Vipal Rubber is introducing its VT850 tread, developed for heavy-duty work vehicles such as motor graders, wood grabber loaders, and vehicles that require traction to operate off-road, to the U.S. market.
This new product was created with a design that allows excellent traction power and self-cleaning of the tread, the company says.
The VT850 tread has the M + S marking as well as a wear indicator, which indicates the exact moment it should be retreaded, the company says.
The post-COVID market is bouncing back, which will drive market trends in 2023.
When I was a child, rollercoasters were an awe-inspiring combination of power and adrenaline, a towering marvel of speed and terror to be gazed upon with either great anticipation or great fear– sometimes both. I have always loved knowing how things work, and even at a young age, I appreciated the mechanics of it all: the slow, steady, deliberate creaking of the steep climb, and the unseen forces just out of reach methodically pulling riders toward the unknown.
Prior to the pandemic, the last-mile delivery (LMD) market was booming. So, when COVID-19 hit, and newly-homebound consumers placed even more online orders — retailers like Amazon shortened delivery times to two days, one day, or even same-day services — and the segment exploded. Related Articles – Falken Tires Will Be an OE Supplier for
Global tire manufacturer Ralson is entering the U.S. commercial tire market with a new medium/heavy truck tire manufacturing facility and a team of veteran American sales and marketing tire professionals. Ralson debuted its products for the US with its American team at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Related Articles – Goodyear Unveils Carbon
Michelin North America has released the Michelin Agilis HD Z 19.5 in two sizes to offer fleets with light and medium-duty vehicles durable, long-lasting tires optimized for the stresses of urban and regional environments. The Agilis HD Z 19.5-in. tires will replace the Michelin XZE in two current sizes (225/70R19.5 LRG and 245/70R19.5 LRH) in
Yokohama Tire’s newest commercial tire – the 716U ultra wide-base – is a weight-savings drive tire that carries more profitability for fleets, the company says. It is available now in the US in size 455/55R225. Related Articles – Nexen Tire Reveals Sustainable Material Demonstration Tire – Hankook Tire Launches UHP All-Season Tire for SUVs –
While Jeff says he’s lucky to have the opportunities he’s had in this industry, he’s also put in the elbow grease early on to truly understand the commercial tire business.
Vipal Rubber took part in the 2023 Off-the-Road (OTR) Tire Conference and presented its solutions in products and services for the OTR tire industry. The 68th OTR Conference, organized by the Tire Industry Association, took place Feb. 22-24 at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Related Articles – Hankook
Take a look at some of the factors influencing the retread industry and look forward to future changes we can expect.
Bridgestone announced it’s on pace to achieve its highest ever year-over-year growth in its Bandag business with a 9% increase over 2021. The company forecasts year-end sales of Bandag retreads will reach more than 7 million units in North America and anticipates continued growth in 2023 with a $60 million investment in its Abilene, Texas
