Giti emphasising lower RRC truck and bus tyres with EVO launches
New to the European market is the Giti GSR237EVO and the Giti GDR675EVO, the first in a series of Giti truck and bus tyres to carry the EVO name which signifies energy saving solutions through vastly improved Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC).
The Giti GSR237EVO steer tyre delivers a B-grade RRC result – up from a C-grade on the Giti GSR237 – and is currently offered in sizes 315/70R22.5, 385/55R22.5 and 385/65R22.5.
The Giti GDR675EVO drive tyre 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 the Combi Road portfolio, signifying regional application usage.
The results have been achieved through new internal compounds with lower hysteresis and advanced tyre 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 tyres are also among the first products to arrive into Europe carrying an RFID chip in the sidewall, which allows whole tyre life monitoring.
The system allows identification on a single unit level and is guaranteed across the lifetime of each tyre with digital information readable by all stakeholders and users covering tyre 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.
Antonio Palummo said: “Tyres with the EVO name have been created so fleets can easily identify regional and combi road tyres which deliver lower RRC for regional applications.
“The Giti GSR237EVO and Giti GDR675EVO, which originally debuted at The Tire Cologne 2024, 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 Giti GSR237EVO and Giti GDR675EVO was led by our European Research & Development Centre in Hannover, Germany.