Description

MatraX COLMENAR (185R14C 8PR 102/100Q TH)

The Heavy-Duty Urban Specialist. Stability Under Pressure.

The Colmenar is the dedicated commercial line from the Portuguese Alves Bandeira Group. It is engineered to withstand the punishing “stop-start” nature of urban logistics while providing a stable, efficient ride for the driver.

✨ Key Commercial Technologies

• 🏗️ Fortified Sidewall Protection:

  Light trucks frequently encounter curbs during city deliveries. The Colmenar is built with thickened sidewall rubber and a reinforced 8-ply casing to resist impacts and prevent “bulging,” ensuring the tyre remains safe throughout its long service life.

• 📐 Dual-Sided Precision Pattern:

  The tread features a unique pattern with outer extensions that maximize ground contact during tight turns. This is critical for loaded vans, as it reduces “tread scrubbing” and ensures the vehicle remains stable when navigating narrow loading bays.

• 🌧️ High-Volume Drainage Channels:

  The tyre features deep, wide longitudinal grooves specifically designed to evacuate water rapidly. This provides excellent hydroplaning resistance, allowing for confident braking and steering even when the van is fully loaded during a heavy tropical downpour.

• ⛽ Low Rolling Resistance Design:

  Modeled on the agility of the Colmenareños bull, the innovative rubber compound minimizes energy loss. For business owners, this translates to better fuel efficiency and lower daily operating costs across a fleet.

• 🔇 Acoustic Comfort Engineering:

  Commercial tyres are often noisy, but MatraX has integrated specialized sipes within the tread blocks to break up air resonance. This results in a significantly quieter cabin, helping to reduce driver fatigue during long shifts.

📊 Performance Summary

• Load Support: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Solid 8-Ply durability)

• Road Noise: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Surprisingly quiet for a work tyre)

• Durability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Built for high-mileage urban freight)

• Wet Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Predictable braking on wet asphalt)

The MatraX COLMENAR 185R14C is the premier “value-workhorse” choice for 2026. It is ideal for fleet operators who need a dependable, high-load tyre that combines long-lasting tread life with a quiet, comfortable ride.