Continental has launched the Conti HSR 5 EP steer tire and the Conti HDR 5 EP drive tire, two new fuel-efficient truck tires that join the company’s Generation 5 regional haul portfolio. Continental said the tires are designed to increase mileage, improve fuel efficiency and extend casing durability to help fleets lower their total cost of ownership.
The tires target regional routes with frequent starts and stops, urban and suburban driving, and changing road conditions. Both pair new tread designs with Continental’s latest compound technology, aiming to balance wear performance, rolling resistance and retreadability.
“Regional fleets continue to face mounting pressure to improve operating efficiency while controlling costs,” said Shaun Uys, Vice President Marketing and Sales, Truck Tires US. “The new Conti HSR 5 EP and Conti HDR 5 EP were developed to help fleets go farther on every tire investment through increased removal mileage, lower fuel consumption and enhanced casing life.”
Steer and drive positions
The HSR 5 EP steer tire uses a new five-rib tread pattern and an optimized footprint intended to improve wear and promote more even tread wear. With Continental’s Generation 5 tread compound, the company estimates a 22% improvement in mileage over the previous model while keeping rolling resistance low.
The HDR 5 EP drive tire has an open shoulder tread design, improved resistance to stone trapping and better cut-and-chip protection, features meant to protect the casing and maximize retread potential. Continental estimates a 19% improvement in removal mileage over its predecessor, with rolling resistance performance that supports fuel savings.
All-weather capability and availability
Continental said the new regional tires also offer all-weather capability for year-round operation, along with enhanced casing durability for retreading and improved wear for a lower cost per mile. The Conti HSR 5 EP and Conti HDR 5 EP are available beginning in October 2026 in key regional haul sizes, with more sizes planned throughout 2027. More information is available on Continental’s U.S. truck tire website.
Source: Continental press release, Oct. 1, 2026.
