Magnum / SRI begin on-road tests of recyclate materials

ERJ staff report (DS)

Kuala Lumpur -- SRI ad Magnumm D'or have begun on-road testing of tyres using recycled materials in Malaysia.

On 21st October 2009 the SRI truck fitted with Magnum SRI Custom compound tyres and control units was driven into the Rubber Research facility of the Malaysian Rubber Board for the tires to be measured and marked by the tire lab staff to commence the validation exercise.

Appropriate measurements of tread depth and other relevant specifications were taken in addition to taking odometer readings before starting the validation exercise, measurements will be taken based on distance traveled according to the protocol set by the tyre lab.

Magnum said "No standard protocol currently exists to specifically deal with Magnum SRI Tires. At 14% recycled content, this is nearly 6 fold what exists today in terms of surface treated crumb in tires, whether truck or automotive. The performance specifications achieved thus far by the Magnum SRI custom compound tires clearly equal the original control specimen and is being treated as an OEM tire and tested with the same procedure."

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Press release from Magnum

Press release from SRI