LOS ANGELES — Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc. has expanded its lineup of Fortune-brand truck tires with a pair of specialty fitments, the FTH102 for spread-axle trailers and FFH 130ET for long-haul steer tires.
The FTH102 spread-axle trailer tire is engineered with a special tread compound that Prinx Chengshan said withstands wear and tear demands. Its arc shoulder design disperses lateral forces evenly, providing protection against abrasion.
A zigzag design in the shoulder groove bottom offers stability for shoulder pattern blocks, reducing fatigue and tread-block tearing, the company said, while stone ejectors and gradient grooves reduce tread cap damage and keep casing integrity. The tire is able to handle high-load spread-axle applications and lateral forces during turns because of its big-bead filler and high-strength rim cushion, Prinx Chengshan claims.
Ken Coltrane, Fortune's vice president of product development and marketing, called the tire a "prime example of our commitment to innovation and meeting the distinct needs of our customers. This tire further expands the value-tier options in the Fortune Tire TBR lineup."