Giti launches GAU867v1 range, targeting electric buses
The Giti GAU867v1 is designed to meet the demanding performance requirements of the growing electric and hybrid bus market
Giti Tire has updated its Giti GAU867v1 all-position urban bus tyre range. The manufacturer’s developed tyre is particularly targeting the growing electric and hybrid bus market. It is manufactured to handle higher load and improve wear resistance. Giti has also added a new size to the range in the 265/70R19.5 143/141 J. The existing 275/70R22.5 size now has an updated load index of 152/148 J.
The two sizes carry a new EBus sidewall logo, which stands for both Eco and Electric. They provide a higher load capability to accommodate heavy batteries; greater tread abrasion resistance to address the high torque of electric engines; and deliver low energy consumption to maximise battery range.
The Giti GAU867v1 also features the three-peak mountain snowflake. The tyre is certified to meet the EU 117-02 legal requirement for safe winter performance. Giti describes this as a key customer condition and a legal demand in several city-bus markets throughout Europe.
The tyre was originally launched one year ago, replacing the Giti GAU861 and Giti GT867 patterns. Other sizes include 295/80R22.5 154/150 J, 11R22.5 148/145 J and the recently added 215/75R17.5 M which targets hard urban distribution vehicles.
All tyres in the range can be used on electric and combustion engine buses.
Giti GAU867v1 properties
Giti GAU867v1 all-position urban bus tyre
Designed for use in urban conditions, the Giti GAU867v1 is built on the manufacturer’s latest casing construction. This enhances mileage and handling and carries exceptionally high retreadability properties, a key market stipulator due to a short original lifespan.
Reinforced sidewalls protect the tyre from curbing damage and abrasions. The tyre also integrates deep sidewall wear indicators to show the correct time to rotate or demount the tyre. The tyre’s wide and robust tread pattern with advanced siping reduces noise and improves passenger comfort against previous patterns.
The Giti truck and bus portfolio is developed in conjunction with Giti Tire’s European Research & Development Centre in Hannover, Germany.
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