The Westlake CM983 is a great choice in a drive axle tire for heavy-duty semi-trucks in regional and long haul service. The CM983 features a retreadable, damage-resistant casing for a higher load carrying capacity and a longer tread life, an aggressive all-season tread pattern with deep grooves for water evacuation and year-round performance, and closed shoulders that prevent irregular wear.
Features & Benefits
Designed for use on the drive axle of semi-trucks in long haul applications
Retreadable for a longer service life
Deep tread grooves channel water away to resist hydroplaning
Damage-resistant casing increases strength and durability for a higher load carrying capacity and a longer tread life
Open shoulders promote self-cleaning for consistent traction
Founded in 1958, Zhongce Rubber Co., Ltd. manufactures Westlake CM983 tires.
The Westlake CM983 is a commercial tire that's designed to be used on the drive axle of semi-trucks.
Yes, Westlake CM983 tires are manufactured in China, and have earned multiple awards from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Economic Commission of Europe (ECE).
Yes, the Westlake CM983 is a good tire as it's equipped with a strong, closed shoulder design that features a unique wide and a deep tread compound that resists chunking, abrasions, cuts, punctures. All of this allows the tire to perform at a high level while also offering enhanced durability.
The Westlake CM983's symmetrical tread design that provides solid year-round traction.
Westlake CM983 tires have robust tread blocks and rugged casing alloys that allow the tire have a load range of G (14 Ply) or H (16 Ply).
No, Westlake CM983 tires are not backed by a limited manufacturer tread life warranty. That being said, Westlake CM983 tires are covered by Westlake’s Limited Warranty which includes a warranty for its products up to 5 years from the date of purchase.
CM983 ∙ 6 sizes available
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