Capital Equipment News October 2022

TYRE MAINTENANCE

Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) tyres are produced at the Sumitomo Rubber South Africa manufacturing plant in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, using advanced Japanese technology and tested for Africa’s roads.

Keep fleets on the road with Dunlop

Tyres are an essential aspect of keeping commercial fleets moving and getting drivers and goods safely to their destinations. With the high mileage requirements of vehicles in this sector, there is enormous pressure to maximise cost per kilometre (CPK), reduce breakdown costs and overcome challenging traffic congestion and road conditions, all while ensuring on-the-road safety.

N avigating potholes, roadworks, dirt roads and more, are part and parcel of life for commercial vehicles. Eighty per cent of South Africa’s road network is now older than its 20-year design life and 30% of our

roads are considered to be in poor to very poor condition, presenting serious challenges for trucks and buses. To meet the needs of heavy-duty vehicles, while giving fleet owners and operators added peace of mind, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd (SRSA),

manufacturer of the Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken Tyre brands, has several tyre ranges on offer. The new generation Dunlop Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) range has been researched, designed and precision engineered in Japan, and exhaustively tested to extremes in all road conditions. Tyres are manufactured to provide optimal performance for a specific wheel position, with Steer, Drive and all-wheel position tyres offering varying tread patterns, rubber compounds and construction to meet a range of heavy duty and industrial applications – from

“Buying new tyres is a big investment for fleet owners and operators. Dunlop’s range of durable and superior Truck and Bus Radial tyres are designed to support the safety of its drivers, vehicles and goods.”

Lubin Ozoux, CEO of Sumitomo Rubber SA

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