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Sinwufu Introduces New Goldenstone Light Truck Tyre Ho
Johor based Sinwufu Enterprise Sdn Bhd is introducing its new Goldenstone house brand range of light truck tyres in spite of the pandemic.
bias tyres for the light truck segment that are engineered for highway application. The HHT-65 features a highway rib pattern for excellent steering response and outstand- ing traction. It utilises specially formulated tread compound which contributes to higher mileage, while better impact resistance is achieved through its strong nylon casing. in the popular 15-and 16- inch rim diameter sizes and is 10 and 12- ply rated, “said Man- aging Director Yap Ah Tiong, who is also the founder of Sinwufu Enterprise.
Meanwhile, with its unique lug pattern, he continued, the ATY-55 provides improved road grip. The new tyre’s high load carrying capacity makes it ideal for heavy duty appli- cation, thanks to its extra strong nylon casing. Its heat resistant tread compound results in cooler running on the highway for extended service life. With 10, 12 and 14 ply construc- tion, the tyre is available in 3 sizes for 16-inch in rim diameter.
Yap revealed that they have been selling Sil- verstone light truck bias tyres for more than
Sinwufu Enterprise Sdn Bhd Founders and Managing Directors Yap Ah Tiong (right) and Tee Lay Hoon
20 years, and the brand has been recognised for its quality and durability in the local mar- ket. However, Toyo Tire Cor- poration has decided to dis- solve its Silverstone Berhad
subsidiary in Malaysia, and close the unit’s tyre plant in Kamunting, Taiping. That means, he said, there will be no more Silver- stone light truck bias
tyres for them to sell.
Building on their expe- rience and expertise in the industry, as well as their customer base gained in the light truck
sector through selling the tyres, he noted, it is the right time for the company to create their own in-house

“While pace might be varied according to national interests,

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