Alliance, Vredestein and Continental unveil new sets of tyres

Some of the major suppliers have shown a series of early-year innovations in the tire sector.

Vredestein launched a new rubber Traxion 65, which is using products from its iconic VF tire, the Traxion Optimall. This provides an extra-large contact area from the molded shaped lugs and has helped reduce in-cab noise substantially, the company says.

It claims that thanks to the tread compound, the Traxion 65 has a 30 per cent l....