Indonesia’s complex road conditionspose constant challenges for logistics fleets. Frequent tire failures, rising maintenance costs, and delivery delays are common pain points for fleet operators. This case study examines how a Jakarta-based logistics company solved these challenges by switching to Forlander 6.50R16LT commercial lt tires.
I. Client Background
A growing logistics company based in Jakarta, specializing in last-mile distribution of consumer goods across Java, was facing frequent operational delays. Their fleet of light trucks, operating on routes that mixed highway driving with rough, pothole-ridden local roads, were experiencing rapid tire wear and sidewall failures. The high cost of frequent replacements and downtime was cutting into their profit margins, prompting them to seek a more robust solution.
II. Forlander Light Truck Tire Solution
To address the client’s need for durability and reliability, Forlander proposed the FR969 6.50R16LT Light Truck Tire. This model is engineered for demanding commercial applications, featuring a 10.0mm tread depth, a high load capacity of 1060kg in single formation, and reinforced belt layers. As a premium light truck radial tires choice, it delivers exceptional stability and longevity, making it ideal for the heavy cargo and mixed road conditions common in Indonesian logistics.
III. Tire Specifications
Size: 6.50R16LT 12PR
Standard Rim: 5.50F
Load Index: 110/105
Speed Rating: K (up to 110 km/h)
Overall Diameter: 748 mm
Load Capacity (Single): 1060 kg
Load Capacity (Dual): 925 kg
Tread Width: 148 mm
IV. Performance on Indonesian Roads
Indonesia’s roads present a unique challenge for logistics fleets, combining highways, damaged asphalt, pothole-ridden rural roads, and slippery wet-season surfaces. The Forlander FR969 6.50R16LT tire excels in these conditions:
- Superior Road Adaptability: Flexible structure conforms to uneven surfaces, reducing vibration and suspension wear—ideal for commercial light truck tires.
- Impact & Puncture Resistance: FR969 light truck radial tires feature reinforced belt layers that resist punctures and sidewall impacts, ensuring fleet availability on rough terrain.
- Stable High-Speed Performance: Low rolling resistance and excellent heat dissipation enable safe highway driving, reducing blowout risks on long-haul routes.
- Excellent Wet Traction: 10.0mm deep grooves channel water away quickly, providing strong grip on monsoon-soaked roads.
- Extended Lifespan & Lower Costs: Even pressure distribution promotes uniform wear; deep tread delivers longer mileage—cutting cost per kilometer for light truck tyres.
V. Client Feedback and the Future
The fleet manager was impressed: “Switching to Forlander has been a game-changer for our operations. These light truck radial tires handle our fully loaded trucks with confidence, and we’ve already seen a drop in our maintenance costs. Our drivers feel safer, and our deliveries are on time.”
Buoyed by the tire performance, the client is now planning to equip their entire 20-truck fleet with Forlander 6.50R16LT commercial lt tires and is also testing other sizes for their medium-duty trucks.
