Enhancing tread life and sustainability: Bio-based cut and chip resin for OTR tires
05 Mar 2026
New York 1
Building a sustainable tire industry – advances and initiatives - session 3
The need for sustainable materials in tire production has become increasingly critical,
especially for improving cut and chip performance in OTR tires. SI Group's bio-based
resin solution offers enhanced performance, supporting the tire industry's shift
toward sustainable raw materials. This innovative resin not only meets but exceeds
the capabilities of petroleum-based resins to improve cut and chip resistance,
ensuring tread durability in demanding applications such as mining and agriculture.
By integrating renewable materials into their tread formulas, tire manufacturers can
address environmental concerns while maintaining high performance standards for
their OTR tires, paving the way for greener, more durable products.
- Key requirements in off-road tires for use in agriculture or construction, especially regarding cut and chip resistance
- Lab prediction of cut and chip tread performance
- How a new bio-based resin solution developed by SI Group can boost cut and chip resistance
