Top Tires For Tough Times
Made for delivery trucks, regional trucks and tow trucks, the Sailun S737SP promises an extended tire life and improved retreadability. | PHOTO CREDIT : Sailun
Engineered for a broad range of applications, the Sailun S637SP is a versatile regional all-position tire. | PHOTO CREDIT : Sailun
In a global environment of economic uncertainty, Sailun continues to be the dependable value-priced option for fleets that need quality truck tires.
Fleet budgets are hard enough to manage in the best of times. Today, with the on again / off again tariffs, and the rollercoaster of price fluctuations and currency values, it’s more difficult than ever for fleet managers to price future purchases, whether they’re buying vehicles, car parts, fuel or tires.
Who could have imagined that in 2025 we would all be waking each morning wondering what kind of tariff would be announced, and how it might impact the price we would all soon have to pay for a variety of goods? With an unpredictable tariff war escalating and de-escalating on what seems to be a weekly or even daily basis, today’s fleet professionals are stuck in the middle wondering how to manage their ever-tighter budgets.
Depend on Sailun
When it comes to tires, it’s difficult to predict what they will cost the next time you need to make a major purchase for your fleet. Depending on where the tires were manufactured, and what kind of tariff happens to be in effect at the time of purchase, you may end up paying a lot more for your truck tires than you anticipated.
Currently (at the time of writing) any tires coming from the United States are subject to a 25% tariff, if you’re importing them into Canada. This means that fleet managers who are used to purchasing certain brands of tires for their fleets will likely see an increase in the price of these tires, if they’re coming from the U.S.A.
This year, the old adage, “We always bought this brand of tires for our trucks,” simply doesn’t make financial sense anymore, and fleet professionals need to think outside the proverbial box at solutions that do.
Fortunately, when it comes to tariffs, Sailun has an advantage that some other tire brands don’t. “Since our tires are produced in multiple countries outside of China, which seems to be hit the hardest by tariffs, our tires are not currently subject to tariffs in Canada, which means we can continue to provide our fleet customers with the quality they demand, at a price they can afford, especially now,” says James McIntyre, SVP Sales Canada / Product Development North America, Sailun Tire Americas.
Whether you need LT tires for your light- and medium-duty truck fleet, long-haul tires for your Class 8 trucks, or anything in between, Sailun offers the quality and the price-point that makes sense in our topsy-turvy tariff-on / tariff-off world.
“When every penny counts for Canadians, we offer the quality and value today’s fleets need now, more than ever,” McIntyre adds. “Even before tariffs were an issue, our value proposition was second to none. Now that we’re seeing economic storm clouds amassing on the horizon, we continue to offer our fleet customers the quality they need and the value pricing they’ve come to expect from Sailun. That hasn’t changed.”
Solid warranties
In addition to offering a solid value proposition, Sailun also stands behind their products with comprehensive warranties that provide extra peace of mind for fleet professionals. Their 3-Point Warranty provides customers with the following benefits: Coverage for Defects in Workmanship and Materials, a 30 Day Trial, an 8 year/3 Retread Guarantee, and a Road Hazard Replacement Program.
“These are best-in-class warranties, bar none,” McIntyre adds. “We stand behind our products with warranties that rival what some of the better-known brands offer. In some cases, our coverage even exceeds what other major brands offer, and we have a Roadside Hazard Warranty on tires for both medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks. Frankly, that’s simply unheard of in our industry. To be blunt, we stand behind our products to a degree that other tire companies don’t.”
To illustrate his point, McIntyre offers the following hypothetical example: “If one of your trucks is hauling rebar and the driver happens to run over a piece of steel and puncture a tire, we’ll help you pay for a replacement, if the damage took place within the first six months that you own the tire.”
Although it’s impossible to predict the future, and no one knows how the economy will perform, or what kind of price hikes we’ll see whenever the still-to-be-determined tariffs come into play, one thing is for sure: Sailun has always delivered a quality product at a value price, backed by a solid warranty. That will never change.
Furthermore, since they manufacturer their tires in multiple countries, which haven’t been impacted by tariffs till now, Sailun can continue to offer their top-notch products at prices that fleet professionals can count on, and take advantage of, in order to minimize spend and maximize value in these challenging times.
Sailun Has You Covered
Regardless of the type of truck fleet you manage, Sailun has you covered. Here’s a quick look at some of the more noteworthy tires in Sailun’s broad offering. From light-duty pickups to Class 8 trucks, and everything in between, Sailun has a tire to fit your needs at a value price you can count o
Sailun S637SP: Regional all-position tire
Engineered for a broad range of applications, including delivery trucks, regional trucks, trailers, and tow trucks, the S637SP is a versatile regional all-position tire designed to optimize stability, scrub resistance and wear. To further extend tire life and improve retreadability, it’s enhanced with sidewall protection ribs to withstand curb abrasion and sidewall cuts common in the last mile delivery segment.
Sailun S759: Premium regional drive tire
Designed for regional trucks, delivery trucks and tow trucks, the S759 is a premium regional drive tire made to deliver superior on- and off-road performance. The open shoulder siped block design, in conjunction with the zigzig lugs, provides all the traction required for any weather or road conditions. 3PMS-certified, it provides outstanding handling and stability in the most demanding winter driving conditions.
Sailun S737SP: Regional drive tire
Made for delivery trucks, regional trucks and tow trucks, the S737SP promises an extended tire life and improved retreadability. The sidewall protection ribs allow this tire to withstand curb abrasion and sidewall cuts common in the last mile delivery segment. 3PMS-certified, the S737SP meets the industry's severe snow service requirements, ensuring year-round traction in all weather conditions.
Sailun SDL70: Premium deep closed shoulder drive tire
Both line-haul and regional trucks will benefit from the engineering excellence that has been invested in the design of this tire. The SDL70 EFT boasts a 240 mm wide footprint and a 30/32” tread depth to deliver maximum mileage, stability and ride comfort.
Moreover, it has “slim bead” technology, which reduces rolling resistance and improves fuel economy. The SDL70 EFT utilizes Sailun’s new Advanced Compound Technology tread compound, which is produced by mixing all the tire’s “ingredients” in a fluid state for even dispersion. The benefits of Advanced Compound Technology include maximized mileage, superior wet traction and excellent rolling resistance.
