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TYRE NEWS FOR FLEET & INDUSTRY SPRING 2013

Since starting Tructyre in 1996 we’re proud

that you’ve made us market leaders in tyre

management. Having worked with Commercial

Tyres for a number of years, we are delighted

to announce that we have now acquired the

Commercial Tyres group of companies.

This opportunity presented itself when Paul

Kuske, Managing Director of Commercial

Tyres, decided that after 40 years in our

industry it was time to take time out. We’d like

to wish Paul a long and healthy retirement. We now have the opportunity to build on the

product range that we can offer and

ultimately deliver an even better service to

you, our valued customers.

So what does this mean to you?Bringing the two companies together, adds

to the excellent range of services that you

currently access. We are proud to operate

our professional fleet of 95 vehicles, covering

10 counties in the South of the country, we

now have 19 points of sale, with coverage

both nationwide and across Europe. Not

forgetting a first class team of employees

from both companies.

Whatever your requirement, you’ll benefit

from our leading suppliers and partners – all

dedicated to maximising your vehicle uptime

whilst remaining competitive.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for

your continued support and loyalty as we

endeavour to remain your tyre supplier

of choice.

Glenn Sherwood

Managing Director, Tructyre.

Welcome to your new look issue of Burnin’ Rubber– your finger on the pulse of what’s happening atTructyre. As your trusted partner; providing tyreservices for your vehicles, we constantly strive tokeep you on the road at all times.

NEW DEVELOPMENTSFOR TRUCTYRE

Nationwide and European

coverage, with 19 key

sales points in the South.

• Nationwide & European coverage.• 19 key sales points in the South.

Bandvulc NewsNew Retread Tyres

AutoKwikCar and Van Services

MTS CleansingPPK Contract Case Study

Tructyre RE-TRAKExclusive New Retread Tyre

Michelin NewsNew Tyres for 2013

No Tyre Too BigNew Heavy Industrial Services

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Bridgestone News R-Steer and R-Drive

Goodyear News Improving Fuel Efficiency

GT Radial NewsNew Tyres for 2013

Tructyre GroupFrom June 2013, Commercial Tyres fleet and

truck business will be carried out by Tructyre

Fleet Management, making use of the

combined Tructyre and former Commercial

Tyres team, fleet of vehicles, and depots. Earth

mover and other off highway business will be

carried out by Commercial Tyres Off Highway.

Retail and other domestic vehicle business will

continue to be carried out in AutoKwik depots

under the AutoKwik name. All are now part of

the Tructyre Group of companies.

Glenn Sherwood and Paul Kuske

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“We are pleased to service many blue chip

operations for BTC, Bandvulc’s tyre

management division. We can log into their

online systems to view the specific details

for each fleet which has proven very

beneficial to us – we hope to extend these

advantages to our regional accounts as

well.” comments Paul Kuske.

BD08: High Mileage,Long Haul Tyre The BD08 is designed to maximise mileage

and reduce running costs, making it an ideal

choice for long haul, high mileage operators.

A unique compound ensures a long service

life with excellent wet and dry performance.

The BD08 is designed using computerised

footprint technology, optimising contact

with the road for even weight distribution

and enhanced mileage performance.

Stability of the BD08 is ensured thanks to its

wide profile.

Bandvulc’s BIG RangeBandvulc’s BIG range has become a popular

choice for Tructyre Group and its regional

fleets. Designed for arduous applications the

BIG tyre is a great performer on waste

contracts and is available in the following key

sizes; (11R22.5, 295/80R22.5, 315/80R22.5).

EXCLUSIVE TOTRUCTYRE GROUPTructyre Group will soon have theirown, branded range of retread tyresavailable for their exclusive use.

Produced by Bandvulc, the RE-TRAK tyre

range will enable Tructyre Group to offer its

clients a totally unique package offer which

will incorporate quality and reliability

throughout. Following extensive discussions

and trials Tructyre Group selected Bandvulc

for this development based on their excellent

product range and its proven suitability to

local operators.

RE-TRAKTHE GREEN SOLUTIONExclusive to Tructyre Group, RE-TRAK is the

green solution for low speed heavy vehicles.

Aimed squarely at the waste management

sector, this new tyre meets the demands of

local authorities and their contractors for a

quality long life tyre with all the right

green credentials.

Bandvulc

BD08

Bandvulc

Depots: Aldershot, Andover, Arundel, Ashford, Banbury, Basingstoke, Bournemouth, Camberley, Crawley, Dartford, Didcot, Henfield, Maidstone,

Feature

RTM (Replacement Tyre Monitor).

Twin cushion silica compound.

Reactive contour technology.

VAI (Visual Alignment Indicator).

Effect

Indicates need for tyre replacement

based on the tread wear.

High and low density tread.

Smart contour reacts to different

road conditions to maintain contact

with road surface.

Indicates an incorrect track

alignment and / or camber setting.

Benefit

Visual stimulant to the consumer

that the tyre needs replacing.

Extraordinary ride comfort.

Increased driving confidence.

Higher mileage through avoidance

of one-side wear.

Feature

AMST (Acoustic Modulation Sound Technology).

Twin cushion silica compound.

Reactive contour technology.

VAI (Visual Alignment Indicator).

Effect

Suppression of sound waves.

High and low density tread.

Smart contour reacts to different

road conditions to maintain contact

with road surface.

Indicates an incorrect track

alignment and / or camber setting.

Benefit

Quiet drive.

Extraordinary ride comfort.

Increased driving confidence.

Higher mileage through avoidance

of one-side wear.

Our services include:• Batteries

• Competitive Prices

• Fleet Support

• Independent Advice

• Mobile Fitting Service

• MOT's

• Servicing

• Shocks

• Wheels & Tyres

GeneralAltimax RT

GeneralAltimaxHP/UHP

SERVICESFOR CARSAND VANS

BANDVULC NEWSTructyre Group and Bandvulc have seen their business relationship flourishover the past few years. Bandvulc, the UK’s leading independent tyreretreader has been continually supporting Tructyre Group with innovativeand unique retread tyres to enhance its product offer.


Sales and Project Manager Paul Monck says

“MTS Cleansing Services is in some ways like

a fourth emergency service. That’s because it

gets called out to handle situations such as

clearing blockages and dealing with liquids

that may become hazardous to human health

or the environment.”

Specialist FleetTo handle everything, there’s a very

specialised fleet of around 200 vehicles, with

70% of them operating out of the Rochester

head office and the rest spread over five

satellite depots across the south east.

For sewer cleaning, MTS Ltd has a number of

high specification jetting units for different

types of work. All have the capacity to carry

clean water for jetting plus liquid or semi-

solid waste at the same time. A moveable

centre plate allows the relative capacities to

be changed so that more clean water can be

carried at the start of a job and then more

waste as cleaning is carried out and waste is

being produced.

The fully equipped CCTV rigs are operated by

trained personnel to carry out CCTV drainage

surveys of pipe lines, culverts, shafts and so

on. This avoids the need for a confined space

entry in some places and the availability of

4x4 off road vehicles means even the most

remote locations can be accessed. All CCTV

equipment is robust and flexible while the

rigs have on-board, drainage industry specific

software to produce reports on site once

images have been recorded.

For tankering, MTS runs one of the biggest

privately owned vacuum tanker fleets in the

business, which has doubled in size over the

last two years. New vehicles include seven

4000 ADR specification tipping tankers with

jetting capabilities for forecourt, interceptor

and manhole cleaning. All vacuum tankers

can cope with any demand for all liquid,

liquid sludges, industrial, waste utilities and

domestic requirements.

Breathing ApparatusMTS has added to the fleet four

independently run umbilical cord breathing

apparatus units. These are suitable for

confined space entry work and are run by

trained operatives who are also proficient in

first aid and full rescue procedures.

With a specialist fleet this big, MTS needs a

tyre partner who can handle any situation,

anywhere – on or off road. That partner is

Commercial Tyres. Paul says “We have

partnered with Commercial Tyres for many

years now. That relationship has endured

because MTS and Commercial Tyres share

the same ethic – to be reactive to our

customers and to go the extra mile. In all of

those years Commercial Tyres have never let

us down.”

ON AND OFF ROAD WITH MTS CLEANSINGWith many years of experience of the liquid waste industry, MTS Cleansinghave built an enviable reputation for their expertise, the skill and knowledgeof their team, and their high specification equipment.

“ ... MTS and Commercial Tyres sharethe same ethic – to be reactive to ourcustomers and to go the extra mile...”

• Tyre partner for 37 years.• PPK Contract for 200 vehicles.

Poole, Portsmouth, Southampton, Swindon, Theale, Winchester • 01962 855733 • [email protected] • www.tructyre.co.uk

RE-TRAKNew and exclusive toTructyre Group, RE-TRAKis ideal for specialist andtipper applications.

• Off-road endurance and on

road performance

• Aggressive directional pattern

• Exceptional grip on all

surface conditions

• Rugged shoulders minimise

operational damage

• Excellent water dispersion


X MultiWay 3DLast September Michelin launched its new

X MultiWay 3D truck and coach steer tyre,

aimed at regional and national operators

where vehicles use a mix of local and major

trunk roads. From January 2013 the matching

drive tyre joined the range – and like it’s steer

tyre sibling, its manufactured here in the UK

in the 295/80 R 22.5 size favoured by

domestic operators.

Speaking to Burnin’ Rubber, Michelin’s Marc

Speed explains: “Our extensive testing has

shown an increase in total mileage

performance of up to 15 per cent for the new

steer tyre, and up to 10 per cent for the

equivalent drive axle fitment, when compared

with the previous XZE2+ and XDE2+ tyres.

There is also a significant reduction in rolling

resistance for both tyres, which translates into

even lower operating costs for Michelin users.”

X Line EnergyIn another all-new product line-up for the UK,

Michelin is launching its long-haul X Line

Energy range for fleets where the majority of

journeys are at a high average speed on

major trunk roads.

Marc says that the key to the new tyre’s

fuel-efficiency is a new rubber compound

that allows Michelin to reduce the tread

depth without compromising durability. This

results in a very low rolling resistance, whilst

further design changes help to reduce heat

build-up in the rubber.

Fleet Support in 2013As a Michelin Certified Centre, Tructyre

Group holds the seal of approval from one of

the best known brands in the world, in

recognition of the company’s focus on

quality and outstanding customer service.

Maintaining this prestigious European

accolade enables Tructyre Group to be a

member of the Michelin Truck Professional

network, which comprises a nationwide

group of independent tyre specialists noted

for being amongst the best in their field.


For Michelin,who workclosely withthe TructyreGroup tosupport truck,bus and coachfleets, 2013 is shaping up to beone of the most important yearsfor a decade with the launch oftwo of the most eagerlyanticipated new tyre ranges.

NEW MICHELINSROLL INTO 2013

Commercial Tyres Off Highway recently

entered the Heavy Industrial / Earthmover

market with the purchase of a 26 ton (6x4)

Renault truck complete with a sleeper cab, 38

ton crane, tyre handler and London emissions

compliance. This addition to the fleet has over

£10,000 worth of heavy tools, and the latest in

tyre fitting equipment. The new UHL tyre

handler, alone cost over £18,000! The vehicle

is capable of handling 85% of all the

Earthmover tyres in the UK market.

Paul Kuske, Managing Director of

Commercial Tyres says “We were receiving

an increasing number of requests to carry

out industrial and earthmover work. At first

we tried contracting this type of work to

outside companies, but we experienced

non-attendances due to tachograph hours

and refusals to attend at weekends, or

simply they were not equipped to carry out

the work successfully. This is not the sort of

service we expect for our customers.”

“At that point, we decided there was no

alternative other than to do the job properly

and invest in the right equipment.”

Do it RightThe investment has paid off – it seems clear

that Commercial Tyres Off Highway were not

the only people unhappy with the services

offered by others in this market. Demand for

the service has lead to the addition of a

second 15 ton MAN vehicle to the fleet.

NO TYRETOO BIG FOR USEarthmover truck added to Commercial Tyres Off Highway fleet.

STOP PRESS To meet increasing demand, a third brand new high specification vehicle has been ordered. Built upon a DAF 75 series chassis complete with crane, full tyre handling facilities and sleeper cab.


Because the sensors are secured to the

wheel rim they stay in place even if the tyre is

changed. Sensors are only replaced every 5

years and because they are inside the tyre

there is no possibility of theft. A unique

feature of this system is that the data from

each tyre is not only shown to the driver in

real time, but is also stored for later analysis.

By analysing the data, tyre pressures can be

specified more accurately for a vehicle’s

particular route and workload - thus reducing

fuel costs whilst maximising tyre life.

The TPMS package is now running on

vehicles of two Tructyre customers;

Birmingham-based Vehicle Transporter; STVA

and Fareham-based National Express Coach

Operator; Lucketts Travel.

In the first three months the system saved

STVA four potential roadside blowouts.

Interestingly, data analysis from one vehicle

has shown that tyre pressures rise from

120 psi to as high as 150psi. Analysis of

pressure and temperature differences from

tyres across the same axle have helped to

highlight structural issues from the tyres,

wheels or even the vehicle itself. Picking up

these issues early on has minimised the

negative effect they can have on tyre life.

For customers seeking to minimise roadside

incidents, reduce fuel costs and maximise

tyre life this system is definitely worth their

attention. It offers a modern, proven solution

which combines precision technology with

user friendly practicality.

TPMS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

Potential Blowouts PreventedIn the first three months the system saved

STVA four potential roadside blowouts.

Two of these

relate to slow

punctures to

which the system

alerted the driver

at the start of the

day. One was a nail picked up at Southampton

docks. The other was a bolt picked up by the

steer tyre and then “shot” into the drop axle

tyre. As a result of these alerts the punctures

were repaired efficiently and economically on

site, rather than at the roadside.

The third was a system alert for a rapid

deflation whilst on the motorway following a

curb being clipped earlier in the day.

Because of the alert the driver was able to

pull into a Service Station and then call

Tructyre for assistance.

The fourth money saving warning was a high

temperature alert on the inner of a twin on the

drive axle. This enabled the driver to inform his

operations department and the tyre was

subsequently checked during Inspection and

found to have multiple blisters.

For the last few months Tructyre has been working in partnership with RL Automotive on a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for commercialvehicles. The Tructyre/RL Automotive TPMS package consists of sensorsinserted inside each wheel rim and a display screen in the cab.


The panintelligence system was introduced

after Tructyre upgraded its UniSerV™

platform from CAM Systems, and the

intelligent dashboard was integrated to show

real-time management information.

CAM fitted the console to a large TV screen,

which communicates key activities at a

glance such as inbound calls, the operators

answering and processing them, jobs in

progress, mileage reports, costs versus

sales, turnover and profitability. Relevant data

is transmitted to the whole organisation

every few minutes to ensure actions are dealt

with in a timely and proactive way.

Anne Sherwood, Business Support Manager

at Tructyre, is pleased with the additional

functionality of panintelligence: “There’s so

much more information at your finger tips

rather than piles of data that you have to

wade through to learn anything useful. I can

schedule emails containing relevant data to

go out when I want them to, which frees up

more of my time. The live data feed has also

created healthy internal competition, as the

operators can see the status of inbound calls

and measure themselves against each other.”

TRUCTYRE INTRODUCES CAM SYSTEMS’ CV TYRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMUsing the new system the trucktyre service specialist introduceda dynamic, live data feed alignedto the organisation’s KPIs into itshead office, improvingfunctionality and visibility whilesaving administration time.


The new R-STEER 001 and R-DRIVE 001 tyres

have been developed in response to the

trend towards changing fleet operating

conditions from one day to another and a

broader mix of usage conditions in regional

applications, ranging from highway driving to

light on- and off-road usage.

This “regional” segment, which represents

around 42% of the total truck tyre market,

also covers various types of vehicles –

general cargo trucks, tankers, refrigerated

trucks, coaches, and specialised areas such

as timber and waste transport – adding

further to the versatility of conditions.

To meet this market situation, Bridgestone

has designed the R-STEER 001 and R-DRIVE

001 truck tyres with more robustness for

versatile conditions and broader usage,

without loss of performance or

safety. They are also more able

to cope with low inflation

pressure and overloading

– identified in a

Bridgestone survey as

common behaviour in

today’s mixed

operating conditions.

Longer Service Life and Improved Retreading PotentialSpecifically, R-STEER 001 and R-DRIVE 001

truck tyres are designed for trips of between

50 and 1,000 km, with up to 5% on/off

usage, for customers looking to improve their

mileage and cost per kilometer.

Performance features include a long life with

balanced rolling resistance coefficient,

excellent traction for R-DRIVE 001, highly

durable casings for maximum retreading

potential, and improved re-grooving potential

versus the predecessors R297 and M729.

Exclusive Compound TechnologyTo achieve these performance levels,

Bridgestone engineers have employed the

company’s proprietary NanoPro-Tech™

compound, which reduces energy loss in the

top compound as the tyre rotates. Reduced

energy loss leads to reduced rolling

resistance, which guarantees durability and

abrasion resistance, without compromising

tyre performance.

The advanced tread patterns are designed

with Bridgestone’s top tread technologies:

Tie-bar between the tread blocks on the

unidirectional R-DRIVE 001 for increased

stiffness and service life; Square Shoulder

design on R-STEER 001 for stable cornering

and increased tyre life, together with Stone

Ejectors for improved retreading potential

and Dual Sipe technology for improved wet

and winter handling.

“These new R-STEER 001 and R-DRIVE 001

truck tyres retain the performance strengths

of their Bridgestone predecessors but give

fleets more durability and wear life in versatile

conditions, for a lower cost per kilometer than

their predecessors” says Harald Van

Ooteghem, Senior Manager, Marketing

Planning, Commercial Business Unit,

Bridgestone Europe.

Extensive field tests in 18 EU countries,

ranging from severe on- and off-road usage

to 100% highway, have demonstrated the

excellent durability and improved retreading

and regrooving potential of R-STEER 001 and

R-DRIVE 001, while maintaining the

performance level expected of premium

Bridgestone truck tyres.

Bridgestone R-STEER 001 and R-DRIVE 001

truck tyres are being introduced

progressively across Europe, initially in the

major size for regional applications:

315/80R22.5. Other sizes will be added in

the future.

Bridgestone is progressively replacing its top-selling R297 steer and M729drive tyres with newly-developed R-STEER 001 and R-DRIVE 001 truck tyresfor regional application in Europe. The new tyres are designed for robustnessin versatile usage, providing high-level performance and a long lifecycle.

BRIDGESTONE LAUNCHES R-STEER AND R-DRIVE TRUCK TYRES


The e-tablet application, provided and managed by

TrackItNow, supports HTML5, making it compatible with

Android, iOS and Windows Mobile applications.

TrackItNow is working with CAM Systems to offer a

premium live GPS vehicle tracking system that

integrates with UniserV™, providing “nearest vehicle to

job” and “job status” for in field resource allocation.

The e-Tablet will integrate into CAM’s UniSerV application

suite, which then links seamlessly into CAM’s Cameo platform

for systemised updating of stock and near real-time invoicing.

Anne Sherwood, Business Support Manager at Tructyre explains, “We

are looking forward to transitioning our business from ‘doing paperwork’

within the business to ‘auditing paperwork’ within the business by driving

technician best practice off of the e-Tablet. The e-Tablet solution will

replace the e-pen application Tructyre have previously been using to

provide us with near real-time transactional data from the field.”

Mike Allen, Managing Director of CAM Systems says, “The e-Tablet

application for technicians is the next stage in our Straight Through

Processing concept, allowing mobile technicians to carry out commercial

transactions easily on the road and keep head office completely

up-to-date with their operations.”

Tructyre Fleet Management is continuing the rollout of the new CAM Systems e-Tablet to 80 plus mobiletechnicians. The application enables the tracking of commercial transactions effectively from initial capture

to invoicing and creates a seamless, streamlined process that saves considerable time and money.

E-TABLET ROLL-OUT FOR TRUCTYRE TECHNICIANS


Low rolling resistance equals bigsavings for long haul fleets.

Saving over £170,000 a year in fuel costs may

be a dream for some long haul truck fleets,

but this is what a typical 50-truck operator

could expect to achieve thanks to Goodyear

Marathon tyres1.

When the ‘Dream Team’ of Goodyear LHS II +

steer tyres, LHD II + drive tyres and LHT II

trailer tyres are fitted in place of tyres graded D

in fuel efficiency, a fleet of 50 trucks would not

only benefit from savings in excess of

£170,000 in fuel costs, representing nearly

145,000 litres less diesel used, but there would

also be a reduction in carbon dioxide

emissions of 380 tonnes – having a very

significant positive impact on the environment.

A typical five-axle 40 tonne articulated truck

on long haul operations, would save £3,763 a

year if covering 100,000 kilometres with a

fuel consumption of 32.26 l/100km and a fuel

cost of £1.30 per litre2. This relates to 2,896

litres of fuel saved and a reduction in harmful

CO2 emissions of 7,616 kilograms.

“In these cost-conscious times it is very easy

to just go for the cheapest option, but that can

also be the most expensive,” comments

Adam Stanton, Commercial Marketing

Manager, Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK. “Thanks

to the quality of the materials used, as well as

the designs and technology employed,

Goodyear Marathon tyres not only offer a fuel

efficient solution but also provide high

mileage and the ability to be regrooved and

retreaded, further prolonging their tyre life. For

these reasons, we believe that our tyres offer

genuine savings to both operators and the

environment in terms of financial savings,

reduced fuel use and decreased emissions.”

There are also important benefits in terms of

the superior wet braking performance, which

means significantly shorter stopping

distances on wet roads.

The Goodyear Marathon range offers a wide

choice of sizes covering popular applications.

20% are graded B in fuel efficiency and B or

above in wet grip (EU tyre label grades). 95%

achieve C in fuel efficiency and C or above in

wet grip, further demonstrating the superb

performance levels of Marathon tyres.

Operators can calculate the savings they can

expect to achieve using the free Goodyear

fleet calculator, at www.fleet-calculator.eu.

1. The calculations are based on a typical 40 tonne4x2 tractor unit and tri-axle trailer combination, anannual mileage of 100,000 kms, a fuelconsumption of 32.3 l/100km and a diesel priceof £1.30 per litre.

2. Goodyear Marathon LHS II+ and LHD II+ in size315/70R22.5; LHT II in size 385/55R22.5, whichhave EU label grades relating to fuel efficiency ofrespectively B, C and A, have been compared tosame sizes with tyres graded D in fuel efficiency.

GOODYEAR’S ‘DREAM TEAM’ CAN SAVE FLEETSOVER £170,000 ANNUALLY

Internet tyre management reportstalk in pounds and help cut costs.

Goodyear has launched its FleetOnline -

Solutions Mobile Technical Evaluation (FOS

Mte) for Off-The-Road tyre customers.

The Internet tyre management programme

allows fleet inspection reports to be filed

online at the time of visit, quickly giving the

customer information on the performance of

each tyre in the fleet. It also provides relevant

information in actual cost terms.

FOS is a significant step forward in the OTR

business for operators of earthmoving

equipment and other heavy plant and

equipment. It enables each OTR representative

to deliver a fleet inspection report direct from a

customer’s site via an internet connection.

These reports give full details to the customer,

by tyre position and include:

• Projection of performance

• Measured pressures vs recommendation

• Cost per hour

• Hours realised per millimeter of rubber

• Value at risk - For each tyre of a specific

inspected vehicle, the deviation of

pressure versus the recommendation is

converted into currency, showing how

much a wrongly inflated tyre will cost to

the end-user if it continues to run at the

wrong pressure until the end of its life.

“Customers do not talk in bars or PSI; they

talk in currency. For this reason, we decided

to convert the variance between the

measured pressure and the recommendation

into a reliable ‘value at risk’. This talks much

more to our end-users. This system also gives

the value of the fleet visit performed by our

experts, a service that not all premium brands

are providing today” said Stephan Renson,

After Sales and Marketing Manager Off-The-

Road Tyres Goodyear EMEA.

FLEET ONLINESOLUTIONSFOR OFFROADOPERATORS


As part of their focus on providing customers

with high quality products, services and value

added packages Giti Tire has recently launched

the GT ASSIST roadside assistance programme.

Operating throughout the UK and Republic of

Ireland and working in collaboration with over

180 service providers in the dealer network, GT

ASSIST offers a maximum 90 minute response

time, putting it on par with the best in the

industry, throughout 365 days of the year.

The programme is managed by RAC

Commercial Assistance (RACCA), who will

take the initial breakdown call and find the

nearest dealer who has both the correct

product and capability to attend the scene

within the strict timescale, and Infleet, who

will handle all back office functions.


• Aldershot• Andover• Arundel• Ashford• Banbury• Basingstoke• Bournemouth• Camberley• Crawley• Dartford

• Didcot• Henfield• Maidstone• Poole• Portsmouth• Southampton• Swindon• Theale• Winchester

Southern Sales points in:

National and European Coverage

Tructyre Fleet Management LtdRingtower, Moorside RoadWinnall Industrial EstateWinchester, HampshireSO23 7RZ

Tel: 01962 855733Fax: 01962 855193Email: [email protected] site: www.tructyre.co.uk

Over recent years the company has focused

on bringing to the market a wide range of new

patterns and sizes with key features including

fuel efficient tyres with a lower rolling

resistance, increased mileage performance,

strong robust casing construction, and

reduced noise emissions.

Giti Tire manufacture the GT Radial brand and currently rank within the top10 global tyre manufacturers offering a complete range and exportingpassenger car, light truck, heavy truck and bus tyres to over 100 countriesaround the world.

RUNS LIKE CLOCKWORK

GT Radial

GAU861

GT Radial

GAR820

GT Radial

GDR619

GAU861The GAU861 City

Bus Tyre has been

designed with an extra reinforced sidewall

protector to ensure maximum resistance to

curbing and impact damage, while a

unique tread pattern with a 20.2mm depth

ensures good mileage performance

combined with comfort and reduced noise.

Available initially in 275/70R22.5, the tyre

can be used in both steer and drive

positions on both 4x2 and 6x2

configurations and is M+S marked

indicating excellent traction in mud and

snow conditions.

GAR820 and GDR619GAR820 and GDR619 regional steer and

drive axle tyres respectively have been

created to respond to the fast

development of modern medium sized

trucks increased requirements for

comfort, noise, wet and dry handling and

excellent wear out performances.

Both initially available in size 215/75R17.5,

with 205/75R17.5 and 225/75R17.5

available shortly and other sizes in the

17.5 segment will coming to market

during 2013. The GAR820 and GDR619

carry M+S marking indicating good

winter performances.

Giti Tire has welcomed the new

EU tyre labelling directive that

came into effect on November 1st

2012, and has stated their €1.5m

investment will ensure accurate

figures are easily available to both

service providers and end users.

Regulation 1222/2009 is intended

to provide easy-to-understand

buying information on tyres in three

areas – rolling resistance, wet grip and

external rolling noise.

Giti Tire has undertaken extensive

testing across all product portfolios

making the information available to

consumers on its website as well as

issuing a detailed, technical guide for

service providers and end users.

Tyre Labelling

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