Pioneers of radial tyre technology in the country JK Tyre today unveiled the complete range of EV specific Smart radial tyres for all categories of buses, truck, LCVs and Passenger Cars.
The tyre maker has been working on tyres for e--mobility for the past few years and is currently working on the fourth generation tyres.
The passenger car tyres launched today are suitable for India electric passenger vehicles, the company said
The Smart EV tyre range for all categories of buses, truck & LCV is developed in 17.5 inch and 22.5 inch tubeless sizes. The EV range of tyres (255/70R22.5 & 295/80R22.5) is being supplied to JBM EV buses.
Designed and developed by the engineers from state-of-the-art global technology centre- Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence (RPSCOE), the tyres have been engineered specially to the unique needs of electric mobility including ultra-low rolling resistance, improved wet and dry traction, higher durability and lower energy consumption.
V K Misra, Technical Director, JK Tyre & Industries, said to meet the challenging lower noise requirements of EVs, the tread pattern has been crafted using advanced FEA simulations for lower noise and better wear characteristics.
Fitted with in-house developed and perfected Treel TMPS sensors, the smart EV tyres from JK Tyre are designed to meet the demanding performance needs of EV trucks, buses, LCVs, Passenger Cars, SUVs & 2Wheelers.
“With the evolution of the EV sector in India, the development of EV-oriented technology remains a key focus for the company. Our Smart tyres are developed with EV specific next Gen Design philosophy making the entire range Smarter, Quieter, Durable and Energy Efficient,” Mishra added.