by Sailun is a Chinese tire manufacturer that entered the market in 2002. Despite its “youth,” the company has already made it to the list of the best tire manufacturers in the world: currently, the brand ranks 17th in the global ranking.
Sailun managed to do what seemed impossible. Almost immediately after entering the competitive market, the company was able to gain a huge consumer base. For example, between 2008 and 2010, Sailun’s sales volume increased by 400%!
Today, the Chinese manufacturer’s tires are exported to 150 countries. Sailun is not a typical “China.” The company focuses not on the quantity of products released but on quality and creating new technological solutions.
This is why Sailun tires are priced higher than most Chinese manufacturers.
Advantages of Sailun
We offer a more detailed look at the positive qualities of the brand and its products.
- Compliance with quality standards. As mentioned above, Sailun tires are exported to many markets, including developed European countries. This means that the Chinese brand’s products meet strict standards, including EU regulations. For instance, Alpine+ and Alpine Evo are the only Chinese-made tires that meet the TUV standard. Re-certification is carried out four times a year, and the tires consistently confirm their high class.
- Complete product line.
Sailun produces various types of tires to meet the needs of as large an audience as possible. The range includes models for passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs; summer, winter, and all-season tires.
- Use of modern, technological equipment in production. It couldn’t be otherwise since Sailun’s predecessor is Mesnac, a company specializing in the equipment production for tire factories, including those for renowned brands such as Michelin, Pirelli, and others.
- Application of the latest solutions in production. The company has an SAILUN JINYU GROUP R&D CENTER, which allows the brand not only to use existing technologies but also to apply its own innovations. In terms of technology, Sailun is undoubtedly an advanced Chinese brand.
The research center’s staff includes the best personnel of the tire industry, and its activities are supported by the local government.
Overall, the company differs from most Chinese “siblings.” It focuses on the US and European markets by producing higher quality products than the average in China. This is evidenced by plans to build a plant in Europe.
Let’s consider several popular tire models from Sailun.
Sailun Artezzo ZSR SUV
This is a summer tire with an asymmetric tread design intended for use on crossovers and SUVs. The tires are well-suited for driving on both wet and dry surfaces.
Tire features:
- stability during maneuvers. Deep grooves combined with large blocks guarantee excellent handling when cornering at high speed;
- safe movement on wet surfaces. This is ensured by a large channel system that quickly drains the contact area;
- reduced noise levels.
The blocks and grooves are arranged in such a way as to suppress resonating vibrations and sounds.
This model is a new stage in the development of Sailun Atrezzo ZSR tires, which were released in 2014.
Sailun Atrezzo Elite
High Performance tires designed for passenger cars. The product was introduced in 2015. The Chinese manufacturer declared that the tires were specially created for use on European roads.
Tire features:
- comfortable driving on any surface. On dry asphalt, enhanced shoulder blocks and central ribs provide good traction. Safe and comfortable driving on wet roads is guaranteed by the asymmetric tread design;
- protection against aquaplaning.
Two pairs of ring channels and many transverse grooves instantly divert moisture from the tire, maintaining excellent traction properties;
- durability. The rubber compound includes highly dispersed micro silica and modified butadiene-styrene rubber. These components allow the tires to maintain their technical characteristics at an initial level, even after long-term use.
The tires do not make noise, they vibrate weakly. They fully justify their “elite” name.
Sailun Atrezzo 4 Seasons
Sailun Atrezzo 4 Seasons is an all-season tire intended for passenger cars. Developed for use on European roads.
These tires are Sailun’s debut all-season product to enter the European market. The first batch was delivered in 2015.
Tire features:
- enhanced grip in any weather condition. This is provided by zigzag transverse grooves that increase traction on wet asphalt and when driving in the snow;
- excellent stability on dry asphalt. This is guaranteed by rigid shoulder blocks of large sizes;
- durability. New three-dimensional sipes combined with grooves guarantee the preservation of technical characteristics throughout the operating period.
Even with intense use on low-quality surfaces, the tires maintain their pristine appearance.
One of the main advantages of Sailun Atrezzo 4 Seasons is safety driving at any time of the year. Radial channels instantly divert moisture, and extensive shoulder zone lamination ensures efficient braking on ice.
Conclusion
Sailun is one of the flagships of the tire industry in China. The high class of tires doesn’t even need much talking: the product is exported to 150 countries of the world, including the United States, Japan, and other developed states.
In Ukraine, you can purchase Sailun tires from “Ascania Auto,” the country’s leading importer and distributor of car tires.
More details can be found on the website: ascania-shina.com
