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GT Radial Maxmiler AllSeason2 launched with A-grade wet braking

Giti Tire has launched the new GT Radial Maxmiler AllSeason2 across Europe. The next generation van tyre achieves A-grade wet braking on the EU tyre label and is supplied in bigger sizes and higher speed ratings to meet the demands of the latest vehicle rollouts. The next generation update on the brand’s original all-season tyre for van and light truck markets, wet braking has been enhanced by more than 15 per cent, while wet handling is improved by 20 per cent over the predecessor.

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  1. GT Radial launches Maxmiler AllSeason van, light truck tyre
  2. GT Radial launches first studdable van, truck tyre
  3. Winter growth for GT Radial following all-season product introduction
  4. UK launch for GT Radial Maxmiler WT3
28th June 2023 by

Goodyear develops bespoke Eagle F1 SuperSport tyre for 2023 Maserati GranTurismo

Goodyear has developed a bespoke version of its ultra-ultra high performance Eagle F1 Supersport tyre for the different versions of the Maserati GranTurismo. The car will be available with a V6 twin-turbo configuration with two different levels of performance. The tyres have been tuned to suit the characteristics of the new Maserati models and carry MGT markings to show that they have been specifically developed for the Italian brand.

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  1. Lotus reveals new Emira sports car on Goodyear OE tyre
  2. Goodyear launches Eagle F1 Series of UHP and Supercar tyres
  3. Conti SportContact 7 ‘sets benchmark’ in Tyre Reviews UUHP tyre test
  4. Fast small-batch production: Goodyear opens Luxembourg facility
28th June 2023 by

French postal service to trial Michelin Uptis airless tyres in European first

There are many tyre technologies on the market to resist damage and punctures, such as reinforced sidewalls and self-healing inner linings for the rubber, but tyre manufacturers have continued to develop the airless tyre as an optimal way of ensuring tyre damage does not dent operators’ businesses. The Michelin Uptis is the first tyre of its kind to hit the road, with nearly 50 DHL Express vans in Singapore fitting the product in 2023. Now French postal service La Poste will help the tyre take its European bow in real-world conditions, with 40 vans due to fit the Uptis in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France by the end of 2024.

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  1. Easityre delivery fleet goes 100 per cent Michelin
  2. FJM Logistics opts for Michelin Agilis CrossClimate all-season van tyres
  3. Sonic Rail Services fits Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyre
  4. Yodel impements all-season Michelin van tyre policy
27th June 2023 by

Pirelli supports USTMA National Tire Safety Week

Pirelli will support the US Tire Manufacturers Association’s (USTMA) annual National Tire Safety Week campaign from 26 June to 3 July. The initiative seeks to educate drivers on the importance and simplicity of everyday tyre maintenance as a part of general road safety. The association argues that tyre safety is “on par with wearing a seatbelt and following speed limits” in terms of driving safety, since tyres “are the only part of a vehicle that truly touches the road.”

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  1. Pirelli Calendar icons on show at New York Fashion Week
  2. Alex Vitale appointed CEO of TP Commercial Solutions in the US
  3. Pirelli USA raises tyre prices 5%
  4. Pirelli announces US tyre price increases
26th June 2023 by
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Rapid EV purchase consideration growth, but motorists remain apprehensive – Bridgestone

Nearly half of UK motorists will make the switch to an electric vehicle in the next five years despite heightened concerns about charging point infrastructure and range anxiety, a survey commissioned by tyre manufacturer Bridgestone suggests. The survey of 2,000 UK car owners was conducted online by Research Without Barriers (RWB) between 23 February 2023 and 28 February 2023. 40 per cent said they would buy an EV by 2028, up 11 per cent from a similar result in a 2022 survey conducted by YouGov for Bridgestone (29 per cent),. 67 per cent raised fears about the availability of charging stations, a rise of 1 per cent versus 2022, while half of all respondents continue to have range anxiety, an increase of 21 per cent over the 2022 survey.

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  1. Bridgestone to supply Turanza Eco for Fiat 500 La Prima and VW ID.3
  2. Bridgestone technologies, partnerships pushing forward EV tyre development
  3. Survey highlights poor understanding of tyre load ratings
  4. Bridgestone, Pirelli standard on top-spec BMW i7
23rd June 2023 by

Soft Pirelli Scorpion KX WRC to tackle rain, mud on Kenyan Safari Rally

Pirelli engineers predict its soft compound Scorpion KX WRC are the optimal choice for World Rally Championship contenders in Kenya, as the WRC Safari Rally commences on 22 June. Rain and muddy conditions, as well as loose stones and rapidly changing road conditions greet competitors, who have chosen to load up on the soft version of the Scorpion KXs. 28 sets per car – the 24 assigned by regulation plus the additional four for the shakedown – allow drivers to fit four new tyres at each of the seven services over the course of the race weekend.

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  1. New Pirelli Scorpion Gravel WRC tyre to debut on Rally Portugal
  2. ‘Best result since WRC return’ – Pirelli
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  4. Pirelli presents 2022 motorsport plans
22nd June 2023 by

Toyo Tires with Ring Racing gets Nürburgring podium in NLS4

Toyo Tires with Ring Racing had a successful outing in its recent visit to the Nordschleife, achieving a podium finish in the Nürburgring Langstrecken Series race. After qualifying fourth in their Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2023, Heiko Tönges took the start in car number 170, with Michael Tischner taking over for the middle stint and team principal Uwe Kleen bringing it home for the finish. The Toyota GR Supra was equipped with Nürburgring-soec Toyo Proxes Slicks.

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  1. Toyo Tires participating in endurance races at Nürburgring
  2. Hankook partners with ‘world’s largest’ motorsport championship
  3. Toyo heading to the Nürburgring for 24 Hour Race
  4. Falken Motorsports introducing latest generation 911 GT3 R
22nd June 2023 by

Vredestein boosts Traxion Optimall VF tractor tyre range with 6 more sizes

Apollo Tyres has bolstered its Vredestein agricultural tyre range with a further six sizes of the Traxion Optimall VF. The new additions focus on bringing the tyre to powerful tractors of 160hp and above. The Traxion Optimall series boasts good self-cleaning properties, grip, comfort and a long tyre life, the manufacturer states. The six new sizes are: VF750/70R44, VF900/50R42, VF650/65R38, VF650/60R38, VF710/55R30 and VF540/65R28.

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  3. Vredestein to show ‘longer life’ small and large tractor tyres at SIMA
  4. Vredestein expands Traxion 65 tractor tyre range to 19 sizes
22nd June 2023 by

Pirelli recreates Scorpion BK for Lamborghini LM002 in Collezione range

Pirelli is expanding its Collezione range of vintage tyres with the Scorpion BK for the 1986 Lamborghini LM002. The tyre’s size and strength put it at the cutting edge of tyre technology when it was introduced, while its distinctive “ears” helped the tyre stand out further: lateral winglets that allowed the tyre to float across the desert sands. Recreated as part of the Pirelli Collezione range dedicated to historical cars, the tyre was shown at FouriConcorso: an event for the collectors’ cars near Lake Como. Pirelli has supplied tyres to Lamborghini’s SUV range from 1963, through the LM002, to the modern Urus.

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  1. Pirelli, Porsche Club of America renew agreement for 3 more years
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  3. Pirelli’s Stella Bianca tyre returns to Silverstone track after 70 years
  4. Kumho strengthens winter range with new WP52 car, SUV tyre
21st June 2023 by

Auto Express makes Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 all-season tyre of the year

Three of Hankook’s flagship tyres have been recommended in consumer motor magazine Auto Express’s Product of the Year Awards. The all-season Kinergy 4S 2 won the all-season tyre category, following its tyre test victories in 2022 and 2021.Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV tyre and new Winter i*cept RS3 also received the magazine’s “Commended” rating in other categories. “Once again, we are delighted with these Product of the Year awards from Auto Express and this proves that Hankook tyres are a great choice for our UK customers all year round. Hankook is committed to ongoing investment in research and development to continue improving our portfolio of products and their performance,” comments Chang Yool Han, managing director of Hankook Tyre UK.

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  1. New awards, test wins show quality of Hankook’s winter and all-season tyre ranges
  2. Hankook Tyre UK sponsors Auto Express New Car Awards 2022
  3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins Auto Express 2021 Summer Tyre Test
  4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport best in wet and dry in Auto Express 18” tyre test, good result for Maxxis
21st June 2023 by
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Toyo hosts event to mark Serbian plant’s first tyres shipped to Europe

Toyo’s European operation held an opening event at its Serbian factory on 5 June. The company was celebrating the start of deliveries to Europe of tyres manufactured at the plant; it had already been producing tyres for the North American market in Serbia as the plant went through the process of obtaining the correct certifications for Europe. With these procedures completed, the plant is now producing two patterns for Europe: the best-selling Proxes Comfort and the increasingly popular all-season tyre, Celsius AS2. These two products alone represent around 30 per cent of all of its tyres sold in Europe.

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  1. Toyo debuts Proxes Sport 2 at Autopromotec 2022
  2. First Toyo Serbia tyres arrive in the UK
  3. Toyo Proxes R39 original equipment on new Mazda 2
  4. EU-27 plus UK tyre imports rise 11% as winners and losers emerge from turbulent market
20th June 2023 by
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New GT Radial dual approach to electric vehicle tyres “a game changer”

GT Radial has unveiled its “dual approach” strategy to the electric vehicle tyre market. The headline news is that the brand’s manufacturer Giti Tire has produced an initial three 18-20” sizes of the specialist GT Radial SportActive 2 EV tyre, with the 19 and 20-inch variations achieving the top AAA label rating. GT Radial has also introduced 16 “EV Ready” tyres in the brand’s popular SportActive 2 and FE2 portfolios, demonstrating the manufacturer’s strategy to supply both specialist EV tyres and products suitable for EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Giti’s European managing director – product technology, Stefan Fischer explains why the tyre manufacturer views this approach as “a game changer”.

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  1. Balance of performance – GT Radial SportActive targets a changing UHP segment
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  3. New Giti flagship UHP tyre, GT Radial SportActive, coming soon
  4. GT Radial FE2 summer tyre launched with 15% wet braking improvement
20th June 2023 by

Toyo Proxes Sport 2 UHP tyre receives Red Dot Design Award

Toyo’s Proxes Sport 2 ultra-high performance tyre has been presented with a Red Dot Design Award in the 2023 competition. The Proxes Sport 2 was launched in 2022, engineered using nano technology for the high torque of performance vehicles. The tyre gained recognition from Auto Bild Sportscars, awarded a “Good” recommendation in its product testing. Toyo says the Red Dot design award underlines its product design “excellence”.

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19th June 2023 by

Hankook sponsors EG Wholesale Charity Golf Day

Hankook Tyre UK partnered EG Wholesale, one of the ten members of independent tyre wholesaler Grouptyre, for its annual charity golf day at Goodwood Golf Club in West Sussex on 18 May 2023. Attending were 48 representatives from the tyre and motor industry in twelve teams of four, including two teams from Hankook’s UK operation. The tyre manufacturer presented each golfer with a sleeve of Titleist golf balls, golf tees, scorecard holder and baseball cap. 

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  1. Hankook Golf Day Goes With A Swing
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  4. Hankook extends Russian Ice Hockey League until 2022
19th June 2023 by
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Metzeler tyres partnering Harley-Davidson in 120th anniversary celebration in Budapest

Motorcycle tyre brand Metzeler will be an official event partner at the European Harley-Davidson 120 Anniversary celebration in Budapest on 22-25 June. Metzeler will have a booth in the Harley-Davidson Village dedicated to its Cruisetec and ME888 Marathon Ultra tyres for the latest generation of cruisers. The brand will also offer free tyre pressure check-ups, as well as tyre sales and fitments at the event. Metzeler will also promote other initiatives, such as its sponsorship of the official Custom Bike Show on Friday 23 June – a competition for the most beautiful bikes in different categories. Metzeler will be the promoter of three special awards: Best in Show; the Metzeler People’s Choice Award for the most beautiful motorcycle chosen by a popular jury; and the Metzeler Judges’ Choice, rewarding a specialist jury’s favourite customisation.

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16th June 2023 by

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