~ Expands specialised OTR portfolio for construction, mining and material-handling applications~
Bengaluru, December 10th, 2025: India’s leading tyre manufacturer, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., today announced the launch of four new Off-the-Road (OTR) tyres at the 13th edition of South Asia’s largest construction equipment trade fair, CII EXCON 2025, being held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore.
The products were unveiled by Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay Director (R&D) at the exhibition. The newly introduced products further expand JK Tyre’s OTR portfolio and reinforce the brand’s commitment to powering innovation across the construction and mining industries.
At the exhibition, JK Tyre unveiled its all-new SKY GRIP tyre, engineered specifically for Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs) and Boom Lifts used across construction, infrastructure maintenance, warehousing and industrial operations. The 355/55D625 SKY GRIP is designed to offer enhanced stability, superior traction and consistent performance at elevated working heights. These tyres are compatible with articulated and telescopic boom lifts, telehandlers & rough terrain aerial platform, providing safer mobility and greater operational reliability across diverse terrains and surfaces.
JK Tyre also introduced three additional OTR tyres designed for critical industrial and mining applications. The 14.00-25 GTL PLUS has been developed for backhoe loaders, offering strong stability, durability and dependable performance during frequent loading and excavation operations. The 23.5-25 GTL PLUS variant supports wheel loaders with improved traction and endurance on demanding surfaces. For underground mining requirements, the 14.00-20 VEM AS-UG features a reinforced casing and specialised compound designed to withstand abrasive environments and the rigorous duty cycles of shuttle cars.
Speaking about the launch, Mr. Srinivasu Allaphan, Director-Sales & Marketing, JK Tyre & Industries said, “India is witnessing a transformative phase in infrastructure development, and JK Tyre remains committed to support this journey. With the launch of our new OTR range at EXCON, we are strengthening our support for equipment that powers critical infrastructure, enabling greater productivity, durability and operational safety across the country’s construction, mining and industrial projects.”
With a strong focus on application-specific performance, JK Tyre provides an extensive portfolio designed to supporting diverse industrial and mining operations. From pioneering India’s largest OTR tyres to developing advanced mobility technologies, the company continues to strengthen its commitment to reliable, high-performance solutions for demanding environments.
New OTR Tyre Launches:
| Sr. | Sizes | Pattern | Machine |
| 1 | 355/55D625 | SKY GRIP | Boom Lift |
| 4 | 23.5-25 | GTL PLUS | Wheel Loader |
| 5 | 14.00-25 | GTL PLUS | Backhoe Loader |
| 6 | 14.00-20 | VEM AS-UG | UG Mining-Shuttle Car |
About JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.
The flagship company of JK Organisation, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd is amongst the top 20 tyre manufacturers in the world with 11 globally benchmarked ‘sustainable’ manufacturing facilities – 9 in India and 2 in Mexico – that collectively produce around 35 million tyres annually. Pioneering Radial technology in India, the Company produced its first radial tyre in 1977. JK Tyre’s unwavering commitment towards innovation is reflected through its state-of-the-art global research and technology centre the “Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence” in Mysore, which houses state-of-the-art testing and validation equipment.
JK Tyre secured ‘Best in Class’ rating in ESG performance in recognition of its superior environment, social and governance (ESG) practices. JK Tyre has been awarded the most coveted Safety award in the world – the ‘Sword of Honour’ for Safety across all its plants by the British Safety Council, UK. JK Tyre has also been recognized among the India’s top 30 Most Sustainable companies by Business World and JK Tyre is India’s first tyre company to join RE100.
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