Auf Wiedersehen, non-PET
Continental is increasing the proportion of recycled materials in its tyres by converting more of its manufacturing facilities to use polyester fabric made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. This increases the recycled content of many tyre lines by an average of three per cent. After presenting this ContiRe.Tex technology for the first time at the end of 2021, the company began using it on a small scale at its tyre plants in Lousado, Portugal, and Otrokovice, Czech Republic the following year. It recently extended this to plants in Korbach, Germany, and Sarreguemines, France, which both now use recycled PET bottles in series production.
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New all-terrain tyre – Petlas Peaklander A/T
With the new Petlas Peaklander A/T, Petlas Tire Corporation has launched an all-terrain tyre that it designed to “deliver balanced performance on and off the road” as well as “exceptional durability, comfort, and safety for drivers who demand versatility in every journey.” Peaklander A/T is available in three sizes, LT265/70 R16, LT265/70 R17, and LT265/60 R18.
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Goodyear partners with Krone Trailer for TPMS integration
Thanks to a new collaboration between Goodyear and Krone Trailer, fleet managers are now able to seamlessly integrate their Krone trailer fleets with the plug-and-play Goodyear TPMS Connect system without the need for additional hardware installation. With this integration, European fleet customers will be able to access all the benefits of Goodyear TPMS without the need for new hardware installations, ensuring they are equipped with Goodyear’s latest tyre monitoring technology from the start.
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Yokohama ATG demonstrates agri tyre technology in Merseyside field demo day
Yokohama-ATG took its agricultural tyre technology on the road in the UK at the end of October, on Merseyside farmer, blogger and Alliance influencer, Olly Harrison’s fields. Hosting farmers from across the UK as well as Alliance distributor Kirkby Tyres, the day gave the manufacturer’s European technical team the opportunity to demonstrate live the technological benefits of the Alliance branded agricultural tyre range.
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Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport tyres OE on new Kawasaki Ninja
Bridgestone Corporation will supply Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres as original equipment for the new Ninja 1100SX made by Kawasaki Motors, Ltd.
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Hankook launches new AI-enhanced Ventus evo ultra-high performance tyre
The fourth generation in the Hankook Ventus evo range of ultra-high performance tyres harnesses an Artificial Intelligence-enabled mixing process to “overcome traditional trade-offs”. Announcing the new product, simply known as the Hankook Ventus evo but carrying the new product number K137, Hankook said the tyre “combines outstanding wet grip with impressively low rolling resistance and high mileage.” Longevity, Hankook says, has been boosted by a whopping 32 per cent. The manufacturer also called the new Ventus evo’s development “a perfect example of AI-assisted development,” increasing its flexibility to all summer road conditions with a six per cent boost in dry braking in addition to better performance in the wet. By the end of 2025, Hankook says the new Ventus evo range – including the Ventus evo SUV – will be available in 94 sizes for a particularly wide range of vehicles.
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All-season a growth segment for the van tyre market – GfK data
Figures from the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Brussels-based European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) show that the market for new vans is relatively buoyant in 2024. In the UK, light commercial vehicle registrations have consistently trended upwards, with October figures registering a 3.5 per cent year-on-year increase versus 2023 over the first 10 months of the year – a figure that increases to 4.7 per cent if we remove the marginal Pickup and 4x4 categories, which are the only light commercial segments to contract in this period. This growth in new vans on UK roads has been steadier than in 2021, when pent-up demand after the pandemic played a role before 2022 saw the market fall back within touching distance of the nadir of pandemic sales. The healthy outlook in 2024 is to some extent undermined by both the stalling electrification of the UK van parc (see textbox for more) and more rapid growth achieved in some continental European markets.
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Kumho strengthens van, truck tyre ranges for UK
With an extensive range of tyres designed to enhance performance and reliability across various driving conditions, Kumho Tyre UK tells Tyres & Accessories that the brand is “making significant strides in the commercial vehicle sectors.” Its PorTran range has been tailored for commercial vans operating in a variety of conditions, while the brand is enhancing its stock position in heavier commercial truck tyres.
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Time to benefit from the flexibility of an all-season van tyre – Davanti
Davanti Tyres launched the Vantoura 4-Seasons in the middle of 2022, subsequently extending the range of its first dedicated on-road, all-season product as it increased in popularity. The all-season van tyre segment is growing in the UK, with businesses looking to harness the benefits of reduced downtime and improved efficiency. For fleet managers operating in the highly competitive last-mile delivery sector, Davanti says 2025 could be the year to capitalise on the benefits of an all-season tyre. The UK-owned brand says the tyre has become “a popular and safe choice for light commercial vehicle users,” explaining the benefits to van operators of fitting an all-season tyre.
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GT Radial Maxmiler range tailored to suit growing UK van tyre market – Micheldever Tyre Services
Giti Tire’s GT Radial brand continues to develop its Maxmiler van tyre range, according to exclusive distributor Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS). It adds that new additions are due to arrive in 2025 to “ensure the range remains relevant and future-proof.” Tyres & Accessories asked MTS about how it is currently viewing the UK van tyre market, and for its tips on best practice for keeping light commercials moving.
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Q3 new HGV registrations fall by 6%
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell by -6.0 per cent in the third quarter, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline was in comparison with Q3 last year, when uptake surged above pre-pandemic levels to fulfil pent-up demand. Demand in Q3 2024 remained robust, at 26.7 per cent above the same quarter in 2019.
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GSF Car Parts encourages garages to prepare for winter
UK motor factor GSF Car Parts has launched its winter edition of Garage Essentials, the popular garage equipment catalogue. It has also confirmed that the publication will now be published quarterly, ensuring that independent garages receive the latest offers on relevant seasonal products.
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Vans need to be at centre of government’s reported ZEV Mandate rethink – FleetCheck
Vans need to be at the centre of the reported government rethink on the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, FleetCheck is insisting. The Financial Times says that transport secretary Louise Haigh is in “listening” mode when it comes to ideas that would help manufacturers reach their targets, after Nissan became the latest manufacturer to protest against their feasibility.
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Pirelli launches new custom-touring, motocross motorcycle tyres for 2025
Pirelli is extending its Diablo and Scorpion motorcycle tyre ranges in 2025 with a new custom-touring tyre and a successor to the Italian brand’s “most successful” Motocross World Championship product. The Diablo Powercruiser is Pirellis sporty interpretation of the custom-touring tyre for sport Cruisers and Baggers; the Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft will offer 2025 competitors in the FIM Motocross World Championship new rubber to follow an exceptionally successful predecessor.
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62,000+ Metzeler/Pirelli two-wheel tyres recalled
On 20 November 2024, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, detailed the worldwide scale of the previously-reported recall of certain Pirelli-manufactured Metzeler-brand “Tourance Next” and “Tourance Next II” as well as Pirelli-branded “Scorpion Trail II” tyres. In short, 62,526 units are said to be affected worldwide, which is considerably more than it first appeared at the point of the initial North American recall of some 3,100 tyres.
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