OEM tyre maker VEE RUBBER is finally going into producing its own tyre brands, after more than three decades of producing tyres for other brands.
By 2014, the Thailand-headquartered company will be launching several new models of tyres.
Brand manager, Tony Degollado said the company’s tyres are on par with the tyres from Maxxis, Kenda, and other big brands in terms of quality and performance, yet theirs could fetch lower retail prices, ranging from US$42-55 to US£27-35 compared to the mainstream US$80/£52 pricing.
Casing options range from 27-120tpi, treads are available in single, dual, and extra-soft ‘Tackee’ compounds, certain models are available in tubeless-ready and true UST versions, and intended applications cover the gamut from cross-country to downhill. Vee Rubber looks to be impressively ahead of the curve size-wise, too, with 13 models available in 650b/27.5in.
The Trail Taker uses tall and widely spaced lugs and a stout shoulder but with an aggressive centre ramp for a fast roll.
All-round options include the Volt, Master Blaster, Mission, and Trax, whilsr the Vee series uses the same general knob shape throughout but with progressively smaller sizes and tighter spacing depending on where you sit on the speed vs traction spectrum.