Sumitomo Tyres - Revolutionary performance now available in Namibia

When leading Japanese business conglomerate, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited (SRI), announced the acquisition of Apollo Tyres South Africa in 2013, subsequently renamed Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd (SRSA), local consumers eagerly anticipated the rich variety and advanced product offering that a company like SRI would bring to Namibia through the TYRES 2000 & TYREMART branch network.
With headquarters in Japan, SRI is the fifth largest tyre manufacturing company in the world and is renowned for producing superior quality tyres in a number of renowned brands, including the Dunlop brand, with which it had a proud and successful association since 1909.
SRSA has taken strategic steps to introduce SRI’s first-class export brand - Sumitomo Tyres - into the Namibian market and the company is confident that this brand will be well accepted having already proven itself in the highly demanding North American, European and other international markets.
Standard range: HTR H5 HTR T5
This modern tyre with open tread design and split centre rib, provides superior levels of safety, comfort, direct steering response and water displacement. The latest design and development ensures a quiet, sophisticated ride that combines economy with outstanding performance.
Premium Touring: HTR T4
The HTR T4 is designed for high performance sedans. Its five rib pattern enhances wet grip performance and resistance to aquaplaning. In addition, the tread compound enhances wear resistance and provides a longer life.
High performance: HTR A/S P01
This high performance tyre has a superior level of grip on wet and dry conditions. The HTR A/S P01 is the ideal direct replacement for original equipment tyres on many of today’s most popular performance oriented vehicles.
Ultra High Performance: HTR ZII
The HTR ZII is an ultra high performance tyre developed for the drivers of sports cars, coupes and performance sedans. The tyre is designed to blend a unique appearance, wet and dry performance and ride comfort.
To sum up, Sumitomo Tyres have the necessary pedigree, quality and range to make it a consumer-enhancing product with focus on:
• A range catering to popular vehicles in the Southern African market in a variety of sizes.
• Consistent stable supply courtesy of SRI’s global demand planning and multiple worldwide factories.
• Strong in-field services from well-established sales force representatives and agents.
• First-class original equipment used by car manufacturers as a tyre specification benchmark.
All these factors will make the brand a natural success with customers, and prove an efficient addition to the TYRES 2000 & TYREMART branches in Namibia.
For more information on this exciting new brand, visit the website: www.sumitomotires.co.za