ES 660
In this short review, we will tell you about the ES 660 tires. These tires are designed to equip trailers and semi-trailers designed to travel on motorways with good asphalt or concrete surfaces. The tires are manufactured by the Chinese company Goodride Tire and meet most international standards.
It would seem that this can be done. But not everything is so simple, because the ES 660 is a very interesting tire that combines excellent driving characteristics and an affordable price. Read on about these tires.
Who produces and why is inexpensive
Goodride Tire is one of the five largest Chinese manufacturers of pneumatic tires for various vehicle categories. Again, this company ranks among the twenty largest tire manufacturers in the world. The company has some subsidiary brands that have been created as part of expanding and strengthening in the Asian market.
The question is, why does a reputable company, which surpasses many brands in terms of production volumes, offer tires in the budget price segment? First of all, the reason is that the company is popular in the Asian market, but it entered the Western market relatively recently and is little known to a wide range of buyers spoiled by numerous European, Japanese, American brands. Therefore, Goodride Tire offers tires to buyers at affordable prices.
However, the attractive price does not mean a lack of quality. On the contrary, Goodride Tire is one of the few companies that has automated production processes by 90% and implemented a multi-stage quality control system. Therefore, you will not find reviews about factory defects and the insufficient quality of these tires.
But back to the ES 660. What makes these tires different from other trailers?
Advantages and disadvantages
Let's say right away that there are much more advantages than disadvantages, and therefore we will start with disadvantages.
Firstly, there are not many Goodride Tire dealers in every city, and therefore you probably will not be able to buy these products at the most attractive prices. However, there is the possibility of online shopping, and then you will have to overpay except for transport costs.
Second, the ES 660, like most of Goodride Tire's current products, is an all-season tire. The optimal conditions for their use are the temperature range from 77 to 44F. That is, if the temperature is higher than the specified value, the compound from which the protector is cast will soften and abrasion will increase. If the operation of the tires takes place in severe frost, the upper layers in the structure of these tires will be covered with microcracks, which will contribute to more intense destruction of the tread.
By the way, the characteristics of braking and ensuring directional stability deteriorate when used in hot weather or extreme cold.
Perhaps, everything is with disadvantages, and it's time to list the advantages.
Reliability and, as a result, durability. The ES 660 tires are designed for maximum durability. Therefore, these tires use a radial weave steel carcass and a particularly durable compound from which the tread is molded. As a result, the tires demonstrate high resistance to increased loads. At the same time, the tread does not wear off as quickly as other all-season tires. Another confirmation of the durability and reliability of these tires is the manufacturer's warranty.
Continuous work at high speeds. Long-haul cargo transportation is carried out at speeds over 80 mph. But, given the weight of the loaded trailer, not all tires can withstand long-term use. Tire wear is primarily caused by high temperatures to which the tread heats up from friction with the road surface. The efficient design of the ES 660 busbars ensures efficient heat dissipation and dissipation. Therefore, these tires can withstand high speeds without premature wear.
High directional stability. Thanks to ES 660 tires, the trailer does not live its own life, but strictly follows the tractor. This advantage greatly simplifies the work of the driver, since the trailer does not move to the side, and it goes straight. These tires also behave more predictably when cornering. All this is called high directional stability and this quality is provided on the one hand by the tread pattern, and on the other hand, by the excellent balance of the tires.
Predictably good driving characteristics regardless of weather conditions. It is understood that trailed tires are not subject to the same stringent requirements as driving or steering tires. However, the ES 660 makes trailer behavior more stable and predictable. Moreover, the trailer moves perfectly both on dry and wet roads. The reason for this versatility, first of all, lies in the design of the tread, since the longitudinally located channels perfectly drain water from the contact patch of the tires with the road surface.
Short braking distances. The main truck, especially when going downhill, slows down primarily with a trailer. ES 660 tires provide enough traction to provide short braking distances.
Self-cleaning function. Almost all Goodride Tire trucks and off-road tires are self-cleaning. In short, stones get stuck in the tread grooves. Moreover, this happens regardless of the roads on which the vehicle is used. In Goodride Tire ES 660 tires, stones do not linger, they are thrown out by centrifugal force due to the special shape of the tread pattern. This is an important advantage because if the stones remain in the tread for a long time, they begin to gradually destroy it.
Fuel economy. The ES 660 tires are well balanced and therefore vibration-free and have little or no rolling resistance. As a result, even with a loaded trailer, the tractor reaches its cruising speed and maintains it without noticeable overloads. And since there is no rolling resistance, less fuel is consumed, which is very important, since we are talking about long-haul transportation, where even a small saving in terms of the total mileage turns into significant savings.
Let's summarize
So, we talked about the Goodride ES 660. Who do we recommend this rubber to? First of all, we recommend these tires to those carriers who are interested in affordable prices and the high quality of the purchase. And of course, we recommend these tires to those who need a truly durable and practical trailed rubber.
In other words, Goodride ES 660 is high-quality, reliable, and inexpensive tires, with which the trailer operation will be more efficient.