Davanti meets diverse needs of commercial customers

For businesses reliant on the smooth running of light commercial vehicles (LCVs), choosing the right van tyres is crucial – not just for fleet managers, but for the drivers themselves. As we enter the winter months, it is a timely moment to review fleet vehicle performance, including tyres, to ensure they are as efficient as can be.

Choosing the right tyres for LCVs can not only boost productivity but – over time – reduce downtime and costs too. Over the past decade, Davanti has significantly expanded its product range to meet the diverse needs of its commercial customers. Looking at commercial vehicle tyres specifically, we delve deeper into Davanti’s extensive offering:

Vantoura 4-Seasons

Firstly, Davanti’s Vantoura 4-Seasons was the brand’s original dedicated on-road, all-season product. The brand spent years developing the ultimate all-season van tyre – from the icy wilds of the Arctic Circle at Test World in Finland to the heat of Davanti’s European Development Centre at Applus IDIADA.

Offering the best of both summer and winter tyres, it is a versatile, popular and safe choice for LCV users, engineered to offer exceptional levels of all-season performance.

Key design features of the Vantoura 4-Seasons include:

• Solid shoulder blocks that deliver a stable drive and endurance, even under heavy load, whilst also making the tyre rugged and resistant to damage. The deep outer grooves enable enhanced water evacuation and mechanical snow traction throughout all points of treadwear.

• Three deep longitudinal grooves that cut through standing water, providing the driver with safe and dependable handling on wet surfaces. The rapid water evacuation delivered by these grooves makes the tyre highly resistant to aquaplaning.

• An array of sawtooth sipes that cut through the main block sections and are engineered to actively bite into icy surfaces. Working in harmony with the specially formulated all-season compound, this feature is critical in ensuring the tyre provides traction on the most challenging surfaces.

Vantoura DX450

A more recent addition to the Davanti commercial tyre line-up to be considered is the Vantoura DX450. The Vantoura DX450 is a highly durable and efficiency-led van tyre for LCVs with exceptional mileage capabilities, designed to keep drivers moving in wet and dry conditions.

With its specially-designed compound ensuring wear resistance to enhance mileage capabilities, even when carrying heavier loads, Vantoura DX450 provides a balanced performance in all loading scenarios.

Key design features of the Vantoura DX450 include:

• Strengthened sidewalls: Built to withstand tough driving conditions, the strengthened sidewalls provide excellent damage protection, ensuring reliability even in demanding situations.

• Optimised tread pattern: Designed with precision, the optimised tread pattern ensures even wear, providing a smooth and comfortable ride. This tread pattern enhances stability and control across all driving conditions while reducing rolling resistance for improved fuel efficiency and long-lasting performance.

• Outer block section: Solid shoulder blocks and a strong central rib design deliver a stable drive, allowing the driver to concentrate on the job. Heavy-duty shoulder construction delivers a responsive drive even under heavy loads and on challenging surfaces.

• Increased tread depth: Engineered for longevity, the Vantoura DX450 has an increased tread depth compared to the previous generation tyre, delivering significantly improved mileage performance and traction control.

• Specially-formulated compound: This ensures wear resistance to enhance mileage capabilities even when carrying heavy loads.

Sean Maddocks, sales director for the UK and Ireland at Davanti Tyres, comments: “After 10 years of business for Davanti Tyres, it’s great to take a moment to think about what we have accomplished as a brand and the developments we’ve made within our van tyre range. We recognise the importance of the key products that continue to serve our customers every day, and why they remain a popular and reliable option.”

Maddocks continues: “As fleet managers across the country consider the next tyre for their fleets, our commercial vehicle range offers year-round reliability and cost efficiency. These tyres not only provide safety and performance but also eliminate the need for unnecessary tyre changes during the year, helping businesses’ bottom line, too.”

For fleet managers seeking exceptional performance and excellent value for their LCVs, speak to your local Davanti dealer and see the range of options Davanti has to suit all needs. For more information on Davanti and the full tyre range, visit: www.davanti-tyres.com