Engineered for severe service vehicles, General Truck Tires
has introduced its first all-position wide base tire, the
Grabber OA (Off-road, All-position)Wide Base in size
445/65R22.5.
Fleets operating in severe service and construction
applications, such as firefighting, waste hauling and
concrete mixing, need confidence that their tires can handle
heavy loads and stand up to off-road conditions, according
to the company.
The new offering, designed for super single fitment for
steer and trailer positions, “addresses these needs with a
high carrying capacity and reinforced shoulder to add
protection against curbing and abrasions.”
The tire’s 21/32-inch tread depth, coupled with a cut- and
chip-resistant tread compound, “also assures these demanding
customers that they can depend on this tire for long
lifetimes,” says marketing director Clif Armstrong.
“The Grabber OA draws on nearly a century of tough General
tire heritage to bring advanced durability to our on/off
road customers,” he notes.
“Now by adding wide base sizes to our product portfolio,
these drivers can depend on the Grabber OA Wide Base to
handle even higher payloads and help them operate quickly
and efficiently in severe conditions.”
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It carries up to 12,800 pounds in a “super single” fitment.
“The deep grooves in the tread elements and an aggressive
pattern help improve traction on soft soil and muddy
roadways. The thick undertread also resists casing
penetrations from stones and other debris often found in
off-road applications, allowing for multiple
retreads.”
While the 445/65R22.5 size will be available for orders this
month, additional sizes (385/65R22.5 and 425/65R22.5) are
scheduled for introduction in 2011.
For more information visit www.generaltire.com.