Continental launches new Barum BF 15 steer tyre

Continental has launched a new Barum BF 15 steered axle tyre for short and long distance haulage, which has been designed to provide excellent mileage, improved grip in the wet and reduced noise levels, according to the manufacturers.

As long distance road traffic continues to increase in line with the relaxation of EU borders, Continental remains committed to meeting the market’s growing requirements for a truck tyre, which combines performance with a competitive purchase price and buy-back value in relation to casing, re-grooving and remoulding.

The effective design of the new Barum BF 15 relies on four belt plies, which guarantee first-class structural durability for the casing. The innovative groove geometry helps the tyre achieve a long service life and effectively rejects stones, which have the potential to damage the casing when they become trapped. Long life, and even tread wear throughout the life of the tyre can be expected resulting from the use of an optimised tread contour for even ground pressure; and an improved tread compound. Unique “microsipes” located in the outer tread grooves, which are particularly subject to stress, also extend tyre life.

In wet conditions, four wide, circumferential tread grooves on the BF 15 allow the tyre to displace large volumes of water, maximising driving safety. The tyre also features numerous lateral and longitudinal “sipes” creating a large number of edges, which interlock with the road surface improving handling. Rugged tyre shoulders and longitudinally orientated tread ribs also offer a precise steering response.

In terms of reduced road noise, the tyres special tread pattern design, enhances its flexing characteristics, resulting in noise reduction, which exceeds all legal requirements.

The Barum BF 15 is currently available in the following size: 295/80 R 22.5 152/148 M.

A further size, 315/80 R 22.5 156/150 L (154/150 M), is planned for later this year.