ShanghaiMay 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From April 28 to May 5, the 20th China Dongchuan Mudslide International Auto Rally and the 2026 China Auto Rally Championship Dongchuan leg kicked off with intense action. In this grueling battle of speed and endurance, the Yunxiang Racing Team’s car No. 501, driven by the Zi Rong crew, equipped with Giti special off-road tires GAO897, showcased stable performance and formidable passability, successfully claiming the truck category championship at the 2026 Dongchuan Mudslide International Auto Rally.
As one of China’s most challenging national-level A-class off-road events, Dongchuan is renowned for its complex and ever-changing natural mudslide terrain, earning the nickname “the track that never repeats.” This year’s race covered a total distance of 800 kilometers, traversing riverbeds, quicksand, canyons, wetlands, and other diverse landscapes, with the entire course retaining extreme terrains such as raw gravel, mud pits, shallow waters, and sharp turns, posing a comprehensive test to vehicle performance, racing equipment, and driver willpower.
Hardcore Technology: GAO897 Conquers Extreme Terrain
With surging mud, flying rocks, and roaring engines, China’s top off-road forces clashed head-on in Dongchuan’s wild landscape. The Giti special off-road tire GAO897, featuring a wavy block tread design, provides vehicles with strong grip and escape capability on mountainous, muddy wetland, and gravel surfaces. Its high-grade tread compound, combined with reinforced rib structure, further enhances puncture resistance, cut resistance, and wear durability, maintaining stable output even under continuous high-intensity impacts. Additionally, the GAO897 boasts excellent weather resistance, adapting to extreme temperature differences from -41°C to +65°C, offering reliable support for high-intensity off-road races.
From muddy pits to high-speed hill climbs, from gravel river valleys to complex curves… On Dongchuan’s ever-changing track conditions, the tires not only endure extreme loads but also undergo repeated tests of high speed, heavy loads, and complex terrain. With its formidable performance, the GAO897 accompanied the crew through countless extreme crossings, leaving a profound mark of hardcore strength for Giti Tires in China’s top off-road events.
Racing-Driven Research: Continuously Forging Off-Road Tech Strength
Motorsport is a contest of speed and courage, but also a proving ground for technology validation and product evolution. For years, Giti Tires has been deeply involved in high-intensity off-road races, endurance events, and professional motorsports both domestically and internationally. By accumulating track data and R&D experience in real extreme operating conditions, Giti has established an innovative R&D system of “racing-driven research, feeding back into civilian use.” Whether it’s durability, grip, or impact resistance and adaptability to complex terrains, Giti Tires insists on refining product boundaries in extreme scenarios, driving continuous product advancement with track standards.
The brand philosophy of “Explore with Giti” represents Giti Tires’ long-term commitment to off-road spirit and technological innovation. By continuously competing in global events, Giti Tires steadily transforms track-level technology into market-ready product strength, allowing more users to experience the performance DNA derived from extreme racing in their daily drives and exploration journeys.
Taking on the Taklimakan Rally: Embarking on the Next Glorious Journey
The mud waves of Dongchuan have yet to settle, but a new journey is about to begin. On May 16, the 2026 China Taklimakan International Rally and the China Auto Rally Championship Xinjiang leg will kick off. Giti Tires will once again challenge the world-class off-road arena, showcasing the formidable strength of off-road technology in even harsher and longer extreme expeditions.
