At the forefront of technological evolution, JK Tyre, India’s premier tyre manufacturer, launched 11 new off-the-road (OTR) tyres on December 13, 2023. This took place at the 12th edition of South Asia’s largest construction equipment trade fair, CII EXCON 2023, in Bengaluru. The new additions to the company’s product portfolio reaffirm the brand’s commitment to propelling innovation in the industry.
The all-new JK Tyre 18.00–25 40PR Port Champion Plus was introduced at the exhibition. It is JK Tyre’s next-generation port tyre, designed specifically for reach stackers (container handling equipment). The tyre provides excellent durability, mileage and steering ability during operation, owing to its deep tread and accurate pattern with heavy rubber in the centre.
Talking about the new products, Anuj Kathuria, president (India), JK Tyre and Industries Limited, said, “We have been at the forefront of introducing many technologically advanced products, which has cemented our prominence in the domestic as well as international tyre industry. Being the leading manufacturer of OTR tyres in the nation, we are dedicated to bringing innovative products to the market that maximise durability and performance even on the most demanding Indian terrain. With the introduction of these new category-defining tyres, we are optimistic about further bolstering our presence in the segment and serving many more consumers.”
Alongside the Port Champion Plus tyre, the company has introduced 10 new tyre variants for diverse applications in the construction segment. The 17.5-25 20PR GTL Plus E3/L3 and 13.00-24 16PR GTL Champ G3, with their high traction, are designed to support motor grader operations, being durable even on the harshest terrain. Known for its high tread depth, the Hard Rock Champion series’ new addition, 12.00-20 20PR E4, is suitable for mining tipper trucks functioning in the rough terrain of mining sites.
The company stands as the unrivalled leader in the ultra-large OTR tyre category, and is the trailblazer that manufactured India’s largest tyre size, 40.00-57, which is 12 feet in diameter and weighs approximately 3.4 tonnes. Its VEM 045 tyre has earned a spot in the esteemed Limca Book of Records.
The flagship company of the JK Group, JK Tyre and Industries Limited is among the world’s top 25 manufacturers. Pioneers of radial technology, the company produced the first radial tyre in 1977 and is currently the market leader in the truck bus radial segment. The company provides end-to-end solutions across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, farming and OTR, as well as the two- and three-wheeler segments. A global force, JK Tyre is present in 105 countries, with more than 180 global distributors. The company has 12 globally benchmarked “sustainable” manufacturing facilities – nine in India and three in Mexico – which collectively produce around 32 million tyres annually. The company also has a strong network of over 6,000 dealers and over 650 dedicated brand shops called Steel Wheels and Xpress Wheels.