Vacu-Lug roll out Westlake tyre range

Grantham-based firm distributes new tyres designed for both light and heavy commercial vehicles   

THE new Westlake tyre range, suitable for light and heavy commercial vehicles from trucks to trailers, is now available from sole UK distributors Vacu-Lug.  The Westlake tyres come in a choice of 17.5in, 19.5in and 22.5in rim diameters and consists of four applications: long haul; regional; mixed service; and max load.

The long haul range comprises tyres built specifically to withstand long distance journeys and its deep tread is designed for longer life and to consume less fuel. The regional tyres are suitable for middle-distance journeys and, with their directional tread pattern, have been designed for outstanding traction with the ability to withstand varying road conditions on motorways and trunk roads.

The mixed service range features tyres tailored for vehicles carrying heavy loads and are suitable for on- and off-the-road use. The tyre application incorporates an aggressive directional tread and open tread shoulder with robust tread blocks, the combination of which provides extra traction.

Completing the line-up is the WTX1 max load tyre model designed for use on heavy load trailers. It has special sipes alongside tread ribs, which helps to minimize heating for high-speed running with heavy loads.

Overall, the versatile Westlake range offers nine bespoke-designed tyres suitable for standard commercial fleet requirements, ranging from heavy, long or regional distance truck and heavy-load trailer applications through to light truck and off-the-road use.

‘We are very excited about the new tyre range because it not only comes with a premium quality badge from one of the world’s leading manufacturers but also fits perfectly with a wide range of UK and European fleet applications,’ commented Dave Alsop, sales director of Vacu-Lug.

‘It is not surprising that the Westlake range has been widely accepted by our service providers. As Westlake’s sole UK distributors, we are proud to offer our customers some of the best-performing, value-for-money tyres in the market. The rapid increase in demand that we have witnessed over the last few years is a credit to the product’s quality, availability and value for money.’