Westlake Tyres launches RP28 car tire at Autopromotec
ERJ staff report (BC)
Bologna, Italy – Westlake Tyres, a brand of Chinese tire maker Hangzhou Zhongce, recently participated at 2013 Autopromotec in Bologna, where it officially launched the new RP28 passenger tire range in a range of popular dimensions from 175/65TR14 up to 225/55VR16.
Hangzhou Zhongce is “determined to emphasise Westlake as a growing force in the European tyre market”.
The RP28 is claimed to incorporate the latest developments in compound technology to improve traction in both wet and dry conditions.
As the main focus of the range is “family” vehicles, enhancing comfort and reducing noise were particularly addressed.
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Press release from Westlake
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