INTRODUCTION

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The General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited (GTR) came into existence in
1963, at Landhi Karachi on a 25 acre plot and commenced its production in 1964.
The Company was then established by General Tire International Corporation (GTIC) of USA,
with a total capacity of only 120,000 tyres per annum.
GTIC sold 90% of their shares to the present owners M/s Bibojee Services Ltd. in 1977 and
retained 10% of the ownership. In 1985, the Company completed a major expansion, which took
the capacity to 600,000 tyres annually.
Continental AG, Germany’s number one tyre manufacturer purchased GTIC in 1987 and thus
became 10% owners in GTR. Continental provides Technical Assistance to GTR under a
program, which includes training of our people, formulations, recipe, and selection of equipment
and approved suppliers. GTR under this agreement with Continental is bound to follow all rules
and regulations provided by Continental including the given quality standards. The brand name
“GENERAL” used by GTR also belongs to Continental AG. Now this brand name is
synonymous with quality and experience in the art of making tyres since being in this market for
more than 50 years.
The name ‘GENERAL’ carries the highest top of the mind brand name recall in Pakistan when it
comes to tyres. The capacity of the Company stands at 2.5 million tyres approximately meeting
one third of the country’s demand. General is producing tyre sizes and patterns that cover almost
85% of the sizes in demand in Pakistan. GTR is the first & largest automotive tyre manufacturer
in the country producing tyres for cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks/buses, tractors, CNG
Rickshaw. While motorcycle tyre plant has been added with the capacity of one million tyres per
annum.
Being a public listed Company; the current main sponsors of the Company beside Bibojee
Services are Pak Kuwait Investment Company. NIT and of course Continental AG. The
remaining shares are held by the general public.
GTR has four market segments to cater to. These are:

 The Original Equipment Manufacturers – Vehicle assemblers

 The Replacement or the After market
 Government Departments/Institutions
 The Export Market

GTR sells its tyres in replacement market through more than 150 nationwide authorized
dealers/distributors most of whom have been working with GTR for more than three generations
setting a milestone on customer loyalty and satisfaction.
It has offices / warehouses in four major cities of Pakistan and intends to add another new
office soon. All automotive tyres produced by us are covered with warranty.

VISION
To be the leader in tyre technology by building the Company’s image through quality
improvement, competitive prices, customers’ satisfaction and meeting social obligations.

MISSION

 To offer quality products at competitive prices to our customers.

 To endeavor to be the market leader by enhancing market share, consistently improving
efficiency and the quality of our products.
 To improve performance in all operating areas, so that profitability increases thereby
ensuring growth for the company and increasing return to the stakeholders.

MR. HUSSAIN KULI KHAN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Skills and Experience
Mr. Khan is an accomplished professional with substantial and diversified managerial and
leadership experience in the manufacturing sector. He has served as President and Vice –
President of Landhi Association of Trade and Industry (LATI) Karachi. Prior to that, he held
Executive Finance and Executive Director Finance positions from 1997 – 2006 at JDM Textile
Mills Limited, In 2003, he was elected as the chairman of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association
(APTMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Vice Chairman APTMA Central Body. Inheriting key
leadership and entrepreneurial skills and attributes fro his family, Mr. Khan is in receipt of
Business Administration qualification from Gettysburg College, USA and attended several
professional programs in Europe. Mr. Khan is also Certified Director from Pakistan Institute of
Corporate Governance.

MR. AHMED KULI KHAN KHATTAK

DIRECTOR
Skills and experience
Mr. Ahmad Kuli Khan Khattak has served PAF for nearly 21 years during which he achieved
different Honours Award Medals then he retired in 1987 as Wing Commander. He is a graduate
from Pakistan Air Force and also completed various courses from PAF. His 16 years
management experience in the business of Automobile and Textile Sector.
He has also served as a Director on the Board of various Companies like Bibojee Services (Pvt.)
Limited, Babri Cotton Mills Limited, Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited, Rehman Cotton
Mills Limited, Bannu Wollen Mills Limited, Ghandhara Industries Limited, Universal Insurance
Co. Limited.

PRODUCTS

PASSENGER CAR TYRES

To create a conducive working environment leading to enhanced productivity, job

satisfaction and personal development of our employees. BG LUXO PLUS
 ASYMMETRIC DESIGN TYRE WITH MULTIPLE CIRCUMFERENTIAL RIBS FOR
EXCELLENT RIDE AND COMFORT
CUSTOMER BENEFITS

 High performance tyre in all weather conditions

 Fantastic handling & cornering characteristic
 Excellent ride comfort
 For safety & longer life
 For speed up to 210 km/hr

PRODUCT FEATURES

 Asymmetric design tyre with wide grooves

 Multiple circumferential ribs
 Strong casing
 Full cap ply
 H-rated steel belted tubeless tyre

SIZE RANGE

Size 215/55 R16 195/60 R16

Speed Rating H H
Pattern Rib Rib

Load Index 93 89

Ply Rating 4 4

MAX INFLATED DIMENSION

Over All Diameter (mm) 645 643

Over All Width (mm) 220 196

RIM

LOAD AND INFLATION

Max Load (KG) 650 580

Max Pressure (PSI) Follow Vehicle Manufacturer’s Recommendations

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 To discharge its obligation to society and environment by contributing to social welfare
and adopting environmental friendly practices and processes.

BG THUNDER MAX
 ASYMMETRIC TYRE DESIGNED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE ON ALL SURFACES
CUSTOMER BENEFITS

 Excellent performance on wet & dry surfaces

 Evenly good for traction and braking
 Ride comfort
 Even wear
 Safety & long life

PRODUCT FEATURES

 Asymmetric high performance with wide circumferential grooves

 New generation tread pattern
 Strong casing and steel belted
 V rated tyre
 Better uniformity

SIZE RANGE

Size 215/50 R17

Speed Rating V

Pattern Rib
Load Index 91

Ply Rating 4

MAX INFLATED DIMENSION

Over All Diameter (mm) 650

Over All Width (mm) 220

RIM

Size/Code 7″ x 17″

LOAD AND INFLATION

Max Load (KG) 615

Max Pressure (PSI) Follow Vehicle Manufacturer’s Recommendation

LIGHT TRUCK TYRES

SUPER ALL GRIP (SAG)

RADIAL TYRE FOR 4X4 VEHICLES SPECIALLY LAND ROVER

 STAR SPRINTER

A RADIAL RIB TYPE TUBELESS TYRE FOR EXCELLENT DRIVE ON ANY SURFACE

EURO LOAD

NEW GENERATION LIGHT TRUCK TYRE

POWER JET COMMERCIAL (PJC)

THE TYRE DESIGNED FOR VANS AND PICKUPS

 CHIEF

DURABLE & LONG LASTING FOR PICKUPS / VANS

NON DIRECTIONAL (ND)

THE VERSATILE AND DEPENDABLE TYRE FOR SUZUKI 4X4

TRACTION RIB (TR)

THE MOST POPULAR RIB PATTERN FOR ALL POSITION LIGHT TRUCK TYRES.
 GLT II

A TYRE DESIGNED TO PERFORM IN CONDITIONS WHERE EXTRA TRACTION IS

REQUIRED.

BG VANO PLUS

NON DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN FOR POWERFUL TRACTION ON WET

SURFACES SPECIALLY DEVELOPED FOR TOYOTA HI-ACE

BG ALRO PLUS

MULTIFUNCTIONAL TREAD DESIGN PROVIDES BETTER ROAD GRIP & TRACTION

SPECIALLY DEVELOPED FOR TOYOTA HILUX

TRUCK & BUS TYRES

 HEAVY CONTRACT TRANSPORT (HCT)

A NON-DIRECTIONAL PATTERVN TYRE FOR HEAVY DUTY SERVICE

SUPER LOADER

ENGINEERED FOR HEAVY DUTY SERVICES BOTH ON HIGHWAYS AND OFF THE
ROAD

GQT

A FRONT WHEEL POSITION TYRE FOR LONG HAUL TRUCKS AND ALL WHEEL
POSITION ON BUS.
 TRACTION RIB (TR)

THE MOST POPULAR RIB PATTERN FOR STEERING TRUCK TYRES & ALL POSITION
BUS TYRES.

SUPER TIGER (STGR)

AN ULTIMATE TYRE FOR LONG HAUL SERVICE

SERVICES
Purchase Quality Tyres and get Tyres Changed, Wheel Aligned and Balanced.
LAHORE
20, Shahrah-e-Fatimah Jinnah Road,
Near Ganga Ram Hospital,
Lahore.
UAN: 042-111-487-487
Telephone: 042-6300105-06
Fax: 042-6300108
DO YOU WANT TO SAVE COST ON TYRES?

 We can provide consultancy on tyre care and services.

 We deliver lectures on tyre care to drivers and service people.
 Programme can be made to suit your requirements.
 Get expert opinion on tyre savings.
FOR DETAILS
GENERAL TYRE ADVISORY SERVICES
H – 23/2 LANDHI KARACHI
Email: sahmed@gentipak.com