GRI Peakmaster Snow tyre offers winter material handling performance

Sri Lanka based tyre manufacturer GRI has designed and developed a special material handling solid tyre to operate indoors and outdoors snowy terrain. The manufacturer said the Peakmaster Snow reflects the company’s “innovation and engineering ingenuity,” developed to meet special customer needs and specifications. The solid tyre combines an innovative design and an advanced construction for performance in winter weather, including snow. GRI developed samples with special compounds to function in sub-zero temperatures, testing the resulting solid tyres in specific regions over a complete winter season. It says the tyre “proved its vitality and utility for material handling customers.”

The GRI Peakmaster Snow includes several special features to achieve its performance targets, such as a wider tread width, which helps to improve stability, traction, and wet handling. Its deep lugs provide increased traction in thick snow, and the centre lugs have been designed to provide a stronger grip and prevent slipping. The centre grooves create a smooth path for snow flow and better self-cleaning. Furthermore, the parallel shallow grooves prevent snow clogs, and the middle grooves are designed for an excellent grip on snow.

“GRI continues to provide what customers require in their tyres by listening to their needs. We are dedicated to continuous research and development together with an innovation mindset using the latest theories in tyre technology. GRI is committed to delivering the best tyres in the industry, while ensuring sustainability of our solutions for generations to come,” says Prabhash Subasinghe, managing director of GRI.

GRI produces high-grade specialty tyres that are built sustainably using pure natural rubber in Sri Lanka. Founded in 2002, the company produces radial agriculture and construction tyres in addition to material handling solid tyres. Since 2018 GRI has been expanding its speciality tyre plants in Sri Lanka and its operations in key countries. It has operations in nine countries, and a business presence in more than 50 countries worldwide.