The company has over 8 million tyres on road and counting, 600 billion kms of experience, 15 successful years of commercial production of trucks and bus radial (TBR) tyres for Indian roads; and understands the business needs better – Mr. Vikram Malhotra, Marketing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. shares his market observations.
Can you please brief the tyres supply program both on-road & off-road types for construction, mining, waste management, ports, infrastructure, etc.?
JK Tyre has the widest range of radial tyres for all possible applications of commercial vehicles. JK Tyre is the pioneer of introducing the technology in the country. For drive-dummy axle in tippers, we have JetSteel JDC3 tyre in 10R20 and 11R20 sizes in radial segment. This unidirectional tyre offers high cut resistance for on-off road application. For trailers, JetSteel JDE is the most suitable lug tyre for high mileage and load. JDE is available in 8.25R20, 10R20 and 11R20.
What are the salient technical features of your tyres for the heavy duty applications? Highlight the USPs and attributes for the customers to choose your tyres over other makes.
Key attributes and benefits of tyres referred above are as follows:
JetSteel-JDC 3
Salient features:
- Robust directional tread blocks • Open shoulder design • Solid tie bars in between blocks
- Open lateral grooves
Benefits:
- Better vehicle handling • Excellent traction in both on/off-road conditions
- Extra traction in off-the-road conditions • Extra strength and block rigidity
- Helps in lower heat generation
JetSteel-JDE
Salient features:
- Large tread blocks • Wider lateral grooves • Large air envelope
Benefits:
- Provides better pressure distribution • Better traction and braking properties
- Extra load carrying capacity
Tyres play a crucial link in the total cost of ownership (TCO) – comment on the same with respect to your make tyres.
Worldwide, radials are sold on the concept of optimum cost per kilometre (CPKM). With state of the art manufacturing set-up, JK Tyre ensures that all its products offer the best solution to the customers. This clubbed with other customer services offered by JK Tyre’s sales and service team, ensures the lowest CPKMs in the industry.
Tell us about the sales & service network and technical support in addressing customer needs, application engineering, aftermarket requirements, etc.
JK Tyre has a vast network, along with trained sales and service team across the country, who work in close coordination with the customers. Fleet Management team is a key pillar that provides consultation on all tyre related aspects to the fleets. The company has also established 25 truck wheels centres which are one stop solution for all tyre care and maintenance needs of the customers.