Allianz urges UK motorists to fit winter tyres
Allianz Global Assistance UK, the roadside assistance expert, says that 1 in 5 calls it receives during January relate to tyre issues and, as predictions of snow to fall across the UK in the coming week hit headlines, the company is urging drivers to ‘be prepared’ by fitting winter tyres. This, says Allianz, will not only reduce braking distances by as much as 50 per cent in snow and ice, but can enable a car to stop 11 metres earlier on icy roads when travelling at just 20mph, making a crucial difference to road safety at this time of year.
Continue ReadingMetzeler adds slick tyres to Racetec RR range
Two new dedicated slick products have entered the Metzeler motorcycle tyre portfolio in 2016. The new treadless pair are the Racetec RR Slick for racing and the Racetec RR Compk Slick for training and amateur track use. Unlike the treaded Racetec RR tyre introduced last year, both new products are NHS (Not for Highway Service) designated and intended only for use on tracks or where allowed by the regulations in road racing competition.
Continue ReadingGoodyear, Nokian take honours in French tyre test
A test of five size 205/55 R16all-season tyres by French publication L’Argus has resulted in a joint victory for Nokian and Goodyear. The Nokian Weatherproof and Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen2 both gained 78 out of a possible 100 points in the evaluation of braking, handling, aquaplaning and traction characteristics. L’Argus reports that the Nokian tyre was top performer in the traction test and comes into its own in the snow, while the Vector 4 Seasons showed particular strengths in the wet, including during the wet braking test.
Continue ReadingHarper Adams data: Michelin Ultraflex tyres lead to 4% yield gain
Farmers fitting Michelin Ultraflex Technology tyres to their agricultural machinery can benefit from a 4 per cent more yield. That’s the view of research led by Harper Adams University, which set out to measure the effects of Michelin Ultraflex Technology tyres on annual wheat yields, specifically looking at productivity, environmentally-friendly agriculture and soil protection.
Continue ReadingHankook issues sidewall cracking-related tyre recall in the US
Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook) is recalling certain Ventus S1 Noble 2 tyres I n the US because they may develop cracks in the tyre sidewall, resulting in a loss of air. The products subject to the recall are the 245/45R18 96W, manufactured 20 May 2013 to 14 February 2015; and size 245/40R19 94W and 275/35R19 96W tyres manufactured 22 May 2013 to 14 February 2015 supplied for 2015 Hyundai Genesis vehicles as well as being sold as replacement tyres.
Continue ReadingConti launches new VanContact Winter
Continental has recently launched a new winter tyre for light trucks and vans, helping these increasingly important commercial vehicles remain mobile and safe in cold weather conditions. The tyre possesses good safety properties on snowy and icy surfaces and, in comparison with the VancoWinter 2, significantly improved fuel efficiency with a 15 per cent reduction in rolling resistance. Conti says its advanced silica compound reduces deformation in the contact area and therefore energy loss, while the tyre’s structure has also been improved.
Continue ReadingPirelli Carrier van tyre range developed using UHP technology
Pirelli’s Carrier tyre range has been developed specifically for the van market and has been tried and tested by a selection of fleet drivers in a variety of situations, the manufacturer states.
Continue ReadingSD-International supplying van tyres in three brands
Shanghai based contract tyre producer SD-International offer a comprehensive choice of van and light commercial tyres under its trio of private brand labels, Zeta, Pace and Toledo.
Continue ReadingDickies to introduce new workwear lines
Dickies has outlined its new workwear products for 2016. These comprise the practical ED24/7 trousers, which are free of exposed metals such as zips, and buttons making them scratch free and suitable for use across all industries; Eisenhower Premium shorts, made from cordura with Teflon coating; the Lewiston bonded fleece jacket; the Preston steel toe cap boot, with steel midsole; and the two-tone high visibility range, which includes a jacket, hoodie, trousers, T-shirt and waistcoat, all of which are certified to the new high-visibility standard EN ISO 20471.
Continue ReadingDriveline components added to First Line range
The First Line Group has introduced propshaft drive couplings and centre support bearings to its product range. The new units feature in the new Driveline product category under its First Line brand. FLG said the comprehensive range would provide technicians with “a cost effective repair solution for both rear and four-wheel drive and includes references for light commercial vehicles.”
Continue ReadingA graphene tyre breakthrough?
Interview Giulio Cesareo, founder and CEO of Directa Plus It may have been discovered in by scientists at the University of Manchester, but graphene is entering the tyre business via Italy after well-known bicycle tyre manufacturer Vittoria SpA launched a tyre produced using the Nobel Prize-winning material in conjunction with another Italian firm, Directa Plus. […]
Continue ReadingStapleton’s mid-range and low cost van tyre portfolio aims to provide reliability
Stapleton’s says its own extensive delivery fleet has informed its approach to the van and light commercial vehicle market; from the large fleet manager to the man in a van, a van off the road is a van that is losing money. The tyre wholesaler states that the cost and potential damage to customer relations of a van being out of action means the retailer needs to offer the right tyre quickly.
Continue ReadingMercedes-Benz approves latest Michelin X Line tyres for Actros
Michelin has unveiled two new tyres in its fuel-saving X Line Energy range and named Mercedes-Benz as a launch customer after the manufacturer approved the fitments for its Actros heavy truck. The Michelin 385/55 R 22.5 X Line Energy F steer and 315/70 R 22.5 X Line Energy D2 drive tyres will be available for customers to specify as original equipment for Actros trucks shipped from January 2016.
Continue ReadingFirenza SV053 van tyre designed to cover all road conditions
Singapore based, international tyre suppliers Firenza offer a comprehensive selection of quality mid-range van and light commercial tyre sizes in its SV053 pattern. Produced at its facility in South East Asia, which incorporates the latest Japanese tyre building equipment, the tyre includes a tread pattern designed for a quiet and comfortable drive performance, superior handling, wet grip capabilities and high mileage return.
Continue ReadingNew additions joining Continental bike tyre range in 2016
The New Year is now up and running, and Continental Motorcycle UK has given a rundown of tyre arrivals to expect in the Continental range for 2016, including two entirely new ranges - the ContiTrack Slick and ContiSportAttack 3.
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