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PRODUCTS
New Generation Uniroyal Truck and Bus Tyres Exclusively from
Kings Road Tyres
Uniroyal’s latest TBR tyres for combined regional and long- distance use will be exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Kings Road Tyres. The new FH 40 steering axle tyre and the new DH 40 drive axle tyre provide high
mileage, improved
handling, and optimum traction, even on wet
roads. Both of these
tyres come in size
315/80 R22.5 and are
suitable for buses and
trucks.
Uniroyal has designed
its new line of products
to complement these combined applications of regional distribution and long- haul journeys. The FH 40 steering axle tyre and the DH 40 drive axle tyre both offer excellent mileage and reliable handling. Following in the tradition of the Uniroyal brand, these tyres can be reliably used on buses and trucks and are particularly effective on wet roads.
Tim Bader, KRT’s Group Operations Manager, commented: “Uniroyal is a long-established brand that enjoys high levels of trust and loyalty in the truck
and bus market
and these new
generation TBR
products will be
welcomed by
stockists across the
UK.”
The newly
developed tread
design of the FH
40 steering axle
tyre improves wet
grip performance
and qualifies it for
the "B" rating for
EU tyre labels. The
special sipe
technology used in the tread design optimises water expulsion and ensures safe handling even in rainy conditions.
The tyre contour of the FH 40 is optimised for even wear and
low rolling resistance, and its new tread compound provides high mileage. The FH 40 also features the M+S label.
The tread design of the DH 40 drive axle tyre was specially designed for high traction,
making it especially capable on both wet and snow-covered roads.
The new tread design allows for an even wear pattern, in turn meaning the DH 40 can offer high mileage. The optimsed belt cord makes the drive axle tyre particularly robust and durable. The DH 40 features both the M+S and 3 peak mountain snow flake (3PMSF) labels.
The basis for all tyres in the new Uniroyal product line is a retreadable carcass. The bead of the carcass on both the FH 40 and DH 40 was reinforced
for increased durability. The optimised cord density means that the tyres can withstand changing loads and the special inner liner prevents gradual loss of air.
Hankook SmartControl DW07: A New Winter Specialist for the Drive Axle
Hankook has expanded its winter tyre line-up for trucks, with a new snow specialist. The Hankook SmartControl DW07 has been developed with a focus on extreme winter conditions in European long- haul and distribution transport. The new winter tyre pattern for the drive axle is already available in the three main sizes 315/80 R22.5, 315/70 R22.5, 295/80 R22.5 with additional sizes to follow.
To avoid expensive
downtime and to
arrive at
destinations
safely, drivers
and fleets
must be
equipped
adequately
to also deal
with harsh
winter
conditions.
In addition
to high
mileage,
optimal
snow
traction is a
main
requirement of
winter tyres in
the long-haul and
distribution
transportation business. The SmartControl DW07's tread design and compound have been optimised and designed to meet the requirements of demanding winter conditions, particularly when travelling in areas like Northern Europe or the Alpine region.
Also the tread pattern of the SmartControl DW07 is designed around the focus of snow performance and safety on wintery streets. An 8% wider tread has been applied to Hankook's new winter specialist, which increases the contact area between tyre and ground for improving grip and handling characteristics. In addition, the tread design with five main drainage grooves provides extra hydroplaning safety. The tyre's closely set 3D
winter sipes applied to the tread, perform two important tasks – firstly, they allow for even wear of the tread surface, resulting in high mileage. This effect is reinforced by the shock absorbing arrangement of the tread blocks. Secondly, in combination with the unique half-open shoulder design of the SmartControl DW07, the sipes generate improved tyre traction on ice and snow covered streets. Both braking
and traction performance are
also supported by the jagged finish of the tyre's tread
blocks which allow for
excellent interlocking of the tyre with the road surface. Innovative technologies
make the SmartControl
DW07 particularly
efficient. A specially
developed compound
mixture has been applied to the tyre. Optimised for harsh winter conditions, it
remains resilient in cold temperatures and makes the tyre particularly resistant to cold, also making a high braking performance possible even at ver y low temperatures. Hankook's trusted Stiffness Control Contour Technology (SCCT) is also used for this winter truck tyre. The technology allows for an even distribution of the pressure in the tyres to minimise the deformation of the carcass tread. This not only increases the longevity of the tyres but also improves their retreadability.
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