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special feature : iaa 2022
Prometeon Debut Innovative
New 325/90 R 24.5 Tyre Size at IAA
At this year’s IAA Transportation 2022 show, Prometeon Tyre Group unveiled a new innovative 325/90 R24.5 tyre size under its Pirelli-branded Serie 02 range. Developed in collaboration with wheel manufacturer Accuride Wheels, Prome-
Meanwhile, rim manufacturer Accuride Wheels has produced a specially designed wheel to support the new tyre size. A new mon- oblock 24.5x9.00 wheel has been created which replaces the cur- rent 24x8.5 (one-piece) tubeless wheel (TL) and the 8.5-24 (mul-
Prometeon has developed the new tyre for easier assembly and dismantling, and improved safety during operations. In addition, the new tyre has a greater load capacity (up to 5 tonnes per tyre) that ensures a broader application spectrum.
and 12.00 R24 sizes on a new rim type specially developed by Accuride. This tyre/wheel rim combination becomes up to 957 kilograms lighter when shifting from a TT to a TL rim on vehicles typically used in Middle Eastern countries, where this size is the most common.
All this was made possible by adopting the state-of-the-art tech- sustainable product that optimises operating costs.
- rability, higher mileage and a lower rolling resistance. The new rims are fully compatible with tyre pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS), which will be standard in the future.
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