Truck & bus radial tyres (TBR)
TBR truck tyre SAMSON GL689A 385/65R22.5 20PR
385/65R22.5
20PR
GL689A
SAMSON
Premium all-steel TBR tyre range from SAMSON, manufactured at the Guizhou Tyre Vietnam plant (Tien Giang). A purpose-built tread design for durable operation, fuel economy and outstanding abrasion resistance.
Key figures
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard rim | 22.5 inch |
| Load index (LI) | 160 |
| Speed symbol | K (110 km/h) |
| Tread depth | 18.5 mm |
| Standard inflation pressure | 900 kPa (130 PSI) |
| Maximum load | 4,500 kg |
| Overall diameter | 1,072 mm |
| Section width | 389 mm |
| Origin | Vietnam (Long Giang IP, Tien Giang) |
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
Long-haul heavy trucks, container tractors, interprovincial box trucks and premium coaches.
Which vehicles is the GL689A 385/65R22.5 tyre for?
Size 385/65R22.5 uses a 22.5 inch rim and is typically fitted to tractor units, heavy trucks and trailers.
Nearest sizes with the same GL689A tread pattern
| Size | Ply / star rating | Load index (LI) | Max load |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMSON 10.00R20 | 18PR | — | — |
| SAMSON 11.00R20 | 18PR | — | — |
| SAMSON 12.00R20 | 20PR | 156/153 | 4,000 / 3,650 kg |
Quick questions about 385/65R22.5 GL689A
- Does the 385/65R22.5 GL689A 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 385/65R22.5 GL689A?
- Standard inflation pressure is 900 kPa (130 PSI), maximum load 4,500 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 Vietnam (Long Giang Industrial Park, Tien Giang). 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.