European launch for Giti Tire’s Ecoroad

Giti Tire’s European truck and bus portfolio has utilised its latest tyre launch to highlight a move to a range of tyres that the tyre maker says deliver vastly improved Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC) – the Giti GDL617 Ecoroad. The newcomer is based on the well-received Giti GDL617 long-haul drive pattern and features a new and innovative tread compound that significantly lowers hysteresis generation, raising the RRC up two grades to a B.

Initially available in the popular size 315/70R22.5, Giti Tire intends the GDL617 Ecoroad for fitment on pulling units for all long-haul highway application semi-trailer operations including, but not limited to, curtainside, silo, refrigerated and walking floor trailers as well as container transportation.

Key features

Major design features include one main zig-zag central groove in combination with two laterals for effective water evacuation and a high level of traction in every road condition, plus stone ejectors to prevent the bottom groove from casing damage.

Shoulder blocks are connected with robust tie-bar to enhance the pattern stiffness to result in even wear for superior mileage, while low noise and controlled abrasion result in a safe and comfortable journey. The tyre carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.

Giti Tire’s European Research & Development Centre in Hannover, Germany led development of the Giti GDL617 Ecoroad.

First in a series

“The new Ecoroad tyre represents the first in a series of new truck and bus products delivering energy saving solutions through lower RRC, in this instance delivering a two-step improvement to B from D,” says Antonio Palummo, TBR senior engineer – Europe for Giti Tire. “We are always very aware of the fine balance operators need to address between environmental impact, tyre performance and operational profit, and we can confirm R&D is already working on a complete Ecoroad portfolio including steer, drive and trailer tyres ranked A in RRC.”