HANGZHOU, China—Two tires manufactured by the Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd.—the Asrisun AT552 and Westlake AZ599—have been verified as compliant with the U.S. EPA's SmartWay program as low rolling resistance tires that deliver fuel savings and environmental benefits for fleet customers.
ZC said both tires were developed for the North American market.
The Arisun AT552, a trailer tire designed for intermodel chassis, offers low rolling resistance, fuel efficiency and outstanding cost per mile performance, according to the company. The tire has an updated tread design that delivers superior handling and wet traction, with special compound technologies and an enhanced sidewall that extends casing durability and tire life.
The Westlake AZ599 is a next-generation steer/trailer tire built that featuresh ZC Rubber's PSCT technology. The tread pattern has four wide tread grooves and multiple siping for better water drainage and outstanding traction on both dry and wet conditions.
ZC Rubber said that more SmartWay-certified products will be available in the near future, explaining that its "dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts ... motivates us in developing and producing low rolling resistance tires."