IVECO opts for Apollo Tyres14 April 2023
IVECO has selected the Apollo Tyres EnduTrax tyre as original equipment (OE) for its Way truck ranges following testing carried out during 2022.
Produced at Apollo Tyres’ Gyöngyöshalász plant in Hungary, three different EnduTrax tyres in five dimensions will now be supplied to IVECO, all for 22.5-inch wheels: 13R22.5 EnduTrax MA, 13R22.5 EnduTrax MD, 315/80R22.5 EnduTrax MA, 315/80R22.5 EnduTrax MD, 385/65R22.5 EnduTrax MA HD.
Each product in the EnduTrax range is suited to a variety of applications, from large trucks to off-road tippers, and is designed for use across tough terrain. It features an advanced compound which is said to deliver 11% more cut and chip resistance than a standard Apollo regional all-wheel tyre, providing reliability over demanding surfaces such as rubble and steep gradients. The tyre also has 14% extra cushioning between the tread and belt, which affords a higher resistance to chipping and stone drilling, while rubber contact has been improved by 5% to help enhance tread rigidity and offer more mileage. As a result, the tyre’s tread remains effective for longer, reducing the chance of a cut which could develop into a larger tear and impact grip and overall performance.
The tyre has enhanced retreadability due to a durable and optimised ply casing. Rates of wear across the tread pattern is facilitated by a wide contact area, which affords uniform pressure distribution.
Yves Pouliquen, group head of sales and marketing at Apollo Tyres, said: “Our primary objective is to establish our brand and products as a crucial asset for top manufacturers of trucks, buses and trailers in Europe, and by extension, for fleets across the market.”
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