Giti Tire’s GAU867v1 all-position city bus tire is designed for the growing electric bus market.
A new size has been launched, 265/70R19.5 143/141 J, while the existing 275/70R22.5 has an updated load index of 152/148 J.
These two tyres – which carry a new EBus sidewall logo which stands for both Eco and Electric – provide a higher load capability to accommodate heavy batteries, greater tread abrasion resistance to address the high torque of electric engines and deliver low energy consumption to maximise battery range.
The Giti GAU867v1 has been certified to meet legal requirements for winter safety performance and has received 3PMSF certification, a key customer condition and legal requirement in multiple city bus markets.
All tyres can be used on electric and combustion engine buses.
Designed for hard urban use, the Giti GAU867v1 utilises the manufacturer’s latest casing construction which enhances mileage and handling and carries exceptionally high retreadability properties, a key market stipulator due to a short original lifespan.
Key developments saw rubber reinforced sidewalls that protect the tyre from curbing damage and abrasions, and deep sidewall wear indicators to show the correct time to rotate or demount the tyre.
A wide and robust tread pattern and advanced siping further reduces noise and improves passenger comfort against previous patterns.
