Since the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the royal vision of the first rulers of the Kingdom has been growth and development in all areas of life in order to provide what the Hijaz and Najd region needed in the past. Over the years, the regimes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have evolved to their peak in recent years with the launch of the vision of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who presented a comprehensive vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia until 2030. In a few years, the Kingdom has reached the top countries in the region in terms of economy, infrastructure, public trade and other political, economic and social aspects. With these developments There was a need to establish rules and controls for the quality of products introduced or manufactured in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which necessitated the establishment of the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality (SASO), through which the work was coordinated to give the Saudi quality mark as an official certificate that this product has undergone various strict and accurate tests that ensure that it has exceeded the minimum standards, standards and quality, which means that it is safe for use in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These products include truck tires, cars and various vehicles.
The Saudi Quality Mark is the official standard granted by the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality (SASO) to tires that pass the strict tests imposed on products, ensuring that high-quality products are allowed to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as environmental characteristics and the ability to deal with them, in order to ensure safety and public security. Hence, Darbek Tire Company's efforts began to provide tires that are compatible with the climatic environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in addition to work environments that are characterized by a significant change between mountainous, rocky and flood areas characterized by the density of desert sands Tires approved by the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality provide multiple advantages over other tires, including superior manufacturing quality, excellent performance on Saudi roads, which are characterized by high temperatures above half the boiling point, in addition to the longer life of tires than non-certified tires by the Saudi Quality Mark, improved efficiency in fuel consumption during long trips, as well as long and reliable guarantees from local manufacturers, agents and distributors.
The Saudi quality mark is not just a routine sign. In fact, it is a very strict security permit whose purpose is to achieve quality and standards and raise the level of confidence in national products
The importance of talking about the Saudi quality mark in the field of tires is that tires are the most vital component in logistics operations, as they are the only part of all vehicles that touch the road. This direct contact with asphalt roads significantly affects many of the characteristics of trucks and vehicles, including stability on the specified track, maintaining legal speeds, ability to brake and stop quickly, as well as truck grip and providing high driving comfort, in addition to all this significant differences in fuel consumption, but the great importance lies in the fact that the road network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has Its special and unique challenges are relatively long roads that pass through deserts, mountains and cities, as well as the relatively long summer season in the region, making tires a sensitive element that can create a disaster at any moment, which requires choosing the right tires for these tasks, which were shortened to the presence of the Saudi quality mark on the product, which means that the best options today in Saudi Arabia are the various tires it offers Darbak Company.
What is the concept of the Saudi Tire Quality Mark?
The Saudi Quality Mark (SQM) is the necessary certification and conformity mark granted by the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality (SASO), based on international standards dedicated to quality such as: (IEC\ ISO17965), which reflects the manufacturer's commitment to applying effective quality systems and strict technical specifications. The Saudi quality mark is required for certain categories of products in order to ensure consumer safety. Most products are optional, but in some production categories it is mandatory, such as the field of tire manufacturing, which is a vital element that has an impact on social and economic security. The Saudi quality mark is considered an official slogan It ensures that these tires have been thoroughly tested and have been thoroughly and strictly inspected for the purpose of verifying quality and standard specifications that cannot be waived.
One of the main objectives of the quality mark is to protect consumers from deception and injustice by purchasing poor quality products or counterfeit products. Thus, the Saudi Quality Mark is a shield for consumers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as you ensure that tires bearing this mark are safe for use on Saudi roads and are assured of their high quality, which significantly reduces accidents caused by manufactured defects in tires, poor quality of tires and their lack of resistance to the conditions enjoyed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Here comes the role of the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality in raising the overall quality level for all Products entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which promotes high competitiveness in the market, provides better price options for consumers, and prompts manufacturers to comply with the rules and regulations imposed by the Authority, in addition to supporting local national products and factories by encouraging local manufacturers to apply for a quality certificate for their products, as did Darbek Truck Tires Company, which is now the leading company in this field in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a result of its products and tires passing the highly rigorous and accurate quality tests. Finally, the Saudi Quality Mark aims to reduce non-products Conformity, which is usually of very poor quality and does not conform to international and local standards, poses a danger to the lives of consumers in terms of physical harm or financial and economic harm, because these products may be flammable or explosive, causing greater damage than you expect.
Protecting consumers from deception and injustice is one of the most important goals pursued by the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality by applying the most important tests that highlight the weaknesses and strengths of products entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In order to obtain the Saudi Quality Mark for your local or non-local products, manufacturers and importers must comply with the requirements set out in the General Technical Regulations of the Saudi Quality Mark and the procedures for granting the quality mark to your products. This process includes providing the required documents and documents very accurately, while providing proof of your factory's ability to provide products that meet the specified specifications, in addition to passing the required tests to obtain a certificate of conformity to specifications, standards and quality. The applicant can then obtain a license to use energy or a certificate of energy efficiency for products such as tires and others.
What are the standard specifications for tires in Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality (SASO) has paid great attention to the development of comprehensive standards for tires due to their direct impact on public traffic safety. The Authority has issued 24 standards in this field aimed at providing guarantees that tires in the Saudi market are suitable for hot weather conditions and difficult and changing road conditions,
The Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality has classified tires according to certain criteria, the most important of which is energy efficiency, which depends on the rolling resistance produced by the tire while traveling on the road or by moving after rest. Of course, the least resistant tires are the best because they save fuel consumption and give the truck greater torque in traveling on the roads, as well as grip on the specified track. Then comes the (Traction) standard, which estimates the stopping distance when braking on wet surfaces. It is based on the design of tread channels and grooves that get rid of liquids and water that separate the tire from the asphalt This provides more contact area and stops the truck at a lower distance, without catastrophic skidding that may lead to many lives. Tires are classified accordingly as (AA, A, B, C). Tires in categories (AA, A) are preferred because they are better able to stop trucks at a record time and distance.
Next comes the temperature that the tire can withstand. Due to the high temperatures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Authority pays great attention to the selection of high-temperature tires and divides the temperatures in tires into several categories (A, B, C). As is known, Category A is the strongest and highest resistance to high temperatures. One of the tips stressed by experts is to focus on not choosing categories B and C in very hot areas because they are more susceptible to explosion. After making sure to choose the appropriate temperature category, the shelf life and shelf life of tires come into play. A specific storage time has been set Also, tires may not be sold for more than 24 months from the date of production. Storing tires for more than two years means that they have lost many of their quality characteristics and may be susceptible to oxidation and poor storage, while the shelf life is five years as an average. This period increases and decreases depending on the suffering of tires while working in different working environments and exposure to different temperatures.
24 specifications have been carefully selected to be the standard general specifications for tires that travel on the road network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Hard tests are the backbone of the Saudi quality mark
Tires that are awarded the Saudi Quality Mark by the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality go through a set of tests that simulate the extreme bad conditions to which a tire can be exposed, in accordance with the principle of caution, through which each tire is checked to find out whether it is able to deal with difficult conditions such as cracks, cracks and unpaved roads, as well as the challenges of high temperatures and the extent to which the tire can withstand these challenges, resulting in medium and high efficiency tires while eliminating poor efficiency and poor and poorly resistant products. The following tests are among the most important tests Show the quality and efficiency of the tires.
- Rolling Resistance Test: It is a tire rotation test to determine the level of rolling resistance, through which it is possible to know the efficiency of energy consumption or torque. The rolling resistance in tires is an obstacle to the engine, which produces greater torque to move the tires, which means greater fuel consumption, poor grip on the road, as well as other problems, while tires that have the Saudi quality mark (such as Darbek tires) are less resistant to rotation, making them fuel-efficient and more stable on the track.
- Tensile Strength Test: It is a test based on increasing the pressure on the tire from the sides and ends while exposing the samples to extreme temperatures (20-70 degrees Celsius), which gives accurate information on the ability of the tire to withstand tension and pull with high temperatures to give it more softness. Cut resistance is also tested using steel belts specially designed for this test, which ultimately contributes to measuring the elasticity of rubber after 10 thousand stress cycles. Thus, we are assured of the durability of tires that receive the Saudi quality mark.
- Endurance Test: Here, it can be said that this is the most important test for many drivers. Tires are tested to withstand 40% more weights than they were allocated to. Moreover, tires are tested at these weights at high speeds of more than 120 km/h, giving us accurate information about the point of collapse where the tire should stop. Thus, warnings are more accurate. On the other hand, we have obtained a guarantee that the tire will not collapse under extreme pressure, especially as tires operate under pressure less than the collapse pressure by nearly 50%. However, the risk remains at its highest levels because we are talking about a high-risk area.
- Wet Grip Test (Wet Grip Test): Here is the great importance as testing grip on wet surfaces is the most important in determining the strength and quality of the tire's tread. The tread contains channels and grooves designed to drain water and fluids that are an obstacle between the tire and the asphalt. However, after determining the level of grip, a code starting from (A) to (G) indicates the degree of moisture resistance and the effectiveness of tires while driving on wet or rainy roads.
4 tests are sufficient to determine whether tires are able to meet the conditions and standards of the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality. These tests put tires under the highest levels of pressure, endurance and extreme temperatures
Manufacture date and shelf life of tires
The tire is the only dividing part between your truck and the road. The deterioration of its condition and its chemical and physical properties means that you are on the verge of an annoying and possibly terrible accident. Tires are tools to protect you and your truck if it is in its lifetime and under its expiration date. However, chemical compounds begin to degrade and interact with the outside environment. This is what no one wants, as they are the main cause of many accidents on commercial roads because they explode suddenly and without warning, due to their extreme consumption and poor connectivity between their basic vehicles. Therefore, you should take into account the manufacturing date The life span of tires, especially truck tires.
How do manufacturers determine the shelf life of tires?
An interesting question. The process of determining the shelf life of tires begins by setting some standards by which things are measured. Hence the interest in accelerated aging testing. Tires are exposed to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 90% for 90 days, which is equivalent to 5 years. This gives us an expected view of the period of tire endurance and resistance to oxidation and disintegration. The rubber loss of elasticity meter (Durometer) is also used, and then the focus is on conducting chemical composition analysis by tracking the evaporation rate of antioxidants, monitoring the formation of microscopic ozone cracks under the electronic microscope, as well as Simulate Saudi road conditions from hot asphalt with a temperature of more than 70 degrees Celsius and a high concentration of ultraviolet rays from vertical sunlight, which gives manufacturers a comprehensive look at the efficiency of tires and what age they can withstand work. Today, we rarely see tires with a shelf life of ten years, because today's focus is on providing the best quality and the most appropriate price while reducing industrial and environmental costs, making factories limited in the use of long-term materials that require materials that are not available today.
The manufacturing date can be read on tires by dividing the number on the sides of the tire. For example, we come to the first two numbers, which represent the sequence of weeks. “05” means that the tire was manufactured in the fifth week of the year, while the last two digits “25” represent the year in which the manufacture was made, i.e. 2025. Thus, you have learned how to read the manufacturing date and know the importance of the shelf life of tires.
What are the steps to ensure the validity of the Saudi quality mark on tires?
This is done through a field inspection of the tire, as the quality mark (SQM) is prominently placed on the frame and is not removable. You can make sure that there is a safety requirement with fine microscopic lines, but the easiest methods are electronic methods through the use of “Make sure” app Which shows you the full history of quality tests, or through the website of the Saudi Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality (SASO) by entering the certificate number shown on the label attached to the frame, or through the SMS service by sending a QR code to (920033335).
However, with the tires provided by Darbek specifically for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, you do not need to check and review. Darbek reviews and reexamines all its products to ensure their suitability for the Saudi environment. The tires are designed specifically for this environment and the region, providing safety and high confidence in what Darbek Saudi Arabia produces. Your truck, cargo and goods are all safe with the unique Darbek tires.
