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Premium tyre makers top ADAC 2015 summer tyre test – eco tyres compare poorly with non-eco counterparts

German motoring association ADAC and consumer organisation Stiftung Warentest have jointly tested 35 size 185/60 R14 H and size 205/55 R16 V tyres for their latest summer tyre test. The second-mentioned size is the country’s most-sold tyre size for mid-class cars, and the ADAC notes that four pairs of these 205/55 R16 V tyres were evaluated as part of the test. Each pair was an eco/comfort product from the same manufacturer, and placing them back to back gave an additional insight into their respective strengths and weaknesses.

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Eco tyres a Lanxess primary focus, says CEO

In a guest editorial for Reuters, Lanxess CEO Axel Heitmann has described low rolling resistance tyres as being a primary focus for the specialty chemicals company. “As the fastest growing sector in the tyre industry, “green tyres” have enormous growth potential and increase globally by around ten per cent per year. In Asia demand is currently increasing by as much as 14 per cent annually,” he stated. “Our position is therefore clear: Lanxess will continue to build on its leading position and expand its production capacities, particularly in Asia.” Heitmann expanded upon the Asian theme by sharing that Lanxess will produce 140,000 tonnes of Nd-PBR-rubber per annum at a new site in Singapore by 2015.

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Eco Tyres the Focus of Latest European Tyre Test

Bridgestone and Nokian are both chuffed with their tyres’ performance in the latest tyre test to be published by a German car magazine, and they’re not ashamed to mention this. The test in question was published in the August 8 edition of Auto Bild and compares the performance of five eco tyres – the Pirelli Cinturato P7, Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Ecopia, Nokian V, Goodyear EfficientGrip and Michelin Energy Saver. The quintet of size 205/55 R16 green products were fitted to a C-Class Mercedes and subjected to a number of wet and dry performance tests, while fuel consumption was measured with a highly precise in-car meter at speeds of 80, 100 and 130 kph. Rolling resistance was also measured in a test facility.

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Yokohama Pikes Peak Entry to Race on Eco Tyres

Yokohama Tire Corporation has provided further details of the tyre Team Yokohama will use in its conquest of Pikes Peak in an electric vehicle on June 27. The lithium-ion battery powered vehicle will be fitted with Advan ENV-R2 orange oil infused race tyres, a product that Yokohama says cuts petroleum use in the manufacturing process by 20 per cent by utilising sustainable resources such as orange oil and natural rubber.

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Volvo Trucks opt for Conti Eco Tyres

Continental Tire North America has announced that its Eco Plus truck tyres are now a published option at all Volvo Truck dealerships nationwide.

“Rising fuel prices have increased the importance of finding ways to lower operating costs and improve the bottom line,” said David Misbrener, CTNA account manager for Volvo Trucks North America. “Continental’s Eco Plus tyre technology provides impressively low rolling resistance for excellent fuel economy and long original mileage. We are very pleased that this premium line of tyres is now also available at Volvo dealerships for fleets trying to find a way to lower their operating costs.”

According to the company tests conducted at its Uvalde proving grounds (SAE fuel consumption test J1264) show that, with Continental HSL Eco Plus tyres in the steer position and the HDL Eco Plus tyres on the drive axle, fuel mileage is increased by up to 7.2 per cent over conventional tyres

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‘Pivotal shift’ in road safety policy sees tyres recognised in RoSPA prevention strategy report

TyreSafe has helped bring formal recognition to tyre safety within the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (PoSPA) national report for the first time in its century-long history. The tyre safety organisation hailed the inclusion as a “pivotal shift in road safety policy.” While tyres are already subject to legal requirements, public awareness remains limited. The Strategy's recommendations to strengthen enforcement and educate road users on the dangers of illegal and poorly maintained tyres are essential to making UK roads safer.

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AA becomes TyreSafe official supporter

TyreSafe has partnered with The Automobile Association (AA) as official supporters. According to the association, the move “marks a significant step in advancing road safety, particularly in addressing the impact of poorly maintained or illegal tyres”, which “continue to be a major cause of breakdowns on UK roads, but more importantly, pose a significant risk to road users as a causational factor in fatal or serious road traffic incidents”. The latest statistics from the DfT show that 190 people were killed or seriously injured in incidents related to defective tyres in 2023, which was an increase of 29 per cent on 2022 and the highest number of causalities since 2018.

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Michelin USA recalls classic tyres for a second time

In the USA, Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain XVS and TRX tyres, provided as replacement tyres for a previous recall in 2022 (specifically what NTDSA refers to as recall 22T023). The problem? The DOT symbol is missing from the tyre sidewalls. Of course, the problem is one of information. Tyres within a DOT symbol “may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash”, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Just 46 TRX and XVS tyres are affected in sizes 240/55 VR 415 94W, 240/55 VR 390 89W and 185/80R15 93V.

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Second Prince Michael award for TyreSafe

TyreSafe has once again gained the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award, an accolade that highlights the UK tyre safety charity’s vision of reducing to zero the harm that poorly maintained or illegal tyres cause road users. The award comes at a significant time in TyreSafe’s two decades of campaigning, as the organisation claims to be “undergoing its most progressive strategic shift and growth period.”

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Oak Tyres becomes Linglong Tire UK and Ireland distributor

Oak Tyres, part of Oak Group Holdings, has partnered with Linglong Tire to exclusively distribute its products across the UK and Ireland. According to the company, the new partnership and extension of Oak’s brand portfolio is “a strategic move to facilitate growth, whilst reacting to increased market demand in the value tyre category”.

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Two highly recommendable tyres in ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ all-season test

Nearly one in every three tyres sold across Europe these days is an all-season tyre, with more and more motorists discovering the advantages of tyres that can handle winter snow while providing decent performance throughout the summer. To determine which products are best for the job, European motoring clubs ACE and ARBÖ joined forces with testing and certification specialist GTÜ to examine nine all-season tyres in size 215/50 R18.

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TRA recommends duties of up to £110 on Chinese-produced truck tyres

The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its initial findings on two transition reviews into anti-dumping and countervailing measures on lorry and bus tyres imported from China. Based on evidence provided, the TRA has recommended that the new combined anti-dumping and countervailing duty rates range from £10.03 per tyre to £110.11 per tyre.

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GB Tyres becomes exclusive UK dealer for Advance Tyre agricultural products

GB Tyres (UK) Ltd has been appointed exclusive distributor of Advance Tyre agricultural products in the UK. The company views this arrangement as a milestone that will allow it to provide a wider range of quality products for the agricultural market.

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Institute of Master Tutors becomes TyreSafe partner

UK tyre safety charity TyreSafe has commenced a new partnership with the Institute of Master Tutors of Driving (IMTD). TyreSafe views this collaboration as a further enhancement of its mission to raise awareness of tyre safety, amplifying its impact within the road safety community.

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Apollo Tyres retains EcoVadis Silver Award

It is silver again for Apollo Tyres in the EcoVadis Sustainability Excellence ratings. This is the tyre maker’s third consecutive Silver Award at the annual EcoVadis sustainability assessment, with improved scores from 56 to 70 over the last three years.

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