Big claims for tyre
28th May 1983, Page 23
28th May 1983
Page 23
Page 23, 28th May 1983
— Big claims for tyre
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A NEW TYRE, suitable for trailer fitment operating at 38 tonnes gross combination weight from Continental, is said to be 15 per cent cheaper than a pair of the equivalent twin tyres, and to give nine per cent improvement in fuel economy and 25 per cent increase in mileage.
The 15 R22.5 18-ply HS60 tyre developed over the last five years is claimed to be equally suitable for operation with lower trailer payloads.
Weight saving, on a set of six tubeless HS60 tyres, over currently fitted 11R 22.5 tyres, is in the order of 320kg (7001b).
In West Germany, where the tyres are made, they have exceeded 290,000km (180,000 miles) on some types of long haul operation.
Rolling resistance is reduced by about 30 per cent per axle.