

The tire casing is constructed with four belts and a closed-shoulder four rib tread design allowing versatility in all wheel positions.Ĭontinental Tests E-Truck Tire PrototypesĬontinental noted that drivers should see up to 19% mileage improvement and up to 5% chip and chunk resistance with the new General Grabber OA 2 when compared with its predecessor. The patented innovative groove technology leads to minimum stone retention through a stone ejection system and extends casing life. The General Grabber OA 2 on/off road all position tire features 22/32” and 24/32” tread depth and a sidewall profile with curb rib to reduce damage from curbing, cuts and abrasions. With this announcement, Continental noted that it will be phasing out the General Grabber OA and OA WB tire. The industries that benefit from these heavy-duty tires are construction, material transport, cement, utility, emergency vehicles, heavy haul and special loads, and mining/quarry. Fleets should experience better fuel economy with better rolling resistance,” said Helmut Keller, Continental’s Head of Product Management. "Drivers should expect a reduction of road noise and improved comfort with the new tread design and tread compound. These second-generation tires have a new tread compound to improve mileage, chip and chunk resistance, and protect the casing to allow for multiple retreads, according to Continental. These second-generation tires have a new tread compound to improve mileage, chip and chunk resistance, and protect the casing to allow for multiple retreads, according to Continental.Ĭontinental, a tire and automotive technology supplier, has launched a new lineup of General tires for regional on/off-road all position use called General Grabber OA 2 and OA 2 Wide Base (WB).
