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wear pattern with low rolling resistance and noise emissions. Wide shoulder ribs increase protection against tearing and impact damage. The tyre is available now
in 435/50R19.5 with an index
Kings Road Tyres Introduces Blacklion TBR Tyres
Leading UK tyre wholesaler Kings Road Tyres (KRT) has added to its portfolio of exclusive tyre brands for the truck and bus sector with the launch of the Blacklion TBR range.
KRT has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the Jinyu-manufactured brand in the UK. Stocks will be available for customer delivery by the 3rd quarter of 2014.
Blacklion now joins two other exclusive TBR ranges at KRT, sitting between the Aeolus and
Antyre brands in the company’s budget sector offer.
“We can now offer commercial customers three quality brands that cover all price points in the highly competitive budget sector,” commented KRT Purchasing & Marketing manager, Tim Bader.
The initial Blacklion range currently includes six sizes with EU labelling, which will increase to 20 sizes by the end of 2014 and 50+ sizes by mid-2015, covering popular truck, bus and coach applications.
one of 158L, and an index two of 160J.
The GTL925 is a new generation long distance tyre for modern three-metre high mega trailer configurations. An extra wide seven rib low-profile casing and tread results in a very regular
of 160J.
GTL925
Michelin Launches 385/65 R 22.5 X MULTI T
Michelin has launched the new 385/65 R 22.5 X Multi T trailer tyre across Europe, following its exclusive global preview at the CV Show in April 2014.
The July launch coincides with the release of performance data highlighting the tyre’s ability to further reduce total cost of ownership for operators, with a 0.7 litre saving in fuel per 100km and a 10 per cent increase in mileage potential versus its predecessor.
The new tyre also offers excellent longitudinal grip and lateral grip on dry and wet surfaces owing to its innovative tread design, which makes for highly effective water dispersal and even wear – particularly important given trailer tyres are responsible for 45 per cent of the braking performance on a fully loaded articulated vehicle. The groove design and longer ridges also contribute to ensuring the tyre is marked M+S (mud + snow), an indication of its suitability for winter conditions.
The new 65-series X Multi T sets the benchmark for ‘regional’ trailer tyres, replacing the XTE3 of the same size, which has sold more than 4 million units in Europe since its launch in 2007.
Guy Heywood, Commercial Director of Michelin’s truck division in the UK and Ireland says: “We’ve taken a tyre popular with both trailer manufacturers and fleet operators alike, and built in new technology to deliver significant improvements on an already winning formula.”
Key to the X Multi T is the introduction of a new rubber compound created by Michelin’s research and development teams, named ‘Carbion’. This innovation results from new components and a new compounding process which has lowered the tyre’s operating
temperature by 6°C, further reducing rolling resistance, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared with the previous generation XTE3, whilst providing increased resistance to abrasion.
Using Michelin’s Remix retreading technology, the 65-series X Multi T has a retread acceptability rate of 88 per cent, ensuring operators can benefit from the multiple lives offered by Michelin truck tyres. When retreaded as a Michelin Remix tyre, an X Multi T will also benefit the environment through saving 55kg of raw materials versus manufacturing a completely new tyre. Both the new and Remix versions can be regrooved. The European tyre labelling system demonstrates why the 385/65 R 22.5 X Multi T is one of the best performing trailer tyres on the market, achieving excellent ratings in all three categories. It achieves a B in rolling resistance and wet braking and emits just 69 db of sound, placing it in the lowest noise category.
The new tyre is available as both original equipment and on the replacement market in the UK and Ireland, through the ATS Euromaster and independent Michelin Truck Professional networks.
Alcoa Launch 16” MB
Sprinter Wheel
The UK Distributor for Alcoa, Tyreline has supplemented its range with a 16” wheel that intends to target image aware and weight sensitive operators of Mercedes Sprinter vehicles. The 16” MB Sprinter Wheel is available in the Dura-Bright XBR finish, delivering an impressive appearance. The product is
Giti Tire has released full product details of the two latest additions into its expanding GT Radial truck and bus portfolio - the GSW226 high traction steer axle and GTL925 low platform trailer pattern tyres.
The GSW226 is the brand’s first specific ‘winter’ marked tyre, and carries the three peak mountain snow flake (3PMSF) symbol
denoting all season capabilities and exceptional performance in severe winter conditions including snowy, icy and wet roads. Designed with a wide shoulder groove to deliver optimum handling and stability and a new advanced compound for high mileage potential, the tyre is available immediately in size 385/65R22.5 and carries a index
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easily maintained, where regular washing with a mild detergent and water keeps the wheels shiny. With a weight of 7.7kgs, the wheel provides weight savings over steel wheels of up to 4.1kgs per wheel and like all Alcoa wheels, the 16” MB Sprinter Wheel has a 5 year unlimited mileage warranty.
GSW226
Two New GT Radial Truck and Bus Tyres Launched