Multistrada Achilles tyres recalled in the US
In the USA, Multistrada is recalling 6,318 Achilles Desert Hawk A/P LT in size LT215/85 R16 115/112R 10PR. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) recall notice, the tyres have the DOT date code range 1915 to 3618.
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CST to roll out new off-road motorcycle tyre pairings at EICMA
CST will launch two new off-road tyre pairings at the EICMA motorcycle expo. At its stand at the Milan, Italy trade show, attendees will be able to see the enduro racing CM-723/724 and the motocross oriented CM-733/734. Both pairs aim to offer a competitive mix of performance characteristics and affordability.
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Vredestein introduces new Traxion tyre for compact tractors
Apollo Vredestein has added a new tyre to its Vredestein Traxion range. The Traxion 65/70 makes the most of proven Traxion technology to meet the specific requirements of standard and articulated compact tractors such as those frequently used in vineyards, orchards and for municipal services. Apollo Vredestein anticipates that the compact Traxion 65/70 will “set new standards” in traction, stability and wear resistance.
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TyreCube – a new shipping solution for tyres
Logistics supply firm CEVA Logistics and Goodpack, operator of the worlds largest fleet of intermediate bulk containers, have entered into a new strategic alliance to provide solutions for the tyre industry. As part of this alliance, the two companies have developed ‘TyreCube’, an intelligent returnable container for tyres with data acquisition and track & trace capabilities.
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Bridgestone training partners with MWheels on wheel safety education programme
Bridgestone Training Centre and MWheels have embarked on a joint CV wheel safety education programme for employees, customers and industry professionals. Utilising both classroom learning and hands-on experience, the course includes a full overview of CV wheels’ design and construction, fitting and general maintenance plus an in-depth understanding of axles, nuts and threads as direct core components.
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Dunlop tyres OE on Revolution track car
Dunlop Motorsport tyres have been chosen as original equipment for a new sports car from UK-based manufacturer Revolution Racecars. The Revolution, which is built upon an advanced carbon-fibre chassis and brings Le Mans Prototype technology to the customer racing and track day market, will wear Dunlop-supplied dry and wet weather tyres in size 200/580R15 on the front and 265/605R16 on the rear.
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Breedon Cement first to install Goodyear OTR Proactive Solutions
Breedon Cement has become the first UK Off-The-Road (OTR) or earthmover fleet to install Goodyear Proactive Solutions. According to the company, the TPMS Heavy Duty system allows data to feedback from sensors fitted inside the tyres, assisting customers to maintain and prolong the life of their tyres, through real-time monitoring.
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ContiFlexStud – Continental’s ‘breakthrough’ for hard winter conditions
Continental has unveiled its latest tyre technology innovation, ContiFlexStud. The manufacturer calls this a “whole new type of stud that signifies an exciting revolution in the winter driving experience.” A completely new design, ContiFlexStud is said to deliver dramatically reduced road wear, grip on ice, longer-lasting performance over lifetime and less interior stud noise.
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Michelin unveils Anakee Adventure, gains approval for BMW R 1250 GS
The new Michelin Anakee Adventure, which is due to go on sale in January 2019, has been type approved for fitment to the BMW R 1250 GS. According to Matthew Ye, senior vice-president worldwide for Michelin’s 2Wheel business line, the Anakee Adventure will “especially address the needs of those BMW Motorrad customers who essentially use their trail bike on ordinary roads but who occasionally like to indulge in a little off-roading.”
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Magna launches MA02 for scrapers and graders
Magna Tyres Group has launched the Magna MA02 Scraper. According to the company, this tyre is explicitly designed for scrapers and graders and will make the groundwork for all your projects as effortlessly as it possible can be.
Continue ReadingGardX showing two products at Automotive Management Live
GardX International will be demonstrating two recent additions to the firm’s range alongside their various other products at Automotive Management Live 2018 on 8 November. The stars of the show will be GardX International’s recently launched GardX WheelGard, a protective solution that is expertly designed to be fitted to your Alloy Wheels and shield them from unsightly wheel damage, as well as a widely-anticipated digital product, which is set to be released a week prior to the exhibition.
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Peugeot 106 Rallye gets exhaust boost from Klarius
When the exhaust on his 1998 Rallye S2 developed a leak, EVO magazine staff writer Antony Ingram contacted the UK’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket exhausts, Klarius Products Ltd, to supply an OEM quality replacement.
Continue ReadingBridgestone Battlax OE on Kawasaki Ninja H2 & H2 Carbon
The Bridgestone Battlax Racing Street RS11 has been selected as an original equipment tyre for the 2019 models of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 and Ninja H2 Carbon. The super sport motorcycles will wear the Bridgestone rubber in size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) on the front and 200/55ZR17 M/C (78W) on the rear.
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Continental: New EcoContact 6 offers double-digit improvement in mileage, rolling resistance
With the new EcoContact 6, Continental says it has launched a summer car tyre that “delivers substantial improvements in terms of rolling resistance, mileage, steering precision and braking distances.” The tyre has already original equipment approvals from a dozen European vehicle manufacturers for subcompact to mid-range cars, and volume production of the range for the replacement market has now begun. By next March, 112 dimensions for 13- to 22-inch rim diameters will be available.
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Continental adds features to ContiConnect
The first update made to the ContiConnect digital tyre monitoring platform has gone live. Continental has added further functions to the web portal and refreshed its look. The new features also link ContiConnect services directly with fleet operations, enabling digital monitoring data to be used during tyre maintenance.
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