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Vacu-Lug Rolls Out New Westlake Tyre Range
the market. The rapid increase in demand that we have witnessed over the last few years is a credit to the product’s quality, availability and value for money.”
As the world’s fourth largest producer of commercial vehicle tyres, Westlake tyres are produced by the Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Company Limited – ZC Rubber – and the brand is marketed and distributed within Europe by Zenises, from its European base in London. Zenises addresses new product development and keeps up-to-date with the latest regulatory obligations for the UK and European tyre market.
Further expanding its Westlake
product range, Vacu-Lug is now also distributing Westlake’s light commercial vehicle range of van tyres.
Vacu-Lug manufactures its own extensive range of drive and trailer retread tyres for commercial, agricultural and OTR applications, as well as Pirelli’s Novateck range, all of which are backed by Vacu-Lug’s unique VMS fleet management system.
Vacu-Lug also distributes Yokohama Truck and Earthmover tyres and Magna Tyres’ Industrial and Earthmover range throughout the UK.
The new Westlake truck and bus tyre range was first introduced by Westlake Tyres at the IAA Show in Hannover, October 2014. Now, Vacu-Lug, the sole UK distributor for all Westlake truck and bus radial
tyres, has launched the range in the UK.
For both light and heavy commercial vehicles - truck and trailer - the Westlake range offers a choice of 17.5”, 19.5” and 22.5” rim diameters and consists of four
applications: Long Haul, Regional, Mixed Service and Max Load.
The ‘Long Haul’ range comprises tyres built specifically to withstand long distance journeys and its deep tread is designed for a longer life and to consume less fuel. The ‘Regional’ range is ideal for middle distance journeys and, featuring a directional tread pattern, is de signed for outstanding traction with the ability to withstand varying road conditions on motorways and trunk roads. Meanwhile, the ‘Mixed Service’ range features tyres tailored for vehicles
carrying heavy loads and which are suitable for on and off road use. The tyres feature an aggressive directional tread and open tread shoulder with robust tread blocks, the combination of which provides extra traction. Completing the line-up is the WTX1 ‘Max Load’ tyre, which is designed for use on heavy load trailers. It is designed with special sipes alongside tread ribs, which helps to minimise heating for high-speed running with heavy loads.
Altogether, the versatile new range offers 9 bespoke-designed tyres which are ideal for standard commercial fleet requirements – from heavy, long and regional distance truck and heavy-load trailer
New SLT 2907 Wheel from Speedline
Speedline Truck has announced the introduction of the new SLT 2907 truck and bus wheel , available in size 22.5 x 9.00.
Designed for enthusiasts looking for an attractive wheel solution for tractors and coaches, the SLT 2907 wheel sets itself apart thanks to the special design of the hand holes. Not only does it meet the highest demands in terms of appearance but with a weight of just 23.7 kg it is 0.5
Another advantage to note is the particularly high 4250 kg load capacity of the SLT 2907 wheel, especially since this is currently the highest value in its class and also complies with the latest OEM requirements and tyre development – thanks to TÜV approval and ABE (General Operating Permit) for the German spare parts market. The SLT 2907 is available in a 10-hole version with 26 and 32 mm holes and
applications to light truck and off- road use.
The Westlake product names are as follows:
WDR+1, WDR1, WDM1, WTL1, WTR1, WTX1, WTM1, WSR+1, WSR1
Where W = Westlake, Axle position: D = Drive S = Steer, T= Trailer Application type: R = Regional L = Long Haul M = Mixed Service, X = Max Load
Truck type: 1 = Heavy Truck +1 = Light Truck
Commenting on the introduction of the new Westlake Tyre range, Vacu- Lug’s Sales Director Dave Alsop says, “We are very excited about the new tyre range because it not only comes with a premium quality badge from one of the world’s leading manufacturers but also fits perfectly with a wide range of UK and European fleet applications. It is not surprising that the Westlake range has been widely accepted by our service providers. As Westlake’s sole UK distributor, we are proud to offer our customers some of the best- performing, value-for-money tyres in
kg lighter than its predecessor. Compared to steel wheels from other manufacturers it is claimed to offer a reduction in wheel weight from 18 to 20 kg per wheel, meaning that users of tandem axle tractors can benefit from a weight advantage of up to 120 kg, leaving significantly more capacity for their load. A 4-axle vehicle on Speedline Truck wheels can handle a load of up to 240 kg more than it can with steel wheels.
features a special Speedline Truck valve, which provides additional corrosion protection and low torque for lower loads.
The wheel is available in the diamond surface, well known for its high quality surface finish, or the highly polished variant. The SLT 2907 wheel is available from many trailer manufacturers and selected partners in the spare parts market.
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