GT Radial SportActive 2 size extensions result in 90% UHP market coverage

Nine new GT Radial SportActive 2 sizes have arrived in the UK which includes its first 22” rim for premium powerful SUVs alongside three recently unveiled dedicated electric vehicle (EV) tyres.

Nine new GT Radial SportActive 2 sizes have arrived in the UK which includes its first 22” rim for premium powerful SUVs alongside three recently unveiled dedicated electric vehicle (EV) tyres.

Size 275/40R22 is aimed at large premium segment vehicles such as the Audi RSQ8, BMW X7 and
Range Rover Sport while 275/45R21, 255/50R20, 235/50R19, one of the biggest sellers in Europe, and
255/60R18 develop the pattern’s 4×4, CUV and SUV coverage.

The recently launched AAA-rated GT Radial SportActive 2 EV is now available in sizes 255/45R20 and
235/55R19 to cover the largest selling EV models from Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, VW and Volvo to name a
few, while 235/45R18 is aimed primarily at the Tesla Model 3.

Designed and engineered at Giti Tire’s European Research & Development Centre in Hannover,
Germany using their extensive OE experience, the tyre features a brand new ULRR compound that
delivers up to 15% lower rolling resistance compared to the standard UHP product.

A revised design of the tyre’s construction has brought a 4% reduction in weight while still delivering
precision control with superb wet and dry grip, long lasting mileage and a confident, fun driving
experience.

Completing the line-up for the GT Radial SportActive 2 sizes 235/45R18, 215/45R17 and 205/45R17
have seen their speed rating upgraded to a Y, while 245/35R18 is a first-time offering aimed at cars such
as the Audi TT, BMW 2 Series, Hyundai iX20, several mid-size Mercedes and the 1990s Audi RS2.

The tyre is now available in 58 passenger car and SUV sizes in total which gives 90% coverage in the
UHP market. Rims range from 16-22”, section widths from 195-295, series sizes from 35-60 and speed
indices from V-Y.

Across all sizes the tyre has maintained its A label for wet grip with B-D for rolling resistance. The noise
level also remains at 69db.

Brian McDermott, Country Manager – UK for Giti Tire, said: “We are continuously working on improving
our UHP range for the UK market, ensuring that we keep a close match between our product offering
and our customers’ needs.”

Fabio Pecci-Boriani, Senior Product Manager PCR, SUV, Light Truck for Giti Tire (Europe), continued:
“Adding our very first 22” GT Radial summer size, combined with specific EV tyres and more specialist
sizes, is all part of our long-term strategy to become ‘the’ brand choice in the mid-market segment. And
we are not finished, expect more EV and special sizes next year.”

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