Increased track compatibility for Alliance 643 Forestar III range
Working in the forestry industry is no easy task, comments Yokohama-ATG (Y-ATG), therefore forestry tyres must be “durable, stable, and able to handle steep slopes safely and efficiently.” Supplementing tyres with tracks improves grip and traction, especially on challenging terrains such as steep or soft ground. Y-ATG is now providing users of Olofsfors tracks a further option by introducing the Alliance 643 Forestar III in size 710/45-26.5, enabling anyone already using this popular dimension to retain their existing tracks.
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Goodyear – Developing tyres for cars, sight unseen
April 1 has been and gone this year, so there’s no danger in admitting that I’ve seen imaginary tyres being tested on cars that don’t even exist. No fooling. I’ve even driven with these non-tyres, at the Goodyear Simulation Center in Luxembourg. The illusion felt very real.
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Apollo expands Terra Pro line-up
Five further size options have joined the Apollo Terra Pro range, widening its compatibility with construction equipment such as telescopic handlers, compact loaders and backhoe loaders. Apollo Tyres will now offer the Terra Pro series in the following new sizes: 340/80R20 Terra Pro 1044; 365/80R20 Terra Pro 1045; 405/70R24 Terra Pro 1045; 500/70R24 Terra Pro 1044; and 500/70R24 Terra Pro 1045.
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HB Dennis reports five-star reviews with TreadReader
James Stopps is gearing up to expand PCL’s distributor base in the South. He joins the company from consumables and fasteners supplier Würth UK Ltd, where he managed a team of 12 sales consultants and over 1800 accounts for the automotive division, growing the area by over 20 per cent.
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Pirelli adds two P Zero Porsche Taycan tyres to its Elect range
Porsche has chosen Pirelli P Zero R and P Zero Trofeo tyres for its restyled Taycan and has exclusively appointed Pirelli to supply tyres for the Taycan Turbo GT. According to the company, the first tyre is designed for “supercars’ everyday driving”, while the second is a street-legal semi-slick tyre. Both were launched earlier this year and have been specifically adapted in collaboration with the German carmaker. And both feature the Elect marking on the sidewall, indicating a package of technological solutions to suit the characteristics of electric vehicles and made its debut in 2019 on the first generation of the Porsche Taycan. Porsches range includes over 30 Pirelli homologated tyres bearing the Elect designation, accompanying Porsches electric transition on different models, such as the Macan.
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2 new Maxxis products at The Tire Cologne
Maxxis International intends to present two new products at The Tire Cologne this June. The company shares that it will bring the Maxxis Premitra HP6 and Victra Sport 6 summer tyres to the biennial trade exhibition in Germany.
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New car sales – best March performance for five years
The UK new car market clocked up its 20th consecutive month of growth in March, with a 10.4 per cent rise in registrations. In what is typically the busiest month of the year due to the new number plate, 317,786 new cars reached the road with a 24 plate – the best March performance since 2019, although still -30.6 per cent below pre-pandemic levels.
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Millstream deflates risk of punctures with Michelin X Tweel
Punctures had been an increasing problem for Millstream Estate Services of late, but not since equipping its grass cutting fleet with airless Michelin X Tweel Turf wheels. The Milton Keynes-based business now runs the tyre and wheel combination on five of its six Kubota ZD 1211 zero-turn mowers and plans to upgrade the remaining machine in the near future.
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Maha UK launching new mobile column lifts at RTE
Maha UK’s Neil Ebbs, managing director, as well as the sales team of Louis Tunmore, Luke Fuller and new recruit, James Thompson – will highlight the firm’s new C_RGA mobile column lifts, available in both 7.5t and 8.5t formats, during the forthcoming Road Transport Expo, taking place between the 4th and 6th June at Stoneleigh (stand G45).
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Apollo EnduRace RD2 now available in 295/80 R22.5
Apollo Tyres is expanding its EnduRace RD2 truck and bus tyre range with the launch of a new 295/80 R22.5 size option. Available across Europe from this month, this latest addition to Apollo Tyres’ Regional Drive tyre portfolio complements the 315/70 and 315/80 variants of the second-generation EnduRace RD2 line-up.
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Michelin Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 OE tyres being produced in Europe
Following the news that Michelin has been selected by Peugeot to exclusively equip the new Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 sold in Europe, the tyremaker is emphasising that, whether hybrid or 100 per cent electric, all the SUVs in the Peugeot 3008 range will receive tailor-made tyres produced by Michelin via “European manufacture as close as possible to the markets”.
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GRI expands construction, agri ranges
GRI has added 23 SKUs to its tyre ranges for the agricultural and construction segments. The off-highway tyre specialist describes this enlargement of its portfolio as a “strategic move” that underscores its “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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Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R, RS approved for new Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Goodyear’s Eagle F1 SuperSport R and SuperSport RS range-topping UUHP tyres have been homologated for the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS supercar. Specially tuned fitments of each tyre will carry the N0 code that indicates Porsche original equipment tyres. Goodyear says the tyres push “the limits of performance from a fully road-legal tyre.” Johannes Moll, managing director OE consumer, Goodyear EMEA said that the tyres “enhance the performance and handling characteristics of the most specialist machinery on the roads today.
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Hamaton launches diagnostic tools update resource
Hamaton and Ateq TPMS diagnostic tools require regular updates of the WebVT software required to run these devices. Released on a quarterly basis, these updates include new European vehicle brands covered by their tool range, and providing the latest aftermarket TPMS sensor coverage to their protocol database.
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Comline Group relocates UK headquarters
Comline Group has unveiled plans for the relocation of its UK headquarters, a decision that has been described as the “most significant” in the history of the company. For over a decade, Comline Group has been based at its current home in Luton, but “sustained growth” has seen the company reach the operational limits of its current facility. As a result, Comline Group is moving to a brand-new site at Bedford Commercial Park.
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