Truck & bus radial tyres (TBR)
TBR truck tyre ADVANCE GL278A 245/70R17.5 18PR
245/70R17.5
18PR
GL278A
ADVANCE
Premium all-steel TBR tyre range from ADVANCE, manufactured in China by Guizhou Tyre (GTC Global). A purpose-built tread design for durable operation, fuel economy and outstanding abrasion resistance.
Key figures
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard rim | 17.5 inch |
| Load index (LI) | 143/141 |
| Speed symbol | J (100 km/h) |
| Tread depth | 15.5 mm |
| Standard inflation pressure | 875 kPa (127 PSI) |
| Maximum load | 2,725 / 2,575 kg |
| Overall diameter | 1,044 mm |
| Section width | 298 mm |
| Origin | Made in China |
Technical features
- Four-layer steel construction greatly enhances load capacity and puncture resistance.
- Advanced silica rubber compound dissipates heat quickly and optimises tread life.
- Deep multi-directional drainage grooves deliver firm grip in wet conditions.
- Retreadable and regroovable to European ECE standards.
Recommended applications
Medium trucks, buses, box trucks on local and intercity routes.
Which vehicles is the GL278A 245/70R17.5 tyre for?
Size 245/70R17.5 uses a 17.5 inch rim and is typically fitted to medium trucks and buses.
| Fitment | Load index (LI) | Max load per tyre | Reference pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 143 | 2,725 kg | 875 kPa (127 PSI) |
| Dual | 141 | 2,575 kg | 875 kPa (127 PSI) |
Nearest sizes with the same GL278A tread pattern
| Size | Ply / star rating | Load index (LI) | Max load |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCE 11.00R20 | 18PR | 152/149 | 3,550 / 3,250 kg |
| ADVANCE 12R22.5 | 18PR | — | — |
| ADVANCE 275/70R22.5 | 18PR | 148/145 | 3,150 / 2,900 kg |
Quick questions about 245/70R17.5 GL278A
- Does the 245/70R17.5 GL278A tyre come with a tube?
- This size is a tubeless tyre (TL), fitted directly on an airtight rim.
- What are the inflation pressure and maximum load of 245/70R17.5 GL278A?
- Standard inflation pressure is 875 kPa (127 PSI), maximum load 2,725 / 2,575 kg. Always inflate when the tyre is cold and check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation.
- Where is this tyre made and how do I order?
- Made in China. This website only takes quotation requests and does not sell online: add the tyre to your quotation and send it, and we reply within 24 working hours.
Specifications are checked against Guizhou Tyre technical catalogues (2023–2026).
Prices are agreed per project. Quotation requests are answered within 24 working hours.