BKT expands Ridemax range with new FL 699 size

BKT has added to its Ridemax range with the release of a second Ridemax FL 699 size. The new 525/65 R 20.5 tyre is intended for fitment on agricultural trailers and tank trucks and complements the existing 24 R 20.5 size.

The tyre maker states that Ridemax products are developed to be stable at high speeds, to support heavy loads in order to reduce transport cycles, and to reduce rolling resistance. The Ridemax range includes the following products for trailers: Ridemax FL 699, Ridemax FL 693 M, Ridemax FL 690 and Ridemax FL 690 IND. BKT has also developed the Ridemax IT 696 and Ridemax IT 697 (M+S) for tractors.

BKT Ridemax range

Ridemax FL 699 has an all-steel structure to withstand a high load capacity, thereby facilitating reduced transport cycles. It also features a reinforced bead for stability, even at high speeds, as well as ride comfort.

BKT says it developed the Ridemax FL 693 M with a particular focus on comfort and self-cleaning properties, adding that the tyre also provides excellent road handling. To increase their suitability for on-road use, BKT offers the FL 693 M in D and E speed ratings.

The Ridemax FL 690 trailer and tanker tyre is a road-oriented tyre – BKT says it is suitable for 75 per cent on-the-road applications. It can carry heavy loads and has excellent self-cleaning properties. Its ‘twin’ tyre for industrial trailers is the Ridemax FL 690 IND.

The Ridemax IT 696 tractor tyre features a tread design that provides excellent adherence for road applications, even in the winter, and also has good self-cleaning properties and low rolling resistance. BKT says the tyre is particularly suitable for transport and maintenance applications, also thanks to the high speeds it can achieve.

Finally, Ridemax IT 697 (M + S) represents BKT’s best option for tractors operating in winter conditions. Thanks to the incisions in the tread and the choice of compound, the vehicle can be driven in complete stability, comfort and control. Moreover, while 3,000 hours is the average duration for a rear-axle tyre, BKT’s tests show that Ridemax IT 697 (M+S) can work over 4,000 hours.

Choosing the right tyre a sustainable choice

The addition of the Ridemax FL 699 is size 525/65 R 20.5 further enriches a BKT catalogue that already features over 2,700 products. The company says its goal is to “find solutions that can meet every need and application” and to develop “the right tyre for every circumstance” so that users can save time and resources, and reduce consumption. BKT stresses that “choosing the perfect tyre for every specific need is already a sustainable choice.”