General Truck Tires has introduced its first all-position wide base tire, the Grabber OA Wide Base in size 445/65R22.5.
According to the tire maker, fleets operating in severe service and construction applications, such as fire service, waste hauling and concrete mixing, need confidence that their tires can handle heavy loads and stand up to off-road conditions.
The Grabber OA (off-road, all-position) Wide Base, designed for super single fitment for steer and trailer positions, addresses these needs with a high carrying capacity and reinforced shoulder to add protection against curbing and abrasions. The tire’s 21/32nds of tread depth, coupled with a cut- and chip-resistant tread compound, also ensures these demanding customers can depend on this tire for long lifetimes, said Clif Armstrong, director of marketing for truck tires.
“The Grabber OA draws on nearly a century of tough General tire heritage to bring advanced durability to our on/off road customers,” said Armstrong. “Now by adding wide base sizes to our product portfolio, these drivers can depend on the Grabber OA Wide Base to handle even higher payloads and help them operate quickly and efficiently in severe conditions.”
The wide base carries up to 12,800 lbs. in a super single fitment. The deep grooves in the tread elements and an aggressive pattern help improve traction on soft soil and muddy roadways, according to the company. The thick undertread also resists casing penetrations from stones and other debris often found in off-road applications, allowing for multiple retreads. While the 445/65R22.5 size will be available for orders this month, additional sizes (385/65R22.5 and 425/65R22.5) are scheduled for introduction in 2011, the tire make added.
