Towell Auto Centre (TAC) a successful division of the WJ Towell group, has established themselves as a trusted and reliable partner in the auto industry & aftermarket products with dedicated service of few top-notch brands. TAC has an excellent portfolio of world-class, popular products from across the globe. TAC is the sole distributor of the popular brand Bridgestone imported tyres. TAC is also the franchisee of Bandag, the world’s most trusted retread solution provider, which also comes from Bridgestone.
Imported tyres is a crucial element in auto care. TAC & Bandag are committed to being cost-effective for their customer, especially for fleets and commercial vehicles. They hold an excellent track record of satisfied clients. It is highly beneficial for customers to reduce tyre costs while also preserving the environment and without compromising safety. Continuous research has enabled Bandag to deliver an optimal product in terms of performance, reliability and safety. TAC has its own retreading facility in Oman for Truck & Bus tyres and Off-the-Road tyres. TAC is the only one retreading Off-the-Road tyres in Oman. TAC has a strong support from Bandag in terms of products, equipment, integrated technology, technical support & training and other value-added solutions. TAC adds to it with its skilled professionals and state-of-art facilities.
“We are happy to share with you that we have already produced and supplied more than 30,000 units of retread truck tyres in Oman, which is a milestone in itself,” said Mr Oommen John, Business Head Bridgestone Tyre Division, TAC. He added, “Retreading is highly beneficial for the customer and environment-friendly at the same time. Retreads are highly cost-effective and Bridgestone new imported tyres with Bandag retreads will give one of the lowest costs per kilometre in most of the operating conditions prevailing in the country.
It takes 7 barrels of crude oil to produce a retread Truck & Bus tyre, while it takes 22 barrels of crude oil to produce a new one, so it is environment-friendly and we are leaving something for the next generation by using retreads. 100 per cent of the airline industry uses retread tyres and they retread a tyre, six times, on an average. If there was a safety concern, they would not use it in aircraft. Moreover, we offer the same warranty on retread tyres, as for the new ones. The rule in Oman is that all tyres imported into the country need to have a Gulf Standard Organisation (GSO) certificate, so all the sizes that we produce are sent to GSO for certification and they are certified accordingly before being sold.”
Towell Auto Centre (TAC) has a network of strategically positioned Tyre Care Plus outlets for Bridgestone tyres with a nationwide presence across the Sultanate in Barka, Musannah, Sohar, Saham, Bu Ali, Ibra, Sinaw, Ibri, Nizwa, Karsha, Sumail, Salalah and Sur. In the capital, they are located at Wadikabir, Bausher, Ghubra, Ghala, Rusayl, Al Khoudh and Mabella with First Stop stores located in Amerat & Seeb. Bridgestone Truck Tyre Centre is located in Ghala and Fleet Points are located at Fahud, Karsha, Nimr and Salalah. Gaining increasing popularity as a reliable service centre, TAC has completely revolutionized the very concept of tyre and auto care in the country. Our first stop outlets located in seeb and Amerat also has the facility for changing oils for your cars. Bridgestone, being one of the most outstanding brands is available at all the store locations throughout the Sultanate. Customers can choose from an extensive range of tyres and avail the best in terms of service, quality care and expertise from well-trained professionals and service engineers.
