Inter-Sprint & Inter-Tyre showing extensive range at TTC
Dutch wholesaler Inter-Sprint will present its exclusive and private brands as part of an extensive range of premium, quality, economy and budget brands at The Tire Cologne from 4 to 6 June 2024. Partner firm Inter-Tyre showcase its latest aluminium wheels.
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June launch for new ZC Rubber EV tyre lines
ZC Rubber (Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd.) will launch a new EV-specific tyre series at The Tire Cologne in June. The tyre maker, ranked by Tyrepress.com as the world’s ninth largest, says these products are set to “revolutionise the electric vehicle tyre market.”
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Specialist vs all-rounder – Auto Bild tests tyres for EVs
Manufacturers approach tyre suitability for electric vehicles from varying angles. While some believe that EVs require specialised fitments, a growing number promote their entire product ranges as equally suitable for electric, petrol and diesel vehicles. Examining both approaches, Auto Bild has tested five standard tyre models and three specialised EV tyres. It fitted these eight products to a Kia EV6 in size 235/55 R19.
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Fornnax adds SR-200 HD to its tyre shredder range
Fornnax introduced the SR-200 HD Dual-Shaft Primary Shredder at India Rubber Expo (IRE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai on 20 March. According to the company, “the SR-200 HD marks a significant leap in recycling technology, demonstrating Fornnaxs dedication to engineering excellence and sustainability.”
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Forvia Hella to exhibit at Commercial Vehicle Show
Forvia Hella has confirmed that it will be exhibiting its latest lighting and electronic innovations at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show from 23-25 April at the NEC in Birmingham. Located on stand 5F70, occupying an impressive 44sqm, visitors to the Forvia Hella stand can expect to see industry-leading solutions. A team of experts will be on-hand to advise how Forvia Hella can address the specific challenges and requirements of individual operators.
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Goodyear introduces new RL-5K OTR tyre with three-star load capacity
Goodyear has launched the new three-star RL-5K Off-the-Road (OTR) tyre for large wheel loaders and wheel dozers. The RL-5K is Goodyears newest radial OTR tyre in the 45/65R45 tyre size and is constructed to withstand the air pressure necessary to deliver an increased three-star load capacity, which translates to a 16 per cent increase in load carrying capacity, based on Tyre & Rim Association data versus RL-5K two-star predecessor in this size The RL-5K with three-star capacity also features a deep, 250-level durable tread to deliver cut resistance and traction in severe underfoot conditions.
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BKT obtains ‘Excellent Level’ Caterpillar certification
On 2 April 2024, BKT received Excellent Level certification from Caterpillar Inc. under its Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) Process for the second consecutive year. The Excellent Level certification is the highest honour that Caterpillar Inc. bestows on suppliers, who consistently meet stringent production and quality requirements, under the SER Process.
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New ContiConnect Lite app version – a ‘gateway into digital OTR tyre management’
Continental has launched a new version of its ContiConnect Lite app. The digital tyre management software creates a bridge between tyre sensors fitted to tyres either retroactively or increasingly at the factory and certain features of digitalised tyre management. The app can now be used on tyres with an integrated Gen2 sensor. Beginning in 2024, Continental has been delivering its off-the-road (OTR) radial tyres with a Bluetooth-enabled sensor ex-factory.
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Beissbarth Q.Lign Wheel Alignment system VW approved
Beissbarth’s Q.Lign system has received full VAG (Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft, that is Volkswagen Group or VWG) approval status, which means it is accredited for all VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Cupra, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley vehicles.
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Debut for Conti Eco
Continental has presented its fifth-generation Conti Eco tyre line for freight transportation, promising to cut costs for hauliers while significantly reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in both regional and long-distance operations. With the new generation of the Conti Eco, Continental says its development experts were able to resolve the conflicting goals of optimised rolling resistance and high mileage.
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Bridgestone’s impressive grip of the off-road sector
Bridgestone claims market leadership in the mining and construction tyre sector, and with the mining sector namedropped alongside electric vehicle tyres for particular attention in its recently announced 800 billion yen ($5.38 billion) round of medium-term investment over the next three years, the global tyre manufacturing signalled its intent to continue to strengthen in this segment. Bridgestone can claim an impressive grip of the off-road tyre market in more ways than one.
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SUV tyre pricing between 2021 and 2024
SUV tyres have not only become a fixture in the wider car tyre market in recent years, they also remain a significant margin opportunity for manufacturers and distributors alike. However, while this section of the market has been a bastion of the premium tyre brands throughout most of that time, the latest research suggests the budget SUV market segment is growing largely at the expense of the mid-range. With that in mind, in our April 2024 edition, Tyres & Accessories takes a look at the latest SUV tyre news, trends and products. Throughout the rest of the section we look at vehicle market trends, which pertain to size choice and volume demand, as well as the latest product and OE fitment news. Here, working in partnership with the market research specialists at Encircle Marketing, we take a look at SUV segmentation from a pricing perspective.
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Year-round performance – Auto Bild Sportcars tests 11 all-season tyres
Sales of all-season tyres continue to grow, with these products finding favour with both private and fleet customers. For UK motorists, their appeal stems from the reality that the weather isn’t warm and sunny every day of the year; in other parts of Europe, all-season tyres offer an alternative to seasonal tyre swaps. But do all-season tyres meet the high expectations of performance car drivers? Auto Bild Sportscars has tested 11 brands of size 225/40 R18 all-season tyres to find out.
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Metzeler debuts ‘super sport touring’ Roadtec 02
Metzeler has provided further details about the new Roadtec 02 range that it announced at the start of this year. It presents this successor to the Metzeler Roadtec 01 as “two tyres in one, thanks to innovative DynaTread technology, which adapts the behaviour from sport touring to supersport.”
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Dunlop debuts All Season 2
Dunlop, recently repositioned as Goodyear’s Europe-wide value brand, has launched its next generation of all-season tyres. As a value product, the Dunlop All Season 2 arrives in a segment of the all-season market that, according to Goodyear’s projection, will grow an estimated two to three per cent annually between 2023 and 2028.
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