MRF launches Perfinza luxury tyre range
MRF has launched the Perfinza range of tyres. According to the company, the new tyres have been developed to focus on ride comfort. To this end they are aimed at luxury and premium segment cars and are currently available for over 60 models on sale in India. Autocar India reports that the range retails via “all MRF exclusive outlets across the country and will be released for export markets later”.
Continue ReadingPirelli helps Moto Club Benelli set six scooter speed records
The Moto Club Benelli has set six new scooter world speed records at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats, in Utah, USA on Pirelli’s new Diablo Rosso Scooter tyre. The Benelli model 491 scooter with custom graphics by Aldo Drudi, was prepared by Bologna-based performance company, Malossi, using their 50, 85 and 100cc RC-one engine configurations, further enhanced by Jörg Möller.
Continue ReadingVideo: Avon aids Bielicki set motorcycle burnout world record
Avon Tyres’ Storm 3D X-M has helped Polish stunt rider Maciej “DOP” Bielicki set a new world record for the longest recorded rolling burnout on a motorcycle. Using a specially closed road near the Harley-Davidson dealership in the city of Rzeszów, south-east Poland, Bielicki set the record on his Street Rod bike, spinning the rear wheel for just under three miles. Watch the video below on Tyrepress.com.
Continue ReadingMore than 100 new Klarius components boost aftermarket emissions choice
Klarius Products has expanded its range with more than 100 new exhausts, catalytic converters (CATs), diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and accessories. The latest new-to-range list details every component released by Klarius during Q2 2017, which bolsters its 10,000-plus product range to support an ever-larger range of vehicles. The UK based manufacturer of aftermarket emissions components has an in-house R&D centre, enabling it to update its product range “on a daily basis,” it states.
Continue ReadingPioneer Industrial Systems celebrates 10th anniversary
Pioneer Industrial Systems is celebrating 10 years of precision robotic tyre spraying. According to the company, 10 years ago this month Pioneer Industrial Systems introduced its first FANUC Robotic Green Tire Spray System. A decade later the firm reports that its precision fluid delivery system is in action on over 123 units (53 with robots) in 37 different tyre plants.
Continue ReadingKey Parts extends braking programme
First Line has responded to the commercial realities driving the market and, in 2012, introduced a pure and simple range of components under the Key Parts brand. This competitively priced brand covers only the most popular applications for braking, steering & suspension, wheel bearings, water pumps and clutch kits, which offer minimum stock investment for maximum sales opportunity. Its braking portfolio – now totalling over 500 references – has grown by more than 50 brake discs and in excess of 190 brake pads within the past few months. Furthermore, all brake discs & pads, where required, are ECE R90 approved, ensuring total peace of mind about the high-quality products available.
Continue ReadingThe Parts Alliance announce new ‘Best of Brakes’ promotion
The Parts Alliance has teamed up with Delphi for the second time in 2017 to run its new ‘Best of Brakes’ promotion. The distributor states that it hopes to build on the success of spring’s ‘Dream Drive’ promotion, which saw surging sales and six lucky garage winners taking memorable Route 66 road trips. This time around, there are six spectacular holidays to be won during September and October, to destinations throughout the world.
Continue ReadingAutogem completes £6 million relocation
It has been a busy year for Autogem. First managing director Prashant Chopra was named chairman of the NTDA. Then the company launched its innovative groove glove laser tyre tread scanning system at AutoMechanika in Birmingham. Shortly afterwards, the company relocated to new modern premises in Wembley, north London. Tyres & Accessories caught up with Prashant Chopra at the new headquarters and found out more.
Continue ReadingNew Vredestein tyres for road cycling segment, as tyre importance ‘increases’
Apollo Vredestein has introduced three new Vredestein brand cycle tyres for the sport segment at the Eurobike exhibition in Friedrichshafen. The tyre manufacturer said it was responding to road bike manufacturers’ production of increasingly stiffer frames and wheels to ensure better feedback, comfort and grip for riders. With these characteristics, the importance of tyres increases, since the feel of the road surface and grip contribute more to the overall cycling experience. Vredestein has introduced the Fortezza Duralite, Fortezza Tubeless Ready, and Fortezza Senso Tri, in addition to a new size for the Fortezza Senso Superiore.
Continue ReadingFirenza reports truck tyre product innovation
Singapore-based international contract tyre producer – Firenza are established in the UK and Europe as a supplier of value and mid-range truck and bus tyres. According to the company, the Firenza TBR range is manufactured within “leading international production facilities in China and Vietnam”.
Continue ReadingYokohama Geolandar OE on New Jeep Compass in North America
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has begun supplying its Geolandar G055 as original equipment for the all-new Jeep Compass, which went on sale in North America in June 2017. The new Compass will come factory-equipped with 225/55R18 98H size tyres. In addition, Yokohama’s Geolandar SUV is original equipment on the Jeep Compass launched in China in late 2016.
Continue ReadingHella celebrates ‘fastest year-on-year growth’
Hella continues its trend of year-on-year growth, boosted in no small part by the recent introduction of Hella Hengst filtration and the continued development of Sonne. However, the success has also been attributed to growing awareness across the industry of the necessity to recalibrate the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) following service or repair work to a vehicle’s steering geometry, in which its brand, Hella Gutmann Solutions, is the aftermarket leader.
Continue ReadingPirelli partners Fisker “EMotion”
Pirelli is working with Fisker Inc. to create low rolling resistance tyres for the new Fisker EMotion luxury electric vehicle, set to launch in late 2019. Pirelli will develop summer P Zero tyres in 285/35R24 (F) and 305/35R24 (R). The focus of this development will be on low rolling resistance, “spirited handling” and extra comfort due to tall sidewalls.
Continue ReadingTrelleborg exhibiting VIP system at Farm Progress Show 2017
Trelleborg will display VIP – Variable Inflation Pressure - system at Farm Progress Show 2017 in Decatur, Illinois, from 29 to 31 August. Andrea Masella, Brand Manager for Trelleborg’s agricultural and forestry tyres in North America, said: “The Trelleborg VIP system represents a major step forward and a great new advancement that producers will benefit from in North America.
Continue ReadingEnjoy Tyre offering a Routeway for all budgets
Enjoy Tyre says its private brand Routeway offers tyres suiting all truck and trailer applications. Routeway patterns are exclusively distributed in the UK by leading independent wholesaler International Tyres in Oldbury, West Midlands and throughout Europe by specially selected wholesalers. All the tyres are specially designed for each specific market sector including steer, drive and trailer in sizes from 215/75R17.5 up to 425/65R22.5.
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