GRI introduces new radial flotation tire, the Green XLR F88

GRI introduces new radial flotation tire, the Green XLR F88

The Green XLR F88 was specially designed and developed for slurry tankers and trailers.

GRI has introduced its latest radial flotation tire, the Green XLR F88, to its radial tire portfolio. The tire manufacturer said the Green XLR F88 is a radial flotation tire that comes in size 800/55R26.5 and is specially designed and developed for slurry tankers and trailers.

GRI said the tire’s center block tread design ensures performance on road and greater flotation off road. The tires also feature wide tread width and dual angle block lugs that GRI said provides traction and stability on the road. The F88 includes sturdy impact belts and a wide tread that for machine stability while reducing soil compaction. The Green XLR F88 also has high-speed ratings of D & E for on-road performance.

“Our radial flotation tire range will be developed further, and we are expanding its product portfolio carefully, wherever necessary and required by market demand,” Dr. Mahesha Ranasoma, CEO of GRI said. “The addition of this new radial floatation tire for the trailers is a result of the expansion of R&D capabilities in the GRI production facilities.”

You May Also Like

Michelin leadership talks EVs, sustainability and airless tires

Executives discuss the future of sustainable tire manufacturing, the relationship between EVs and tire waste and what’s next for airless tire technology.

Michelin-Q&A-1400

During Michelin’s Sustainability Summit held at the Sonoma Raceway in California, Michelin North America’s president and CEO, Alexis Garcin, explained how the company plans to reach its goal of manufacturing tires made from 40% renewable or recycled materials by 2030, and 100% renewable or recycled materials by 2050.

The company invited Tire Review to pepper members of its executive leadership team with questions regarding the future of sustainable tire manufacturing, the relationship between EVs and tire waste, what’s next for airless tire technology and even how Michelin automotive tires influence other tire verticals, like aviation tires.

CMA, Double Coin unveil REM-26 steer and REM-4 drive tires for airport ground support applications

The tires are designed to allow maximum endurance in the airport ground support environment.

Double-Coin_GSE
Goodyear releases the RL-5K OTR tire

Goodyear said the RL-5K with three-star capacity also features a deep, 250-level durable tread.

Goodyear_RL_5K-OTR-tire
GRI’s Green XLR Earth, Ultimate Green XT tires to include highly sustainable materials

The Green XLR Earth series is made with 87.3% sustainable material and the Ultimate Green XT tire is made with 93.5% sustainable material.

GRI-Next-Generation
Cracking the case of the cracked loader tire casing

Let’s evaluate how loader operators spec tires.

Yokohama-Cracked-Casing-OTR-Tires-Yard-1400

Other Posts

Yokohama Rubber’s Advan Sport V107 tires to be OE on new Mercedes

The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupé is being fitted with 265/40ZR19 (102Y) front tires and 295/35ZR19 (104Y) rear tires.

Advan-Sport-V107-Yokohama
EV tire satisfaction gap widens as wear rates increase, J.D. Power study finds

The J.D. Power study shows that EV owners have similar expectations of tire wear as owners of gas-powered vehicles do.

Falken secures victories at the Mint 400 using Wildpeak M/T, R/T tires

Cole and Sky Johnson secured a victory in the 4400 Unlimited Class and Josh Atteberry earned second place in the 4600 Stock Class.

Falken-Mint-400
Continental Tire introduces six new/refreshed tire products during 2024 GOLD dealer meeting

Company leadership also detailed updates to marketing/incentive programs.

Conti-welcome-logo-outside-1400