Kumho 4×4, SUV tyre integrate passenger car tyre technology
The rise and rise of the SUV has been the dominant feature of the European car market in recent years, with increasing numbers of SUV drivers demanding a wider variety of performance features, from on-road performance to off-road traction. This has resulted in the introduction of new products to Kumho’s SUV/4x4 line-up such as Ecsta PS71 SUV and Road Venture AT52 and significant range extensions to established patterns.
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Hankook’s 4×4 tyre range: tough in all terrains
Hankook offers an extensive range of powerful performance tyres built for the wild, ensuring confident and controlled off-road driving. Offering optimum all-terrain capability designed specifically for off-road vehicles, Dynapro, Hankook’s core 4x4 tyre collection, comprises of the Dynapro MT2, an all-season off-road tyre, Dynapro AT2, a 4x4 and SUV tyre, and the newest addition to the Dynapro family, the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme – tough in all terrains.
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Kumho unveils 3 UHP tyres for North America
The SEMA 2024 show debuts today in Las Vegas, and at the event Kumho Tire U.S.A. is launching no less than three ultra-high-performance tyres for North American customers. The new arrivals are the Kumho Ecsta Sport All-Season PA71, Ecsta Sport PS72 and Ecsta Sport S PS72, tyres that “bring next-generation compound and tread design technology for superior performance without compromise.” Kumho plans to make these tyres available in the local market by spring 2025.
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Industrial tyre demand increasing at 3.5% CAGR
The latest data suggests that the global market for port and industrial tyres was worth around US$8.8 billion in 2023. From here, it is projected to reach US$11.2 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6 per cent 2023 and 2030, according to Research and Markets.
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Q1 2025 debut for VF Vredestein Traxion CropCare
With the launch of Vredestein Traxion CropCare, Apollo Tyres Ltd now offers a VF sprayer tyre within its agricultural range and believes this product will “set new standards in the row crop tyre segment for stability, self-cleaning and long life.” Engineered specifically for trailed and self-propelled sprayers, Apollo will initially offer the new Vredestein tyre in two sizes – VF 380/90 R46 and VF 380/105 R50 – from early 2025.
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Mitas motorcycle tyres & mousse join Cambrian Tyres range
Cambrian Tyres, the UKs largest motorcycle tyre distributor, is adding Mitas motorcycle tyres and mousse products to its expanding portfolio. The first delivery is expected to arrive on 5th November and will initially focus on the adventure and enduro markets, although Cambrian plans to expand the range it offers into other areas early next year.
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Haohua Vietnam tyre factory starts production
Tyrepress China has learned that Shandong tyre manufacturer Haohua’s Vietnam plant has the production capacity of PCR and TBR. The news follows the start of production at the plant on 28 October 2024. Photos from the scene show that the first tyres off the production line were both PCR and TBR lines.
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SMP Europe expands engine management, fuelling range for evolving market
SMP Europe has added 17 new part numbers to its engine management and fuelling range of parts. The company, home of the Lucas, Lemark and Intermotor brands, said the product portfolio expansion would meet the evolving needs of the market. Its engineering team develops new products at its UK centre of excellence in Nottingham, with all new products undergoing laboratory and on-vehicle testing.
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Bridgestone to launch Battlax Sport Touring T33 motorcycle tyre with 47% longer mileage
Bridgestone will launch its new sport touring radial motorcycle tyre, the Battlax Sport Touring T33, in January 2025. The Battlax Sport Touring T33 is a next-generation sport touring tyre that maintains the touring performance of its predecessor, the T32, while improving its mileage by 47 per cent. The latest addition to the Battlax tyre family is also designed to improve performance in the dry over its predecessor with more secure handling, while maintaining the high wet performance of the T32.
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Davanti Tyres expands off-road range with the launch of the new Terratoura Mud Terrain 4×4 tyre
Davanti Tyres has added a new tyre to its off-road lineup: the Terratoura Mud Terrain (M/T). The new 4x4 tyre was specifically engineered to conquer the toughest off-road terrains with ease, the tyre brand states. The Terratoura M/T features an aggressive tread pattern and advanced, rugged construction. Overall, the tyre is designed to enable off-road exploration in a variety of challenging conditions. The Terratoura M/T is now available in 15-20-inch sizes.
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Tyron aims to help reduce serious road accidents this winter
Headquartered in Leicestershire, Tyron Runflat is purportedly the world’s only multi-piece rubber run-flat tyre protector. This Tyre Safety Month this October the company is sharing key advice for road users as the winter months draw in.
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New FAG Repair Insert Unit with patented seal design for efficient repairs and improved fuel economy
Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions (VLS) has introduced an updated version of its popular FAG Repair Insert Unit (RIU) for commercial vehicles. The pre-assembled unit is designed to make OE quality wheel bearing replacements simpler in truck, trailer and bus hubs. The new RIU can also extend maintenance intervals and has a patented sealing cap that helps to lower diesel consumption and CO2 emissions by reducing friction levels. The result: less time off the road means lower operating costs.
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Our Virtual Academy backs campaign to boost EV work at independent garages
Our Virtual Academy, a leader in online and face-to-face automotive technical training, is backing the Garage Services Online ‘EV Edge’ campaign to help independent garages get the best return on their electric vehicle (EV) investment. With over 1.25 million EVs already on UK roads, the EV Edge initiative seeks to position independent garages as the preferred choice for hybrid and EV services by significantly enhancing their visibility to EV owners.
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Ceat Specialty gains AGCO-Massey Ferguson approval
Indian tyre maker Ceat Specialty will supply its Farmax agricultural tyres to AGCO’s Massey Ferguson tractors. The Massey Ferguson 5700 M series tractor will be the first tractor to fit Ceat agricultural tyres, with plans to extend across multiple product lines, strengthening the companies’ collaboration in the European market. The first to roll out in the latest Ceat-Massey Ferguson collaboration is the MF 5711 M 115 HP tractor, now equipped with Ceat Farmax R65 tyres in sizes 440/65 R 28 and 540/65 R 38.
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Hamaton adds Bluetooth Low Energy H57, VT47, VT57 diagnostic tools
Hamaton has added the BLE-enabled H57 BLE, VT47 BLE, and VT57 BLE diagnostic tools to its portfolio. Offering the same functionality and flexibility at an affordable price as the original tool, the H57 BLE, VT47 BLE, and VT57 BLE diagnostic tools can now also read BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) TPMS sensors for the approximately 5 million Tesla 3, Y, S, X and Cybertruck models around the World.
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