Reifentester publishes inaugural tyre test
In addition to tyre tests conducted by motoring publications and associations, in recent times we’ve seen platforms such as Tyrereviews.com presenting their findings in video form. A new player in this field is ‘Die Reifentester’ – the Tyre Testers – an outfit consisting of former Gute Fahrt tyre testers Dirk Vincken and Joachim Fischer, along with Michael Blumenstein from media partner Auto Flotte. Their first test, now available online, examines eight touring summer tyres for compact class cars in size 225/45 R17.
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UK visit for Sailun’s Road to Cologne
Sailun Group is showcasing its tyre solutions across Europe ahead of its participation in The Tire Cologne 2024. The company’s ‘Road to Cologne 2024’ tour includes stops in Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Poland, and Germany, where it will engage with international sales partners and present its latest generation tyre lines. The tour aims to strengthen customer relationships and highlight Sailun’s advancements in tyre technology.
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Mitas adds sizes to Sport Force+ RS range
Two new sizes have joined the Mitas Sport Force+ RS tyre range for track day riders. Mitas says it specifically engineered these 180/60ZR17 and 200/55ZR17 rear tyres for more powerful motorcycles. The new additions expand the Sport Force+ RS to a total of eight sizes that cater to a variety of bikes.
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Launch Tech UK launches latest diagnostic device
Launch Tech UK has launched its latest diagnostic tool, the X-431 Euro Link with SmartLink remote diagnostics, offering both local diagnostics and the possibility of remote diagnosis using original equipment (OE) equipment in one device. The new addition passes on all of Launch Tech UKs advantages in diagnostic technology from the X-431 Euro Pro 5, such as wide car model coverage, powerful test function, accurate test data, plus 35 service functions and resets.
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Mitas introduces Terra Force-EF 2 SM for Enduro riders
Mitas is set to launch the latest entrant in its comprehensive Enduro racing tyre line with the release of its Terra Force-EF 2 SM front tyre, designed for Enduro FIM competitions, especially for Soft to Medium terrain.
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Dunlop OE on Land Cruiser 250
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) has begun supplying Dunlop Grandtrek AT23 and Grandtrek PT22 tyres as factory standard tyres for the new Land Cruiser 250, launched in Japan this April. The new Land Cruiser 250 will feature Dunlop Grandtrek AT23 tyres in size 265/65R18 114V and the Grandtrek PT22 in 265/60R20 112H.
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MatraX tyres bringing broad range to TTC
MatraX Tyres plans to showcase its latest advancements and expanded product range at The Tire Cologne 2024 next month, and will be present in Hall 7.1, at Stand B008 C009. In the time since its debut show appearance in 2022, the company says it has integrated new technology and materials to develop tyres intended to meet the evolving needs of drivers across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
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Classic look, modern tech – Auto Bild tests 7 tyres
According to Dierk Möller, tyre tester for the Auto Bild Group, modern tyres with a period look act like a form of live-cell therapy for classic vehicles. “Thanks to modern technology, they improve driving dynamics and at the same time increase safety reserves.” But some tyre models fulfil this remit better than others.
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GRI expands agri, construction ranges
An expansion of the GRI product portfolio sees 11 new SKUs join its agricultural and construction tyre segments. The Sri Lanka-based specialty tyre manufacturer refers to these new additions as part of a “strategic move” that underscores “GRI’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers worldwide” as well as its “dedication to innovation and excellence in tyre manufacturing.”
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New sizes join Avon WX7 winter range
Avon has expanded its WX7 winter tyre range with the addition of 12 SKUs for 17- to 19-inch rim diameters. The new dimensions grow the range to a total of 29 sizes to give increased access to a “broad spectrum of cars.”
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Yokohama Rubber boosting motorsport tyre capacity at Mishima plant
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. plans to expand production capacity for motorsport tyres at its Mishima facility in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture. Yokohama Rubber will invest about ¥3.8 billion (£19.4 million) in a new line that will produce 18-inch and larger motorsports tyres, expanding the plant’s capacity for motorsports tyres by 35 per cent.
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Apollo EnduTrax tyres for Astra off-road trucks
Astra, the Iveco Group’s construction and mining equipment division, has chosen Apollo Tyres’ EnduTrax as the original equipment tyre for its heavy-duty off-road truck range. This selection, effective from April 2024, is the second partnership between Apollo Tyres and the Iveco Group.
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Formula One installs induction heat across 132 sites nationwide
Formula One Autocentres has invested in induction heating across their network to remove flame from their workshops. Formula One has reportedly seen the benefits of induction heating and made a significant investment by installing GYS Powerduction 39LG units in all 132 sites nationwide.
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Davanti ready for TyreXpo, TTC appearances
TyreXpo Asia, which takes place in Bangkok next week, provides Davanti Tyres with its first opportunity in 2024 to meet with new and future customers at a trade fair. But for those unable to travel all the way to Thailand, Davanti’s next show presence will be a little closer to home. Davanti Tyres has announced it will exhibit at The Tire Cologne in Germany this June.
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Matching off-highway tyres with the right wheel
Matias Salonen, product manager at Nokian Tyres, sheds light on a critical aspect often overlooked in heavy-duty machinery: the importance of selecting the appropriate wheel to complement your off-highway tyre. While it may seem like a straightforward task, Salonen emphasises that not every wheel fits a particular tyre, and understanding why the choice of heavy-duty wheels matters is paramount for ensuring optimal performance of the complete wheel assembly.
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