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TREADS
the condition for a tyre to be approved and to receive the symbol, is to have a grip index on snowy floors, or a snow grip index (SGI), 25 per cent higher than a reference standard tyre.
With a focus on some European regions, Vipal Rubber has been
investing since 2016 in verified treads through 3PMSF. The tests were conducted at the Test World laboratory in Finland, a Millbrook Group member, which performs analysis for vehicles, tyres, and other components.
(9.5 mm).
Due to its design features, the TA tread offers customers worldwide an additional light band option, while delivering outstanding performance to free axles, and providing excellent mileage and even wear, as a result of its lateral buttress ribs.
In addition, the TA tread design has been awarded SmartWay Certification due to its ability to provide lower rolling resistance, lessen fuel consumption, and reduce greenhouse gas effects.
Galgo Introduces New Winter Mileage Performance Tread Design
Galgo TA
available in widths of 9 4/8” (240 mm), 9 7/8” (250 mm) and 11 3/8” (290 mm), and a depth of 12/32”
Galgo has announced the introduction of their new Winter Mileage Performance (WMP) tread design. The WMP tread is claimed to be one of the best options for the retreading market because it offers great mileage for regional applications.
This tread design is currently available in a width of 10 5/8” (270 mm), and a depth of 27.5/32” (22 mm), and will soon be available in widths of 9 7/8” (250 mm), 10 2/8”
(260 mm) and 11” (280 mm), with a depth of 27.5/32” (22mm).
The grooved block design of the WMP tread is aligned with the rotation of the rim, which ultimately helps reduce rolling resistance. This unique design also provides better traction in mud and on snow covered roads, and special design features, such as union bridges between blocks, help reduce uneven wear.
Galgo Offers Three New Sizes of Trailer Axle Tread Design
In an ongoing effort to meet the needs of the retreading market, Galgo has expanded its Trailer Axle (TA) product line to include three
new sizes.
This Pre-Q brand tread design, which has been developed for freeway application, is now