Hella Gutmann offers OBD-equipped TPMS tool
Hella Gutmann Solutions, sister firm of the well-known automotive lighting supplier, sees TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems) as “one of the most significant technical developments to have impacted the tyre industry since the introduction of the run flat tyre”. A number of diagnostic companies have been quick to develop TPMS programming tools, which are used when a faulty sensor has to be replaced and then then programmed and a “re-learning” process performed to ensure that the system as a whole is functioning correctly.
Continue ReadingConti won’t rule out new concept all-season tyre
Speaking at the end of a presentation at Continental’s annual ContiTechnikForum, Prof Dr Burkhard Wies, Conti’s head of Tire Line development worldwide commented on the development of the winter and all-season tyres as a sector. This is nothing new. Wies has, of course, tracked the market for some time and has commented on this subject before. What’s different now is that, during the course of 2015, the sector broadened from three segments (winter, all-season and summer tyres) to something more like four (winter, all-season concept I, all-season concept II and summer tyres).
Continue ReadingContinental compares WinterContact TS 860 with 15-year-old tyres…and cars
What a difference 15 years makes. Perhaps the most interesting example Continental offered was its “Evolution of Winter Tire Performance” demonstration at this years ContiTechnikForum in Finland. In short Continental invited journalists and tyre testers to experience the performance gap between the ContiWinterContact TS 790 V’s turn of the millennium technology and what the new WinterContact TS 860 has to offer. The twist was that – in order to emphasise the difference – the old tyre was fitted to a new BMW 1-series and the new tyre was fitted to a 15-year old 3-series. Not having the benefit of the latest braking and on-board electronics technology, this gave the advantage to the old tyre and put the new tyre at a theoretical disadvantage.
Continue ReadingNew regional fitments join Falken Tyre Europe’s commercial vehicle range
From January 2016, two new types of regional traffic tyre will enter the Falken tyre Europe product range; the steer axle RI 151 and the drive axle BI 851. Falken says both tyres target exceptional mileage performance with even wear.
Continue ReadingSchrader offers new Starter Kit at TPMSEuroshop
Schrader reports that its TPMSEuroshop Starter Kit is now available in several European countries at www.tpmseuroshop.com. Different bundles of the TPMSEuroshop Starter Kit are available including two starter kits featuring the new EZ-sensors 2.0 and two starter kits including the first version of the EZ-sensor.
Continue ReadingDana awarded ‘Best Battery Solution Provider’ crown
Dana Holding Corporation has been named the ‘Best Battery Solution Provider of the Year by the China Decision Makers Consultancy (CDMC). The honour recognises Danas research and contributions to thermal-management technologies for hybrid-electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles.
Continue ReadingHankook expands Actros, Atego supply
Supply of original equipment Hankook tyres to the Mercedes-Benz Actros and Atego model ranges in the European market has been extended with the approval of a further 20 e-cube MAX AL10+ and DL10+ and SmartFlex AH31 and DH31 sizes. This expansion of its original equipment portfolio in the heavy commercial vehicle and medium duty segments is taking place as part of its existing OE agreements for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, which cover the Actros, Antos, Arocs, Econic and Atego models.
Continue ReadingGiti increases GT REE Tread options with new drive tyre size
GT Radial’s REE Tread retreading programme has added the size 315/70R22.5 to its GDR690 drive tyre range. The size has been chosen to specifically target UK fleet operators looking to maximise price per kilometre, the company stated. Standing for “reliable, economical and environmental”, the GT REE Tread portfolio comprises the company’s hot cure bead-to-bead remoulds.
Continue ReadingRemus releases Audi A3 convertible performance exhaust system
Remus has expanded its range of exhaust systems with a fitment for the popular Audi A3 convertible 8V. The system’s features include a lightweight construction, options for both the 1.4 and 1.8 models and the ability to fit with the firms Powerizer and Responder systems. The core of the system consists of a series of stainless steel tubes, fully EEC homologated centre sections and, for the lower capacity 1.4 engine, a stainless steel racing tube to replace the OE front silencer. Remus says its own internal testing has seen significantly increased power figures for both engine sizes.
Continue ReadingTranslogik signs probe deal with ContiTrade
Translogik has signed an agreement with Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH to supply the German tyre manufacturer’s ContiTrade unit with the new iOS compatible version of its TL-G1 Tyre Inspection Probe. 85 kits have been ordered to date as the deployment commences, with significant further orders anticipated.
Continue ReadingFrom field to road in 30 seconds with Mitas AirCell
Several years ago, Mitas began cooperating with agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO to develop an inner tyre that enables equipment operators to rapidly increase or decrease inflation levels in large agricultural tyres by as much as 1 bar. The tyre maker recently launched a product that can accommodate changes between field pressures of 0.8 bar and road pressures of 1.8 bar within just half a minute – more than ten times faster than current methods of inflation.
Continue ReadingBMW homologates 3 Pirelli tyres for the 7 Series
Pirelli has reported its latest original equipment success. Following on from last month’s news that the Pirelli P Zero and Scorpion Winter will be supplied to the BMW X5 M and X6 M, the tyre maker shares that a number of tyre models and sizes have been approved as OE fitments for the new BMW 7 Series G11/G12.
Continue ReadingWheelRight in top five ranking of UK’s first IP league table
Leading tyre pressure monitoring solutions provider WheelRight has achieved a top five placing at the UK’s first intellectual property (IP) league table. The company, which has developed a ground-breaking ‘drive over’ tyre pressure monitoring technology used by both motorists and HGV drivers, was ranked fifth in the ‘best trade secret’ intellectual property asset class.
Continue ReadingNorbar gives winter tyre torque reminder
Norbar has warned British drivers to check their wheel nut torque if they are changing their vehicles over to winter tyres in the coming weeks. The advantages of winter tyres have been understood in Europe for many years, with tens of millions of motorists changing their wheels to those fitted with winter tyres in October or November and back again in the spring. In fact, so great is the change in Europe that it creates a significant spike in torque wrench demand from tyre fitters and drivers, eager to ensure that wheel nuts are tightened correctly.
Continue ReadingGoodyear supplying tyres for Boeing 777X
Boeing says its new 777X, which is scheduled to begin arriving with customers in 2019, is the largest and most efficient twin-engine jet in the world, an airliner “unmatched in every aspect of performance.” As of 1 December 2015, the Boeing 777X programme had received orders and commitments for 306 aircraft, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber reports that it will supply tyres to each and every one of these planes.
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