Westlake CR976A is a trustworthy steer position tire that offers high performance in long haul applications. It is designed to serve a wide range of semi trailer platforms, P&D vehicles, buses, and box trucks.
Above all, Westlake CR976A comes with an advanced tread compound molded into a five rib tread pattern. Shallower tread depth a wide shoulder blocks resist tread squirm offering uniform wear and exceptional weight distribution. Special center ribs with cross siping improve road grip and handling on both wet and dry roads. In addition, these ribs guarantee easy steering on the highway, even in regional services.
The engineers use cutting edge innovations to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, producing eco friendly and quality tires.
The CR976A and many other Westlake tires stand out with all new under tread compounds that reduce the heat generation, thus minimizing the tread separation. Innovative casing combined with a strong sidewall tread compound ensures durability and low sidewall flex for additional mileage. Four straight tread grooves increase water and slush expelling from under the tire when it comes to wet roads. Moreover, in the center of two longitudinal grooves, there are situated special ejector platforms, designed to reduce stone retention and drilling.
Westlake CR976A is available in many sizes with 17.5, 19.5, 20, and 22.5-inch rim diameters. It is one of the default tire options for steer axles for many logistic and people transportation companies. Suitable with many box trucks and 18 wheelers like Peterbilt 536, Mack Granite, and Volvo FL.
Features and benefits
- Durable steer position tire.
- Five rib tread pattern with special shoulder blocks ensures good traction and responsive handling.
- Computer optimized and up to 21/32" deep tread pattern helps improve wear for great mileage.
- Stone ejection pattern with special stone platforms reduces casing penetration, thus protecting tread.
- Extra durable casing internal construction offers up to 12,775lbs maximum load.
- Available with 14, 16, 18, and 20-ply ratings for high passenger and load safety.
