Read about the latest developments in tyre technology.

The new tyres from GAR820 and GDR619 are regional steer and drive tyres respectively, created to respond to the fast development of modern medium-sized trucks’ increased requirements for comfort, noise, wet and dry handling and excellent wear out performances. Both initially available in size 215/75R17.5, four other main sizes in the 17.5 segment will come to market by 2013. The GAR820 and GDR619 carry M+S marking indicating good winter performances.

The GDR621 is a regional winter drive tyre in size 315/80R22.5 This new pattern has been thoroughly tested in various winter conditions in Europe over several years.  It has been found to work excellently in severe winter conditions as well as the mid-European combination of dry, wet, snow and ice. The size range will progressively be expanded in 2013.

The GTL925 is a new long haul trailer tyre available in 435/50R19.5 size. Designed for high cube trailers mainly operating in international long haul transport, the GTL925 is the first size in a future range of upgraded trailer tyres that will enhance end users transport performance.

The company's first retreaded tyre – the GT REE TREAD – was launched at the recent Commercial Vehicle Show 2012. An acronym for reliable, economical and environmental, the GTR990 tyre is a high quality, hot cure bead-to-bead retread built on GT Radial casings, available in a regional trailer pattern and in 385/65R22.5 sizing.

Further information can be found at www.gtradial.com.