SD International’s growing Zeta brand SUV tyre range

Well-known contract tyre manufacturer – SD-International is promoting the “SUV style and safety” of its Zeta-branded Impero SUV and Toledo 4×4 tyre ranges. According to the company, which is aiming to build up its established position in the UK and European tyre markets, Zeta SUV and 4×4 products “provide a series of impressive features and benefits including…modern and stylish” tread patterns. The details remain to be seen, but moving forward there is even talk of a “new EV serial” becoming available “by spring 2023”.

As far as existing products are concerned, the high-performance SUV-orientated Zeta Impero is said to offer “a new tread compounding profile an impressive with 25 per cent improved wet grip”. Tread wear consistency, low fuel consumption performance “quiet driving experience both on and off road” are also said to have been upgraded.

According to the Zeta brand car tyre brochure published in February 2023, the Zeta Impero is currently available in 64 size options, ranging from 215/65R16 up to 285/35ZR22. Those 64 sizes include 10 run-flat fitments.

Meanwhile the Zeta Toledo 4×4 range features the TL 3000 and TL 6000 A/T. The TL 3000 incorporates four straight wide grooves for water drainage capabilities along with anti- hydroplaning performance. At the same time the tyre provides “extra-long mileage capabilities, low noise levels, reassuring steering precision, outstanding cornering ability and a safe comfortable ride experience thanks to extremely high levels of all-season grip”, according to promotional literature. The Toledo TL 3000 is currently available in 44 sizes from 215/75R15 through to 255/50R19.

Finally, the Toledo TL 6000 A/T includes a modern tread and sidewall design intended to offer “excellent all terrain traction especially for large and powerful SUV vehicles”. In addition, the TL 6000 features a high strength casing combined with a special rubber compound to further enhance braking, overall grip, wet traction and tread wear. Also an advanced semi open shoulder arrangement with multi-pitch tread blocks guarantees reduced road noise. The TL 6000 A/T is currently available in 24 sizes from 215/85R16 up to 31×10.50R15.