TESTING TYRES AT EUROGRIP TREAD TALKS

Eurogrip Tyres invited us for a tour of the tyre manufacturing and R&D process at the company's Srichakra plant in Madurai, followed by a nearly 300-kilometre-long test-ride to Kodaikanal and back

- Story: Abhisu Poddar Photography: Kalidas M

EUROGRIP TYRES TAKES ITS COMMITMENT TO rubber very seriously. With a formidable portfolio of two-wheeler and three-wheeler tyres for customers to choose from, the TVS Group subsidiary leaves no stone unturned: from scooters and commuters to sports bikes and sport-tourers, almost every type of rider will find an offering that suits their needs. In fact, Eurogrip is currently prototyping supersport tyres, starting with a racing slick tread design which will be supplied to racing teams as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) option. Superbike owners may find road-compatible versions of the same in stores soon.

After a highly enriching tour of the company's plant and R&D facility, Eurogrip introduced us to a wide range of sub-400-cc bikes shod with its range of rubber, and sent us off on our way to get a taste of what they have to offer.