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| Selection of truck tyres warrants careful evaluation of the usage conditions, truck type and the manufactures specifications. Mickey Thomson, Super Swamper and Pro com are three of the major players who design and develop truck tyre for different and specific applications. |
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Selection of proper truck tyre gives a comfortable ride and reduces the wear and tear on the tyre drive mechanism, brakes and suspension parts.
Many factors determine the selection of suitable type of tyre. These include the terrain where the truck is mostly driven, the climatic conditions, normal driving speed and the full load that is expected to be carried in the truck. Three major tyre companies who design and manufacture truck tyre for wide range of applications on different and difficult terrains are Mickey Thomson, Super Swamper and Pro com.
Mickey Thomson Truck tyre
Mickey Thomson truck tyre manufactured by Mickey Thomson Tire Company was founded in the year 1963. Design, development production and distribution of tyre and wheel for all applications are the main business of the company. Main focus of the company is to design and produce innovative tread patterns and tyre compounds to build the best performance tyres in the world, both for on-road and off-road applications. The company has two locations in the United States, one in Ohio and the other in California. Cooper Tire AND Rubber Company which is also in tyre business having the head quarters at Ohio, USA acquired Mickey Thomson in the year 2003. The combined strength has further helped to consolidate the position of Mickey Thomson in the tyre industry as a significant global player.
The company’s major brand name is “Baja ” and the specific products under this brand are named on the basis of the type of the tyre, such as Baja claw non radial, radial Baja claw, Baja belted and Baja radial MTZ.
Super Swamper truck tyre
Interco Tire Corporation located at Louisiana is the manufacturer of Super Swamper Truck Tires. Over three generations, the Interco Tire Company through its sustained focus on design and development has evolved as a leader in developing and manufacturing high performance tyres for four wheel drive trucks and all terrain vehicle applications. The company’s patented Thee Stage Lug (TSL) tread design offers effective traction under tough running conditions. The products are branded as Super Swamper and the individual products are classified under this brand name on the basis of the tyre type as well as its applications. Super Swamper TSL Bogger, Super Swamper TSL/SX, Super Swamper radial TSL are some of the popular tyres manufactured by this company.
PRO Com truck tyre
Pro com tyre are manufactured by Pro Competition Tire Company located at Ohio, USA. This Company is owned by Cooper Tire AND Rubber Company, which also owns the Mickey Thomson tyres. Cooper tyre is a global Company with manufacturing facilities in three continents and the sales and distribution network all around the world.
Pro com tyre are moulded with the superior quality rubber compounds, steel and polyester cords in state of the art production facilities. These reliable and long lasting truck tyres are supported by warranty. The pro com tyre brand carry the general name pro com and the specific products under this name are branded based on the application of the tyre. The specific brands are ProComp All Terrain, ProComp Mud Terrain, ProComp X-Terrain and Procomp Xtreme A/T. |
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| About Author |
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http://tonocover.com Rich Marsiglia, Truck Accessories Tonneau Covers Truck Tires.
Article Source: http://www. ArticlesTake.com |
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