LAU605
In this review, we will tell you about the universal tires for medium-duty commercial vehicles.
There is already a wide selection of rubber for medium-duty trucks, buses and similar equipment on the market. But the choice of such rubber is made difficult by the fact that several types of tires are suitable for installation only on steering wheels or only on drive wheels. In addition, these tires are usually expensive.
We will tell you about a truly universal rubber, which, if necessary, can be installed on steering wheels, on driving wheels and even on trailed wheels. Moreover, the tires, which will be discussed below, are among the most affordable. And finally, these tires are all-weather, and not nominally all-weather, but really excellent handling in any weather.
So, in this review we will focus on the Linglong LAU605.
Main characteristics
Model name: LAU605
Brand: Linglong
Manufacturer: Shandong Linglong Tire Co., Ltd
Country: China
Tire type: truck road
Purpose: medium-duty commercial transport
Seasonality: all-season / all-weather
Sealing method: tubeless
Construction: radial tires
Tread type: symmetrical non-directional
Maximum speed: 110 mph
Maximum wheel load: 5.5 thousand lb
Price segment: budget.
About the tire
Linglong LAU605 is a versatile tire designed for medium duty commercial vehicles. That is, such tires can be installed with equal success on different types of trucks with a maximum load of up to 10 tons. In addition, such rubber can be installed on regular buses of medium and large class with a capacity of up to 90 people.
Due to the structural features and effective design of the tread, the Linglong LAU605 can be installed with equal success on both steering wheels and drive wheels. For reasons of additional utility, these tires can be installed even on trailers, and then it will be enough to purchase rubber of one model for the entire vehicle fleet, which is convenient. The versatility of tires in terms of location is large because they equally provide optimal directional stability and sufficient traction on the road surface to confidently pull a loaded vehicle.
About price and manufacturer
As already mentioned, Linglong LAU605 is one of the most affordable truck tire models. At the same time, the manufacturing quality of these tires is at a very high level.
The question is: why is it cheap and is there any catch? There is no catch, and the reason for the cheapness is the unpopularity of the brand. Although Linglong Tire is one of the five largest tire manufacturers in China and the twenty largest global tire manufacturers, little is known about them in the west. However, this is not surprising, since the Chinese company Linglong Tire until recently worked exclusively for the Asian consumer and only recently began to develop Western markets.
Of course, the popularity of Linglong Tire in Europe and America is just a matter of time, but that later, and now this company sells its tires at very favorable prices to attract buyers, and the level of quality of the products is constantly growing.
Driving performance
Linglong LAU605 is characterized by dynamic acceleration (in relation to the acceleration dynamics of the truck). In addition, these tires provide a shorter stopping distance than most other Chinese tires. Both are very important characteristics, since the route of movement of commercial vehicles, in addition to highways, can pass through the city in dense traffic.
Thanks to deep longitudinal zigzag channels, excellent directional stability is ensured. As a result, you do not have to constantly steer so that the cars go in a straight line and are not taken to the side.
To summarize: Linglong LAU605 is a truly versatile tire that can be installed on both drive and steering wheels with equal success. Therefore, they provide acceptable acceleration dynamics, short braking distances and, importantly, excellent handling.
All-weather operation
It is no secret that, in contrast to the owners of passenger cars, carriers prefer to use all-season tires. As a result, money is saved on tire fitting and the time during which the car does not stand idle to replace tires, but works.
The Linglong LAU605 is an all-weather tire that handles equally well on dry and wet roads, and handling is acceptable, regardless of whether the car is laden or empty. In winter, a car with Linglong LAU605 tires predictably rides well in the snow. In icy conditions, handling deteriorates, but this is a feature of most tires. However, taking into account the peculiarities of the LAU605 operation, there will be no problems with driving on ice. Usually the traffic on the highway is such that the ice crust does not linger there.
The Linglong LAU605's excellent all-weather handling is in many ways is provided by the features of the tread pattern and the composition of the rubber compound. The special rubber compound provides additional friction and improved traction. The tread pattern here, like most all-season vehicles from Linglong Tire, is technologically advanced. A sophisticated system of horizontal channels and transverse sipes not only improves traction but also removes water from the contact patch. As a result, the likelihood of aquaplaning and leaving the car in an uncontrolled drift is minimal.
About the method of sealing
Linglong LAU605, like all modern tires manufactured by Linglong Tire, are tubeless. The tubeless design guarantees many obvious advantages, but there are special requirements for the tightness and reliability of the tire. To eliminate the possibility of leakage, the LAU605 is equipped with reinforced bead rings, which press the tires especially tightly against the rim. To eliminate any possibility of tire pressure sweating altogether, the LAU605 is covered with a layer of latex compound from the inside. The absence of micropores in the latex composition means that these tires retain their initial pressure many times longer than other budget tires.
About durability
The manufacturer's warranty for Linglong LAU605 tires is 40 thousand miles. This is a lot even for more expensive tires from popular Western brands. Therefore, Linglong LAU605 can be considered a truly reliable and durable tire for long-term everyday use.
An important feature of Linglong LAU605 is the reinforcement of the central rib with metal belts. Longitudinal belts press the tread to the road surface in the center and along the edges. This ensures that the tire is evenly pressed over the entire area of the contact patch with the road surface. As a result, the tread wears off evenly, which prolongs the tire life.
Fuel economy.
The Linglong LAU605 is a well-balanced tire that offers much lower rolling resistance compared to many other all-season truck tires. Due to the lower rolling resistance, it turns out to maintain the required speed at lower engine speeds. Of course, this cannot be hammered with less balanced tires. As a result, according to the most conservative estimates, fuel consumption can be reduced on average by 10-20% compared to conventional tires.
Let's sum up
Linglong LAU605 is a tire presented in the budget price segment. Despite this, the driving performance and service life indicators are quite consistent with the characteristics of more expensive tires presented in a higher class.
The tires are inexpensive, but very high quality. Therefore, we recommend the Linglong LAU605 tires to owners of medium-duty commercial vehicles, which are used on highways and other asphalt surfaces. We especially recommend these tires to practical people who are interested in saving without compromising on the quality of the purchase.