JK Tire Launches UX Green Tires Made from Sustainable Recycled Materials

in today’s auto: JK Tire and Industries has developed a new tire made from sustainably recycled materials. This is the result of the brand’s commitment towards sustainable development. “UX Green” tires offer performance comparable to standard radial tires.

JK Tire UX Green tires are extensively tested indoors and outdoors on roads and test tracks to validate their performance. Designed and developed in-house by the team at JK Tire. Based on his decade-long research conducted at JK Tire’s Global Tech Center, the R&D team is working to create alternative solutions that enable products to replace traditional petroleum-based materials with sustainable ones. I made it.

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Commenting on this breakthrough success, Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of JK Tires, said: The tire has been completely designed and developed and uses 80% sustainable materials to create an alternative that protects the ecosystem.This development is the result of a highly skilled research and development team It is not only a reflection of our commitment to promoting sustainable growth and enhancing our social value, but also reinforces our commitment to moving towards carbon neutrality by 2050. A range of such tires will be offered in due course. “

UX Green was developed using highly sustainable materials such as natural rubber, bio-based SBR and BR, bio-based oils, recycled rubber powder, recovered carbon black, recycled polyester and steel wire. . Most of these materials are certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).

JK Tire recently launched the Levitas Ultra series of premium tires for luxury vehicles. This range of tires is compatible with all premium brand models such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo. These tires have been extensively tested in both Europe and India, and the company claims the Levitas Ultra range is comparable and, in fact, superior in certain aspects compared to tires from other global brands. doing.

The JK Tire Levitas Ultra series is available in sizes from 225/55 R16 to 245/45 R18. The company plans to further expand the range to include tire sizes from 19 inches to 22 inches. The Levitas Ultra tires have a 5-star efficiency rating from BEE and also have W and Y speed ratings, capable of handling speeds up to 270kmph and 300kmph respectively. JK Tire Levitas Ultra series tires will be available in major Indian cities from 1st April 2023.