TYRE SAFETY AND COST SAVINGS FOR FLEETS The Vipal VT540 tread had its quality and durability proven in tests carried out on the South Island.
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he technology and quality of Vipal Rubber products have conquered more and more transport operators from all continents, and in New Zealand, it’s no different. The safety, durability, and cost reduction offered by the brand’s products have led to major gains for New Zealand fleets. The leader in Latin America and one of the main manufacturers of products
for tyre retreading in the world, Vipal has a complete lineup of treads for all roads surfaces and applications. With exclusive tread designs and high-quality rubber compounds, Vipal treads also bring innovations such as the Eye Control technology (New Zealand Trucking, November 2021), which indicates the tread-wear status and the suggested time for tyre removal, allowing for greater safety and protecting the
tyre’s retreadabilty. One of Vipal’s retreading partners, located in the South Island, has proven the durability and strength of Vipal treads through detailed testing on an Iveco Powerstar 6-wheeler running 295/80 R22.5 tyres retreaded with the Vipal VT540 tread. After covering 45,317km, the VT540 tread presented a 4.2% higher result when tested on the same truck with retreaded tyres of the same
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