PCL to show tyre inflation range in Cologne
Pneumatic Components (PCL) is exhibiting at the inaugural ‘The Tire’ event in Cologne (29 May - 1 June 2018). PCL will showcase its market-leading tyre inflation products including the MK4 series and brand-new innovations, the N72 mobile nitrogen cart, and QUBE Series 2.
Continue ReadingWheelwright returning Momo wheel, tyre range to UK
One of the world’s best-known wheel brands is making a comeback in the UK. Aftermarket alloy wheel supplier Wheelwright reports that British buyers will soon once again be able to get their hands upon Momo rims and also kit their cars out with Momo tyres.
Continue ReadingDunlop promises ‘multi-surface performance’ with Geomax MX33
One of the technologies Dunlop race-tested during its engagement in FIM World Motocross Grand Prix Championship (MXGP) last year was an improved tread pattern with tie-bars between shoulder blocks. When coupled with a new block arrangement, this configuration provided higher resistance against cracking when ridden on firm intermediate terrain. Dunlop also found this resistance was further helped by an all-new compound with higher shear resistance. It has now incorporated these developments into a new multi-terrain MX tyre, the Dunlop Geomax MX33.
Continue ReadingGoing ‘viral’ with the BMW M4 and Barracuda
The BMW M4 is a vision of robust automotive good health when it rolls off the production line, yet fear exists it is at acute risk of contracting a Virus – the Barracuda Virus, that is. Barracuda Racing Wheels has launched a new rim for the high-performance BMW, introducing its new 20-inch Virus rim as a design that gives clearer expression to the 425hp M4’s “enormous dynamic driving potential.”
Continue ReadingAlliance Tire prices increase 6%
Effective 1 May, Alliance Tire Americas (ATA) will increase prices up to 6 per cent across all product lines. The price increases are reflective of rising raw material costs and “the company’s commitment to providing quality products at a competitive price”, the firm said.
Continue ReadingPCL appoints key account manager
Pneumatic Components (PCL) has appointed Ken Holford to the newly-created role of UK Key account manager. Holford will be the main point of contact for the established and future development of PCL’s growing account base. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held sales positions spanning industrial consumables, capital equipment and tooling within the automotive and engineering sectors.
Continue ReadingTest: European motoring clubs still not enthusiastic about all-season tyres
Three motoring clubs in Europe – Germany’s ADAC, the ÖAMTC in Austria and Switzerland’s TCS – have published the results of their joint all-season tyre test. The trio put nine 175/65 R14 82/86 T/H tyres through their paces, with dry testing taking place in the summer, the disciplines in autumn and ice and snow testing during the winter months.
Continue ReadingNexen Tire to present world premieres at The Tire Cologne
Nexen Tire has announced four world premieres to be presented on its 370sqm booth at The Tire Cologne (Hall 6, Stand A-010 B-019) between 29 May and 1 June, 2018. Two of the new products will be the successor to the N´Fera SU1, the new N´Fera Sport, and the Winguard Sport 2 SUV.
Continue ReadingToyo wins latest round of Doublestar legal action
Toyo Tire and Rubber and Toyo Tire USA have prevailed in the liability phase of the companys trade dress infringement and breach of contract suit in Los Angeles Federal Court against Doublestar Dong Feng Tyre and Qingdao Doublestar Tire Industrial.
Continue ReadingGoodyear launches OTR proactive solutions/TPMS
Responding to the digital transformation in the Off-the-Road (OTR) vehicle and equipment industry, on 23 April Goodyear introduced two new digital innovations to help OTR fleets reduce their total cost of ownership at the Intermat show in Paris.
Continue ReadingJon Cottrell joins Vredestein UK
Apollo Vredestein’s UK office has just appointed Jon Cottrell as the Off-Highway Tyre Specialist for the UK Agricultural & Industrial sectors, to manage that ever-growing side of the marque’s product range. Jon Cottrell joins Apollo Vredestein UK with immediate effect, bringing with him over 30 years of tyre industry experience, from warehouse to sales management positions.
Continue ReadingAEZ introduces Forged Series
With the AEZ Forged Series, Alcar says its AEZ brand has “entered the premium class of light alloy wheels.” The first Forged Series model to be released is the AEZ Steam.forged, a wheel designed exclusively with the Tesla S and X in mind. The Steam.forged is ECE approved – a first for an AEZ forged alloy rim – and 100 per cent TPMS compatible.
Continue ReadingTop-of-the-range technical data for less than a pound a day
Technical service and repair data is an invaluable resource for the modern workshop as they bid to retain their share of the business in an increasingly competitive market. To further assist them in this task, renowned diagnostics specialist Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS), is backing up its market-leading range of mega macs tools with an exceptional offer on its comprehensive technical service data package.
Continue ReadingFermRFID and Camso in multi-year RFID agreement
FermRFID, a Division of FineLine Technologies, and Camso have announced a multi-year RFID development agreement to commercialize a patent pending RFID solution for solid tyres called the “plug.” The solution, which has undergone development and testing by FermRFID and Camso for two years, can uniquely identify tyres and track them throughout the entire supply chain from manufacturing, vulcanization, warehousing, shipping and at customer locations.
Continue ReadingBridgestone appoints new US OTR sales director
Bridgestone Americas has named a new executive director of sales for its US commercial off-the-road (OTR) tyre operations. Marisa Blank will lead and develop sales growth strategies for the mining and construction industries and related segments, including aggregates, ports, roads and bridges.
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