GRI Launches New Material Handling Tires in the US

GRI is proud to announce the launch of two new cutting-edge material handling tires in the United States.

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With the advancement of customer needs and to take its flagship GLOBESTAR tire into the next-generation, GLOBESTAR Wide Tread (WT) was conceptualized and developed by observing the market and listening to customers. GRI found that the market had an increasing need for wide-tread tires to support the demands of high load carrying capacity, extensive tire life and enhanced stability. GLOBESTAR WT is developed as a truly universal tire, designed to be one of the widest in the industry, that delivers a high level of performance.

XPT SS is the ultimate skid-steer tire. It is a premium pneumatic skid-steer tire developed for demanding use and engineered to provide the best in performance with outstanding machine stability. It is designed with extra deep directional tread and curved lugs that provide excellent traction and durability. This premium pneumatic skid-steer tire also features an extra thick sidewall, reducing stress cracking and deflecting debris to better protect the tire.

Spearheading the launch of these innovative and modernistic tires in the United States will be GRI’s President of Sales for Material Handling Tires, Mr. Gary Stevens. “Respected for his valuable knowledge, drive, determination and dedication in the industry, Gary will be sure to deliver these products to exceed the standard of success and distinction that GRI tires have achieved in the US” said GRI Managing Director Mr. Prabhash Subasinghe

The modern and distinctive tread pattern of GLOBESTAR WT tread was designed to add increased traction and stability in a variety of surface conditions. GLOBESTAR WT lug depth, lug gaps, circumferential lateral groves and other unique design features ensure that tire runs with minimum noise and outstanding lateral guidance.

Whenever a forklift turns, its tires must overcome the lateral forces that are generated, making it better able to resist cornering forces. The tread width of GLOBESTAR WT provides higher contact area and lower tire distortion when turning and sharp cornering. By increasing the overall tread-width of the tire, GRI has accomplished a sense of restored steadiness in standard material handling applications.

The XPT SS lug design and self-cleaning terrace maximizes tread cleanout for the best in off-road traction. It keeps the tire clean and the machine more energy efficient. The tire is designed to maximize surface exposure so that any heat generated is dispelled swiftly, which enhances the runtime and durability of the tire.

The advanced compounds of the tires are formulated with high quality Sri Lankan natural rubber that ensures high abrasion resistance and extensive tire life.

Mr. Gary Stevens stated that “Both GLOBESTAR WT and XPT SS were designed and developed to ensure assured performance. These tires offer the user greater cost efficiency and maximum value. GRI prides itself in the development of high-performance material handling tires and these new products have now taken GRI’s portfolio to the next level.”