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Pirelli takes cycling range off-road with Scorpion MTB
In the two years since returning to the cycling world with its PZero Velo range, Pirelli has built up a portfolio of bicycle tyres that is sold in 42 countries. It has now extended this portfolio with the introduction of its first mountain bike tyre range, the Pirelli Scorpion MTB. The market launch for the first Pirelli Scorpion MTB products is scheduled for this month.
Continue Reading![From exemplary to not recommended – Auto Bild Allrad tests SUV tyres](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Auto-Bild-Allrad-summer-2019.jpg)
From exemplary to not recommended – Auto Bild Allrad tests SUV tyres
Look at recent tyre test results from Auto Bild and Gute Fahrt and you might assume there’s no such thing as a bad tyre these days, but you’d be wrong. Auto Bild Allrad has evaluated ten SUV tyres, and while six were awarded the top ‘exemplary’ rating, one certainly wasn’t recommended and another hesitantly so. The upshot is that it still pays to do your homework when buying replacement tyres.
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Repxpert members praise Schaeffler LuK double clutch system training course
Technicians have described one of the most recent LuK dry double clutch system courses as absolutely fantastic, following a number of professional presentations and demonstrations at the Repxpert Academy in Hereford.
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Klarius launches new exhausts for 2019
Klarius Products has started 2019 with an influx of new high-quality aftermarket exhausts to the range. Supporting the requirements of UK and European garages the new parts are all available across Europe via regional Klarius distribution partners.
Continue Reading![SUV tyres continue to drive 4×4 tyre sales growth](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Cayenne.jpg)
SUV tyres continue to drive 4×4 tyre sales growth
Sales of SUV tyres continue to drive growth in the UK 4x4 tyre replacement market, with UHP-orientated tyres growing even faster. According to the latest data provided by market analysts GfK, these trends have come while there have been no clear changes in the market’s brand segmentation, which suggests product mix and volume growth must be behind the improvement.
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Ring backs TyreSafe
European lighting and automotive aftermarket specialist, Ring has become a supporter of TyreSafe. Ring will help spread the key messages of TyreSafe’s campaigns and support the charity in its ongoing awareness raising. The company supplies a tyre safety kit for motorists, including award-winning tyre inflators, tread depth and pressure gauges and emergency sealants.
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One for the road: Michelin introduces RoadBib for roadgoing 200+hp tractors
Following nearly two years of extensive end-user testing with agricultural contractors across Europe, Michelin has launched its new RoadBib tyres in the original equipment and replacement markets. With the RoadBib, Michelin has introduced the first fitment for 200+hp tractors to be specifically designed to provide high performance, longevity and traction on machines used intensively on the road.
Continue Reading![Win for Michelin, 6 ‘exemplary’ tyres in Auto Bild test](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/auto-bild-summer-2019.jpg)
Win for Michelin, 6 ‘exemplary’ tyres in Auto Bild test
As expected, this year’s Auto Bild size 225/45 R17 summer tyre test delivered no nasty surprises. With more than half of the original field of 53 already eliminated in a preliminary round of wet and dry braking tests, the remaining 20 candidates all gave a good account of themselves. Six of their number were even declared ‘exemplary’ tyres.
Continue ReadingTIA Releases new OTR tyre and rim weight charts
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has released new OTR Tyre and Rim Weight Charts at the recently held Off-the-Road Tire Conference at Saddlebrook Resort and Spa in Tampa, Florida. The Charts include the average and maximum weights for more than 500 bias and radial tyres as well as the average and maximum weights for over 100 different rims and wheels. TIA debuted the Charts during a live Earthmover Tire Service (ETS) training demonstration to show how technicians can use them in the field to determine safe tyre handling procedures.
Continue ReadingTecAlliance initiates weekly update cycles
TecAlliance has announced a pilot project to enable its official data suppliers to update their product information on a weekly rather than monthly basis. The company is known for the TecDoc electronic replacement parts catalogue. “The relentless globalisation of the industry is putting extra demands on parts brands, particularly for those growing into new sectors or rapidly increasing their product portfolio,” explained Shaun Greasley, TecAlliance’s regional sales director CEE/GB/IE.
Continue Reading![Absolute Alignment triples stock ahead of Brexit](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Absolute-Alignment-Bluetooth-Pro.jpg)
Absolute Alignment triples stock ahead of Brexit
Four wheel alignment technology provider Absolute Alignment has tripled stock levels over the last three months in preparation for Brexit. The Farnborough-based company states that it has ensured that all wheel alignment equipment featured on the Absolute Alignment website will still be available for next day delivery throughout the spring and not subject to any delays in reaching customers.
Continue ReadingFurrows Tyres invests in CAM Cloud
Telford-based Furrows Tyres will use CAM Cloud to host its Cameo POS, stock, billing and ledgers system. CAMbi will also deliver business intelligence and reporting functionality. Cameo is designed to provide the dealer with a managed service that ensures robust, hassle-free maintenance of its server and a secure backup solution.
Continue Reading![The good, the better and the very good – Gute Fahrt tests 225/40 R18 tyres](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Gute-Fahrt-summer-2019.jpg)
The good, the better and the very good – Gute Fahrt tests 225/40 R18 tyres
During its years of performing comparative tyre tests, German car magazine Gute Fahrt has been confronted with the good, the bad and the ugly. But this time round things were a little different – in its latest evaluation of summer car tyres, all candidates put in a performance worthy of a rating of ‘good’ or better. This is the first occasion that no tyre has gained a lowlier rating in a Gute Fahrt test.
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Maxion Wheels supplying VersaStyle to Tata Tiago
India’s Tata Motors has become the latest car maker to select Maxion Wheels’ VersaStyle steel wheel as an original equipment rim. Maxion Wheels will deliver 150,000 VersaStyle wheels a year for fitment on the Tata Tiago, a city car sold in the Indian market. Supply to Tata comes on top of the approximately three million VersaStyle wheels that Maxion Wheels produces annually for other customers.
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‘Biggest’ agri radial amongst BKT newcomers at SIMA
It’d be hard to miss the new Agrimax Force size that BKT is premiering at SIMA – at 2.3 metres tall, the IF 750/75 R 46 tyre is the largest agricultural radial the company has ever produced.
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