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Verified Low Rolling Resistance Tires
EPA has determined that certain tire models can reduce NOx emissions and fuel use by 3 percent or more, relative to the best selling new tires for line haul class 8 tractor trailers. These improvements are achieved under the following conditions:
The following Continental low rolling resistance tires are SmartWay verified when used on class 8, line-haul tractor trailers:
Continental Tires
The following low rolling resistance precure technologies are SmartWay verified when used on class 8, line-haul:
ContiTread™ Retreads
Steer: | N/A |
Drive: | HDL Eco Plus, HDR1 EP, HDR2 Eco Plus, HDL2 Eco Plus, HDL2DL Eco Plus |
Trailer: | HTL Eco Plus, HTL1, Conti EcoPlus HT3 |
Learn more: SmartWay Transport Partnership