Truck & Bus Product Range

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The Evolution of advanced fleet performance

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It's time to rejuvenate the African truck and bus tyre market with a brand new range of Dunlop products.

The new generation Dunlop Truck and Bus Radial range has been researched, designed and precision engineered in Japan, manufactured in Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ state-of-the-art plants and exhaustively tested to extremes in all road conditions.

The extensive range of advanced patterns has delivered proven results in fleets around the world and offers unparalleled performance in all wheel positions.

The new generation TBR range epitomises NO COMPROMISE.
NO COMPROMISE on quality. NO COMPROMISE on performance. NO COMPROMISE on service.

Engineered in Japan with unique DECTES (Dunlop Energy Control Technologies) in selected patterns providing unparalleled economy and long-lasting performance in all wheel positions.

DECTES is a combination of innovative design technologies aimed at controlling heat energy build-up and energy loss while ensuring a more consistent contact patch; resulting in lower rolling resistance, higher mileage, a more wear resistant tread and a reduction in uneven tread wear, all contributing to excellent CPK for any fleet requirement.” – is to be placed after the “No compromise on service.” – In the section below:

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ST718

ST718

SUMITOMO

A premium truck radial tyre optimized for a steering axle.
The 5-rid tread design is engineered to distribute the load more evenly and provides improved footprint to reduce irregular wear.


SP 161

SP 161

DUNLOP

Designed for passenger carrying applications on highways. Longer life with reduction in uneven wear. A compound designed to provide a more wear-resistant tread. Excellent long haul performance. Low noise and cooler running. Superior ride comfort.


SP 391

SP 391

DUNLOP

Designed for highway usage on long-distance, laden trucks. The benefits of the DECTES technology is especially apparent in the steer position. Longer life with reduction in uneven wear. A compound designed to provide a more wear-resistant tread. Good retreadability. Excellent CPK, through the combination of all benefits. Suitable for use on link trailers.


SP350

SP350

DUNLOP

The Dunlop SP350 Utilizes the premium-rib pattern with superior uneven wear resistance. Suitable for regional and long-haul applications. Not suitable for short and on/off-road applications


ST719

ST719

SUMITOMO

ST719 is a premium truck radial tyre optimized for a steering axle. Delivers even wear, better fuel efficiency and ride comfort.


SP150

SP150

DUNLOP

The Dunlop SP150 is a General purpose highway tyre providing excellent wear resistance and steering
ability.


SP 281

SP 281

DUNLOP

Deep tread depth and four-rib tread enhances service performance in sever conditions, toughness and mileage. The tread's rubber-to-void ratio increases progressively throughout original treadlife. Tread area stone ejectors help prevent trapping and drilling to enhance casing toughness. Sidewall curbing rib helps protect casing components for sidewall damage resistance. All-position versatility for a broad range of both on-and off-road applications.


SP 120

SP 120

DUNLOP

This tyre is a lightweight, high-mileage tubeless radial, offering superior high-speed capabilities and wet braking performance


SP 160

SP 160

DUNLOP

A 5-rib pattern designed for all-positions in regional-haul highway service with excellent casing durability and superb resistance against irregular wear.


SP 171

SP 171

DUNLOP

Designed for mid to long distance trucks primarily on tarred roads. This all wheel position tyre also has a reinforced bead structure to improve durability. A compound designed to provide a more wear-resistant tread. Excellent retreadability. Excellent CPK from the combination of benefits.


SP 225 A

SP 225 A

DUNLOP

Designed for drive axle use, both on- and off- road. Offers excellent traction on both dry and wet surfaces.


SP 231 A

SP 231 A

DUNLOP

This is an all-position wide-base tyre for on- and off-road service. It performs extremely well where extra traction is required.


SP 341

SP 341

DUNLOP

This is a four-rib pattern designed for all-position use. The tyre boast excellent wet traction performance.


SP 430

SP 430

DUNLOP

A sturdy four-rib pattern with notches at the outer rib that provides high mileage and better wet performance for all wheel positions. Recommended for regional-haul highway use.


SP 502

SP 502

DUNLOP

This is a trailer-axle tyre designed for on- and off- road applications. The grooves are designed to prevent stone retention and irregular wear.


SP 571

SP 571

DUNLOP

This all wheel position tyre for ordinary highway usage is well suited to mid and short distance vehicles, designed to give longer life with a reinforced bead structure that improves durability. Longer life due to deep main groove. A compound designed to give a more wear resistant tread. Zigzag circumferential grooves and transverse grooves on the shoulder that ensure a firm and steady ride.


SP 580 A

SP 580 A

DUNLOP

Utilises the rib-lug pattern with superior resistance to uneven wear and offering a quiet ride.


SP 811

SP 811

DUNLOP

An all-position tyre with a refined compound that provides resistance to cuts and chipping in more aggressive operations. Optimum performance will be achieved in short- and medium-haul operations


SP122

SP122

DUNLOP

The DUNLOP SP 122 tyre is designed for application in all positions but is optimized for use on steered axles. It can be applied to the most varied types of vehicles, which travel medium and long distances, in the transport of cargo and passengers by road.


SP150

SP150

DUNLOP

The Dunlop SP150 is a General purpose highway tyre providing excellent wear resistance and steering
ability.


SP322

SP322

DUNLOP

The Dunlop SP 322 is especially suited to steer, but pattern can be used as an all position tyre for general use in tough conditions. Unique 4-rib pattern and special tread compound ensure good performance.


SP581

SP581

DUNLOP

The SP581 is an all-wheel position tyre with a tread pattern designed to enhance wet grip in both on and off-road operations. For on/off-road use. Sidewall protector ribs help resist cuts and punctures, enhancing sidewall and casing protection. Special on/off-road tread compound enhances cut and chip
resistance and re-treadability. Low sidewall/bead stabilized and strengthened to run cool for
long casing life. Damage-resistant sidewall profile and compound. Tapered tread grooves and ejector ramps help resist stone drilling. All-position tread design helps enhance traction and wet surface grip both on and off the road.


STE

STE

DUNLOP

An all-position tyre designed for on-and-off road applications. Features include a durable construction with a heat-resistant compound.


SL717

SL717

SUMITOMO

The Sumitomo ST717 tire is engineered for long haul, regional and urban applications. It features a closed shoulder, 5 rib design that provides superb handling and grip on both wet and dry surfaces.


ST768

ST768

SUMITOMO

The ST768 is an all position tyre designed for on and limited road use especially in Middle East countries.


ST791

ST791

SUMITOMO

ST791 is designed for city bus use.
A unique zigzag groove design with deep sipes provides strong traction in both wet and dry conditions. Special tread compound ensures long life and low heat generation.


SP 431 A

SP 431 A

DUNLOP

A premium pattern-depth steel radial tyre designed specifically for drive-axle fitment in regional-haul applications. This unique block pattern offers excellent traction and prolonged tread life without sacrificing retreadability, and can be used in selected off-road conditions.


SP 431W

SP 431W

DUNLOP

Unique block type pattern for excellent traction and resistance to block punching. Increased tread width for better footprint meaning better mileage and traction. Easier to be re-treaded due to the larger tread width. Used for on road in regional haul application. To be used on drive positions only, is suitable to bus on drive positions only.


SP 835A

SP 835A

DUNLOP

Developed for high mileage in long-haul highway applications for improved CPK. Base tread material for better heat dissipation to enhance retreadibility. Better distribution of ground contact pressure results in uniform tread wear improvement. Flat shoulder profile increases the contact length of the shoulder area and makes the contact pressure uniform. Bead with steel reinforcement results in even wear performance


SP 882

SP 882

DUNLOP

This 100% highway usage tyre is a robust, high-mileage tubeless radial tyre offering superior traction and long haul performance as well as excellent CPK.


SP 925A

SP 925A

DUNLOP

Designed for drive axle use, mainly off road. Special tread compound provides long life and outstanding cut / chipping resistance.


SP442

SP442

DUNLOP

The Dunlop SP422 is a premium drive-axle tyre.Provides long mileage, excellent traction on highway or wet surface.


ST908

ST908

SUMITOMO

An extra deep traction tyre for long tread life without sacrificing retreading ability.
This tyre is especially designed for the long haul and suits applications that require extra mileage.


ST909

ST909

SUMITOMO

ST909 is premium truck radial tyre optimized for a drive axle. Better stone ejecting and chipping resistance. Extra wide tread face for increased wear life and vehicle stability.


SP 163

SP 163

DUNLOP

A five-rib tyre designed for low platform trailer use.


SP 931

SP 931

DUNLOP

Designed to deliver extra long tread life and enhanced traction under the toughest conditions such as mud, sand and various rough roads. With its extra groove depth, it is suitable for garbage trucks and other vehicles required to go on- and off-road.