How tyre choice affects fleet maintenance
Davanti Tyres emphasises the importance of tyre choice when it comes to fleet maintenance.
For businesses reliant on the smooth running of light commercial vehicles, choosing the right van tyres is crucial – not just for fleet managers, but for the drivers themselves. As spring approaches, we not only see the welcome change in weather, but for some businesses, this can also mark the end of the financial year which presents a timely moment to review fleet vehicle performance, including tyres. Choosing the right tyres for LCVs can not only boost productivity but – over time – reduce downtime and costs too. Looking at light commercial vehicle tyres specifically, we delve deeper into Davanti’s offering:
Vantoura 4-Seasons
Firstly, Davanti’s Vantoura 4-Seasons is the brand’s first dedicated on-road, allseason product, offering the best of both summer and winter tyres. Davanti Tyres has spent years developing the ultimate allseason van tyre. From the icy wilds of the Arctic Circle at test world in Finland to the heat of Davanti’s European development centre at Applus IDIADA.
Key features include:
Solid shoulder blocks that deliver a stable drive and endurance, even under heavy loads, whilst also making the tyre rugged and resistant to damage. The deep outer grooves enable enhanced water evacuation and mechanical snow traction throughout all points of treadwear.
Three deep longitudinal grooves that cut through standing water, providing the driver with safe and dependable handling on wet surfaces. The rapid water evacuation delivered by these grooves makes the tyre highly resistant to aquaplaning.
An array of sawtooth sipes that cut through the main block sections and are engineered to actively bite into icy surfaces. Working in harmony with the specially formulated all-season compound, this feature is critical in ensuring the tyre provides traction on the most challenging surfaces.
Vantoura DX450
Looking at summer-specific tyres as we head towards the warmer months, another option to consider is the newest addition from Davanti’s Vantoura range, the DX450. The DX450 is a durable and efficiency-led van tyre for LCVs with good mileage capabilities, designed to keep drivers moving in wet and dry conditions. With its specially designed compound aiming to ensure wear resistance to enhance mileage capabilities, even when carrying heavier loads, Vantoura DX450 aims to provide a balanced performance in all loading scenarios.
Key features include:
Strengthened sidewalls: Built to withstand tough driving conditions, the strengthened sidewalls provide excellent damage protection, ensuring reliability even in demanding situations.
Optimised tread pattern: Designed with precision, the optimised tread pattern says to ensure even wear, providing a smooth and comfortable ride. This tread pattern enhances stability and control across all driving conditions while reducing rolling resistance for improved fuel efficiency and long-lasting performance.
Outer block section: Solid shoulder blocks and a strong central rib design deliver a stable drive, allowing the driver to concentrate on the job. Heavy-duty shoulder construction delivers a responsive drive even under heavy loads and on challenging surfaces.
Increased tread depth: Engineered for longevity, the DX450 has an increased tread depth compared to the previous generation tyre, delivering significantly improved mileage performance and traction control.
Specially formulated compound: This ensures wear resistance to enhance mileage capabilities even when carrying heavy loads.
