Vacu-Lug to present new generation of truck tyres at Commercial Vehicle Show

摘要

Commercial tyre retreading and management specialist, Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres will launch the first of a new generation of tyres at the CV Show (Birmingham NEC, 25-27 April). Featuring an enhanced sidewall protection system, the new 245/70R17.5 WZY2 has been manufactured to provide operators with extra protection against kerb wear. Vacu-Lug states that it has developed the product to provide a practical alternative to traditional solid sidewall protectors; these are susceptible to weaknesses within their design if too rigid, leading to unwanted heat build-up, and increased rates of abrasion, due to their inability to deflect from impact with solid surfaces. The new tyre is designed with additional sidewall protection and comprises five ribs moulded into the upper side-wall of the tyre. This provides greater flexibility and abrasion resistance to provide the maximum overall protection possible against kerb wear, whilst its design allows heat to dissipate more effectively. The material used to create the sidewall protection is a new compound formulation which is highly cut and tear resistant.