Today’s highly sophisticated car engines operate at higher temperatures, higher speeds, and produce more power requiring highly engineered materials to meet high mileage replacement intervals as demanded by OEM’s. Gates engineers automotive timing belts in partnership with dozens of top automotive OEM’s around the world, and bring the same quality, durability, and OE fit to our aftermarket solutions. Gates timing belts provide quiet, reliable, low maintenance performance, with a superior resistance to contamination, heat, and wear. So whether you’re looking to stock up your automotive garage with some of the best automotive belts on the market, or you’re looking to repair commercial and fleet vehicles for your business, Gates has the automotive aftermarket solutions that power your progress.
Simply put, no one does Timing Belts with better design, or bigger market reach, than Gates. As a leading global manufacturer of OE Timing Belts, we've set the standard on creating aftermarket Timing Belts that meet or exceed OE standards of function, performance, and fit. Resistant to heat, wear, and contamination, Gates automotive timing belts have extensive coverage for millions of import and domestic vehicles.
Gates manufacturing facilities and research & development locations are centered near OE vehicle production facilities around the world. This facilitates a strong and focused OE relationship ensuring we develop products that meet or exceed the tough OE performance specifications, and allow us to stay ahead of market innovations for timing belt applications.
To reduce customer comebacks, labor time, and warranty claims, Gates® always recommends that you Be System Smart by checking your Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS) and other vehicle systems at 60,000 miles, and conducting a full replacement at 90,000 miles.