Continental offers 16-in. all-steel radial light truck tire

Continental has introduced a new size of the 16-inch Conti LAR 3, an all-position tire that the company says is built for the high scrub conditions faced by regional delivery drivers. The Conti LAR 3 is designed to withstand the rigors of regional routes and speeds of more than 90 MPH under max load. In addition, its all-steel radial casing is optimized for retreadability, Continental says.

The company says other features of the Conti LAR 3 include cut-and-chip resistant tread compounds to withstand high scrub conditions, optimal handling with a pattern engineered to minimize stone retention and maximize wet traction, and fuel efficiency coupled with high mileage. The 10-ply radial provides increased load carrying capacity and puncture resistance and its all-steel construction delivers increased retreadability.

The Conti LAR 3 is now available in four sizes: LT215/85R16, LT225/75R16, LT235/85R16, and LT245/75R16.

Merchants Fleet, a developer of comprehensive fleet management solutions, released its annual Impact Report outlining its 2023 sustainability journey, performance, and initiatives. The company also highlighted sections of the report focusing on its efforts toward fleet electrification, supplier diversity and effects on the environment.

"Over the past year, we've made significant strides in our ESG [Environmental, Social, and Governance] efforts, and I couldn't be prouder of what we've accomplished at Merchants," said Ted Lague, director of sustainability at Merchants. "Our progress has not only strengthened our company but also empowered our clients to make impactful, sustainable differences in their operations. It's truly inspiring to see the positive changes we are facilitating together in the industry."