Conti reaps rewards with rolling resistance reduction

A number of factors lie behind the development of tyres for the truck market, including emissions legislation and a desire from fleet operators to save money. Low rolling resistance tyres tick both these boxes, and have been an on-going focus for many tyre suppliers.

The outlook for the low rolling resistance tyre market looks positive, particularly in Europe. According to a report by TechNavio, it will grow at a CAGR of 6.24% until 2018.

Constantin Batsch, Vice President, EMEA Business Region Truck Tyres, Continental, also thinks