Wednesday, March 18, 2009

JK Tyre launches the ULTIMA NXT Tubeless Tyre range

New Delhi, March 19, 2009: JK Tyre in its endeavor to bring best to its customers launched the next generation of tyres called THE ULTIMA NXT TUBELESS RANGE. The specially designed tyres have tread with unique SGT (Stabilizer Groove Technology) for precise handling & vehicle stability on sharp curves and high speeds. The ULTIMA NXT tubeless tyres are intended for A and B segment cars. These tyres have special Hydro planing channels for superb wet handling and anti-aquaplaning. The tyre is technologically advanced with the new concept of Unique Split Wing (USW) design which provides excellent Dry & Wet Traction.

The tests conducted for JK ULTIMA NXT Tyres under controlled conditions recommend superior performance tyres in terms of Durability & Life silent drive, Ride Comfort, High Speed Stability & Control, Tyre Noise, Braking and Road Grip.

JK Tyre is the pioneer in India to produce steel belted radial tyres. The company is also the first Indian tyre manufacturer to offer complete range of radial tyres for Cars, Jeeps, SUVs, LCVs, Truck & Bus and Tractors. JK Tyre initiated the small car market with the launch of ULTIMA in 1996 which was a high performance high mileage tyre which was India’s first ‘T’ rated tyre. In 1999, the company launched ULTIMA XP which scored high on riding comfort and became a preferred choice of OEMs of MARUTI 800, MARUTI ALTO, MARUTI ZEN, MARUTI WAGON R etc.

Mr. A.S. Mehta, Marketing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., said, “With the launch of ULTIMA NXT, we demonstrate our leadership in advance technology in tyres. The unique features of the ULTIMA NXT range of tyres include high control, smooth and silent drive. This captures all the benefits of the product and the experience we would like to give to the customer.”

Currently the ULTIMA NXT tyres would be for Maruti 800, Maurit Wagon R, Maruti Zen, Zen Estio, Alto and Hyundai Santro.

The first tyre manufacturer in the world to get ISO 9001 & QS 9000, JK Tyre was the first to launch eco-friendly tyres, T-rated, H rated and V-rated tyres. JK Tyre has excelled in designing the tyres for all type of cars. Point in time the three world class cars, Maruti Swift, Mahindra Logan, Maruti SX4 Zxi and now Maruti A-star runs exclusively on JK Tyres. Beyond the development of Passenger car and truck tyres, the ultimate test for the company is the tyres for racing cars. The company has developed special performance tyres for the national racing and rally championships. These ‘Z’ rated tyres are designed taking into account objective data on braking, steering effort, rolling resistance, compounds, weather conditions prevalent in India, ambient temperatures and other key details. The effort has been growing continuously and has resulted in customer satisfaction.

Source:www.jktyre.com/

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