DRC tires are known for ensuring great performance on heavy loads, long tread life, and high abrasion resistance. DRC is a brand under Danang Rubber JSC, one of the biggest manufacturers of tires for trucks and buses (both radial and bias), of f-the-road vehicles, agricultural vehicles, and motorcycles. The DRC D642 is a commercial radial tire with a high ply rating for carrying heavy loads and a large tread depth for best performance. You’ll be able to see dense sipes along the tread for enhancing grip. More details will be given during this DRC D642 review.

Features and Benefits

Even though this is a commercial tire, we have rated it according to our SimpleScore system. Just to give you a brief idea, SimpleScore is our rating system to give scores to different parameters of a tire such as traction, longevity, and handling, to help you know its suitability as per your needs. Based on our DRC D642 tire review, we found it suitable for an average SimpleScore of 7.2. Here are its features and benefits:

• Prevents hydroplaning: Four circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning, thereby leading to high safety and traction on wet roads.
• Good durability: Durable construction leads to high abrasion resistance and heavy load performance, resulting in an average durability SimpleScore of 7.7.
• Decent traction: Sipes near the tread, in combination with the high tread depth, ensure decent levels of traction as per a score of 7.0.
• No loss of shape: This tire has been designed as per a 16-ply rating, which means that the tires do not lose shape while being subjected to heavy loads.
• Good tread life: While a specialized tread gets rid of stones on the move, the high tread depth further contributes to good tread life, resulting in an average longevity score of 7.0

Pros and Cons

A commercial tire that fits into light trucks and SUVs needs to be able to handle regular abuse, and the D642 is fully capable of doing so. It is resistant to wear and abrasion and it has self-cleaning properties. Let’s check out its pros and cons:

PROS:

• Good durability prevents the tire from damage and increases load-carrying capacity
• Sipes generate decent traction and optimum surefootedness
• High tread depth promotes longer use and increased cost-per-mile savings
• Abrasion-resistant construction and compound ensures long-lasting use.
• Cushioned compound and optimized design offer smooth and comfortable rides

CONS:

• No limited manufacturer tread life warranty is offered
• Cannot drive through heavy snow

SimpleTire’s view on DRC D642 tires

Vietnam is known for its state-of-the-art tire manufacturing facilities, which means you can be sure of the quality of a company that gets its tires made here. Incidentally, DRC is a tire company with a history as old as 1945, but it was established in 1975 after the Vietnam war. The DRC D642 has built a reputation for itself as a flagship load bearer, ensuring smooth operation and good navigation. We believe that the 16-ply rating is responsible for a high DRC D642 rating here. Traction may not be suitable for heavy snow, but this oversized tire works well in all other conditions throughout the year.

Vehicles the DRC D642 is a good replacement tire for

The DRC D642 is ideally suited for a smooth ride over long distances. It would be an ideal replacement tire for Peterbilt, Western Star, Navistar, Daimler Benz, and other trucks.