Description GoodFriend GF118
The GoodFriend GF118 truck tire exists under many different names, as it is produced by several leading tire manufacturers from China. This is a clear indication that this model has very high technical characteristics. With an attractive cost, it makes it one of the leaders in the domestic market in terms of price and quality.
Original design of the tread pattern
One of the distinctive features of this model is the possibility of its operation on any axles of trucks and buses. A significant part of the versatility was achieved due to the symmetrical non-directional tread pattern, which demonstrates high performance in various road and weather conditions, regardless of the installation location.
Its design is distinguished by the presence of four longitudinal ribs, separated from each other by wide drainage grooves. The small number of these tread elements made it possible to give them the maximum massive size, which could not but affect a number of important characteristics. First of all, these are the coupling properties provided due to the significant width of the contact patch. It is also impossible not to note the increased, due to the rigid construction of the tread ribs, directional stability and fuel efficiency.
Excellent load capacity
This model is also distinguished by high load capacity indicators. To a large extent, they were achieved due to a very strong carcass, the basis of which is a all-steel cord. At the same time, it is impossible not to note another factor that determines the excellent load capacity of this tire. We are talking about a tread pattern with reinforced shoulder zones. The increased stiffness of these elements allows optimizing the distribution of external pressure over the support surface, thanks to which the tire perfectly withstands operation under very high external pressure throughout its entire service life.
Main features of the GoodFriend GF118 tire
- universal scope of application due to the possibility of installation on any axles of trucks and buses;
- massive sizes of tread elements significantly increase the area of the contact patch, thereby improving traction;
- high resistance to aquaplaning due to wide and deep longitudinal drainage grooves;
- excellent traction properties are provided by the zigzag shape of the tread ribs, thanks to which a multitude of traction edges are formed.