Kumho Tire CEO ‘grateful’ for dealers’ support as first post-acquisition tyre launched
A new owner has arrived on the scene, but it is business as usual for Kumho Tire in Korea. The tyre maker has launched its first new tyre since Doublestar became Kumho Tire’s largest shareholder last month. More than 350 dealers from across South Korea attended the unveiling of the Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 yesterday.
Continue ReadingTrelleborg non-marking tyres gain conductivity with ProTex
A new tyre compound from Trelleborg bestows electrical conductivity upon its non-marking material handling tyres. ProTex is compounded using materials fully compliant with the EN1755 regulation, and Trelleborg says the ProTex compound improves standards for material handling operations and protects operators against the risks related to static electricity.
Continue ReadingWheely-Safe launches Michelin aftermarket TPMS solution
UK technology company Wheely-Safe has released a new easy-to-fit tyre pressure management system (TPMS) for car, van, minibus, plant and trailer operators. This new product, it says, is designed to make it simple for both drivers and fleet managers to keep on top of tyre pressures.
Continue ReadingGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV launch reveals initial size list
Following its introduction in February and some subsequent OE announcements, Goodyear has now officially launched the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV.
Continue ReadingJD Power survey confirms Apollo Tyres’ strength in India’s small car segment
Apollo Tyres has voiced its pleasure at being ranked highest in the small car segment of the recently-released JD Power 2018 India Original Equipment Tyre Customer Satisfaction Index (TCSI) Study.
Continue ReadingMichelin introduces Tweel for UTVs
The Michelin Tweel, available as of this year in the UK and Europe for industrial applications, is now also offered as a UTV fitment. Michelin Tweel Technologies, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., is introducing a new 26-inch airless radial UTV tyre with a four-bolt wheel-pattern. Originally designed for military special operations use on light-tactical vehicles, the Michelin X Tweel UTV 26x9N14 unit replaces pneumatic tyre/wheel/valve assemblies and to start with will be sold as a replacement market fitment.
Continue ReadingBKT bringing its ranger-toppers to Cologne show
Off-highway tyre specialist BKT says it going to display its top-of-the-range products for the market segments it serves at The Tire Cologne later this month. The BKT stand at the trade fair (Hall 06.1 Stand C030 D039) will feature tyres for agricultural, agro-industrial, earthmoving, industrial, and construction applications.
Continue ReadingNokian Tyres’ SnapSkan service expands internationally
The SnapSkan digital tread service, deployed by tyre manufacturer Nokian Tyres in cooperation with its tyre retail and car service chain Vianor, is launching five new checking points in the Nordic countries. A total of four new SnapSkan service points will be opened in parking garages in various locations across Finland. SnapSkan is also going international with the opening of a new service point in Oslo, Norway. This is the first SnapSkan service point outside of Finland.
Continue ReadingPirelli tops PS hypersport tyre test
When presented late last year, the Diablo Rosso Corsa II was hailed as Pirellis “first tri-compound motorcycle tyre” for the road, a product developed using technology directly taken from the FIM World Superbike Championship. This provenance and compounding wizardly has now been scrutinised by German motorcycling magazine PS. The publication’s test team liked what they found.
Continue ReadingPrometeon partners GB Tyres to distribute Formula truck brand
Prometeon Tyre Group UK Ltd has named GB Tyres UK Ltd as Formula brand partner for the UK & Ireland. According to the companies, the Formula truck and bus tyre range “benefits directly from Prometeon’s technological know-how and manufacturing expertise, providing a high quality TBR range that is specifically aimed at a more value orientated market”. Characterised as “a robust and hard working on-off product”, the Formula TBR range is said to provide “performance, long-life and affordability” and is available in key sizes across the UK dominated regional segment.
Continue ReadingGoodyear Proactive Solutions reports 75% decrease in tyre-related breakdowns
Six months into his relatively new role as Goodyear UK’s commercial sales general manager, Tyres & Accessories set down with David Howe in order to find out more about Goodyear’s latest truck tyre products and technology. Howe comes from a consumer/car tyre background and also brings with him significant experience of the car fleet channel. Bearing in mind Goodyear’s particular recent success with commercial vehicle fleets, it is perhaps the fleet experience that is most transferable to Howe’s new role.
Continue ReadingDunlop introduces D429 tyre for Harley-Davidson
The long-standing Dunlop and Harley Davidson relationship begins a new journey this year, with Harley Davidson announcing that its 2018 series Fat Bob and Fat Bob S will be fitted with Dunlop’s new D429 tyres.
Continue ReadingDavanti displays expanded range, including new A/T tyre at Automechanika Dubai
Davanti has exhibited its extended range of tyres at Automechanika Dubai, reporting positive reactions to its expansion strategy across Europe and Asia. The brand included its recently launched all-terrain tyre, the Terratoura, explaining that a full range of tyres is a prerequisite for building Davanti’s profile in new markets. The company also mentioned the value of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) accreditation in the Middle East – a measure Davanti has taken with its whole range, where competitors have chosen to accredit only the most popular sizes.
Continue ReadingBridgestone wins Stagecoach bus tyre contract
Bridgestone UK has secured the company’s biggest ever commercial fleet partnership across Europe, after putting pen to paper on a five-year agreement with Stagecoach. The deal with the prestigious bus and coach operator, which serves more than 100 communities in the UK and up to three-million-passengers each day, encompasses 9,500 vehicles in total.
Continue ReadingBehr Hella Service extends compressor range for hybrid and electric vehicles
Behr Hella Service, the exclusive UK distributor of Sanden electric compressors, has unveiled an aftermarket solution with original equipment (OE) pedigree to combat the challenges faced by technicians when tasked with air conditioning maintenance on hybrid and electric vehicles.
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