Features and Benefits
- Reinforced tyre structure with expanded tread surface: The SL87N’s reinforced construction increases load-carrying capacity while the enlarged tread footprint distributes weight more evenly across the contact patch — delivering the structural strength and load stability that commercial van and light truck operators depend on for safe, reliable daily use.
- Enhanced tread contour and sipe design for heat dissipation: An improved tread contour combined with a precision sipe layout dissipates heat build-up during sustained commercial driving — protecting the tyre’s structure and extending service life across the high-mileage demands of delivery and regional transport applications.
- Tread compound, central ribs, and shoulder design for durability: The compound formulation, rigid central ribs, and reinforced shoulder design work together to improve overall tyre stiffness and rigidity — delivering greater structural durability under the varying load conditions and frequent stop-start demands of commercial vehicle use.
- Wide circumferential grooves for wet weather safety: Wide longitudinal grooves efficiently channel water away from the contact patch, reducing the risk of aquaplaning and maintaining confident grip and braking performance in wet conditions — a critical safety advantage for commercial drivers on New Zealand’s frequently rain-soaked roads.
- Shoulder pattern groove design for steering and cornering response: A specifically engineered shoulder groove layout enhances steering responsiveness and cornering stability under load — keeping the van feeling composed and predictable during urban deliveries, tight manoeuvres, and motorway lane changes.
- Balanced tread design for reduced road noise and comfort: The tread pattern geometry minimises road noise generation for a quieter, more comfortable cabin experience — a meaningful benefit for commercial drivers spending extended hours behind the wheel on daily delivery runs.
- All-season capability for year-round reliability: Performs confidently in dry, wet, and variable conditions throughout the year, making the SL87N a practical, versatile commercial tyre choice for New Zealand’s variable climate without the complexity of seasonal tyre changes.
