Truck and Bus Tire Catalogue

2012

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We take responsibility for our environment.

Conservation programs to offset carbon emissions and promote sustainable development Commitment to the development of environmentally friendly products ISO 14001 environmental management system certification

Cutting-edge products for the most demanding market in the world.

There are more than 300 internationally experienced engineers in research and development that achieve peak performance and develop top quality products . We have dedicated test engineers at our European Technical Centre to test and to ensure the optimisation of our tires for the demands of our global markets.

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WHY GT RADIAL TIRES ?

GT RADIAL is fully committed to maintaining the very highest standard of quality control procedures and has obtained ISO9001:2000 and ISO/TS16949:2002 accreditation for all of five key manufacturing plants. In addition, all plants have obtained or are in the process of obtaining ISO14001 Environmental Management System Accreditation. GT RADIALs research and development efforts have enabled the development of international standard products and have also helped improve product design and production technology to maintain a leading market position. In addition to in-house research and development capabilities, GT RADIAL also collaborates with various leading universities and top research institutions such as National Quality Examination Centre for Rubber Tire, Smithers Research Laboratories, USA and TUV Automotive GmbH Tire/Wheel Test Centre in Germany. GT RADIAL has made a significant investment in our own tire testing facility, ETC, European Test Centre, which is located at the internationally acclaimed MIRA Ltd (Motor Industry Research Association). The ETC technical operation provides development and evaluation capacity to GT Radials Research and Development Centre. ETC is employed in the development of tire products for both European and worldwide applications for both replacement and original equipment markets

R&D Centre
AT A GLANCE
Location: - China - European Technical Centre in UK Employees: Close to 300 Apart from conducting our own research and development, we also collaborate with leading universities and research institutes around the world.

Strong R&D Capabilities

Our higher purpose: To make world-class quality tires.

We are constantly looking for new ways in every sense to make your journey delightful, to get you there from design to development. Our mission is much more than the products we make. It is what defines us, unites us and inspires us to make a difference every day, in our company, our community and our world.

TECHNOLOGIES
Features
EFC is GT RADIAL Tires specially designed carcass technology enabling an optimal tire footprint and equal force distribution resulting in both better control and regular tread wear Duo Filler is the combination of two different bead fillers: Hard and Soft to produce both comfort and robustness.

Best price per Kilometer

Driver satisfaction

Reliability

Application

Found on

Equal Force Carcass

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ALL

ALL

Sidewall Protector Ribs protect the casing from curbing & sidewall damage

ALL

Cap & Base Tread design Cap layer provides wear resistant qualities and Base insulates the casing against heat for cooler running.

ALL

Stone Ejector prevents stone penetration inside the belt.

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GT279 GT269 GT988+ GT979 GT876

Ex-Depth Solid Shoulder increased volume on the shoulder area resulting in more even wear especially on long haul applications.

GT279 GT269 GT268 GT276 GT988+ GT888 GT979 GT867 GT876 GT688 GT676 GT679 GT629 GT659+ GT678 GT686

Ex-Depth Open Shoulder allows greater traction and improved resistance to heel and toe wear.

Equal Force Carcass

EFC is GT RADIAL Tires specially designed carcass technology enabling an optimal tire footprint and equal force distribution resulting in both better control and regular tread wear.

Cap & Base Tread design

Cap layer provides wear resistant qualities and the base rubber between the top layer and the casing includes a special cooler running formulation insulating casing from heat build up.
Cap (top) layer has wear and irregular wear-resistant qualities Base is coolrunning,insulates casing from heat

Improved regular wear means higher removal mileage

Better control and less noise

Advanced design delivers higher mileage performance, increased retreadability and improved reliability

Stone Ejector is the combination of two bead fillers: Hard and Soft
Soft Bead filler helps provide a more comfortable ride and smoother handling
Stone Ejector prevents stone trapping in the grooves and reduces the risk of penetration into the tire belts, which can cause rust inside the tire construction and significantly reduce tire performance.

Hard Bead Filler is stiff for better durability

Sidewall Protection Ribs

Improved casing life expectancy through increased resistance to road hazards

Ex-Depth Solid Shoulder increased volume on the shoulder area resulting in more even wear especially on long haul applications.

Ex-Depth Open Shoulder allows greater traction and improved resistance to heel and toe wear.

TIRE APPLICATIONS

Tires designed and developed for specific application requirements

Using the latest design and manufacturing technology GT RADIAL Tire has developed a range of Mission Matched tires to meet the ever increasing demands of todays transport operations.
WEAR RATE

Urban Mixed Service ROAD SURFACE ROUGHNESS Regional

Long Haul

L
Long Haul

Long Haul Operation: Interstate and Highway Long distance routes Constant speeds with minimal

M
Mixed Service

Mixed Service Operation: Frequent use both on and off

Well paved road conditions

braking and accelerating

Heavy Loads Construction

road

R
Regional

Regional Operation: Regional highways and city streets Flexible in a variety of applications Frequent braking, acceleration
and turning Mainly on paved road, occasional use on unpaved road conditions

U
Urban Road

Urban Operation: Constant stop and go operating

Frequent speed changes and

conditions

turning Increased risk of damage from curbing impacts

PATTERN RANGE
Long Haul ROAD Regional

POSITION

Steer

GAL811-pg.10

GT269-pg.11

GT279-pg.12

GAR821-pg.19

GT276-pg.20

GAL811-pg.10

GT629-pg.13

GT669+/ GT669+FS-pg.14

GT679-pg.15

GAR821-pg.19

GT688-pg.23

Drive

GT678-pg.26

GAL811-pg.10

Trailer

GT979/ GT979FS-pg.16

GT988+pg.17

GAR821-pg.19

GT978+-pg.27

Mixed Services

Urban

GT268-pg.21

GT879-pg.22

GT01-pg.30

GT876-pg.31

GT886-pg.32

GAM831-pg.33

GAO822-pg.34

GT867-pg.39

GT659+-pg.24

GT668-pg.25

GT01-pg.30

GT876-pg.31

GT886-pg.32

GAM831-pg.33

GAO822-pg.34

GT867-pg.39

GT676-pg.35

GT686-pg.36

GDM623-pg.37

GT888-pg.28

GT01-pg.30

GT876-pg.31

GT886-pg.32

GAM831-pg.33

GAO822-pg.34

GT867-pg.39

Long Haul / Highway

Operation: Motorways and trunking Long distance journeys mainly on motorways and A roads Constant speeds with minimal braking and accelerating Well paved road conditions
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GAL811
All Position Highway Service

L
Benefits
Extend mileage Better resistance to cutting Better resistance to abrasion Lower rolling noise Better stability, suited for all position application and long haul service

Features
Widened tread,deeper depth and specific tread compound for a good resistance to abrasion Central zigzag design Defensive groove in shoulder design Sipe design in the shoulder groove Direct circumferential groove design

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 295/80R22.5 PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 152/148 SPEED RATING M APPROVED RIM 9 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1044 MAX. LOAD (KG) 3550/3150 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850/850 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 15

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GT269
Steer Highway Service

L
Benefits
Improved resistance to irregular wear, excellent grip, extra protection against stone drilling into the belt package

Features
Optimised foot print, advanced five groove pattern with stone ejectors and Cab and Base technology

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 385/65R22.5 PR 18PR LOAD INDEX 158/-(160/-) SPEED RATING L(K) APPROVED RIM 11.75 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1072 MAX. LOAD (KG) 4250 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 14

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GT279
Steer Highway Service

L
Benefits
Longer tread life Prevents initiation and spread of irregular wear Optimum traction and braking

Features
Deeper tread depth Stabilizer ribs Multiple sipes in five ribs

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE
10.00R20 11.00R20 225/70R19.5 245/70R19.5 245/70R19.5 285/70R19.5 10R22.5 11R22.5 11R22.5 255/70R22.5 275/70R22.5 295/75R22.5 295/80R22.5 315/70R22.5 315/80R22.5 285/75R24.5 11R24.5

PR
16PR 16PR 14PR 16PR 18PR 16PR 14PR 14PR 16PR 16PR 16PR 14PR 16PR 18PR 18PR 14PR 14PR

LOAD INDEX
146/143 149/145 128/126 136/134 141/140 146/144(144/142) 141/139 144/142 148/145 140/137(140/140) 148/145(152/148) 144/141 152/148 154/150(152/148) 154/151(156/151) 144/141 146/143

SPEED RATING
K K J M J L(M) M M M M(L) M(J) M M L(M) M(L) M M

APPROVED RIM
7.5 8 6.75 7.5 7.5 8.25 7.5 8.25 8.25 7.5 8.25 9 9 9 9 8.25 8.25

OUTER DIAMETER (mm)

1054 1085 811 839 839 895 1018 1054 1054 930 958 1014 1044 1014 1076 1050 1104

MAX. LOAD (KG)

3000/2725 3270/2870 1800/1700 2240/2120 2575/2500 3000/2800 2575/2430 2800/2650 3150/2900 2500/2300 3150/2900 2800/2575 3550/3150 3750/3350 3750/3450 2800/2575 3000/2730

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA)

830/830 790/790 760/760 830/830 860/860 900/900 790/790 740/740 830/830 830/830 900/900 760/760 850/850 900/900 830/830 760/760 740/740

TREAD DEPTH (mm)

15 15 13 13.8 13.8 13.4 13.8 16.8 16.8 13.8 14.8 15.5 17 14.3 17 15.5 15.3

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GT629
Drive Highway Service

L
Snow

M+S Marked

Features
Wider tread,deeper groove and special compound Special sipe on pattern Widen crown and enhanced rib-reinforcement Variable pitch design Vertical and horizontal groove SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 295/80R22.5 PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 152/148 SPEED RATING M APPROVED RIM 9 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1044

Benefits
Improved longer tire life 30% of snow tire performance in the early stage Resistance of shoulder irregular wear Reduce noise For long haul on drive position

MAX. LOAD (KG) 3550/3150

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850/850

TREAD DEPTH (mm) 17.2

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GT669+/ GT669+FS
Drive Highway Service

Features
Deep tread depth Wide tread and balanced distribution of tread blocks Closed shoulder ribs Enhanced tapered external grooves
SPEED RATING K K K L L L L L L APPROVED RIM 7.5 8 8.5 8.25 8.25 9 8.25 8.25 8.25 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1054 1085 1125 1054 1054 1020 1050 1104 1104

Benefits
Maximum mileage Excellent traction and optimum distribution of load and torque Prevents irregular wear Prevents stone drilling

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 10.00R20 11.00R20 12.00R20 *11R22.5 *11R22.5 *295/75R22.5 *285/75R24.5 *11R24.5 *11R24.5 PR 16PR 16PR 18PR 14PR 16PR 14PR 14PR 14PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 146/143 150/147 154/151 144/142 148/145 144/141 144/141 146/143 149/146

MAX. LOAD (KG) 3000/2725 3350/3075 3750/3450 2800/2650 3150/2900 2800/2575 2800/2575 3000/2730 3250/3000

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 830/830 830/830 830/830 720/720 830/830 760/760 760/760 740/740 830/830

TREAD DEPTH (mm) 17.5 17.5 17.5 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6

*FS verified as low rolling resistance tires by SmartWay www.epa.gov/smartway/technology/tires.htm

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GT679
Drive Highway Service

L
Snow

M+S Marked

Features
Deeper groove depth Specific shoulder design Interlocking sipes Wide footprint with square shoulders
PR 18PR 12PR 14PR 16PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 154/151 126/124 132/130 140/138 152/148 SPEED RATING L M M M M(L) M L(M) M(L) L L APPROVED RIM 8 6 6.75 7.5 8.25 9 9 9 8.25 9 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1147 767 797 867 895 1044 1014 1076 1054 1085

Benefits
Extend tire life Provide excellent water-evacuation and heat dispersion Help provide exceptional longitudinal traction Help provide enhanced stability

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 11.00R22 215/75R17.5 235/75R17.5 265/70R19.5 285/70R19.5 295/80R22.5 315/70R22.5 315/80R22.5 11R22.5 12R22.5

MAX. LOAD (KG) 3750/3450 1700/1600 2000/1900 2500/2360 2800/2650 3550/3150 3750/3350 3750/3450 3150/2800 3550/3150

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 930/930 724/724 760/760 790/790 830/830 850/850 900/900 830/830 830/830 850/850

TREAD DEPTH (mm) 20.2 14.5 15 15.8 15.8 20.2 20.2 20.2 20.2 20.2

16PR 144/142(145/143) 18PR 154/150(152/148) 18PR 154/151(156/151) 16PR 16PR 148/144 152/148

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GT979/ GT979FS
Trailer Highway Service

Features
Four see-through groove design Circumferential shallow groove design Strong resistance to sideslip SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 215/75R17.5 255/70R22.5 *295/75R22.5 *11R22.5 *11R22.5 *11R24.5 *285/75R24.5 PR 16PR 16PR 14PR 16PR 14PR 14PR 14PR LOAD INDEX 135/133 140/137 144/141 148/144 144/142 146/143 144/141 SPEED RATING L L L L L L L APPROVED RIM 6 7.5 9 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.25 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 767 930 1014 1054 1054 1104 1050

Benefits
Equate pressure and abrasion on tread Reduce rolling resistance effectively High speed performance

MAX. LOAD (KG) 2180/2060 2500/2300 2800/2575 3150/2800 2800/2650 3000/2730 2800/2575

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 860/860 830/830 760/760 830/830 740/740 740/740 760/760

TREAD DEPTH (mm) 10 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5

*FS verified as low rolling resistance tires by SmartWay www.epa.gov/smartway/technology/tires.htm

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GT988+
Trailer Highway Service

Features
Five circumferential groove design Specific tread compound Circumferential groove and specific tread design

Benefits
Equate tread pressure and abrasion Low heat generation and strong resistance to abrasion Help to low rolling resistance and energy-saving

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 215/75R17.5 235/75R17.5 245/70R17.5 285/70R19.5 385/55R22.5 385/65R22.5 PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 135/133 SPEED RATING J J(F) J(F) J K(L) L(K) APPROVED RIM 6 6.75 7.5 8.25 12.25 11.75 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 767 797 789 895 996 1072 MAX. LOAD (KG) 2180/2060 2725/2575 2725/2575 3350/3150 4500 4250 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 860/860 860/860 875/875 900/900 900 850 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 14 13.5 13.5 13.4 15 14

16PR 143/141(144/144) 16PR 143/141(144/144) 18PR 20PR 18PR 150/148 160/-(158/-) 158/-(160/-)

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Regional

Operation: Shorter journeys on regional national roads Flexible in a variety of applications Frequent braking, acceleration and turning Mainly on paved road, occasional use on unpaved road conditions
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GAR821
All Position Regional

R
Benefits
Enhance cornering stiffness on shoulder Enhance tire life

Features
Solid shoulder design Wider tread and deep groove

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 295/80R22.5 PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 152/148 SPEED RATING L APPROVED RIM 9 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1044 MAX. LOAD (KG) 3550/3150 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850/850 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 18.7

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GT276
Steer Regional

R
Benefits
Provide superb resistance to abrasion Excellent endurance Provide superb anti-skid and anti-abrasion performance Provide reliable directional handling

Features
Big block pattern Reinforced bead construction Solid shoulder design Circumferential rib design

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 11R22.5 12R22.5 13R22.5 295/80R22.5 315/80R22.5 12.00R24 PR 16PR 16PR 18PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 148/145 152/148 154/150 152/148 SPEED RATING M L L K K(J) K APPROVED RIM 8.25 9 9.75 9 9 8.5 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1054 1085 1124 1044 1076 1225 MAX. LOAD (KG) 3150/2900 3550/3150 3750/3350 3550/3150 3750/3450 4000/3650 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 830/830 850/850 850/850 850/850 830/830 790/790 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.2 18.5 17

18PR 154/151(156/151) 18PR 156/153

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GT268
Steer Regional

Features
Specific tread compound design Four circumferential grooves Anti-stone-biting design SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 9R22.5 215/75R17.5 235/75R17.5 PR 14PR 12PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 136/134 126/124 143/141 SPEED RATING M M J APPROVED RIM 6.75 6 6.75 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 974 767 797

Benefits
Low heat generation and superb resistance to abrasion Better resistance to wet-sliding with even tread wear,and comfortable drive-handling Low rolling resistance,riding comfort,and low fuel consumption
MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 830/830 724/724 860/860 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 13.8 12.5 13.5

MAX. LOAD (KG) 2240/2120 1700/1600 2725/2575

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GT879
Steer Regional

Features
Five rib design Wide straight grooves Crossing sips in intermediate ribs SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE
10.00R20 11.00R20 12.00R20 12.00R24 215/75R17.5 215/75R17.5 235/75R17.5 235/75R17.5 265/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 295/75R22.5 295/80R22.5 315/80R22.5 11R22.5 11R22.5 12R22.5 11R24.5 11R24.5 285/75R24.5

Benefits
Excellent handling and maneuverability Exceptional water evacuation for wet traction Enhanced traction and longer life Tread scrubbing resistance
MAX. LOAD (KG)
3000/2725 3270/2870 3750/3450 4000/3650 1700/1600 2180/2060 2725/2575 2000/1900 2500/2360 2725/2575 2800/2575 3550/3150 3750/3450 3150/2900 2800/2650 3550/3150 3000/2730 3250/3000 2800/2575

Equal rib distribution

PR
16PR 16PR 18PR 18PR 12PR 16PR 16PR 14PR 16PR 18PR 14PR 16PR 18PR 16PR 14PR 16PR 14PR 16PR 14PR

LOAD INDEX
146/143 149/145 154/151 156/153 126/124 135/133 143/141(144/144) 132/130 140/138 143/141 144/141 152/148 154/151(156/151) 148/145 144/142 152/148 146/143 149/146 144/141

SPEED RATING
K K K K M J J(F) M M J M M M(L) M M M M M M

APPROVED RIM
7.5 8 8.5 8.5 6 6 6.75 6.75 7.5 7.5 9 9 9 8.25 8.25 9 8.25 8.25 8.25

OUTER DIAMETER (mm)

1054 1085 1125 1225 767 767 797 797 867 867 1014 1044 1076 1054 1054 1085 1104 1104 1050

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA)

830/830 790/790 830/830 790/790 724/724 860/860 860/860 760/760 790/790 850/850 760/760 850/850 830/830 830/830 740/740 850/850 740/740 830/830 760/760

TREAD DEPTH (mm)

14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.7 14.3 14.3 17 16.8 17 16.8 16.8 17.2 16.8 16.8 17

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GT688
Drive Regional

Features
Deep lug design Optimum tread design Central dual serrated elements SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 10R22.5 11R22.5 11R22.5 12R22.5 295/75R22.5 295/80R22.5 315/80R22.5 11R24.5 11R24.5 PR 14PR 14PR 16PR 16PR 14PR 16PR 14PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 141/139 144/142 148/144 152/148 144/141 152/148 146/143 149/146 SPEED RATING M M M M M M M(L) M M APPROVED RIM 7.5 8.25 8.25 9 9 9 9 8.25 8.25 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1018 1054 1054 1085 1014 1044 1076 1104 1104

Benefits
Excellent traction on wet and dry roads Long tread life Provides exceptional stability and additional traction

MAX. LOAD (KG) 2575/2430 2800/2650 3150/2800 3550/3150 2800/2575 3550/3150 3750/3450 3000/2730 3250/3000

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 790/790 740/740 830/830 850/850 760/760 850/850 830/830 740/740 830/830

TREAD DEPTH (mm) 15.8 17.2 17.2 17.2 17.5 16.3 17.5 17.2 17.2

18PR 154/151(156/151)

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GT659+
Drive Regional

Snow

Directional

Features
Wide and deep tread design Special tread pattern Uniform block and lug design

Benefits
Extended tread life Deliver a smooth and consistent wear Efficient traction on wet and dry roads

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 12R22.5 275/80R22.5 295/80R22.5 315/70R22.5 315/80R22.5 PR 16PR 16PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 152/148 149/146 152/148 SPEED RATING L L M L(M) L(M) APPROVED RIM 9 8.25 9 9 9 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1096 1018 1044 1014 1076 MAX. LOAD (KG) 3550/3150 3000/2725 3550/3150 3750/3350 4000/3350 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850/850 830/830 850/850 900/900 850/850 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 23.1 23.1 23.1 23.1 23.1

18PR 154/150(152/148) 18PR 156/150(154/150)

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GT668
Drive Regional

M+S Marked

Features
Integrated block pattern Deeper depth design Widened groove

Benefits
Provide excellent drive and brake force Extend tread life Avoid of stone-biting,and protect tire casing

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 12.00R20 11R22.5 11R22.5 295/75R22.5 285/75R24.5 11R24.5 11R24.5 PR 18PR 14PR 16PR 14PR 14PR 14PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 154/151 144/142 148/145 144/141 144/141 146/143 149/146 SPEED RATING K L L L L L L APPROVED RIM 8.5 8.25 8.25 9 8.25 8.25 8.25 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1125 1054 1054 1020 1050 1104 1104 MAX. LOAD (KG) 3750/3450 2800/2650 3150/2900 2800/2575 2800/2575 3000/2730 3250/3000 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 830/830 740/740 830/830 760/760 760/760 740/740 830/830 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 17.5 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.9

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GT678
Drive Regional

R
Benefits
Provides long tread life Highly effective traction and braking performance Prevent stone retention and provide self-cleaning capability Prevent tread cutting, chipping and chunking

M+S Marked

Features
Wide and deep tread pattern Aggressive diagonal block and lug pattern Tapered grooves and open shoulder Special tread compound SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 225/70R19.5 225/70R19.5 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 285/70R19.5 PR 12PR 14PR 16PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 125/123 128/126 136/134 140/138 SPEED RATING L J M M M(L) APPROVED RIM 6.75 6.75 7.5 7.5 8.25 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 811 811 839 867 895 MAX. LOAD (KG) 1650/1550 1800/1700 2240/2120 2500/2360 2800/2650

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 660/660 760/760 830/830 790/790 830/830

TREAD DEPTH (mm) 15 15 14.8 14.8 14.8

16PR 144/142(145/143)

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GT978+
Trailer Regional

Features
Four zigzag groove design Circumferential zigzag groove Wider tread design Specific shoulder design

Benefits
Provide superb water-evacuation, resistance to wet-sliding, and uneven wear Provide reliable grip and better self-clean performance Improved tire life greatly Resist to uneven shoulder wear effectively

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 385/65R22.5 PR 18PR LOAD INDEX 158/-(160/-) SPEED RATING L(K) APPROVED RIM 11.75 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1072 MAX. LOAD (KG) 4250 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 15.5

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GT888
Trailer Regional

R
Benefits
Provide excellent performance in resistance to wet-sliding and irregular wear Low heat generation and better anti-abrasion

M+S Marked

Features
Three zigzag groove design

Specific tread compound design

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 385/65R22.5 PR 18PR LOAD INDEX 158/-(160/-) SPEED RATING L(K) APPROVED RIM 11.75 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1072 MAX. LOAD (KG) 4250 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 15

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Mixed Services

Operation: Frequent use both on and off road Higher loads Increase risk of damage from road conditions
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GT01
All Position Mixed Services

M
Benefits
Excellent traction and maneuvaribility Provides resistance to cutting and tearing Long tread life

M+S Marked

Features
Combination of rib and lug pattern Special cut and chip compound Tread compound SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 9.00R20 10.00R20 11.00R20 12.00R20 12.00R20 12.00R24 12.00R24 11R22.5 13R22.5 315/80R22.5 11R24.5 PR 16PR 16PR 16PR 18PR 18PR 18PR 20PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 144/142 146/143 149/145 154/149 154/151 156/153 160/156 148/144 SPEED RATING K K K K K K K M L(K) L(K) M APPROVED RIM 7 7.5 8 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.25 9.75 9 8.25 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1019 1054 1085 1125 1125 1225 1225 1054 1124 1076 1104 MAX. LOAD (KG) 2800/2650 3000/2725 3270/2870 3750/3270 3750/3450 4000/3650 4500/4000 3150/2800 3750/3350 3750/3450 3250/3000

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 900/900 830/830 790/790 840/840 830/830 790/790 900/900 830/830 790/790 830/830 830/830

TREAD DEPTH (mm) 15 16 16.5 17 17 17 17 15.8 16.8 16.8 15.8

18PR 154/150(156/150) 18PR 154/151(156/151) 16PR 149/146

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GT876
All Position Mixed Services

M
Benefits
Extend tire life Protect sidewall and minimize impact damage Provide excellent drive force and reduction of noise

M+S Marked

Features
Cutting resistance design Strong shoulder design Central independent block with semi-open-shoulder

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 385/65R22.5 445/65R22.5 425/65R22.5 PR 18PR 20PR 20PR LOAD INDEX 158/-(160/-) 169/165/SPEED RATING L(K) K K APPROVED RIM 11.75 13 12.25 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1072 1150 1124 MAX. LOAD (KG) 4250 5800 5150 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850 900 830 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 17.9 18.4 18.4

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GT886
All Position Mixed Services

M
Benefits
Optimize stress distribution on road-contacted area Improve tire abrasion performance Enhance tire life

Features
Special pattern design on shoulder Variable angle on groove edge Wider tread design

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 8.25R20 9.00R20 11.00R20 PR 14PR 16PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 135/131 144/142 149/145 SPEED RATING M K K APPROVED RIM 6.5 7 8 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 971 1019 1085 MAX. LOAD (KG) 2205/1940 2800/2650 3270/2870 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 840/770 900/900 790/790 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 15 16.5 16.5

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GAM831
All Position Mixed Services

M
Benefits
Provide excellent traction, braking, protection combined with a very comfortable ride.

Features
Solid shoulder with combined rib and lug design in centre of tire.

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 13R22.5 PR LOAD INDEX SPEED RATING K(G) APPROVED RIM 9.75 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1124 MAX. LOAD (KG) 3750/3350 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850/850 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 18.2

18PR 154/150(156/150)

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GAO822
All Position Mixed Services

Features
Special compound for adverse road and thicken base rubber Rough pattern transverse grooves Special deepening pattern Strong rib design Wide angle pattern wall design SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 9.00R20 10.00R20 11.00R20 12.00R20 PR 16PR 18PR 18PR 20PR LOAD INDEX 144/142 149/146 152/149 156/153 SPEED RATING F F F F APPROVED RIM 7 7.5 8 8.5 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1030 1065 1096 1136 MAX. LOAD (KG) 2800/2650 3250/3000 3550/3250 4000/3650

Benefits
Super excellent anti-cut, antipuncture Provide high traction, selfcleaning performance Improve tire life effectively Prevent pattern block fearing effectively Good for anti-stone-biting

MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 900/900 930/930 930/930 900/900

TREAD DEPTH (mm) 21.6 22.6 23.5 24.5

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GT676
Drive Mixed Services

M
Benefits
Help to resist puncturing and tearing Provide excellent drive force Provide resistance to cutting

M+S Marked

Features
Big block tread Interveined pattern and deeper depth design Specific tread compound (with silica)

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 12.00R24 13R22.5 275/70R22.5 315/80R22.5 PR 18PR 16PR 18PR LOAD INDEX 156/153 148/145 156/150 SPEED RATING K K(G) K K APPROVED RIM 8.5 9.75 8.25 9 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1225 1124 958 1076 MAX. LOAD (KG) 4000/3650 3750/3350 3150/2900 4000/3350 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 790/790 790/790 900/900 830/830 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 20.2 20.2 20.6 20.2

18PR 154/150(156/150)

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GT686
Drive Mixed Services

M
Benefits
Improved longer tire life With better traction performance With better self-clean performance

Snow

Directional

Features
Wider tread, deeper groove and special compound Big block and widen lug groove Directional and gradually open lug pattern

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 11R22.5 13R22.5 295/80R22.5 315/80R22.5 PR 16PR 18PR 18PR LOAD INDEX 148/145 152/149 156/150 SPEED RATING J K(G) K K APPROVED RIM 8.25 9.75 9 9 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1054 1124 1050 1076 MAX. LOAD (KG) 3150/2900 3750/3350 3550/3250 4000/3350 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 850/850 790/790 900/900 830/830 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 22.6 23.1 22.6 23.1

18PR 154/150(156/150)

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GDM623 M
Drive Mixed Services

Features
Big block with reinforced rib design Interveined pattern and deeper groove Specific tread compound

Benefits
Enhance anti-puncturing and anti-cutting Provide excellent brake force Good anti-abrasion performance

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 11.00R20 12.00R20 PR 18PR 20PR LOAD INDEX 152/149 156/153 SPEED RATING K J APPROVED RIM 8 8.5 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1096 1136 MAX. LOAD (KG) 3550/3250 4000/3650 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 930/930 900/900 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 20 20.2

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Urban

Operation: Constant stop and go operating conditions Frequent speed changes and turning Increased risk of damage from curbing impacts
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GT867
All Position Mixed Services

U
Directional

Snow

Features
Sidewall protector Solid shoulder design Wider tread and deep groove

Benefits
Protect sidewall effectively Enhance cornering stiffness on shoulder Enhance long life

SIZE RANGE
TIRE SIZE 11R22.5 275/70R22.5 295/80R22.5 PR 16PR 16PR LOAD INDEX 148/145 152/148 SPEED RATING J J(E) J APPROVED RIM 8.25 8.25 9 OUTER DIAMETER (mm) 1054 958 1050 MAX. LOAD (KG) 3150/2900 3150/2900 3550/3150 MAX. PRESSURE (KPA) 830/830 900/900 850/850 TREAD DEPTH (mm) 18.7 18.7 18.7

16PR 148/145(152/148)

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Designations, Load and Speed index

Tire rotation direction Retread buffing direction Tire section width(mm)

Pattern name

6 G RE

9 E ABL 5 OV RO

1 54 15 0 M

315
18 P
R

/8
LO

Tire series: 80 Tire size ratio x100 = 0.8x100

AD

Radial construction Internal diameter in inches corresponding to the rim diameter

5S .L 2 ES BE 2 TU J E: R NG

G
ALL

S TE EL

RA

DI A

Tubeless tire

Tire can be regrooved

Number of Ply Rating Bigger Ply Rating=Bigger load capacity 154: load carrying capacity index for single tire 150: load carrying capacity index for dual tire M : Speed symbol

Refer to the Speed Symbols and Load Capacity Index tables below

Speed symbols
Before fitting, it is essential to check the different markings to ensure that the tires meets the maximum load and speed possibilities and/or the regulations in force. SI
B C D E F G J K L M N P Q R

Load Capacity Index

LI 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 KG 1215 1250 1285 1320 1360 1400 1450 1500 1550 1600 1650 1700 1750 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2060 2120 2180 LI 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 KG 2240 2300 2360 2430 2500 2575 2650 2725 2800 2900 3000 3075 3150 3250 3350 3450 3550 3650 3750 3875 4000 LI 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 KG 4125 4250 4375 4500 4625 4750 4875 5000 5150 5300 5450 5600 5800 6000 6150 6300 6500 6700 6900 7100 7300

km/h
50 60 65 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170

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PRODUCT RANGE

L
Long Haul

Long Distance 10.00R20 10R22.5 11.00R20 11.00R22 11R22.5 11R24.5 12.00R20 12R22.5 215/75R17.5 225/70R19.5 235/75R17.5 245/70R17.5 245/70R19.5 255/70R22.5 265/70R19.5 275/70R22.5 285/70R19.5 285/75R24.5 295/75R22.5 295/80R22.5 315/70R22.5 315/80R22.5 385/55R22.5 385/65R22.5 * FS

GAL811 Coach

GT269

GT279 146/143K 141/139M 149/145K 144/142M 148/145M 146/143M

GT629

GT669+/ GT669+FS 146/143K 150/147K

GT679

GT979/ GT979FS

GT988+

154/151L 144/142L* 148/145L* 146/143L* 149/146L* 154/151K 154/151K 126/124M 128/126J 132/130M 143/141J 144/144F 143/141J 144/144F 135/133L 135/133J 148/144L 144/142L* 148/144L* 146/143L*

141/140J 136/134M 140/137M 140/140L 140/138M 148/145M 152/148J 146/144L 144/142M 144/141M 144/141M 152/148M 152/148M 154/150L 152/148M 154/151M 156/151L 152/148M 152/148M 154/150L 152/148M 154/151M 156/151L 144/141L* 144/141L*

140/137L

144/142M 145/143L 144/141L* 144/141L*

150/148J

158/-L 160/-K

158/-L 160/-K 158/-L 160/-K

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R
Regional

Regional 10.00R20 10R22.5 11.00R20 11R22.5 11R24.5 12.00R20 12.00R24 12R22.5 13R22.5 215/75R17.5 225/70R19.5 235/75R17.5 245/70R19.5 255/70R22.5 265/70R19.5 275/80R22.5 285/70R19.5 285/75R24.5 295/75R22.5

GAR821

GT268

GT276

GT659+

GT668

GT678

GT688 141/139M

GT879 146/143K 149/145K 144/142M 148/145M 146/143M 149/146M 154/151K 156/153K 152/148M

GT888

GT978+

148/145M

144/142L 148/145L 146/143L 149/146L 154/151K 152/148L

144/142M 148/144M 146/143M 149/146M

156/153K 152/148L 154/150L 126/124M 125/123L 128/126J 143/141J 136/134M 140/138M 149/146L 144/142M 145/143M 144/141L 144/141L 152/148K 152/148M 154/150L 152/148M 154/151K 156/150L 156/151J 154/150M 152/148M 152/148M

126/124M 135/133J

132/130M 143/141J

140/138M 143/141J

144/141M 144/141M 144/141M 152/148M

295/80R22.5 152/148L 315/70R22.5 315/80R22.5 385/65R22.5 9R22.5 136/134M

154/151M 156/151L

154/151M 156/151L

158/-L 160/-K

158/-L 160/-K

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PRODUCT RANGE M
Mixed Services

U
Urban

GAM831 10.00R20 11.00R20 11R22.5 11R24.5 12.00R20 12.00R24 13R22.5 275/70R22.5 295/80R22.5 315/80R22.5 385/65R22.5 425/65R22.5 445/65R22.5 8.25R20 9.00R20 154/150K 156/150G

GAO822 149/146F 152/149F

GDM623 152/149K

GT01 146/143K 149/145K 148/144M

GT676

GT686

GT876

GT886 149/145K

GT 867

148/145J

148/145J

154/149K 156/153F

156/153J

149/146M 154/149K 154/151K 156/153K 156/153K 160/156K 154/150L 154/150K 154/150K 156/150K 156/150G 156/150G 148/145K 152/149K 154/151L 156/151K 156/153J 156/150K 156/150K 158/-L 160/-K 165/-K 169/-K 135/131M

148/145J 152/148E 152/148J

144/142F

144/142K

144/142K

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Recommendations for the use of GT Radial Truck Tires

! SAFETY Important instructions for safe inflation
Over-inflation reduces: Under-inflation leads to:

Comfort Grip Braking distance Tire life span, particularly

on drive axle tires.

Reduced vehicle handling

and safety

A reduction in casing
retreadability

Effect of inflation pressure on tire life

100 90 80

Safety

An increase of rolling

resistance consequently of fuel consumption.

Mileage or tire life(%)

70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Loss of service due to over inflation Loss of service due to under inflation

Recommended inflation pressure

60

80

100

120

Over-inflation
ADVICE BEFORE INFLATION 1

Under-inflation
INFLATION METHOD
With inflation cage
Place the tire vertically in the inflation cage. Read the cage user manual.

Weigh your vehicle and its load, axle by axle, to determine tire pressure. Measure the pressure when cold (when the vehicle has been stationary for several hours): Pressures must be checked at regular intervals and during each service. Important safety instruction: Pressure increases when the vehicle is in motion, never reduce the pressure of a hot tire. Pressure gauges:must be accurate, handled with care and calibrated regularly

Without inflation cage Step1

Pre-inflate tire up to 1.5 bars. and STOP Check the tire. If in doubt, stop and call an expert..

Step2
Inflate up to the appropriate pressure. During inflation, stand in line with the tire tread three meters away

1.5 Bar

OK 3m

Caution: Driving with insufficient pressure can damage your tires. After having driven with an underinflated tire, do not re-inflate tires: have your tires fully checked by an expert.
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Servicing of Tube type tires on Multi piece rims

A
Firstly, it is important to understand that the various tasks involved in the stripping and rebuilding of multi-piece wheels are far more hazardous than those on single piece wheels. To eliminate potentially fatal incidents when working with multi-piece rims, be sure to understand and follow all procedures and safety instructions according to the wheel manufacturer. There are several different types of multi-piece rim and it is ESSENTIAL that component parts are NOT mixed between the different types. When demounting a tire from a multi-piece rim, always keep loose flanges and locking rings together with the rim base from which they were removed. Good mounting practises and procedures are also important in order to obtain optimum tire performance and operating efficiency.

B C

Scope.

These guidelines apply to the servicing of vehicle wheels mounted with tube-type tires fitted to multi-piece rims.

Definition.

Multi piece rim (sometimes referred to as split rim) means a vehicle commercial wheel rim consisting of two or more parts, one of which is a locking ring designed to hold the tire on the rim by tension on interlocking components when the tire is inflated.

Do not mount or demount a multi piece wheel/rim without fully understanding sections 1 - 13 (explain on the next page), or before receiving proper training.

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Servicing of Tube type tires on Multi piece rims

1 2
Before demounting from the rim base, tires MUST be completely deflated by removal of the valve core. Before the wheel is removed from the vehicles axle, the valve core must be removed and the tire fully deflated when either condition a or b below is noted: A. The tire has been operated underinflated at 80% or less, of its recommended pressure, OR B. There is discernible or suspected damage to the tire or wheel components. Before assembly, wheel components should be inspected, and damaged rim components must not be reused. Mating surfaces must be free of dirt, surface rust, scale and rubber buildup before mounting a tube type tire to a rim base. Use a de-scaling hammer or similar to remove rust build up, finishing with a hand held wire brush. NOTE ALWAYS wear P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment) especially eye protection and ear protection during this task. Using a vacuum cleaner, ensure the tire is completely clean inside and free from all debris and dust. Using talcum powder or similar, lightly powder the tube and flap before assembling into tire. This assists in the rounding out of the tube and avoids chafing when in service. Do not allow the tube or flap to lay on a dirty ground surface as this will cause contamination and potential failure in service! Apply a non water based rubber lubricant to bead area of the tire and rim base mating surfaces upon wheel assembly. This assists in correct seating of tire when inflating. Air pressure must not exceed 1 bar (15 p.s.i) whilst seating the flange and locking ring when a tire is being partially inflated without a restraining device. Once all components are seated correctly with pressure not exceeding one bar pressure, the built up tire / wheel assembly should be placed vertically into a restraining device such as a suitable safety cage, with the locking ring facing the wall. Once in position, final inflation to the recommended operating pressure can take place. See image right. Always check the cage manufactures recommendations. The tire inflation gauge should have a minimum 3 meters of hose between the valve connector and the hand held gauge, and the operator should stand this distance away from the tire in line with the tread see image right.

4 5

6 7 8

3m

10 Whilst the tire is pressurized, components must not be struck or forced to correct the seating of
flanges or locking rings.

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11 There should be no contact between the person performing the task or unit of equipment and a
restraining device during tire inflation.

12 After inflation, tires, rims and locking rings should be visually inspected while within the restraining
device to ensure correct seating and locking. If adjustment is necessary the tire must first be deflated by valve core removal and the process restarted again.

13 Once finally inflated to the correct operating pressure, the tire should be left in the restraining

device for a minimum of five minutes before re-checking final pressure. NOTE - there is often a settling down in tube type tires that produces some pressure loss. This is mainly caused by trapped air between the tube and tire during assembly. After final pressurization fit a high pressure valve cap.

!
NOTES
Rims, flanges and locking rings should never be repaired by heating or welding. Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure recommended by the manufacture. Never work on an inflated tire. If a tire has been run flat or grossly underinflated, it must be removed from the rim and examined by a qualified person before re-inflating. Remember, if the tire or any of the components show any signs of damage that might cause failure on inflation or failure when back in service, do not attempt to rebuild the assembly. Never try to adjust incorrectly seated components by hammering whilst the tire is inflated. If there is any doubt over the integrity of component parts always deflate the assembly and remove the tire.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
S Tire section. H Tire height.
mm

R Unloaded free diameter. R' Loaded deflected radius. D Rolling Circumference distance tire sidewalls E Min. in twin fitment T Tread depth

mm

mm

mm

Load capacity variations according to speed

Speed (km/h)
Speed (km/h) Speed Symbol

Load Capacity Variation(%) F +150 +110 +80 +65 +50 +35 +25 +19 +15 +13 +12 +11 +10 +7.5 +5.0 +2.5 [0] G +150 +110 +80 +65 +50 +35 +25 +19 +15 +13 +12 +11 +10 +8.5 +7.0 +5.5 4.0 2.0 [0] J +150 +110 +80 +65 +50 +35 +25 +19 +15 +13 +12 +11 +10 +8.5 +7.0 +5.5 +4.0 +3.0 +2.0 +1.0 [0] K +150 +110 +80 +65 +50 +35 +25 +19 +15 +13 +12 +11 +10 +8.5 +7.0 +5.5 +4.0 +3.0 +2.0 +1.0 0 [0] L +150 +110 +80 +65 +50 +35 +25 +19 +15 +13 +12 +11 +10 +8.5 +7.0 +5.5 +4.0 +3.0 +2.0 +1.0 0 0 [0] M +150 +110 +80 +65 +50 +35 +25 +19 +15 +13 +12 +11 +10 +8.5 +7.0 +5.5 +4.0 +3.0 +2.0 +1.0 0 0 0 [0] Pressure Balance(%) 40 40 30 25 21 17 13 11 10 9 8 7 6 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

The coefficients in this table are those of the ETRTO standard and are given for information only. Contact us for all load capacities greater than the basic load limits given by tire markings and used in this brochure. When the coefficients in these tables lead to pressure greater than 10 bars, you must reduce the maximum load capacity to an amount which corresponds to a maximum pressure of 10 bars. If you wish to use pressure greater than10 bars, consult us for the tires, check the maximum resistance of rims with your rim manufacturer and comply with regulations in force for fitting and use. The coefficients indicated in this table are taken from the ETRTO. In urban and suburban traffic (M3 class I): + 15%, when the average speed is under 40 km/h. In intercity traffic (M3 class II): + 10%, when speed is limited to 60 km/h.

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 120 130

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