Eurogrip Tyres, India’s leading 2 &3-wheeler tyre brand, launched their international Trailhound tyres in India. Trailhound range of tyres comes in two variants –Trailhound SCR for modern-classic roadsters, scramblers and café racers, and Trailhound STR for medium and large adventure motorcycles.
On the launch, P. Madhavan, Executive Vice President – Marketing & Sales, TVS Srichakra Ltd, said, “Following our international launch of Trailhound tyres at auto show Eicma in Italy, we are happy to launch Trailhound tyres in India today. Trailhound enhances our already extensive premium product range and its two variants SCR and STR are sure to delight India’s growing adventure rider segment. As bike tyre specialists, we look forward to bringing more world-class products to the Indian market.”
On the product design, V. Sivaramakrishnan, Chief Technology Officer, TVS Srichakra Ltd said, “Art and science are at work while we design tyres with global technology, as both tread pattern design as well as material composition have a great impact on performance – Trailhound is a true testament to this. Trailhound SCR tyres have 80/20 on-off capabilities, and the tread pattern is designed to improve water drainage and traction on gravel roads, while retaining excellent stability and comfort on tarmac. The 90/10 tread pattern design of Trailhound STR boosts water dispersal, wear uniformity and traction on gravel and light off-road terrain.”
Features of Trailhound SCR Tyres
· A radial structure with 0° steel belt for superior handling, agility and control at varied riding speeds.
· A X-ply structure with synthetic fibres for increased lateral stiffness and resistance against bumping
· High silica compound balance with carbon black for increased grip on asphalt, in dry and rainy conditions.
· Variable radius profile for contour steepness with different angles to optimize contact patch size and shape according to the motorcycle position whether straight, mid lean or full lean. Its knobby-like pattern has been carefully designed to ensure excellent asphalt performances coupled with traction on light off-road such as gravel, dirt, stone paving and even broken tarmac
Features of Trailhound STR Tyres
· A radial structure with 0° steel belt for superior handling, agility and control at every riding speed
· Quadrazone multicompound for dual tread compounds layout coupled with two more layers for improved grip, mileage and stability.
· 80% silica content which increases compound grip on cold and wet tarmac.
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