The project provides extended tyre lifespan through improved wear, puncture, abrasion, and heat resistance, while meeting industrial needs for tyres suited to diverse climates and road conditions. It also offers cost advantages, with in-house natural rubber at least 15% cheaper than SMR20 grade rubber and in-house non-black reclaim rubber about 25% cheaper than market alternatives.

Current pre-cured tread liner tyres face issues of poor physical properties, particularly low abrasion resistance, which results in reduced tyre lifespan and increased maintenance and replacement costs. In addition, conventional tyre formulations rely heavily on carbon black, contributing to environmental concerns due to its less sustainable production and usage. The existing tyre manufacturing process also requires longer curing times, limiting production efficiency and increasing operational costs.

The project incorporates Graphene M-15 into pre-cured tread liner tyres to improve abrasion resistance, extend tyre lifespan, and reduce reliance on environmentally harmful carbon black. Two commercial-ready formulations, KH25 (high abrasion resistance) and KH27 (low rolling resistance), have been developed. The solution also improves manufacturing efficiency by reducing tyre curing time by approximately 30%.

The innovation of the project lies in the incorporation of Graphene M-15 into pre-cured tread liner tyres to enhance abrasion resistance, extend tyre lifespan, and reduce dependence on carbon black. It introduces two commercial-ready formulations, KH25 for high abrasion resistance and KH27 for low rolling resistance—tailored for different performance needs. In addition, the innovation improves manufacturing efficiency by reducing tyre curing time by approximately 30%, addressing both performance and production limitations in conventional tyre systems.