Kumho Longmark trailer tyre hits market

Kumho has just unveiled its latest trailer tyre – the KRT03 Longmark trailer tyre developed specifically for Australian climate and road conditions.

The KRT03 uses a three-rib design along with a deep, wide tread providing stability in both wet and dry conditions, according to Kumho. Kumho designers also added a new heat resistant intermediate compound to ensure a cooler running temperature in Australia's hot climate.

This will enable the KRT03 to resist diagonal scuffing or wear and maintain performance equally on paved surfaces at constant high speed, in winding conditions or on gravel and dirt surfaces, Kumho said.

Kumho has also employed a 13mm tread depth on the KRT03 instead of the usual 15mm used on most trailer tyres to further aid the stability and rigidity of the tyre ribs. The Kumho KRT03 also has a 16-ply rating with a load index rating of 148/145L in the 11R22.5 size. The tyre has a carrying capacity of 3000kg in single and 2725kg in dual fitment.

Kumho Australia commercial field managers liaised directly with Kumho R&D in Korea to develop the KRT03 Longmark to handle the unique combination of high temperatures, high weight loading and marginal road conditions encountered by many long-haul transport operators in Australia – including the variable condition and alignment of trailer wheels and axles.