Sava launches new 17.5” truck tyre range

Goodyear’s Sava Tyres brand has launched a new range of 17.5” truck tyres for regional and local delivery vehicles. The range comprises three tyres: the Avant 4 is for steer axles, the Orjak 4 for drive axles and the Cargo 4 for trailers. The Slovenian brand says the new tyres are designed to meet the needs of the cost-conscious vehicle operator engaged predominately in regional haul and delivery operations. The tyres are suited for a wide range of vehicles including articulated trucks, rigids and a wide range of trailers.

Avant 4

The Avant 4 regional steer tyre’s tread has three double ribs designed to balance pressure distribution. Sava says the tyre’s properties include a low wear rate and an even wear profile, with high density blading providing good wet braking. The carcass construction is designed to reduce heat build-up for better durability.

Other features and benefits of the Avant 4 include a high wearable rubber volume for improved mileage, stiff shoulder ribs for road handling and lateral stability, and a wide bladed zone for high mileage as well as improved traction and braking. Its staggered tread blocks are tuned to reduce noise, while the tyre is also equipped by stone penetration protectors to increase durability.

Orjak 4

The Orjak 4 drive tyre has a pattern tuned for improved traction and wet braking. This wide tread has an open tread design to promote traction and a high wearable volume to improve mileage. The Orjak 4 also has a carcass construction for reduced heat build-up and improved durability.

In addition, the five-rib connected solid tread blocks provide even wear, good resistance to chunking and damage plus rear axle stability for better handling, Sava says. Computer optimized block shape gives low impact noise, even wear and good traction. Other benefits include low noise and reduced rolling resistance in comparison with its predecessor the Orjak 3.

Cargo 4

The Cargo 4 is a trailer tyre with a wide application range for all types of trailer including low platform versions. Sava says it has an optimised tread pattern with grouped centre ribs providing improved mileage, better vehicle stability and lower rolling resistance. The new carcass construction, as with the other new Sava tyres, means less heat build-up for better durability.

Its mould cavity shape gives the benefit of even wear due to optimum contact pressure distribution. In addition to this, deep tread blades across the centre area reduce heel and toe wear and provide good wet performance. Rib edge sipes further improve the wear characteristics and the groove geometry is designed to reduce stone holding for greater durability.

All the new Sava tyres are regroovable and retreadable.

Avant 4 sizes:

205/75 R 17.5 124/122 M

215/75 R 17.5 126/124 M

225/75 R 17.5 129/127 M

235/75 R 17.5 132/130 M

Orjak sizes:

205/75 R 17.5 124/122 M

215/75 R 17.5 126/124 M

225/75 R 17.5 129/127 M

235/75 R 17.5 132/130 M

Cargo 4 sizes:

215/75 R 17.5 135/133 J

235/75 R 17.5 143/141 J