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Michelin: Planned obsolescence is ‘quite developed’ in the European tyre market
Michelin further re-affirmed its opposition to increasing minimum tyre tread depths (and of those that recommend changing tyres at 3mm) on 11 May when the company held a “The truth about worn tyres” demonstration at its ultra-modern Ladoux global research and development centre near Clermont-Ferrand in France. But what is the truth about tread depth? Tyres & Accessories spent a day experiencing some of the differences between tyres currently available in the European market and spoke with the Michelin senior vice president responsible for the firm’s whole-life tyre strategy, Bernard Delmas, in order to find out more.
Continue ReadingPrice rise for Nexen tyres in Europe
Nexen Tire has announced that prices for its tyres will increase in all European markets as of 1 June. The Korean manufacturer’s range of passenger car tyres – summer and all-season – will rise linearly by four per cent.
Continue Reading![‘Consistent front to back’ – Continental wins Motor tyre test](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/motor.jpg)
‘Consistent front to back’ – Continental wins Motor tyre test
Good on yer, Continental. Australia’s Motor magazine has crowned the ContiSportContact 5 the king of its test of nine performance tyres. In the conclusion to the test report published in the May 2017 issue of Motor, the test team stated they had “little doubt” when it came to choosing the winner, given the two gold and three silvers the Continental tyre bagged in various test categories.
Continue Reading![Nexen to exhibit new winter, all-season tyres at Autopromotec](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Autopromotec_I.png)
Nexen to exhibit new winter, all-season tyres at Autopromotec
Nexen Tire will present its latest patterns and the All Road Transform concept from its 170sqm booth at Autopromotec in Bologna, Italy (24-28 May 2017).
Continue Reading![Pirelli returns to cycling with the PZero Velo](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Pirelli_2012-F1_Tyres_02-sml.jpg)
Pirelli returns to cycling with the PZero Velo
The PZero brand has long been associated with tyres for high performance cars, and now Pirelli is using its flagship name for the company’s return to cycling. The PZero Velo tyre range for high performance bicycles will be released in September and distributed in Europe, North America and within Asia Pacific. Pirelli will sell the PZero Velo through its own e-commerce site, veloworld.pirelli.com.
Continue Reading![Compass Royston coach hire firm endorses Giti winter tyre after alpine excursion](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Compass-Royston-one.jpg)
Compass Royston coach hire firm endorses Giti winter tyre after alpine excursion
Giti Tire’s GSW226, the brand’s first specific winter marked tyre, has won plaudits following a nine-day trip to Switzerland and Austria, fitted by one of the North East’s leading coach hire companies. Stockton-on-Tees-based Compass Royston, which undertakes transport for schools and travel operators, and counts Middlesbrough and Hartlepool United Football Clubs among its many sport clients, decided to trial the tyre based on brand feedback from its sister companies, Esk Valley Coaches and Proctors Coaches.
Continue Reading![Over 200 Servicesure Autocentres offering ‘Brakes for Life’](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/servicesure-autocentres-brakes-e1494429825743.jpg)
Over 200 Servicesure Autocentres offering ‘Brakes for Life’
Servicesure Autocentres, The Parts Alliance garage programme, are urging motorists to check out the new Brakesure offer of lifetime replacement on brake pads, which is now available from over 200 garages within the Servicesure network right around the UK.
Continue Reading![BKT launches Portmax PT 93 for terminal tractors](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bkt-loader.jpg)
BKT launches Portmax PT 93 for terminal tractors
BKT has launched its latest tyre for terminal tractors, Portmax PT 93, from its booth at Automechanika Dubai, of which the Indian multinational is Diamond Sponsor and Official Tire Partner. Alongside the new product, BKT promoted a selection of its tyres for the industrial sector from its booth at the Dubai World Trade Center between 7 and 9 May.
Continue Reading![Goodyear FleetOnlineSolutions keeps trans-European parts shipper on schedule](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Goodyear_Keeps_Estron_on_the_Move_1.jpg)
Goodyear FleetOnlineSolutions keeps trans-European parts shipper on schedule
Rotterdam based ship components supplier Estron Transport’s modern fleet of 280 tautliner trailers are fitted with Goodyear Kmax T trailer tyres in size 385/65R22.5 and 10 tractor units. The firm operates a daily service between Benelux, the UK and Germany, primarily the just-in-time delivery of parts for ships, and as befits such an organisation it is at the forefront of the use of logistics technology; Goodyear, which has supplied the company for more than 15 years, including its FleetOnlineSolutions (FOS) tyre management system since 2006, states efficient tyre management is an essential part of Estron’s real-time planning process, supported by a track and trace system, ensuring minimum downtime for vehicles and reduced administration.
Continue ReadingDouble Coin increases treadwear warranty
Double Coins US marketing arm, CMA, has enhanced the warranty on the company’s retreads to seven years and three retreads for all Double Coin Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) tyres, the company announced.
Continue Reading![Metzler introduces MC360 motocross tyre](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mid-hard-mid-soft-sml.jpg)
Metzler introduces MC360 motocross tyre
Its pre-launch testing is now complete, and the new, streel-legal Metzeler MC360 motocross tyre is now available. The range is offered in a choice of two compound specifications, Mid-Soft and Mid-Hard. Two front wheel and seven rear wheel sizes are available.
Continue Reading![Magna Tyre Group introduces MA11 for compact wheel loaders](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/magna-ma11.png)
Magna Tyre Group introduces MA11 for compact wheel loaders
The Magna Tyres Group has launched its new tyre for compact wheel loaders, the Magna MA11. The radial tyre features an E2/L2 tread pattern designed for construction applications, such as roads, residential housing, and commercial properties, and landscaping. It is the latest addition to the Magna product range and is available in tyre sizes 365/70R18, 405/70R18, and 405/70R20.
Continue Reading![Kirkby Tyres expands OTR, earthmover coverage with popular brands](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dc-rem9.jpg)
Kirkby Tyres expands OTR, earthmover coverage with popular brands
As a tyre wholesaler specialising in commercial tyre segments, Kirkby Tyres has progressively expanded its range of OTR tyres and wheels; the company states that its range of radial and bias tyres for earthmovers and construction vehicles is now “enormous and varied”. The wholesaler has distribution partnerships with several rising manufacturers, such as Alliance, BKT, and Double Coin, which have supported Kirkby’s competitive pricing strategy.
Continue Reading![AllSeasonContact – Continental’s new all-season tyre for European markets](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/allseasoncontact-tyre.jpg)
AllSeasonContact – Continental’s new all-season tyre for European markets
Towards the end of 2015, tyrepress.com reported that Continental may be warming to the idea of selling all-season tyres in Europe, and earlier this year we were given further reason to believe these products were on their way. The wait, it seems, is nigh on over. Several of Continental’s European market websites now include details about a new tyre, the AllSeasonContact.
Continue ReadingRuptela fleet solutions gain ContiPressureCheck integration
Devices offered by Ruptela, a provider of fleet management solutions based on GPS tracking and real-time vehicle monitoring and control, now includes real-time tyre monitoring following the integration of ContiPressureCheck into its suite of solutions. Tyre data collected with ContiPressureCheck will be available to both the dispatcher’s computer and the driver of the vehicle via a network connection with Ruptela’s system.
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