-Reifen 20, 22, 24

pert, in order to avoid premature failure as Depth Width Depth Width
Although tires can be retreaded after rea-
well as any reduction in the tires suitability Size (mm) (mm) Size (mm) (mm)
ching the legal wear limit, regrooving is not
for retreading.
advisable in every case. The tread stock 9.00 R 20 3.5 7-8 9.00 R 20 4.0 6-7
thickness is reduced and stones etc. can In some countries (e.g. Germany for
10.00 R 20 3.5 7-8 10.00 R 20 3.0 6-7
more easily penetrate and damage the steel KOM-100 coaches and Austria for coaches)
belts, leading to rust formation. This has a regrooving of front axle tires for coaches is 11.00 R 20 3.0 7-8
decidedly negative effect on the tires suita- prohibited. In general, regrooving on front
12.00 R 20 2.5 7-8
15", 16", 20", 24"

bility for remoulding. axle coach tires is not recommended.
Vehicle Tires
Commercial
12.00 R 24 2.5 7-8
The best time for regrooving is when the All Continental tires on which regrooving is
tread is worn down to about 3 mm. The tire permitted are marked regroovable.
must then be checked to make sure the wear
is even all round. Attention should be paid to
local or uneven wear patches.

106 107
RS 63 LSR+ / LSR LDR+ / LDR

7.50 R 20 3.0 7 7.00 R 16 1.5 7 7.00 R 16 1.5 7
8.25 R 20 3.0 7
15", 16", 20", 24"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
108 109
HTR HSU 1 HSC 1 HSC+ / HSC

365/80 R 20 3.5 7-8 10.00 R 20 4.0 10-12 12.00 R 24 3.5 15 9.00 R 20 4.0 10-12
10.00 R 20 3.5 10-12
11.00 R 20 3.5 10-12
12.00 R 20 3.0 10-12
15", 16", 20", 24"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
12.00 R 24 3.5 10-12

110 111
HDC 1 HDC HSO+ SAND / HSO SAND HCS
B A A A A B B A B A B

12.00 R 24 4.0 A:12 B:7 12.00 R 20 3.5 10-12 7.5 R 16 C 1.5 5 14.00 R 20 4.0 A:18 B:10
12.00 R 24 3.0 10-12 12.00 R 20 3.0 12-14 395/85 R 20 4.0 A:18 B:10
14.00 R 20 4.0 12-14 365/85 R 20 4.0 A:18 B:10
15", 16", 20", 24"

Vehicle Tires
Commercial
112 113
Technical Data Book Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care

The prerequisite for successful maintenance Always use new rubber tubeless valves or Fitting the wheel on to the vehicle The use of different tire designs on each axle
and care is the correct choice of tire, in new inner tubes and flaps on new tires or Vehicle axle data such as toe-in, king pin should be a rare exception. Where vehicles
accordance with the recommendations of new seals for tubeless metal valves. inclination and castor as well as axle align- are being used on the highway, minimum
the tire manufacturer. Refer also previous ment must be checked and if necessary tread depths as specified in the latest natio-
Take special care after tire repairs: inner tubes
sections on this subject. adjusted to within tolerances. nal regulations must be observed. For motor
stretch in use and may form dangerous folds
vehicles, trailers or semitrailers it is essential
when re-fitted. If in doubt, always fit new inner Only then should the wheel be fitted.
that tires of the same construction are fitted
Storage tubes in order to avoid tube failure.
When fitting make sure that the axle hub is to the same axle.
Unused tires should be stored in cool, dry,
It is particularly important with large tires that perfectly centered. Extra care is necessary
dark and lightly ventilated rooms. Tires which
these should already fit on the rim flange with large, heavy tires which do not have
are not fitted on rims should be stored stan- Minimum tread depth
with as little inflation pressure as possible. special centering.
ding up. Avoid contact with fuel, lubricants, The legal minimum tread depth is 1.0 mm
See also WdK-Guideline 104, where detailed
solvents and chemicals. If necessary, re-balance the wheel when it is and must cover the complete width and cir-
fitting recommendations are given.
fitted on the vehicle. cumference of the tread. The depth should
Should tires, tubes and bead flaps need to
As a guide: be measured in the tread groove with the
be stored temporarily, they may age more Always remember to check that the valves
When fitting, do not exceed 150% of the tread wear indicator (the area with the indi-
quickly and develop cracks if they are ex- move freely and are easily accessible. Valve
maximum standard inflation pressure. Under cator should not be taken).
posed to intense sunlight or extreme heat. extensions are necessary for dual tires.
no circumstances must 10 bar be excee-
Effective air circulation accelerates this pro-
ded. Use only recommended fitting tools Checking the inflation pressure requires
cess. Vehicle in operation
and equipment. the free movement and easy access of the
The inflation pressure must be correct.
Inner tubes may be particularly affected if valves, even when they have become dirty
Should the tire bead be jammed on the rim Otherwise poor vehicle handling and pro-
their packaging is damaged. during operation.
and the pressure be high, the bead may get nounced, irregular tread wear are inevitable.
damaged or even destroyed. Valve caps, preferably high pressure type,
If pressure is insufficient, the rolling resis-
Fitting the tire must be fitted.
With tube type tires, check that valves still tance will increase and with it the fuel con-
Before taking off a tire, unscrew and remove
move freely after the filler nozzle has been On rolling road testers where the vehicle sumption. Hidden defects in the tire may also
the valve insert; then wait until all the air has
removed. This is important for later inflation performance is examined, restrictive testing occur which later lead to tire failure.
escaped. If a tube-type tire is fitted with an
pressure checks under difficult conditions. regulations must be observed: depending
angled valve as per DIN 7786-80 GD 80,
on the roller diameter only short tests may
unscrew the valve stem and wait until the Fast-running wheels should be balanced sta-
be carried out and these must always below
escaping air ceases to make noise before tically and dynamically to ensure smooth
maximum speed.
removing the tire. running.
If a vehicle has all the same type of tires e.g.
Particular care should be taken when fitting
radial tires, this will guarantee optimum
the tire. Only rust-free rims of the right size
driving characteristics and maximum driving
should be used. These should not be dama-
stability.
ged or show any signs of wear and tear. The
loose flange side should be examined with
great care.
Maintenance
and care
114 115
Technical Data Book Maintenance and care
Tire inflation pressures specified by vehicle Maintenance and care of the Unfavourable weather conditions also ac- The tire is then driven underinflated and con-
and tire manufacturers are contained in vehicles tires celerate the ageing process as well as the sequently subjected to excessive strain. All
the vehicle manual and, for example, on the The high quality standard of the tires and storage conditions thar were covered in the these factors can make a tire non-repairable
vehicle mud guard. These may vary with vehicle, which is achieved by the measures previous section. by the time the damage is finally discovered.
different loads and service conditions, and recommendations stated above, can If the tire is repaired regardless, even if it is
An expert should always be called in to make
and must be adjusted before commencing only be ensured by the regular checking of repaired by a reputable tire specialist, it is
a qualified judgment on the tires.
a journey. Specified inflation pressures all factors. possible that tire failure can still occur as a
always apply to cold tires. An increase in Regrooving of the tread pattern usually when result of an overstrained area, other than that
For example, pressure checks and external
inflation pressure during running is normal there are 2 or 3 millimetres of tread depth originally damaged.
inspections of the tires (including the side-
and must never be re-adjusted. Do not left should be carried out only by qualified
walls to the inside of the vehicle and bet- This is why each tire must be carefully ins-
reduce pressure when the tires are hot. experts when the word REGROOVABLE is
ween dual tires). pected by a tire expert before it is repaired.
displayed on the tire sidewall.
Never use different inflation pressures for the For only a specially trained person can decide
Pressure checking devices and small re-
same axle. whether it is possible to repair the tire and
placement parts such as valve inserts, caps
Tire repairs whether the tire will be capable of delivering
The spare wheel should be inflated to at and extensions should always be close at
Tire damage may initially be just a question safe performance after the repair. Repairs
least the maximum inflation pressure given in hand.
of damage to the outer rubber: however, this must be carried out by an authorized work-
the vehicle manual. Remember to always in-
Tires age as a result of physical and chemi- apparently superficial damage can eventually shop, which is then responsible for inspec-
clude the spare wheel when checking inflati-
cal processes and this may impair their per- extend down to, or into, the tires reinforcing ting the tire and for doing the job properly.
on pressures.
formance. materials (casing/belt). Therefore no time
Repairs to the wheels are forbidden.
A balanced, even style of driving reduces the should be lost in taking the tire to a specia-
Tires, which are fitted to mainly stationary
strain on the tires. Every hasty reaction on list for assessment as soon as any external
vehicles or those which are not used re-
the accelerator, brakes or steering shortens damage is detected.
gularly, are particularly prone to premature
the life of the tires.
ageing. Damage to the reinforcing materials, for
The same also applies of course to all other instance due to a nail puncture or a deep
forms of peak strain such a severe scuffing cut, is particularly dangerous because dirt
of the tire along the curb or driving over and moisture may penetrate during the time
obstacles that may be in the road. These can between when the damage occurred and
all result in damage to the tires construction. when it was detected. This may even result
in more serious damage to the reinforcing
Strain on the tire should be avoided. This
materials. Damage to the inside of a tire can
has the same effect as insufficient pres-
also cause a slow puncture.
sure.
Do not exceed the tires permitted maxi-

mum speed, otherwise tire damage is inevi-
table.
Maintenance
and care
116 117
Imprint Terms and Explanations
Technical data manuals for other tire groups: Load/Speed Index Maximum standard value in service
The nominal load carrying capacity of a tire This is the maximum permissible width in
Tires for passenger cars and vans:
is expressed as the Load Index (LI) and is ex- accordance with the ETRTO Standard. It
Technical Data Book Car, 4x4, Van Tires
pressed in kg. In addition to this, a reference includes dynamic deformations are not inclu-
Industrial-tires: speed is also determined in connection with ded.
Tire Service Data Industrial Vehicles the nominal load carrying capacity (refer to
Actual value
Motorcycle tires: speed symbol and reference speed).
Width and external diameter as provided by
Technical Manual Motorcycle tires Speed symbol and reference speed (km/h) the manufacturer
Each speed symbol is assigned a reference
Stat. radius
The content of this publication is provided for information only speed in km/h or mph. The tire speed is as-
and without responsibility. Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH Distance from the centre of the wheel to the
signed the nominal load carrying capacity of
makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, road surface
the tire.
completeness or timeliness of the information in this publication.
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH may, in its sole discretion, Rolling circumference
PR
revise the information contained herein at any time without notice. The distance covered on each revolution of
Ply-rating (also called PR), is an interna-
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbHs obligations and the tire
responsibilities regarding its products are governed solely by the tional designation for the solidity of the tire
agreements under which they are sold. Unless otherwise agreed in casing. In the past, the tire load-carrying Tire fitment
writing, the information contained herein does not become part of class was only expressed by means of a Describes single (S) or dual fitment (D)
these agreements. PR number. The exact designation of load
This publication does not contain any guarantee or agreed quality Load carrying capacity in kg per axle at an
carrying capacity is nowadays expressed
of Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbHs products or any inflation pressure in bar or psi
as a numerical code, namely the Load Index
warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and Axle load carrying capacities with single or
noninfringement. Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH May make (or LI).
dual fitment at an adjusted inflation pressure
changes in the products or services described at any time without TT/TL in bar and psi (1 bar ~ 14.5 psi)
notice. This publication is provided on an as is basis. To the
Tubeless tires without inner tube
extent permitted by law, Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability in Tube Type tires with inner tube
connection with the use of the information contained in this
Minimum distance between rim centres
publication. Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH is not liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages Adherence to the minimum distance between
arising out of the use of this publication. Information contained rim centres ensures the fault-free perfor-
herein is not intended to announce product availability anywhere mance of two tires in accordance with
in the world. the ETRTO Standard without chains, when
The trademarks, service marks and logos (the Trademarks) mounted dually (refer also to page 5).
displayed in this publication are the property of Continental Reifen
Deutschland GmbH and/or its affiliates. Nothing in this publication
should be construed as granting any license or right to the
Trademarks. Without the express written consent of Continental
Reifen Deutschland GmbH the use of the Trademarks is prohibited.
All text, images, graphics and other materials in this publication are
subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH and/or its affiliates. Explanation of footnotes
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH owns the copyrights in the
selection, coordination and arrangement of the materials in this Data acc. to DIN 7805/4, WdK Guidelines 134/2, 142/2, 143/14, 143/25
publication. These materials may not be modified or copied for 1) Load index single/dual wheel fitment and speed symbol
commercial use or distribution. 2) TT = Tube Type, TL = Tubeless
Copyright 2012 Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH 3) For tire pressure of 8.0 bar (116 psi) and over use valve slit cover plate
All rights reserved.
* in preparation
119
Product overview
Steer Drive Trailer
Motorway/ HDL
HSL HTL
Coach L HD HYBRID
HSR HDR
Regional
LSR HD HYBRID HTR
Intercity R LDR
HSC
On/Off HDC HTC
C LSC
HSO
HCS
Off HDO
O T9
LCS
Urban HSU HDU 6DE23.en 2012.01

U
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
Bttnerstrae 25
HSW 30165 Hannover
Winter HSU M+S HDW HTW Germany
W HSW COACH
www.continental-truck-tires.com
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Commercial Vehicle Tires

Technical Data Book

17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

Commercial Vehicle Tires 17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

15", 16", 20", 24"

1) ETRTO - The European Tire and Rim Technical Organisation, Brussels

*) ECE = ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE, UN institution in Geneva

The tire designation markings satisfy both Explanation

ECE = Economic Commission for

FMVSS = Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

140 1 1 Special-service vehicles:

1) When boom is swung out in unfavourable position

the wheel to the inside surface of the wheel

The insertion depth not only ensures ade-

Standard and low-profile Standard and low-profile

1 dual spacing 6 center hole diameter

2 tire clearence 7 tire center line

3 vehicle clearence 8 outset

4 tire section width 9 backspace 80-series tires High profile ratio

Please contact rim manufacturers for detailed information

Customer Segment Goods

Steer Drive Trailer

HSC HDC HTC

All axles Drive

Customer Segment Construction

Steer Drive Trailer

LSC HDC HTC

Steer Drive Trailer

HDL 1 ECO-PLUS HD HYBRID HTL 1 ECO-PLUS HTL 1 ECO-PLUS

HSR 2 HSR 2 HSR 1 HSR 1 HD HYBRID HDR 2 HTR 2 HTR 2

HSR HSR HSR HDR + HDR HTR 1 HTR 1

LSR 1+ LSR 1 LSR 1 HDR HTR

Tread pattern overview Goods

Steer Drive Trailer

Tread pattern overview People

All axles Drive

HSR 2 HSR 1 HSR 1 HSR HD HYBRID

HSU 1 HSU HSU 1 M+S HDU 1 HDU

Tread pattern overview Construction

Steer Drive Trailer

HSR HSR HSR HDR HDR HTR 1 HTR 1

Tread pattern overview Construction

Steer Drive Trailer

T9 HSO SAND HCS HDO

M+S M+S M+S

HSO MIL HSO+ MIL LCS

M + S Designation M + S Designated Tires

11 R 22.5 HSC 1 295/60 R 22.5 HD HYBRID, HDL 2 ECO-PLUS,

Specifications and load capacities

17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

HTR 2 135/133 K 16 K 110 TL

HTL 2 135/133 K 16 K 110 TL

See flap inside back cover for footnotes

Specifications and load capacities

17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

HTR 2 143/141 K 16 K 110 TL

HTL 2 143/141 K 16 K 110 TL

See flap inside back cover for footnotes

Specifications and load capacities

17.5", 19.5", 22.5"

HDR 136/134 M M 130 TL

HTR 1 141/140 K K 110 TL 6.75 270 250 240

HDR 140/138 M M 130 TL