Tiger large tyre mounting paste launched
According to Wegmann Automotive, the firm’s new Trax Pro Tiger mounting paste, is specially developed for large tyres. Specifically, that means features including: “Maximum gliding power for smooth fitting; no rapid drying; and clean working thanks to well-adhering, lump-free foam.”
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Dunlop Aircraft Tyres boosts efficiency with factory upgrades
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Limited (DATL) is enhancing its manufacturing capabilities through significant factory upgrades at its location in Birmingham. DATL, which is a key player in the global aircraft tyre market, has invested £2,451,000 in capital expenditure, money which has been spent on factory upgrades including a new duplex cold feed extrusion line and a multi-phase roof cladding renovation, both designed to improve operational efficiency and sustainability, according to DATL’s most recent annual report. These upgrades come as the aviation industry recovers strongly, with Dunlop reporting a 5.4 per cent increase in turnover to £57,026,000 in 2024, driven by rising demand.
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Bimson switches to Michelin
Construction logistics fleet Bimson, which uniquely works with the UK’s three largest brick manufacturers, has reported “a huge improvement in tyre performance since committing to a fleetwide Michelin replacement policy”. Indeed, the figure quoted is up to triple performance of other tyres. Bimson typically runs up to the 44-tonne weight limit and must negotiate challenging off-road conditions delivering to building sites, for which it opted for Michelin X Multi tyres.
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Nexen tyres OE on Kia’s first saloon EV, the EV4
Nexen Tire is supplying its N’Fera Supreme S all-season tyres as original equipment (OE) for the Kia EV4, Kia’s first electric saloon car. According to the Korean tyremaker, the N’Fera Supreme S was selected for the EV4 in order to meet “the unique performance demands of electric vehicles, including high torque, low noise, and precise handling”.
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Audi selects Goodyear tyres for A5 & S5
Goodyear has developed bespoke original equipment tyres for the new Audi A5 and S5, with saloon and estate models leaving the factory equipped with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Eagle F1 Supersport and UltraGrip Performance 3 tyres in 17- to 20-inch sizes. Amongst the approved tyres is an early example of virtual tyre design from Goodyear’s state-of-the-art Simulation Center in Luxembourg.
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ZF Smart Camera provides ADAS option for independent garages
Workshops and garages replacing the front cameras within a driver assistance system now have an alternative to fitting the vehicle manufacturer’s original parts thanks to a new product from ZF Aftermarket. The debut of ZF Smart Camera provides the independent aftermarket has access to ADAS technology covering more than 50 vehicle applications.
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Sustainability focus for Continental at TOC Europe 2025
TOC Europe 2025 will take place in Rotterdam next month, and for Continental the focus for this year’s event is sustainability in port logistics. To this end, Continental expresses a commitment to the digital transformation of ports and is presenting tyre and digital technologies in line with its ‘Smart Port – Better Flow’ vision.
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New Straightset Service portal
Straightset Service customers can now access a new portal, Straightset QR. With this in-house developed platform, Straightset aims to streamline its customers’ equipment servicing and minimise disruption.
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Michelin CrossClimate 3 range targets fresh, high-performance redefinition of all-season tyres
When Michelin launched its CrossClimate series, the French tyre manufacturer wanted to redefine what a product for year-round driving could be – a “summer tyre with winter capabilities” rather than a compromise promoting the convenience of a year-round fitment. With the launch of the third generation of CrossClimate tyres, Michelin wants to take this further, adding a variation that explicitly targets drivers of performance vehicles, and suggesting that “sporty driving no longer has a season.” While the range, which is particularly suited to the moderate island climate of the UK, continues to offer reliable, durable all-season tyres for all vehicle classes and drive types with the CrossClimate 3, the CrossClimate 3 Sport will offer higher performance driving in a year-round fitment, suitable for vehicles requiring higher rim diameter products (between 18 and 20 inches initially).
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Tyres & Accessories Magazine May 2025 issue available now
The May 2025 issue of Tyres & Accessories is now available for Tyrepress subscribers to read online or download. Delivering the latest news on fleets and fleet tyres and the OTR tyre segment, the issue also features the breaking stories and analysis of the UK and international tyre business, including the UK parliamentary debate on used tyre exports, Bond Internationals latest acquisition, and a round-up of the latest tyre test results. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Professional Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites. Click this link to download or read the May issue online.
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Honda adventure bike series to run on Dunlop Trailmax Raid
Honda has chosen Dunlop as an official event partner of Honda Adventure Roads 2025, the manufacturer’s guided, cross-border motorcycle adventure series. Dunlop will equip all 30 riders on the tour with sets of its acclaimed 50/50 on/off-road tyre, the Trailmax Raid. The 2025 tour begins on 8 June in Rome, Italy, with riders covering 2,500km on Honda Africa Twin motorcycles, visiting eight countries over nine days. The tour will navigate winding mountain roads, demanding off-road sections and dense forest routes before concluding in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Goodyear’s 2025 European Truck Racing Championship tyre made from 55% sustainable materials
Goodyear’s truck racing tyres for the 2025 season of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) are made from 55 per cent sustainable materials. The tyre manufacturer defines this designation as bio-based, renewable, recycled, or “material using or contributing to other practices designed to promote resource conservation and/or emissions reductions.” The 55 per cent sustainable material content has been achieved by using carefully selected ingredients, such as silica produced from waste rice husk ash and carbon black sourced from alternative feedstocks. Goodyear says this milestone reinforces its commitment to sustainability and driving innovation in the high-performance motorsport environment.
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General Tire launches new Grabber Cross A/S all-season 4×4 tyre
General Tire has launched the Grabber Cross A/S, a new all-season tyre combining safe summer and winter driving with mild off-road capability. The 4x4 tyre offers good handling on asphalt, protection against aquaplaning, safe driving in warm and cold seasons, high mileage and good traction off-road, the manufacturer states. The tyre is designed to offer a balanced blend of on-road comfort and light off-road capability.
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All-season UHP: Michelin launches CrossClimate 3
Michelin is currently presenting the new CrossClimate 3 and the new CrossClimate 3 Sport. Michelin’s goal is to revolutionize the segment once again – as the company did with the introduction of the initial CrossClimate tyre back in 2015. This time, however, the focus on sportier end of the all-season tyre segment in particular.
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JK Tyre debuts India’s 1st ISCC Plus car tyre
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. has commenced production of its ‘UX Royale Green’ passenger car tyres at its plant in Chennai, India, and by doing so achieved a domestic market first. What makes the JK Tyre UX Royale Green special is that it represents a first for Indian tyre making thanks to its manufacture from ISCC Plus certified sustainable raw materials.
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