After years, Westlake tires received a good reputation worldwide. One of the most quality and advanced wide base trailer tires from their products lineup is Westlake AT555. This model is a large base trailer position tire. It is developed to serve many trailers in long distance services delivering stability, low rolling resistance, and great pressure distribution.
Above all, Westlake AT555 presents a wear resistant tread compound molded into a seven rib design. It comes with a closed and siping shoulder design that promotes great road grip, uniform wear, and easy turning. In addition, advanced siping on ribs reduces road noise and rolling resistance. Special long haul tread along with Pressure Distribution Optimization Technology reduces fuel usage and external noise.
Trailer tires must meet certain requirements such as strong braking, high carrying capacity, long lasting, and optimal weight distribution. To guarantee these features, the engineers use the latest technologies like GSCT, BTCT, and SSHT. These make the Westlake AT555 promote a low risk of tread cracking, casing damage, sidewall bubbles, and irregular wear. Another technology used by Westlake is Bead Filler technology which represents different tread compounds combined together. Moreover, it increases durability, strength, and mileage.
Finally, the Westlake AT555 is produced in 19.5-inch sizes, with 16 and 20-ply. In conclusion, is one of the most suitable options for many semi trailers and trailer platforms produced by many trailer manufacturers like Doepker, Heil, and Hyundai Translead.
Features and benefits
- Wide base trailer tire.
- Seven rib design promotes a smooth ride, thus making the working more pleasant.
- Six straight grooves and special sipes expel efficient water and slush for more contact with the road.
- Cool running tread compound ensures good mileage, great stress distribution, and optimal fuel usage.
- Premium casing promotes a 9920lbs maximum load.
- The special tire design reduces the air resistance of the casing surface to reduce fuel usage.
- Reinforced sidewalls help protect the casing from curbing damage.
