Pirelli bringing new wet GT tyre into second DTM season
Pirelli has evolved its Cinturato WHB to develop a new wet weather tyre for Gran Turismo cars that is “completely renewed in design and optimised in its main performance features.” The tyre maker will provide the tyre for all GT championships in which it is involved, beginning with the start of this year’s DTM and ADAC GT Masters championship, which Pirelli is serving as sole tyre supplier for a second season.
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VDB presenting new products
Netherlands-based wholesaler Van den Ban (VDB) will present its wide range of summer, all-season and winter tyres during The Tire Cologne. At stand C010 in Hall 7, the company will also present its private brands and exclusive brands Novex, Hifly, Maxxis, Aplus and Gripmax in detail.
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Kumho Tire presents expanded stand and new products at Tire Cologne
Kumho Tire its participating in this year’s The Tire Cologne exhibition with a revamped stand spanning 408 square metres. Positioned at Hall 6, Stand A030/B039, the company is set to showcase its comprehensive portfolio featuring the Kumho and Marshal brands, providing visitors with an immersive experience to explore the latest advancements across the car, SUV/4x4, van, and truck segments.
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Nexen Tire unveiling winter tyres at The Tire Cologne
Nexen Tire is set to showcase its extensive product lineup at The Tire Cologne, marking its presence from 4 to 6 June in Hall 6 at Stand A010-B019 by featuring a range of summer, winter, all-season, and racing tyres. The South Korean tyre manufacturer will also host two press conferences on the trade fair’s opening day, unveiling its latest winter products. Additionally, Nexen Tire will shed light on its advancements in original equipment partnerships with renowned car manufacturers.
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One less headache – let MFS keep your fleet on the road
After the doldrums of the “COVID years”, new vehicle sales are slowly recovering. The SMMT reports that the UK new car market clocked up its 20th consecutive month of growth in March, with a 10.4% year-on-year rise in registrations, adding 320,000 new cars – the best March since 2019; whilst 53,000 new light commercial vehicles also joined UK roads in March as more fleet owners upgraded to the latest models than in any other month in the last three years – an increase of 11.1%.
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Michelin debuts Xtra Defend E4 L4 for loaders & articulated dump trucks
Evolution in the design of loaders has led to a generation of machines that deliver significantly more load capacity, speed and transmission torque than their forebears. In order to adapt to the more powerful and sturdy vehicles operating in quarries, Michelin is offering a tyre suited to these changes – the Michelin Xtra Defend E4 L4.
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TPMS changes a positive step, says Goodyear
New legislation applicable to Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) will come into effect within the European Union from 7 July. The new law outlines the minimum operating standard for TPMS devices, including the data that’s displayed to drivers in real-time.
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Yokohama Advan for BMW X7 & XM
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 tyres are an approved original equipment fitment for the BMW X7 and the plug-in hybrid BMW XM. In total, Yokohama Rubber is supplying three size combinations for these SUVs: HL275/35R23 108Y (front) and HL315/30R23 111Y (rear) to both the BMW X7 and BMW XM, as well as 275/45R21 110Y (front) and 315/40R21 115Y (rear), and 275/40R22 107Y (front) and 315/35R22 111Y (rear) for the BMW XM.
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Linglong to exhibit world-first tyre plus OE news at Tire Cologne
Following the start of production at its Serbia tyre manufacturing plant a little over a year ago, it is no surprise to learn that Linglong has booked a 350 m² stand at this year’s The Tire Cologne in hall 7 (booth D040 – E049). Alongside its current product range, Linglong will be exhibiting a global first, the first look at the new Grip Master Winter, the successor of the established Linglong winter tyres Green-Max Winter UHP and Green-Max Winter HP. In addition, Linglong will present a sustainable concept tyre that will be partly introduced in the Linglong portfolio already soon.
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Petlas adds super-single, bus tyre fitments to CV tyre range
Petlas Tire Corporation has added a new super-single size to its truck and bus radial (TBR) range. The Turkish tyre manufacturer upgraded the compounds of its NZ300 pattern at the end of 2023 in order to “increase mileage performance, setting a new standard in tyre efficiency”.
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Pirelli completes Lamborghini Urus supply with tyres for PHEV
Pirelli and Lamborghini have jointly created bespoke 21-inch, 22-inch, and 23-inch P Zero tyres, as well as a 22-inch Scorpion Winter 2 tyre, for the new Urus SE, the first plug-in hybrid variant of Lamborghini’s SUV. The tyre maker says the “long and intensive combined development programme” that led to these tyres’ development included test driving at more than 185 mph at the Nardò circuit in Italy as well as -30° in the Arctic Circle.
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Cambrian Tyres distributing Ceat two-wheeler range
Two-wheeler tyre specialist Cambrian Tyres has been appointed official UK importer for the Ceat motorcycle and scooter tyre range. This partnership extends to Ceat’s full range of original equipment fitments used by Royal Enfield and solidifies, says the wholesaler, Cambrian Tyres’ position as the “premier provider of high-quality two-wheel tyre brands to the trade.” Initial stocks will be available across various lines from Monday 29 April.
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Goodyear recalls 82 truck tyres in the US
On 19 April, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) wrote to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalling 82 G622 RSD tyres.
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Sustainably affordable – Conti Eco 5
During the official launch of its fifth-generation Conti Eco truck tyre range, the team at Continental frequently touched on the subject of sustainability, addressing this as both as a desirable target for fleets and as a factor driving massive legislative change in Europe. Cost pressures were also high on the agenda. To accommodate the demands posed by both factors, Continental states its aim of finding the right balance, meeting cost targets in the most sustainable way.
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Neolux to enter off-road LED market
Competitively priced and high quality bulb brand, Neolux, has launched a new LED range for off-road use only. Consisting of two references, H4 and H7/H18, Neolux’s LED range is now available, providing an affordable solution for drivers who want LED lighting in their off-road vehicle.
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