Speedline Truck showing wheels at IAA 2024
Speedline Truck is again exhibiting at IAA in Hanover from 17-22 September 2024. Specifically, Speedline Truck will be presenting its range of aluminium wheels in dimensions from 17.5 to 22.5-inch for tractor units, coaches, city buses and trailers in Hall 24, Stand D50.
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Chris Harris debuts as Maxxis brand ambassador
During a PalmerSport event held this morning at the Bedford Autodrome, Stapleton’s introduced new brand ambassador Chris Harris to an enthusiastic audience of key Maxxis dealers. PalmerSport also provided Harris with an environment to work his driving magic while interacting with key Maxxis dealers, who also had the opportunity to demonstrate their own abilities on the track.
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Strong competition, Vredestein victory – Auto Express tests summer tyres
For its 2024 summer tyre test, Auto Express focused on the popular 225/45 R17 size, a dimension it hasn’t looked at for three years. This year’s test features eight tyres, including new models from Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, and Bridgestone. Reigning 225/45 R17 champion Hankook also returns, along with Falken, Pirelli and Vredestein. Auto Express put all eight brands through their paces at Goodyear’s proving ground in Montpellier, France.
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RH Claydon distributing full CST 4×4 range
After securing a supply agreement with Maxxis (UK), RH Claydon has become the exclusive UK distributor of the CST branded range of AT, MT and Extreme 4x4 tyres. News of this distribution arrangement is accompanied by the debut of several additions to the CST 4x4 range, the Sahara AT318, Sahara A/T II and Sahara M/T II.
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Kumho to supply OE tyres for new Volkswagen Multivan
Kumho Tire is supplying ECSTA HS52 tyres as original equipment (OE) for the new generation Volkswagen Multivan. The ECSTA HS52 product will be provided in 235/55 R17 and 235/50 R18 sizes, according to the Korean tyremaker.
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Hankook: SmartFlex AL51 and DL51 tyres designed for regional and long-distance
As the logistics and transport industry becomes increasingly more competitive and challenging, Hankook is taking on the challenge with its expanded tyre portfolio for regional and long-haul vehicles with the addition of two new truck tyres suitable for both long-distance and regional transport. The Hankook SmartFlex AL51 for the steering axle and an all-position tyre and the new Hankook SmartFlex DL51 for the drive axle are specifically designed to meet these hybrid distance requirements.
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Bridgestone exclusive tyre supplier for new Lamborghini Temerario
Bridgestone reports that it has custom-engineered three tyre fitments for Lamborghini’s latest Hybrid High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV). Specifically, Bridgestone has delivered bespoke Potenza Sport and Potenza Race tyres for the Temerario’s summer and track fitments, and a custom-developed Blizzak LM005 tyre for its winter fitment to answer all drivers’ needs. All three tyres were developed using Bridgestone’s proprietary Virtual Tyre Development technology for additional benefits in terms of sustainability and efficiency.
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Giti AdvanZtech EV ready strategy an “electrifying offer”
Whether your vehicle is fed from the pump or a socket, there’s a Giti tyre for you – and that’s the message that Giti Tire is promoting with its new Giti AdvanZtech EV ready tyres strategy, which currently incorporates both the GitiSportS2 and GitiSynergyH2 tyre lines.
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Local debut for Hankook Dynapro HPX
It has been more than two years since we gained our first glimpse of the new Hankook Dynapro HPX for SUVs and 4x4 vehicles. Hankook Tire & Technology shares that the tyre is now available in the UK and Europe; as of June 2024, it offers Dynapro HPX in “all standard tyre sizes from 16 to 19 inches.”
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Read or download Tyres & Accessories Magazine August 2024 issue
In the August 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories are special features on the online tyre business and all-season and winter tyres. The issue is now available as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress. The issue also features the inside story on Yokohamas latest acquisition in the OTR tyre sector, as it brings Goodyears specialist division into the fold. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
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Bridgestone industrialises Italian recycled rubber project in car tyre treads
During July, Rubber Conversion’s Life Green Vulcan project was selected by the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy at the top of its LIFE Programme for the Environment and Climate Action. Life Green Vulcan demonstrated the use of recycled rubber for high-profile automotive applications. Specifically, Stellantis has industrialized spring pads containing 20 per cent recycled rubber, while Bridgestone has industrialized a car tyre tread containing 10 per cent recycled rubber by weight.
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Straightset: a versatile tyre changer can increase operational efficiency
In the bustling world of tyre shops, garages and MOT stations, where every minute counts and customer satisfaction hinges on delivering a quick, efficient service, the equipment used to enable the garage to deliver these services, becomes as pivotal as the operators themselves. Among these, the tyre changer stands as a cornerstone piece of equipment. Investing in a high-spec, versatile tyre changer is a strategic decision that pays dividends in the form of increased operational efficiency, reduced errors and damage, and enhanced customer satisfaction, according to Straightset.
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GSF Car Parts to distribute Mobil-branded products
Car parts distributor GSF Car Parts, has announced a strategic business relationship with Moove Lubricants Ltd for the distribution of Mobil-branded products, one of the most widely-known and trusted lubricant brands in the world. This collaboration marks an enhancement to their premium oil offerings.
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First Line highlights importance of quality clutch replacement and best practice
First Line is emphasising the critical importance of using high-quality replacement parts for manual transmission clutches over cheaper or remanufactured alternatives. Kelvin Olds, product director at First Line Ltd., said: “Borg & Beck clutches are crafted from premium materials, particularly high-quality friction materials, ensuring longer life and better performance. Our clutches undergo rigorous in-house testing and batch approvals to guarantee the utmost quality, providing reliability that technicians and customers can trust.”
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Apec launches new range of brake pipes, accessories
Automotive aftermarket manufacturer Apec Automotive has announced the launch of its brand-new line of high-quality Copper and Cupro Nickel brake pipes and accessories. Engineered for superior corrosion resistance, Apec Brake Pipes are ideal for hydraulic lines, offering outstanding performance across a variety of uses.
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