LLA18
- Trailer Axle
- 2 sizes
- Regional
LLA18 is a radial trailer-axle truck tyre designed for long-haul regional transport on high-grade roads. It is built for trucks that operate primarily on paved highways with minimal off-road exposure. The tyre maintains consistent tread depth and load capacity across its size range, supporting dual and single fitments with defined pressure and load limits. 5 size.
What LLA18 Is Built For
LLA18 is a radial trailer-axle truck tyre designed for long-haul regional transport on high-grade roads. It is built for trucks that operate primarily on paved highways with minimal off-road exposure. The tyre maintains consistent tread depth and load capacity across its size range, supporting dual and single fitments with defined pressure and load limits. It is supplied in two ply ratings and load indices, matching the standard rim width of 11.75 inches for the 385/65R22.5 size. The tyre carries the ETRTO operation norm, indicating compliance with European regional tyre standards.
Manufacturer Feature Claims
- Suitable for the Trailer Axle of the Trucks Running on the High-grade Road
Key Benefits
- Designed specifically for trailer axles on high-grade road fleets, reducing unnecessary wear from off-road use
- 16.5 mm tread depth provides consistent wear life across the size range, supporting long regional runs
- Two load index options (158 and 160) and two ply ratings (18 and 20) allow matching to axle load and service duty
- Speed symbol K for 158/18 and J for 160/20 ensure compliance with regional highway speed limits
- Standard rim size 11.75 matches common trailer axle wheels used in regional truck fleets
Problems It Solves
- Avoiding over-engineering trailer tyres for off-road use when the route is exclusively high-grade road
- Eliminating the need for multiple trailer axle patterns when a single fitment meets regional highway demands
- Reducing tyre wear and casing loss caused by mismatched load index or ply rating for trailer axle duty
- Ensuring compliance with ETRTO standards for regional tyre use in European and other regulated markets
- Simplifying procurement by sourcing one trailer axle pattern across a mixed container load
Who It Is For
- Regional freight operators buying trailer tyres for highway-only routes
- Fleet managers standardising on one trailer axle pattern across a regional haulage network
- Importers sourcing trailer tyres for distribution centres in high-grade road markets
- Wholesale distributors stocking trailer tyres for regional transport fleets in Asia, Europe and South America
- Logistics companies needing consistent trailer axle fitment across mixed container loads
Application Scenarios
- Regional haulage trucks running daily between distribution centres on high-grade highways
- Trailer axles on long-distance freight trucks operating on paved routes with minimal unsurfaced sections
- Fleets managing multiple trailer axles with consistent tyre fitment across a regional network
- Transport operators requiring a single trailer tyre pattern for high-grade road use without off-road compromise
- Importers sourcing trailer tyres for regional fleets in markets requiring ETRTO compliance
Technical Features
- Radial construction with 16.5 mm tread depth across both listed sizes
- Designed for trailer axle use on high-grade roads, not off-road or mixed-surface duty
- ETRTO operation norm indicates compliance with regional tyre standards
- Standard rim width of 11.75 inches for the 385/65R22.5 size
- Speed symbols K and J match regional highway speed limits for the respective load and ply ratings
Size Table and Specification
Manufacturer data for every size in this pattern. Check the standard rim against your wheel and the load against your axle plate before ordering.
- Tyre Type
- Radial truck tyre
- Axle Position
- Trailer axle
- Category
- Regional
- Sizes Available
- 385/65R22.5
- Ply Ratings
- 18, 20
- Load Index Range
- 158, 160
- Speed Symbols
- K, J
- Tread Depth
- 16.5 mm
- Section Width
- 389 mm
- Overall Diameter
- 1072 mm
- Standard Rim
- 11.75
- Max Load Dual
- Not specified in size table
- Max Load Single
- 4250 kg at 850 kPa (158/18), 4500 kg at 900 kPa (160/20)
- Pressure Dual
- Not specified in size table
- Pressure Single
- 850 kPa (158/18), 900 kPa (160/20)
- Operation Norm
- ETRTO
All 2 Listed Sizes
| Size | Ply Rating | Load Index | Speed Symbols | Standard Rim | Max Load Dual (kg) | Pressure Dual (kPa) | Max Load Single (kg) | Pressure Single (kPa) | Overall Diameter | Section Width | Tread Depth | Operation Norm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 385/65R22.5 | 18 | 158 | K | 11.75 | — | — | 4250 | 850 | 1072 | 389 | 16.5 | ETRTO |
| 385/65R22.5 | 20 | 160 | J | 11.75 | — | — | 4500 | 900 | 1072 | 389 | 16.5 | ETRTO |
Materials and Construction
- Radial steel casing construction as supplied by the manufacturing plant
- Tread compound designed for long wear on high-grade paved roads
- Sidewall and casing construction rated for highway service and trailer axle load
From Size List to Loaded Container
Confirm size, ply rating, load index and speed symbol against your trailer axle load and rim width
We quote FOB or CIF based on your load port and confirm current plant availability
Production or stock allocation is confirmed with the plant before deposit is required
Container is loaded, insured and shipped with certificate of origin and full export documentation
Quality and After Sales
- Every tyre supplied carries a one year warranty against manufacturing defect
- Warranty claims are handled directly by us, not passed back to the plant
- Cargo transportation insurance is arranged on every shipment
- DOT, ECE and other marking requirements are confirmed against your import market before loading
Customisation Options
- Mixed container loading across sizes, patterns and brands to match your order book
- Certificate of origin issued to suit your import duty position
- Sidewall branding and private label subject to plant minimum order quantity
- Label, marking and packaging adjusted to the destination market requirement
Where This Pattern Wins and Where It Does Not
Compared With Trailer tyres designed for mixed-surface or off-road use
LLA18 sacrifices deep lugs and reinforced sidewalls for highway efficiency; it wears faster on gravel but lasts longer on paved roads
Compared With General-purpose trailer tyres with lower load index or speed rating
LLA18 offers higher load capacity and speed symbols suitable for regional highway fleets, reducing risk of under-rating
Compared With TBR tyres with bias construction
Radial construction in LLA18 provides better fuel efficiency, longer tread life and improved handling on high-grade roads
Use Guide
- Match ply rating and load index to your actual trailer axle load, not to the maximum available
- Use the correct pressure for single or dual fitment as listed in the size table
- Do not exceed the maximum load or pressure for the size and rating combination
- Inspect tread depth regularly to monitor wear, especially on long regional runs
- Rotate trailer axle tyres before irregular wear sets in, particularly on fleets with uneven load distribution
LLA18 Buying Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
We load by full container. A 40HQ of 385/65R22.5 typically fills at container weight rather than volume, so the practical minimum is one container. Mixed loads across sizes and patterns are accepted.
What is the lead time?
It depends on whether the size is in stock at the plant or has to be produced. We confirm current availability with the plant at the time of quotation rather than quoting a standard figure.
Which sizes are available?
385/65R22.5 in 18PR with load index 158 and speed symbol K, and in 20PR with load index 160 and speed symbol J. Full load, pressure and dimension data for each is in the size table.
Is this tyre legal for regional highway use?
It carries the ETRTO operation norm, which is the standard for regional truck tyres in Europe and other markets. Confirm your local regulations before ordering.
Can you supply DOT or ECE marked tyres?
Marking requirements vary by destination. Tell us the import market and we confirm what marking the plant can supply on that size before you place the order.
What warranty do you give?
One year against manufacturing defect on all tyres we supply, with claims handled by us directly. Cargo transportation insurance is provided on the shipment itself.
Can you ship a mixed container with other patterns?
Yes. Most of our customers load one container across several patterns and sizes, which is the main reason to buy through us rather than from a single plant.
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