JK Tyre debuts ‘MINE Champion’ OTR tyre for tippers and wheel loaders

Cementing its presence in the off-the-road (OTR) tyre segment in the domestic market, JK Tyre was present at the latest edition of bauma Con Expo India. The tyre giant introduced 14.00-25 36 PR Mine Champion E4/L4 premium OTR tyre at the expo. This is developed specifically for new-age tipper trucks and wheel loaders for mining applications.

Mr. Ujjwal K Jayswal, OTR, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.

According to the company, the MINE Champion offers excellent strength and durability with its best-in-class load carrying capacity and casing strength. It joins JK Tyre’s comprehensive OTR segment product range that is highly efficient for application in industrial and mining segments.

“As one of the leading tyre manufacturers in India, we have the desired expertise to serve the growing requirements of the Indian mining and infrastructure sectors. We have been developing customised product solutions for industrial applications, and the MINE Champion is the latest addition to our highly robust OTR product portfolio. With its best-in-class features, we are confident that the MINE Champion will act as a highly efficient partner in tough mining applications,” said Mr. Rajiv Prasad, President – India Operations, JK Tyres & Industries Ltd.

The new product comes equipped with a distinct tread pattern developed using high-end computational simulations, thereby providing excellent traction, flushing and contact pressure distribution. The strong nylon construction provides excellent casing strength and reliability during rigorous applications. The new-age SILICA-based dual tread compound results in excellent cut resistance and cooler running, during hauling operations.