SN298

SN298 highway tire
SN298 high load tire
SN298 tire tread
SN298 steel belt tire
SN298 highway tire
SN298 high load tire
SN298 tire tread
SN298 steel belt tire
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N298 All-Steel Radial Commercial Truck Tire - Heavy Duty & Fuel Efficient


TIRE ADVANTAGES

Key Advantages & Benefits

  • Exceptional Durability and Damage Resistance


    • Built with a special tread compound and design that deliver excellent resistance to punctures and cuts, protecting the tire in demanding commercial environments.


    • Features a "super steel belt carcass construction" that significantly enhances the overall strength of the casing, ensuring a longer service life.


  • Superior Traction and Wet Road Safety


    • The tread pattern utilizes four continuous ribs combined with transverse deep grooves (with tread depths up to 17.0 mm). This design optimizes both speed capability and traction.


    • It is specifically engineered to provide excellent grip and handling on wet road surfaces, enhancing driver safety.


  • Maximized Load-Carrying Capacity


    • Thanks to its robust steel carcass and high ply ratings (18 and 20 PR), the tire is capable of supporting massive weights—handling up to 4,500 kg on a single tire configuration (for the 12.00R24 size).


    • Highly suitable for heavy-duty commercial transport, including standard freight trucks (highly recommended) and cement mixers/dump trucks.


  • Cost-Effective and Fuel Efficient


    • The advanced compound facilitates low heat build-up during long-distance drives. This lowers rolling resistance, which directly minimizes fuel/gasoline consumption, saving operational costs for fleets.


  • Versatile Sizing Options

    • Available in multiple heavy-duty sizes (10.00R20, 11.00R20, 12.00R20, 12.00R24, and 315/80R22.5) and supports both Tube Type (TT) and Tubeless (TL) applications, making it adaptable to a wide range of commercial truck fleets.





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PRODUCT DETAILS


-Most Ideal Applications


1.Recommended Wheel Positions


  • Primary Recommendation: Steer Axle (Front Wheels) and Trailer Axles. The 4-rib straight-groove design offers superior steering precision, excellent lateral stability, and maximum resistance to side-slipping.

  • Secondary Recommendation: All-Position Use. For fleets operating on standard regional routes with paved roads, the SN298 can be safely utilized across all wheel positions to simplify inventory management.



2. Ideal Road Conditions & Route Types

  • Long-Haul Highway Transport: Perfect for high-speed, well-paved national highways where its low rolling resistance and low heat build-up compound can maximize fuel savings.

  • Regional & Intercity Distribution: Highly suited for mid-to-long distance routes that require frequent braking, turning, and acceleration on urban asphalt or concrete roads.

  • Mixed Paved/Good Quality Dirt Roads: Capable of handling occasional transitions onto well-maintained, unpaved secondary roads without compromising casing integrity.



3. Best-Fit Vehicle Types

  • Heavy-Duty Commercial Cargo Trucks: Ideal for long-distance logistics trucks, box trucks, and tractor-trailers carrying heavy payloads.

  • Construction & Utility Vehicles (On-Road): Highly recommended for concrete mixers and dump trucks that spend the majority of their operational time on paved urban or suburban roads moving between stations.



4. Target Target Environments & Climates

  • High-Temperature Regions: Due to its advanced low-heat generation base compound, it is exceptionally well-suited for tropical climates, desert environments, and summer long-haul operations (e.g., Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia).

  • Wet & Rainy Zones: The four deep longitudinal ribs with transverse grooves quickly evacuate water, making it a reliable choice for regions prone to heavy rainfall and wet road conditions.



-Customer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: This is a 3-rib pattern. Which wheel position is it best for?

  • A: The SN298 features a classic 3-rib design with deep transverse grooves, making it ideal for Steer and Trailer positions. For standard regional transport on paved roads, it can also be used as an All-Position tire. It delivers excellent steering control, uniform wear, and effectively prevents side-slipping.


Q2: Our trucks run on both highways and occasional unpaved roads. Can this tire handle it?

  • A: Yes, absolutely. The SN298 is engineered for Regional and Highway transport. Its specialized anti-cut and anti-puncture tread compound, combined with a reinforced super steel belt carcass, provides extra protection against sharp stones and debris. However, if your trucks spend more than 30% of their time in deep mud or heavy mining areas, we would recommend choosing our block-pattern traction tires for the drive axle.


Q3: How does this tire achieve "low heat build-up" and "fuel efficiency"?

  • A: The secret lies in our advanced compound technology. The molecular structure of the tread rubber is optimized to minimize internal friction during high-speed rolling. Lower friction means less heat generated and lower rolling resistance. This not only prevents tread separation but also significantly reduces your fleet's fuel consumption and operating costs.


Q4: What is the actual loading performance of the 12.00R20 or 315/80R22.5? Can it handle heavy loads?

  • A: The SN298 is built with a heavy-duty 18PR/20PR (Ply Rating) and a super steel belt carcass. For example, the 315/80R22.5 has a maximum single load capacity of 4,000 kg, and the 12.00R24 goes up to 4,500 kg. While we always recommend operating within standard high-load capacities to maximize tire lifespan, its reinforced casing provides an exceptional safety margin and outstanding retreadability under heavy commercial pressure.


-Practical Scenarios, Pain Points, and Core Solutions.


Commercial truck tires face brutal environments during long-haul and high-load operations. Below are the actual pain points fleets experience and how the SN298 solves them:


Pain Point 1: Irregular or Uneven Wear on Steer Axles


  • The Scenario: Long-haul heavy trucks frequently experience uneven, wavy, or shoulder wear on the steer axle due to constant lane changes or high-speed highway driving, causing the tires to scrap prematurely.


    • Product Design Support: The SN298 is designed with four rigid longitudinal ribs, which distribute the ground contact pressure evenly across the tread footprint, inherently resisting irregular wear.

    • On-site Technical Advice: Advise clients to perform regular tire rotations and check front-wheel alignment every 10,000 to 15,000 km. Maintaining the standard cold inflation pressure (e.g., 850 kPa for 315/80R22.5) can extend the tire's service life by more than 20%.


Pain Point 2: Heat Build-up Leading to Blowouts or Tread Separation

  • The Scenario: In high-temperature regions (such as the Middle East or Africa), trucks running long distances under full load generate immense internal tire heat. If this heat cannot dissipate, it can lead to belt separation or dangerous blowouts.


    • Product Design Support: The tire incorporates a low heat-generation base compound. This specialized formula generates minimal internal heat under repetitive flexing and dissipates heat rapidly, keeping the steel belt layer at a stable, safe operating temperature.

    • On-site Technical Advice: Remind drivers never to throw cold water on hot tires to cool them down. Ensure they check and maintain standard cold inflation pressure (e.g., 900 kPa for 12.00R20). Correct air volume is the key to proper heat dissipation and preventing excessive casing flexing.


Pain Point 3: Severe Punctures and Cuts from Debris or Curbs

  • The Scenario: Cement mixers or dump trucks operating near construction sites frequently run over sharp rebar and stones, while logistics trucks backing into urban docks often scrape against curbs, causing tread punctures or sidewall damage.


    • Product Design Support: Armed with a super steel belt carcass construction, the tire features a reinforced "body armor" layer beneath the tread. Additionally, the deep transverse grooves are optimized with stone-ejecting properties to prevent stone drilling into the steel cords.

    • On-site Technical Advice: As a value-added service, remind fleet managers to routinely inspect and clear trapped rocks or debris from dual-tire configurations (twin fitment) to prevent sidewall bruising and cord friction bursts.



-Factory Advantages 


1. State-Owned Background — Strong Financial & Credibility Backing

  •  We operate with a strong State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) background, which translates into the highest level of commercial credibility, financial stability, and strict compliance in international trade. In today's volatile global market, our solid backing guarantees that we are a reliable, low-risk, and permanent strategic partner you can fully trust.


2. Uncompromising Quality — Exceptional Stability & Low Claim Rate

  •  Consistency is our signature. Our factory implements a rigorous, multi-stage quality control system from raw material sourcing to final product output. By utilizing advanced dynamic balance and X-ray testing, we ensure every single tire meets premium global standards, delivering an exceptionally low claim rate and safeguarding your brand's reputation in your local market.


3. High Production Output — 5,000 Pcs/Day for Rapid Delivery

  •  With a massive daily production capacity of 5,000 pieces of All-Steel Radial Truck Tires (TBR), we operate at a scale that ensures supply security even during peak seasons. This high-efficiency manufacturing capability significan


4. Advanced Manufacturing — State-of-the-Art Intelligent Equipment

  •  Premium tires require premium machinery. Our facility is equipped with world-class automated production lines and high-precision testing equipment imported from industry-leading global manufacturers. This elite level of automation eliminates human error, ensures perfect compound mixing, and guarantees structural perfection from the very first step of production.




-Global Footprint, Professional Team


  Behind our premium products is a mature, fully integrated ecosystem driven by excellence at every level. Guided by a visionary leadership team and powered by highly experienced sales professionals, we seamlessly bridge the gap between state-of-the-art integrated manufacturing and international market demands.

To serve our global partners better, our team features multilingual experts fluent in diverse regional languages, ensuring precise, barrier-free, and deeply localized communication.


  We believe in the power of face-to-face connection. As seen in our exhibition highlights below, we actively participate in major global trade shows—including Shanghai, Dubai, the USA, and Panama—constantly engaging with clients, exploring local market dynamics, and building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships worldwide.







-Countries and Regions We Currently Supply (2026)



  Our two brands, Sunitrac and Auplus, are now available in markets worldwide, including Africa, the Latin Americas, and Asia. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we have many exclusive agency opportunities currently available. We look forward to your inquiries and to building a successful partnership for mutual growth!





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