Bandvulc announced a new size for its Wastemaster 5 tyre. Initially launched in 2021, the product is now available in 315/70 dimensions.
The Wastemaster 5
Bandvulc Wastemaster 5 is available in 315/70, new dimensions with a high load rating, designed for vehicles in urban waste collection and recycling centre environments. The tyre was developed, tested and produced at ContiLifeCycle’s Ivybridge factory in Devon, which produces Bandvulc and ContiRe hot retread tyres.
The Wastemaster 5 features Bandvulc’s ARMORBANDTM sidewall technology, providing an extra protective layer of rubber compound along the mid-to-lower sidewall. This tapered band helps guard against sidewall scrubbing, reduces damage and helps extend the tyre’s service life.
Additionally, the tread has wide zig-zag grooves which clear mud and water, stone ejection features, stepped tread blocks and deep pocket sipes for improved traction and grip in adverse conditions.
Stadtreinigung Hamburg uses Bandvulc Wastemaster 5, which proved to be suited to withstand Hamburg’s narrow roads, sharp kerbs, cobbled streets, and challenging weather conditions experienced each year.
Tony Mailling, Head of Hot Retread Production EMEA and ContiLifeCycle Plant Manager, said: “The introduction of the 315/70 size with a high load rating further strengthens the Wastemaster 5’s position as the go-to tyre solution for operators in the urban waste collection sector. We know how tough the conditions are in this industry, and the Wastemaster 5 has been designed to withstand them. With innovative features tailored specifically to meet these unique demands, our customers can get the most out of their tyres while reducing downtime and maintenance costs.”
