08/10/2026
🚛 NEW & IMPROVED 275/70R22.5 KIWI23
You asked. We listened. We tested. We improved. 💪
For a few years, customers have asked us to deepen the centre groove of the KIWI23 Z-lug to improve traction and appearance. We initially parked the idea due to concerns around stone retention and irregular wear — particularly with a 24mm tread depth — and at the time, the demand appeared to be relatively isolated to certain regions and applications.
Then, in true Kiwi fashion, one of our customers started re-grooving them themselves! 😂
That got us thinking…
Over the past 24 months, we went back to the market, gathered feedback from Cape Reinga to Bluff, put our own regrooved tyres into real-world trials and tested different groove depths and designs — including plenty of customer-supported R&D.
The result? A new and improved 275/70R22.5 KIWI23! 🔥
✅ Improved high-torque traction
✅ More refined tread appearance
✅ Very low stone retention
✅ Reduced potential for crown irregular wear
✅ No compromise on tread life, mileage or CPK — with some trials actually showing improvements!
This project is a great example of what we believe KIWI Truck Tyres does best — listening to the NZ transport industry and continually developing our products around real-world NZ conditions.
The new 275/70R22.5 KIWI23 is now available in the North Island, with South Island stock arriving soon.
“Experience the difference” today!
📞 0800 549 4897
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🖥️ www.kiwitrucktyres.co.nz
