CEAT launches speciality tyres

Tyre manufacturer, CEAT Kelani Holdings has launched a series of speciality tyres manufactured locally in six sizes for heavy duty service and industrial applications.

The release of the tyres in the sizes of 6.00-9, 6.50-10, 7.00-12, 8.25-15, 10-16.5 and 12.5/80-18 represent an important milestone for the company and contribute to further import substitution, a company official said.

“CEAT’s contribution to the national economy by manufacturing and supplying a large share of the country’s tyre needs has been augmented with the launch of these tyres,” CEAT Kelani, Managing Director N. C. Venugopal said.

“The range offers maximum durability and stability at a competitive price. Factors which make CEAT the market leader in most of the tyre categories in Sri Lanka,” he said.

The new tyre sizes belong to the off-road category, with tough casing and superior tread compounds providing durability and resistance to tears, cuts, chipping and chunking, the official said.

CEAT which accounts for a market share of 31 percent in the radial segment, is a Indo-Lanka joint venture between the RPG Group of India and Kelani Tyres Sri Lanka.