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Kumho takes car tyre technology to the SUV market

In response to increasing demand for high-performance SUV products, Kumho has upgraded its SUV/4×4 line-up, bringing passenger car tyre technology to the SUV market.

Kumho’s new ECSTA PS71 SUV flagship product has been specially developed for the powerful SUV models offered by the likes of Land Rover, BMW and Audi. Its pattern is closely related to that of the company’s ECSTA PS71 high-performance passenger car tyre and features the High Dispersible Micro Silica (HDMS) and the fifth generation Solution Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (S-SBR) that has been employed for the passenger car tyre’s tread compound.

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  4. 4×4 adventurers rate Davanti Terratoura A/T tyres
23rd March 2023 by

BYD Atto 3 SUV fitted with Continental OE tyres

BYD, one of the biggest electric vehicle manufacturers in China and indeed the world, has awarded a global OE tyre supply contract for its Atto 3 SUV to Continental, which was launched in the UK in March. Continental will now supply 235/50 R18 101V XL EcoContact 6 Q tyres designed to offer quiet and economical performance to numerous markets around the world.

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  1. Continental: All our tyres are electric vehicle compatible
  2. Bridgestone supplies ‘hyper-efficient tyre’ for Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX
  3. Bridgestone bespoke EV-tyres on BMW iX
  4. 1180 bhp Ariel Hipercar had Michelin OE tyres
22nd March 2023 by

Continental: All our tyres are electric vehicle compatible

Some tyremakers say you need specialist EV tyres, some don’t. Others have tried to straddle the fence with a bit of both. Continental has consistently argued that its tyres are of sufficient quality to handle the extra weight and torque demands of electric vehicles. Now, however, the German tyremaker has gone a step further and announced that it is so confident that “all current tyres from Continental already meet the high requirements of electric cars” that in future the company’s tyres will bear a new EV-compatible logo, highlighting Continental’s comprehensive EV product strategy.

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  1. Continental testing prototype tyres for electric trucks
  2. Bridgestone supplies ‘hyper-efficient tyre’ for Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX
  3. Bridgestone bespoke EV-tyres on BMW iX
  4. ‘Huge opportunity’ for mid-range, quality tyres – Davanti sales director
22nd March 2023 by

VMI launches VMI UNIXX Belt Maker

VMI has launched its new VMI UNIXX Belt Maker, describing it as “a game-changer in steel belt making”. According to the company, the VMI UNIXX Belt Maker produces high quality endless steel belts via a special extrusion process that can handle a wide range of compounds.

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22nd March 2023 by
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SD International’s growing Zeta brand SUV tyre range

Well-known contract tyre manufacturer – SD-International is promoting the “SUV style and safety” of its Zeta-branded Impero SUV and Toledo 4×4 tyre ranges. According to the company, which is aiming to build up its established position in the UK and European tyre markets, Zeta SUV and 4×4 products “provide a series of impressive features and benefits including…modern and stylish” tread patterns. The details remain to be seen, but moving forward there is even talk of a “new EV serial” becoming available “by spring 2023”.

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22nd March 2023 by

Zeppelin Systems launches Sustainable Tire Alliance

After hinting at it for a few weeks, Friedrichshafen-based plant engineering firm Zeppelin Systems is revealing the purpose of a number of recent partnerships. Zeppellin Systems is “striving to shape a sustainable future for the tyre industry and make even better use of existing potential” via the “Zeppelin Sustainable Tire Alliance”. The latest addition to the alliance is Polish company ReOil, which came on board as a new partner on 13 March 2023.

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21st March 2023 by

Arnold Clark Autoparts starts trade website roll-out

Arnold Clark Autoparts has begun rolling out its new trade website, meaning customers in Glasgow can now access the group’s wide product range. While the new trade website is currently available for Arnold Clark Autoparts Glasgow customers, it will be coming to other branches soon.

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21st March 2023 by
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Yokohama USA launches Geolandar A/T XD pickup truck tyre

Across the Atlantic, Yokohama Tire Corporation, the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has launched the Geolandar A/T XD. The Geolandar A/T XD is engineered for “full-size pickup trucks and commercial vans”. It is severe snow service-rated and moulded for optional studs purportedly offering “outstanding on- and off-road traction all year round”. The A/T XD is initially available in 21 sizes ranging from 16 to 20 inches, with more sizes coming later in the year.

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21st March 2023 by
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First look: Linglong Tire’s Serbia tyre factory

The opening of its new tyre factory in Zrenjanin, Serbia, makes Linglong Tire the first Chinese tyre manufacturer to build a production base in Europe. Truck tyre production represents the first phase of the enormous overall 999-million-euro project that represents the largest single foreign investment in Serbia and will soon feature car tyre production followed by the manufacture of agricultural and OTR tyres. Ahead of its official opening, as well as an interview with Linglong Tire chairman, Wang Feng, Tyres & Accessories had an exclusive tour of the site including a close-up view of the truck tyre production line.

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21st March 2023 by

ZC subsidiary invests in waste tyre treatment project

On 10 March, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province’s environmental protection department accepted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) document of Zhongce Qingquan’s waste tyre treatment project. After completing this project, the subsidiary of ZC Rubber will be able to process 20,000 tons of waste tyres (crumb rubber) per year.

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  4. Greenval Technologies investing 20 million euros in Spain pyrolysis tyre recycling plant
20th March 2023 by

Yokohama adds SUV and EV-orientated HLC tyres to range

The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has started selling HLC (high load capacity) tyres. According to the company, HLC tyres are designed “to meet the needs of heavy-duty passenger cars such as EVs and hybrid cars with high capacity batteries, as well as large SUVs.” Having been developed as the original equipment (OE), Yokohama Rubber reports that the company will also develop products for the replacement market in line with market needs.

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  4. OE deals demonstrate expanding Yokohama Advan range’s qualities
20th March 2023 by
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Linglong appoints Yu Hang as vice president

On 17 March, Linglong Tire announced that it hired Yu Hang as its vice president. The tyre manufacturer stated that the appointment of Yu Hang is to enhance Linglong’s brand value and competitiveness, optimise and improve its “product + service + value” system, build a world-class brand influence, and enhance Linglong’s international competitiveness.

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20th March 2023 by
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Maxxis supplying OE tyres for BMW 1 Series

Maxxis is now supplying original equipment (OE) tyres for the BMW 1 Series in Europe. The new deal, which began this month (March 2023), calls for Maxxis to supply BMW Group with 225/40R18 92Y XL Premitra HP5 tyres.

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20th March 2023 by
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Tomket and Tyres Life extend partnership

Tomket Tyres will now be distributed by Tyres Life across the UK (excluding the North East and, Ireland). The extended partnership will be announced on 18 March via the Wolves versus Leeds United English Premier League game, which will be broadcast globally via 200+ channels including UK broadcasters Sky Sports, BBC Match of the Day. At the same time, Tyres Life has relocated to a larger warehouse.

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17th March 2023 by
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New Polestar 2 BST 270 sports Pirelli tyres

Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, tweeted a teaser video of the company’s new limited-edition 2023 model year Polestar 2 BST 270 on 16 March. Details are scant ahead of the official launch of the latest performance-oriented Polestar 2 upgrade, but something we do know about is the tyres.

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17th March 2023 by

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