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.”
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.
