Continental Tires get SmartWay verification

May 27, 2010

Updated Jun 1, 2010

The HSL2 Eco Plus and the HDL2 Eco Plus long-haul tires have been SmartWay verified as rolling resistant truck tires, the company announced. The tires verified are sizes 295/60R22.5, which are 3 inches shorter than the 275/80R22.5, but can carry 1,215 pounds more, the company says.

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