Dutch tyre manufacturer Apollo Vredestein has launched a completely new all-season tyre for the light truck and van market, the Comtrac 2.

Specifically designed for safety and comfort in all weather conditions whilst carrying heavy loads, the Comtrac 2 sports new, high-quality silica compound and improved performance over its very popular predecessor.

"The Comtrac 2 is a significant addition to our offerings, as vans and light trucks are common among fleets and we intend to target that sector with Vredestein's comprehensive range of products," said Country Manager Karl Naylor.

The tyre has both open lateral shoulder grooves and wider longitudinal grooves so that water dispersion is optimized. It has an improved footprint and a new silica compound to give much better grip in the wet as well as lowering rolling resistance to reduce fuel consumption. And an increase in tread stiffness will give a balanced pressure distribution and reduced deformation under load.

The new Comtrac 2 is available from launch in ten sizes.