JK Tyre Expands its Light Commercial Vehicle Portfolio with the Launch of Jet Xtra XLM Tyre

Indian Tyre Industry major & the market leader in Truck Bus Radial segment, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd further strengthened its tyre portfolio for light commercial vehicles by introducing Jet Xtra XLM Tyre.

Built to last especially on the diverse Indian roads, the Jet Xtra XLM is designed to withstand extra load and provide extra tyre life. This new tyre comes with reinforced bead area for high payload carrying capability, in different terrains. The dual curb rib at the side wall protects the tyre from various cuts and damages while a robust shoulder area helps carry greater load. The Jet Xtra XLM Tyre is made with special Tread Compound which helps in cooler running & the extra rubber mass in center leads to extra mileage.

Mr. Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, while commenting on the launch said, “We are immensely proud to introduce our latest tyre offering for light commercial vehicles - the Jet Xtra XLM Tyre right at the beginning of 2020. JK Tyre is the pioneer of radials in the country and is committed towards bringing the best of products and services. This launch sets the tone for what’s in store for this New Year as we continue to bring more product offerings backed by research and innovation, starting with Jet Xtra XLM. With their unique build and resilience, these tyres are well suited for intrastate and interstate travel. It is also suited to haul market load, industrial goods, construction material, fruits and vegetables, grains, logistics and fishery.”

About JK Tyre and Industries Limited:

Part of the JK Organisation, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd is a leading tyre manufacturer in India and amongst the top 25 manufacturers in the world with a wide range of products catering to diverse business segments in the automobile industry. JK Tyre is the only tyre manufacturer in India to be included in the list of Superbrand in 2019, the seventh time the honour has been conferred upon the company.

In 2019, the Company achieved a remarkable feat by entering the coveted Limca Book of Records with the country’s largest off-the-road tyre - VEM 045. The company also demonstrated its commitment towards the continual improvement of their health and safety management systems by completing the best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council.

JK Tyre has global presence in 105 countries across six continents, backed by production support from 12 plants - 9 in India and 3 in Mexico. Currently, the capacity across all its plants is about 35 million tyres per annum. In April 2016, JK Tyre acquired Cavendish India Limited from Birla Tyres. While acquisition added three modern plants to its portfolio taking the total count to 12, it helped the tyre major foray into the two/three wheeler segment as well. In 2018, the company inaugurated its state-of-the-art Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence (RPSCOE) at Mysore.

Pioneers of radial technology, JK Tyre produced the first radial tyre in 1977 and is currently the market leader in Truck Bus Radial segment. With over three decades of technological innovation, JK Tyre offers tyre for entire range of passenger and commercial vehicles, starting from a 3 kg two-wheeler tyre to a 3.5-ton OTR tyre. 2019, also saw the launch of TREEL Sensors, a one of a kind technology-based tool geared towards smart monitoring and maintenance of tyres.