Samson tyres
Truck, bus and trailer tyres from Guizhou Tyre, supplied exclusively through GB Tyres in the UK, with a five-year manufacturer warranty from the DOT date.
What Samson is
Exclusive UK distributor
GB Tyres is the exclusive UK distributor for Samson, with stock, product enquiries and warranty support available through our team.
Samson is the truck, bus and trailer brand of Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd (GTC), the manufacturer behind Advance, which we also hold the exclusive UK distribution for. GTC has built tyres since 1958, has production plants in China and Vietnam, ranks among the thirty largest tyre manufacturers in the world and holds ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, DOT and E-mark certification.
Every Samson tyre we sell carries the manufacturer’s five-year warranty from the DOT date, and every size in the range is E-marked and EU-labelled for the UK market. Country of manufacture is moulded on the sidewall; if a tender asks for it, ring the desk on +44 (0)121 520 5215 and we will confirm it for the exact fitment before you quote.
The range
Samson covers the working end of the truck market: regional steer, drive and trailer, a construction range for mixed on and off-road service, and all-position patterns for urban and multi-drop work. The patterns below are the ones we hold in the UK.
| Pattern | Position | Service | What it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| GR-S1 | Steer | Regional | Deep-groove steer with reinforced sidewall and a low rolling resistance compound. Regional distribution and long-haul steer axles. |
| GR-D1 · GR-D2 | Drive | Regional | Open-shoulder drive patterns built for wear, fuel economy and retreadability. Rigid and artic drive axles on mixed routes. |
| GR-T1 · GR-T2 | Trailer | Regional | Multi-rib trailer patterns for tri-axle semi-trailers, with the casing strength to resist scrub on tight yards. |
| GL251T | Trailer | Regional | Wide-base single trailer tyre in 385 and 445 sections for low-loader and super-single trailer positions. |
| GR-A1 | All position | Regional | Straight-rib all-position pattern for steer, trailer and light drive duty on distribution fleets. |
| GC-D1 · GC-T1 · GC-A1 | Drive · trailer · all position | Construction | Cut and chip resistant patterns for tippers, mixers and skip lorries running between site and road. |
| GM-A1 | All position | Mixed service | Heavy-duty all-position tyre for vehicles that spend part of every day off tarmac. |
| GU-A1 | All position | Urban | Kerb-resistant sidewall and a quiet rib pattern for buses, refuse vehicles and multi-drop urban work. |
| Rim | Sizes | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 17.5″ | 215/75R17.5 · 235/75R17.5 · 245/70R17.5 | 7.5 to 12 tonne rigids and light trailers |
| 19.5″ | 245/70R19.5 · 265/70R19.5 · 285/70R19.5 · 385/55R19.5 · 435/50R19.5 · 445/45R19.5 | 18 tonne rigids, urban trailers and low-height mega-trailers |
| 22.5″ | 11R22.5 · 13R22.5 · 255/70R22.5 · 275/70R22.5 · 275/80R22.5 · 295/60R22.5 · 295/75R22.5 · 295/80R22.5 · 315/60R22.5 · 315/70R22.5 · 315/80R22.5 · 385/55R22.5 · 385/65R22.5 · 445/50R22.5 · 445/65R22.5 · 455/40R22.5 | Tractor units, tri-axle trailers, tippers and buses — the bulk of the UK fleet |
| 24.5″ | 11R24.5 · 285/75R24.5 | Export and specialist heavy haulage fitments |
Every Samson size we list, in one place
The full Samson truck, bus and trailer range is in the catalogue — 27 sizes, filterable by sector, rim diameter and construction. Availability and your price are account-specific and live in GB Direct.
Support for your business
- A distinctive range. Offer truck, bus and trailer patterns supplied through GB Tyres.
- A value option. Broaden the price choices available to your customers.
- One point of contact. Speak to GB Tyres about supply, specification and warranty enquiries.
- UK stock. Stock held in the West Midlands supports trade orders and replacement requirements.
- Manufacturer warranty. Five years from the DOT date, with enquiries handled through GB Tyres.
Choosing the right fitment
Samson offers a value option for regional, urban and mixed-service applications. Compare each pattern’s specification and tyre label with your customer’s requirements.
Consider purchase price, expected mileage, operating conditions and casing value together. Use your own figures to compare running costs. cost per kilometre calculator.
Open an account to see Samson stock and pricing
Trade-only supply, next working day delivery on orders placed before the 18:00 cut-off, and drop shipping under your own name.
Where Samson fits
Truck, bus & trailer tyres
Steer, drive, trailer and on/off-road patterns from 17.5 to 22.5 inches, across premium, mid-range and value options.
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Earthmover, quarry & mining tyres
Radial and bias tyres for loaders, dump trucks, excavators, graders and mining equipment.
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Port & airport tyres
Tyres for container handling, terminal tractors, cranes and airport ground support equipment.
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