NEW MULTI TERRAIN TYRE AVAILABLE

Introduction: Cooper Tires Launches the Zeon LTZ

Coopertires announces the introduction of a multi-terrain tyre for the Southern African market, suitable for fitment to SUVs with 19” – the Cooper Zeon LTZ.

Meeting Market Demand

“We have had a large number of SUV and 4×4 vehicle owners requesting a 19” all terrain tyre for SUV vehicles that is rugged enough to cope with the challenging Southern African conditions,” says Jenny Soons, Marketing Director of Coopertires. Jenny continued, “the Cooper Zeon LTZ has been proven in both America and Australia, and we put the tyres to the test by fitting the 19” Zeon LTZ to Kingsley Holgate’s Landrover Discovery 4.”

Field Testing by Kingsley Holgate

Kingsley Holgate, renowned South African explorer, humanitarian, and author, fitted the 19” LTZ tyres to his Landrover Discovery 4 for the 90-day, 3-country expedition to track, research, and document the Lubombo Mountain Range from northern Kruger National Park to the Ghost Mountain in Mkuze, Northern KwaZulu Natal. “The expedition is all about rhino protection,” says Kingsley, “we have to stop the killing of our rhinos – we all have to do our bit.”

Kingsley had this to say about the tyres: “We put the Cooper LTZ tyres through their paces from sand, mud, gravel and tar and they are more than adequate for this environment. They are, by far, the best tyres we have had fitted to the Disco 4 to date.”

Tyre Features and Specifications

The LTZ is a hybrid 4×4 / SUV tyre with a 50% on-road and 50% off-road capability. It has a modern pattern design with a combination of lateral grooves and functionally patterned tread elements to provide dependable multi-terrain performance. The optimized pitch sequence helps provide even tread wear and low tread-related noise. The scalloped shoulder lugs provide traction off-road, particularly in soft surfaces like mud and sand.

Manufacturing and Company Background

Manufactured in America, the Cooper LTZ follows the Coopertire Company’s aftermarket tyre building strategy of developing strong, high-mileage 4×4 and SUV tyres. Cooper Tires is a world leader in the research and development of modern tyre technology. Today, Cooper is the ninth largest tyre manufacturer in the world.

Availability

Cooper tyres are available at over 100 dealers in Southern Africa. For further information, visit www.coopertyres.co.za or email info@coopertyres.co.za.