Michelin ONCall service comes to the rescue of Rice Continental
Michelin’s ONCall breakdown assistance service came to the rescue of Dungannon-based general and heavy haulage company Rice Continental, after one of its vehicles suffered a tyre failure and slow puncture while on a mammoth 3,800-mile journey to Baku in Azerbaijan.
Continue ReadingReady for winter – Continental launches TS 860 S
A successor to the Continental TS 830 P and WinterContact TS 850 P is coming to our roads in time for winter. Designed with sports and high-powered cars in mind, the new Continental WinterContact TS 860 S will be produced as customised versions for original equipment supply and also for the replacement tyre market. The range for the coming winter contains 14 dimensions for 18- to 21-inch rim diameters and approvals for speeds of up to 168mph.
Continue Reading3 new additions to Camso’s Solideal forklift tyre range
Three new Camso press-on (PON) tyres have been introduced in order to meet the growing demands of forklifts operating in high- and medium-intensity applications.
Continue Reading“Without equal in terms of traction, fuel efficiency and productivity” – Vredestein launches Traxion Optimall
Today, Vredestein has announced the end result of what it describes as “years of extensive research into the particular needs of tractor manufacturers and end users.” This end result is the Traxion Optimall, the next generation of Vredestein VF (Very high Flexion) tyre for the upper tractor segment.
Continue ReadingAiming for greater efficiency in agriculture: Continental previews new tyre range
Given that the world’s population is growing and the area of land available for agricultural use is on the decline, farmers are under pressure to work their land more efficiently and with greater environmental sensitivity. In the run-up to its return to the agricultural segment, Continental reiterates that its new tyre range was specifically developed in response to this challenge.
Continue ReadingMaterials informatics providing Yokohama Rubber with new possibilities for rubber materials
In addition to developing a new, informatics-based tyre design technology, Yokohama Rubber says it has established a development technology for rubber materials based on materials informatics. The company expects this new technology will “dramatically raise the accuracy and speed of the development of rubber materials with unprecedented high-performance characteristics.”
Continue ReadingMomo tyres on-show at SEMA in North American debut
Momo-branded car, light truck and SUV tyres make their North American debut this month. The tyre range was launched in Europe in 2012 and will be on display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Continue ReadingMaxxis teases new products at EICMA
Maxxis will be using next week’s EICMA event to treat its fans with a sneak peak at its latest tyre innovations. The tyre manufacturer will be exhibiting plans to introduce its latest ATV and motorcycle tyres to the market. It will also be announcing “exciting new [OE] plans in the pipeline”, and will also be joined by a newly crowned world champion.
Continue ReadingATS Euromaster signs new national tyre management contract with Kier Services
ATS Euromaster has won a new national contract to supply, fit and manage tyres for Kier Services. The new contract replaces a previous agreement with local independent tyre dealers and will see ATS Euromaster support Kier Services’ 214-strong fleet, which ranges from 3.5-tonne light commercials to 32-tonne refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). ATS-E’s proactive MasterCARE fleet inspections, which aim to increase tyre durability and performance, and help to minimise tyre-related downtime, was a key factor in the new contract.
Continue ReadingEICMA debut for additions to Bridgestone Battlax portfolio
No less than five new Bridgestone Battlax motorcycle tyres will be shown to the public for the first time at EICMA 2017 this month. The touring, adventure, scooter and racing segment tyres will be on display at the Bridgestone stand (Hall 24, Stand G57) between 7 and 12 November. The new additions to the Battlax range are:
Continue ReadingTrelleborg to launch YourTire online personalisation service for tyres
At Agritechnica 2017, Trelleborg will unveil YourTire, a new online service that allows customers to personalise their Trelleborg radial tractor tyres. Using the YourTire online configurator tool, customers can add their name or logo to new tyres, bringing a new level of personalisation to farm machinery.
Continue ReadingChampion launches new braking portfolio
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has launched a new Champion braking range to complement its existing aftermarket products portfolio. The expansion is designed to make Champion a “one-stop-shop”, Federal-Mogul states, by providing a full range of essential service components. The official unveiling took place at Equip Auto in Paris from 17 to 21 October.
Continue ReadingAtturo to introduce CV400 commercial van tyre at SEMA with 40,000 mile warranty
Atturo will introduce its new CV400 commercial van tyre at SEMA (booth 43265, South Hall). The tyre is designed for such models as the Ford Transit and Ram Pro Master, vehicles which have become increasingly popular for all types of urban service and delivery fleets. The segment opportunities have expanded into consumer markets as the modern full size van for camping, luxury conversions and group transportation. Atturo says the extension of its range for this category is a “natural complement to the brand’s dedication to the light truck market segment.”
Continue ReadingNew fleet partnerships established through Apollo Vredestein’s dealer network
Apollo Vredestein reports significant progress towards its goal of becoming recognised as a valuable supplier to fleets in 2017. According to the company, the new business has been won on the back of both Apollo and Vredestein tyres offered as test fitments, which have been running for more than a year by over 10 prestigious national and international fleets. The recent announcement of Vredestein’s entry in the OE sector as a partner to Seat, VW and Ford is said to have further strengthened the European brand’s position.
Continue Reading20% productivity boost ‘because of TechMan’ says independent
Long established and widely respected, Herefordshire-based Gerry Dovermans has reported a twenty per cent boost in productivity since it adopted TechMan, an innovative garage management system.
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