PITTSBURGH—Tomorrow's tires need to take innovation and performance further.
They need to perform optimally in all weather conditions, while demonstrating a long wear life and contributing positively to the overall range of the vehicle.
Achieving these aims requires some innovative solutions. And HollyFrontier Specialty Products is certain it has exactly one of those in Circosol 5100T. It's a process oil designed to meet the tire industry where it wants to go.
"One of the key emerging trends within the tire market is the need to support increased wear for EV tires," HollyFrontier told Rubber News in an email interview. "… Engineered to meet the unique demands of electric vehicles' wear resistance, Circosol 5100T's low rolling resistance and superior traction optimizes performance, efficiency and driving range."
Introduced during the International Elastomer Conference in Pittsburgh, Circosol 5100T is the latest process oil innovation from the HF Sinclair brand. The treaded distillate aromatic extract enhances tire performance in critical areas, demonstrating improvement in areas such as winter traction, dry traction, fuel/range efficiency and rolling resistance. These attributes, HollyFrontier said, make it ideal for electric vehicle tires.
But the advantages of Circosol aren't limited to product performance. They can help ensure more efficient production as well.