Leylands to Meet New Regulations
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1-1, A COMPLETE range of maximum
capacity goods vehicles, to meet the increased permissible gross-load ratings in this country, is being offered by Leyland Motors, Ltd. Whilst the 8-ft.wide cab-over-engine export models comply with the new regulations, the company do not propose, as a general rule, to offer them on the home market.
As the existing home heavy-duty cabover-engine models, with their air brakes, are basically similar to the export types, they will form the basis for the new home range.
Where necessary, the suspension will he modified and 10-in, by 20-in, 14-ply tyres will be fitted.
The Octopus, which is suitable for 24-ton gross loads, will call for no alteration.
Designed for I2-ton gross loads, the Comet range is to remain as such.
LEYLAND EXPORT RECORD
DURING March, Leyland Motors. Ltd., exported a record total of nearly film. worth of goods and
passenger chassis. Over 20 different countries were involved.
NEW TYRE FROM PIRELLI
SPECIF1CALLY designed for longdistance goods and passenger vehicles, the P.5 premium giant tyre has been introduced by Pirelli, Ltd. A feature is the use of tough rayon cord for the casing, pre-stretched to reduce tyre growth. There is a deep undertread which may be regrooved when the original tread has worn to the base.