The all-new Conti TerraPlus HD3 drive tire from Continental Tire the Americas debuted at the 2014 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, with an all-new, aggressive tread pattern designed for Class 4-5 work trucks.

This high traction, deep lug tread pattern and chip and chunk resistant tread compound is a new benchmark for working medium-duty pickups, landscaping trucks, utility trucks, and other vocational trucks that frequently work in off-road conditions, according to Continental. 

“Our new Conti TerraPlus HD3 was designed specifically for working trucks and heavy pickups which, due to the terrain, demand improved traction and a more aggressive lug pattern than the typical 19.5 inch tire provides,” said Wes Garber, director of original equipment sales for Continental’s Commercial Vehicle Tire group.

With the potential to be the first tire to reach the market as a specialized off-road, high traction drive product for 19.5 inch sizes, the TerraPlus HD3 will have 19/32nds tread depth and a specialized pattern with open shoulder design to increase traction. An off-road belt package makes the tire more suited to the severe service, off road environments and more resistant to damage such as stone penetration.