Giti boosts EVO tyre line with high‑load B‑grade 385/55 & 385/65R22.5

Giti Tire has introduced 385/55R22.5 and 385/65R22.5 sizes to its GSR237EVO steer tyre, marking significant progress in its regional Combi Road portfolio‍. These wide‑base variants carry a B‑grade Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC)—a strong efficiency rating for regional-duty steer tyres.

A refreshed tread compound enhances mileage by roughly 20% over equivalent Giti GSR259 sizes, and a higher 162 load index in 385/55R22.5 addresses newer, heavy-duty truck specifications.

The EVO name signals a complete suite of benefits: lower exterior noise (A‑grade), improved robustness and retreadability, plus traceable lifecycle oversight through RFID chips embedded in the sidewall — a move Giti first enabled in late 2024.

Technical upgrades driving performance

New compound & curing tech

The EVO tyres feature internal compounds with reduced hysteresis and advanced curing processes, lowering rolling resistance and fuel use.

Profile design & durability

Updated tread profiles support even wear, stronger structure—ideal for retreading—and better mileage, aligning with fleet lifecycle optimisation.

RFID-enabled traceability

RFID chips allow end-to-end tyre tracking—from production and delivery to fleet use and retreading—supporting sustainable practices and standardisation under the GDSO TIS system.

Market positioning

The EVO line launched at The Tire Cologne 2024 with initial 315/70R22.5 plug-in steer and drive tyres. TA new wide-base sizes now enable higher payload per trip, suiting heavier regional and mixed-use trucks, while retaining suitability for highway and long-haul via improved RRC performance.

Antonio Palummo of Giti emphasised the EVO badge as a quick identifier for low‑RRC, fuel-saving regional tyres targeted at fleets.

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Giti’s GSR237EVO reflects several key industry trends in commercial tyre development:

• Energy efficiency: Low‑rolling resistance supports industry demands to reduce fuel use and emissions.
• Lifecycle traceability: RFID technology reflects growing interest in digital tyre management and circular economy compliance.
• Retread-compatibility: A focus on durability and retread readiness aligns with fleet cost‑management and sustainability goals.
• Heavy-duty innovation: Wide‑base sizes with higher load indices meet evolving truck specifications and payload demands.

Together, these trends indicate a continuing shift toward high-performance, smart, and sustainable tyre solutions tailored for modern commercial operations.

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Tagged with: Giti GSR237EVO, low rolling resistance tyre, RFID tyre tracking, regional truck tyres, wide‑base steer tyre, Combi Road

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