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SmartWay Fuel Efficient Tires and Retreads

The EPA's SmartWay program helps companies reduce transportation-related emissions by measuring, benchmarking, and improving freight transportation efficiency. Launched in 2004, SmartWay® creates incentives to improve supply chain fuel efficiency.




An image of Continental Truck and Bus Tires' Smartway-verified logo indicating the U.S. EPA has determined these tires can save 3% or more on fuel when used on all three axles compared to the best selling new tires for line haul trucks.

Verified Low-Rolling Resistance (LRR) Tires & Retreads

The EPA has determined that certain low-rolling resistance (LRR) tires and retread technologies can reduce NOx emissions and fuel use by 3% or more, relative to the best-selling new tires for long haul Class 8 tractor-trailers. If a tire is used on a different truck type or axle position, the tire is not considered SmartWay® Verified for that application.



These improvements are achieved under the following conditions:

  • These truck and bus tires are used on the axle positions stated on the list below.
  • Verified low-rolling resistance (LRR) tires are installed on all of the axle positions of the tractor and trailer.
  • All tires must be properly inflated according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Continental's SmartWay Verified New Tires

The following Continental low-rolling resistance (LRR) tiers are SmartWay® Verified when used on Class 8, long haul tractor trailers:


 Steer Tires  Drive Tires  Trailer Tires
  HSR2
  Conti HDL 3 LTL  Conti EcoPlus HT3
  HSR2 SA  HDL2  Conti HTL 3
  Conti HSL 3  HDL2+  HTL1
  Conti HSR 3
  HDL2 Eco Plus
  Conti Hybrid HT3
  Conti Coach HA3
  HDL2+ Eco Plus
 
  Conti EcoPlus HS3+
  HDL2 DL Eco Plus
 
   Conti Hybrid HD3 - 19.5"
 
   HDR
 

**For more information on SmartWay® or to review the list of SmartWay-verified low-rolling resistance tires and retread technologies, visit www.epa.gov/smartway. More tires and retreads may currently be verified by SmartWay®, always review the SmartWay® website for current information.



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HTL1
HTL1

Long Haul, Super Single Trailer

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HSR2 275/80R22.5 for US market
HSR2

Regional Steer/All-Position

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HDL2+
HDL2+

Long Haul, Fuel Efficient Drive

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Conti HSR 3
Conti HSR 3

Regional, Steer/All-Position

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Conti HSL 3
Conti HSL 3

Super Regional, Fuel Efficient Steer

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HSR2 SA
HSR2 SA

Regional Steer/All-Position

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Conti HDL 3 LTL
Conti HDL 3 LTL

Long Haul, Single Axle Drive

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ContiTread™ SmartWay® Verified Retreads

The following Continental low-rolling resistance (LRR) tiers are SmartWay® Verified when used on Class 8, long-haul tractor trailers:



  Drive Tires  Trailer Tires
  Conti HDL 3 LTL  Conti EcoPlus HT3
  HDL2 Eco Plus  HTL1
  HDL2 DL Eco Plus  
  Conti EcoPlus HT3  
  HDR2 Eco Plus 
  HDL Eco Plus  

**For more information on SmartWay® or to review the list of SmartWay-verified low-rolling resistance tires and retread technologies, visit www.epa.gov/smartway. More tires and retreads may currently be verified by SmartWay®, always review the SmartWay® website for current information.



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ContiTread HTL1
ContiTread HTL1

Long Haul, Super Single Trailer

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ContiTread EcoPlus HT3
ContiTread EcoPlus HT3

Fuel-Efficient, Long Haul Trailer

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ContiTread HDL2 DL Eco Plus
ContiTread HDL2 DL Eco Plus

Long Haul Fuel Efficient Drive, Deep Lug

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ContiTread HDL 3 LTL-R
ContiTread HDL 3 LTL

Long Haul, Single Axle Drive

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ContiTread HDR2 Eco Plus
ContiTread HDR2 Eco Plus

Regional, Fuel Efficient Drive

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