Locally-produced tyre a game changer for trucking industry

SP835A

“The SP835A is a big deal for both the company and the trucking industry,” said Riaz Haffejee, CEO of Sumitomo Dunlop. “The launch of the SP835A sees the beginning of a new era where we are now able to supply a full set of locally produced tyres for the entire truck, for all positions – from Steer, to Drive and Trailer.”

A premium drive tyre, the SP835A was developed for improved cost per kilometre (CPK), high mileage in long-haul highway applications. Exhibiting even tread wear and low rolling resistance due to DECTES* technology (reducing fuel consumption), the tyre has been manufactured using a cut resistant compound and has a heel and toe resistant pattern. Better heat dissipation is achieved using base tread material in the tread construction which enhances re-treadability.

Key features include:

• Reinforced bead: Bead with nylon reinforcement for even wear performance
  
• Optimised breakers angle: Better distribution of ground contact pressure results in uniform tread wear improvement.

  Pattern highlights:

  • Lug groove with different angle aimed at minimizing retention of stones and keeping block stiffness.
    
  • Less partial abrasion during block movement for even wear and higher mileage.
    
  • Tie-bars on the shoulder blocks reduces heel and toe wear, increasing driver comfort.

  • Performance improvement between wear, cut/chipping and stone trapping.

• Available sizes: 315/80R22.5 and 295/80R22.5.

In house field application tests on 315/80R22.5 showed best performance in the drive application for the SP835A versus 31 competitors and 19 Dunlop tyres in three different fleets, showing an up to 18% improvement on mileage.

Looking for improved CPK and enhanced re-treadability while supporting local? Visit https://www.dunloptyres.co.za/Tyre-Range/BusTruck for more information.

^{* DECTES – Dunlop Energy Control Technologies}

About Sumitomo Rubber South Africa

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd is owned by Japanese listed company Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd (SRI), situated in Kobe, Japan. SRI is one of the leading premium manufacturers of automotive tyres and industrial rubber products in the world. The existing South African plant in Ladysmith (founded in 1973) currently produces passenger car, sport utility vehicle, light truck and truck and bus radial tyres, which are sold in South Africa and exported across Africa and other countries.