New regional tire from Double Coin

June 17, 2008
Double Coin has released the RLB490 low-profile regional drive tire, the latest application-specific tire from the company

Double Coin has released the RLB490 low-profile regional drive tire, the latest application-specific tire from the company.

The tire takes the core specifications of Double Coin’s RLB900, adding features specifically designed for the regional P&D segment, said Double Coin.

According to Double Coin, the RLB490 has an original tread depth of 19 to 22/32nds, large grooves and sipes for higher traction, wide shoulders for enhanced maneuverability, aggressive tread design and tread compounds to fight scrub and irregular wear.

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