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Syron introduces Premium Performance for sport-oriented drivers
Syron Tires has released a new range aimed at “sporty drivers who have high expectations for their tyres.” At launch, the Syron Premium Performance is available in 14 sizes from 225/45R17 to 275/30R20.
Continue Reading![India’s largest OTR tyre – JK Tyre enters the record book](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/JK-VEM-045-sml.jpg)
India’s largest OTR tyre – JK Tyre enters the record book
JK Tyre & Industries has entered the Limca Book of Records – India’s answer to Guinness World Records – for having the country’s largest OTR tyre. This colossus is the VEM 045, a tyre that in size 40.00-57 stands 12 feet tall and weighs around 3.4 tons. JK Tyre introduced this specific tyre dimension as a fitment for India’s biggest rigid dump truck, a vehicle with a payload capacity of up to 240 tons.
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Goodyear to supply Airbus A321XLR tyres
Airbus has selected Goodyear Flight Radial tyres as the main and nose landing gear fitment for Airbus’ new A321XLR aircraft.
Continue ReadingComau and Leclanché developing automated lithium-ion battery production line
Comau, which specialises in automation products and solutions, has been commissioned to build one of the world’s first automated manufacturing lines for lithium-ion battery modules for transport applications by Leclanché, a leading provider of energy storage solutions.
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Oxford Universities Motorsport Foundation rally car fits Klarius exhaust
Preparing rounded future professionals for the demands of motorsport is often best achieved through a mixture of education and experience. Hence Oxford Universities Motorsport Foundation (OUMF) offers exactly these sorts of opportunities to young people, running a multitude of classic cars in some of the world’s most prestigious racing events. Motorsport isn’t kind to vehicle components though, so when the OUMF required a new racing exhaust for its Mercedes 380 SL rally car project, the UK’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket exhausts, Klarius Products Ltd, was ready to offer a solution.
Continue ReadingXingyuan introduces Anchee brand
The export office of Qingdao-based Xingyuan Tires Group, which is around the 30th largest tyre manufacturer in the world and has been a top 10 Chinese tyre manufacturer since 1994, has announced the introduction of the new Anchee passenger car tyre brand.
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Aiming for performance beyond current expectations – Triangle’s latest tyres for Europe
Key products in Triangle Tyre’s new generation range for Europe came to market in the last quarter, and Triangle sees their introduction as something of a brand relaunch within the region. The arrival of these new tyre lines is accompanied by a rebooting of how Triangle presents its range as well as the promise of […]
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One Box battery replacement launch exceeds all expectations
The central focus of Ecobat Battery Technologies’ (EBT) presence at this year’s Automechanika Birmingham, was the launch of its One Box start/stop battery replacement solution, an initiative which proved to be one of the hits of the show.
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Camso expands NMAS line-up with resilient forklift tyre
It’s been a year since Camso launched the industry’s first non-marking anti-static (NMAS) forklift tyre, the Solideal PON 775 NMAS. The dominance of resilient tyres on UK and European forklift fleets means many in our part of the world are unable to use this press-on solution, but Camso has good news for these operators: It has now introduced a resilient NMAS forklift tyre, the Solideal RES Xtreme NMAS.
Continue Reading![Up, up and away – Goodyear brings ‘flying car’ tyre to Paris Air Show](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Goodyear-aero-concept-sml.jpg)
Up, up and away – Goodyear brings ‘flying car’ tyre to Paris Air Show
Cars in the sky remain pie in the sky, but should the flying car one day become reality, Goodyear will be ready. After showing earthbound motorists its concept for “autonomous, flying cars of the future” at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the tyre maker is presenting it to an entirely different crowd at this week’s Paris Air Show. The Goodyear AERO takes pride of place alongside conventional products such as the Goodyear Flight Radial.
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Dayco awarded Paccar quality achievement certification
Engine products and drive systems supplier Dayco, has again been independently recognised for the quality and distribution of its original equipment (OE) components, this time by Paccar, with its 2018 Quality Achievement certification.
Continue Reading![Michelin launches new Xtra FlexLife tyre for earthmovers with evolving tread pattern](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Michelin-Xtra-FlexLife-tyre-1200x800.jpg)
Michelin launches new Xtra FlexLife tyre for earthmovers with evolving tread pattern
Michelin is introducing a new generation of tyre for the earthmover market optimised for loaders, graders and articulated dump trucks. The new Michelin Xtra FlexLife range will be launched in July 2019 in 29.5 R25 and 875/65 R29 sizes for the original equipment and replacement markets, with an additional five sizes joining the line-up in 2020. The manufacturer states the tyre has been designed to extend tyre life, improve traction and deliver better comfort and stability versus the generation of products they replace.
Continue Reading![Michelin Pilot Sport 4S OE on new BMW X3 M and X4 M](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Michelin-BMW-X3-M.jpg)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S OE on new BMW X3 M and X4 M
BMW has chosen the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (PS4S) tyres as a 21-inch summer tyre fitment for its new high-performance X3 M and X4 M models. According to company, the new BMW X3 M and X4 M Competition models, which are fitted with 21-inch light alloy wheels, will be equipped with Michelin PS4S 255/40ZR21 102Y front and 265/40ZR21 105Y rear ultra-high-performance tyres.
Continue Reading![STARCO scales down dual wheel solution for loaders](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/starco-mini-dual-wheel-sml.jpg)
STARCO scales down dual wheel solution for loaders
A new 12-inch STARCO dual wheel solution for wheel loaders will arrive later this year. The company developed the STARCO AW Mini in close collaboration with Finnish loader manufacturer Avant Tecno, drawing upon its existing experience with other dual wheel solutions and the GS Schaad clamp system.
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AutoAdvisor aims to become UK’s fastest growing garage network
A new online service by AutoAdvisor has been launched, designed to help drive business to garages by matching them with motorists who need to get their car fixed. Founded by a group of individuals within the automotive industry who between them, have more than 30 years’ experience, AutoAdvisor has targeted becoming the UK’s fastest growing garage network. The service states that it offers a reduction in time, and the expense of gaining new business. AutoAdvisor also focuses on sourcing quality customer leads for garages within a set local area. AutoAdvisor will be increasing garage aids to help mechanics with technical bulletins, data and training courses.
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