Giti A-grade rolling resistance tyres get Mercedes-Benz Actross OE fitment in China

Giti Tire has unveiled its first A-grade rolling resistance HGV tyres for the Chinese market with a new original equipment deal for the Mercedes-Benz Actros. The Giti GAR206 and Giti GDR207, in size 315/70R22.5, have been fitted at Daimler’s Beijing automobile plant since 23 September with the first deliveries reaching customers in November.

Giti’s European Research & Development Centre in Hannover, Germany assisted with both development and testing activities. Stefan Fischer, managing director – product technology at Giti Tire Europe, said: “As a manufacturer we are proud to have fully demonstrated our technical heritage and advantages in product design and technology optimisation during the multiple rounds of rigorous objective tests that Daimler has for its OEM projects.”

The tyres’ four core performance principles were strong wear performance, low rolling resistance, super durability, and excellent handling stability and driving comfort. Their overall performance was verified in a comprehensive road test on a large domestic fleet under standard load conditions.

Giti said that the GAR207 and GAR206 consumed 3.6 per cent less fuel compared with international premium brand fuel saving products, while demonstrating “excellent wear performance”.