Goodyear debuts latest generation of sustainability-focused truck tyres
A new range of Goodyear truck tyres has arrived, and the manufacturer tells us that the Goodyear EQMAX and EQMAX Ultra offer several key benefits thanks to a design and development focus upon sustainable material usage, fuel efficiency, and versatility that has resulted in tyres well-suited to a wide range of applications, from long-haul to inter-regional routes. Goodyear is presenting the newcomers at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany next week.
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Goodyear TPMS Connect – providing tyre data to fleet managers
Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are now mandatory in new commercial vehicles sold across Europe, and Goodyear is rolling out a fleet tool that accommodates updated EU rules covering TPMS. Vehicle manufacturers often fit systems that only supply tyre data directly to the driver; Goodyear TPMS Connect extends the visibility of this data to fleet managers.
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Goodyear unveils enhanced Goodyear CheckPoint tyre management solution
A series of enhancements aimed at improving service levels for transport fleets and dealers are now part of the Goodyear CheckPoint tyre management solution. Goodyear has designed the latest upgrades to optimise tyre and vehicle maintenance, minimise downtime, and enhance overall fleet performance, and will showcase these advances at next week’s IAA Transportation show in Germany.
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Comparative test – the best 235/55 R18 SUV tyre
It has been a little parky outside these last few days, but another sign of winter’s approach is the publication of comparative tests for specialised cold weather tyres. German motoring magazines Auto Straßenverkehr and auto, motor und sport (ams) have jointly evaluated ten winter SUV tyres in size 235/55 R18. The results of the two tests differ slightly as Auto Straßenverkehr looked at purchase price while ams did not, but this factor didn’t affect the final table ranking.
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Battle of the Scorpions: AutoBild compares the performance of Pirelli’s SUV tyres
As a kind of search for the best SUV tyre solution, AutoBild Allrad pitted seven models from the same manufacturer – in this case Pirelli – against each other. The test specifically compared 255/55 R19 products on dry and wet roads, including their respective aquaplaning safety as a separate sub-discipline, as well as in winter conditions, off-road use or in terms of their environmental properties. “There is no one tyre that can do everything,” was the final conclusion.
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Aeolus expands giant tyre production capacity again
Aeolus recently decided to increase the production capacity of giant tyres again. The tyre manufacturer said it will invest about 1.464 billion yuan (about £160 million; €180 million) to add 20,000 giant engineering radial tyre production capacity. Through the new project, the tyre manufacturer is trying to “further optimise the product structure, seize the high-end market, and increase market share.”
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Continental to offer automated, continuous truck tyre tread depth measurement
Continental reports that it is offering automated continuous tread depth measurements for commercial vehicle tyres for the first time. This is made possible by a new generation of sensors and AI-based algorithms that automate tread depth checks and provide up-to-date data on upcoming services and tyre changes.
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Connected tyre market to reach $179 million in 2029
Worldwide sales of connected tyres will top 91,000 units for the first time in 2024, achieving a value of $23.23 million, according to research by Smithers. Across the next five years, value is expected increase rapidly at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50.5 per cent driving value to $179.51 million in 2029, at constant prices. During the same period, volume is expected to climb to 871,000 units.
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Snap-on TSS showcasing new & award-winning products at Automechanika
Snap-on Total Shop Solutions (TSS) is presenting a range of its industry-leading automotive repair products at this year’s Automechanika, taking place from 10 to 14 September in Frankfurt, Germany. The event offers Snap-on TSS the chance to demonstrate its latest innovations to a global audience, showcasing how its products enhance productivity and efficiency for automotive repair businesses.
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Tyre repair ‘key to more environmentally friendly mobility’ – Rema Tip Top
With more than 300 million car, light commercial vehicle and truck tyres changed every year in Europe, a lot of potential savings for the environment and mobility costs untapped. According to Rema Tip Top, professional solutions for the repair and retreading of passenger car and truck tyres as well as industrial, agricultural and off-the-road vehicles, will reduce costs and raw material consumption and therefore increase sustainability.
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Radar Tyres launches run-flat, bulletproof 4×4 tyres in South Africa
At the end of August, Radar Tyres hosted a dealer event in Krugersdorp, South Africa, titled Mission: African Terrain, where the company unveiled its Renegade AT Sport and Project SafeDrive line-ups. The latter includes key run-flat sizes and a bulletproof tyre range named “Radar Renegade Ultra”. The Krugersdorp event attracted over 150 attendees including key dealers from South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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Global truck tyre radial market to be worth US$43 billion by 2036
Analysis of the truck tyre and bus radial tyre market (TBR) conducted by Research Nester reveals that it will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6 per cent between 2024 and 2036, reaching US$43.1 billion by 2036.
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Hankook supplies OE tyres for all-electric Cupra Tavascan
Hankook is supplying its iON evo SUV tyres for the new Cupra Tavascan. Specially developed for all-electric vehicles, this summer tyre has been developed to match the handling characteristics of the SUV, according to the tyremaker. The Hankook premium tyre, with the “+” marking for original equipment, is available for the Cupra Tavascan as a mixed tyre in the 19-inch variants and as an all-position tyre in the 20- and 21-inch sizes. The 21-inch tyre also comes in a special sport design, identifiable by the notation “e-Performance” on the sidewall. In keeping with its sporty tuning, it offers even more traction and shorter braking distances thanks to its high-grip mixture. Hankook also offers a 19-inch all-season tyre, designed specifically for electric vehicles, as original equipment for the model.
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Prometeon to debut 80% renewable material coach tyre at IAA
Prometeon Tyre Group will launch an 80 per cent recycled and renewable material A-rolling-resistance-rated coach tyre at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany – the Prometeon C02 Coach. At the same time, the company will use its booth, Hall 12, stand 52, to show Prometeon SuperFleet, the company’s fleet management solution.
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Hamaton to showcase retrofit TPMS at SEMA
The 2024 edition of SEMA is expected to attract over 140,000 attendees from more than 140 countries and territories. Hamaton’s team will exhibit at booth 41131 in the Lower South Hall of the Global Tire Expo and showcase their brand-new, app-based BLE Retro-Pro retrofit TPMS system for trailers, RVs, and non-TPMS-enabled passenger vehicles and light trucks.
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