Giti Tire has launched the GSR237 Evo and the GDR675 Evo, the first in a series of new truck and bus tires to carry the ‘Evo’ name – which signifies energy saving solutions through vastly improved rolling resistance coefficients (RRC).
The Giti GSR237 Evo steer tire delivers a B-grade RRC result – up from a C-grade on the GSR237 – and is currently offered in sizes 315/70R22.5, 385/55R22.5 and 385/65R22.5.
The Giti GDR675 Evo drive tire has achieved a C-grade RRC result – one better than the Giti GDR675 – with size 315/70R22.5 available now.
Both products receive an A-grade in exterior noise and are part of Giti’s Combi Road portfolio, signifying regional application use.
The results have been achieved through new internal compounds with lower hysteresis and advanced tire curing technology which significantly lowers hysteresis generation to improve the RRC and reduce fuel consumption.
They also feature an advanced profile concept to ensure even wear as well as improved robustness and retreadability.
The tires are also among the first products to arrive in Europe carrying an RFID chip in the sidewall, which enables whole tire life monitoring.
The system allows identification on a single unit level and is guaranteed across the lifetime of each tire with digital information readable by all stakeholders and users covering tire manufacturing, logistics, OEMs and distributors and wholesalers, fleet management, quality assurance, retreading and end-of-life.
The Giti GSR237 and Giti GDR675 remain in the Giti truck and bus portfolio.
“Tires with the Evo name have been created so fleets can easily identify regional and combi road tires which deliver lower RRC for regional applications,” said Antonio Palummo, senior manager TBR – product development and technical service for Giti Tire.
“The Giti GSR237 Evo and Giti GDR675 Evo mark the very first of these products and tests have shown them to perform exceptionally well across all types of driving conditions.
“Alongside the Eco Road designation for long-haul operations, they together represent a series of new truck and bus products delivering energy saving solutions through lower RRC.”
Development of the GSR237 Evo and Giti GDR675 Evo was led by Giti Tire’s European Research & Development Centre in Hannover, Germany.
