Metzeler Tourance Next and Tourance Next 2 tyres recalled in Europe
What began as a recall of 3100 Pirelli and Metzeler-branded tyres in the USA, has been expanded to Europe. Indeed, according to the Metzeler GB website, “a voluntary recall campaign for certain sizes of Tourance Next and Tourance Next 2 has been initiated.”
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Sustainability in the usage phase: details of Michelin’s whole life tyre strategy
Picking up on our earlier first-look relating to Michelins whole-life sustainability strategy and previewing the extended and more in-depth take we exclusively provide in our forthcoming Trends & Facts premium supplement, here are some further details Tyres & Accessories gleaned during a recent visit to the French tyre majors headquarters. The wider context is necessary to understand why Michelin cares so much about both tyre wear and whole-life performance. And that was something that Gary Guthrie, SVP Automotive Global Brands Business Line at Michelin made the focal point of his presentation at the company’s global headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France:
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New role & responsibilities – Interview with incoming Yokohama TWS President Elio Bartoli
From next week, Elio Bartoli will take on the role of President at Yokohama TWS. He spoke with our Italian sister publication PneusNews.it at the EMIA 2024 agricultural machinery show in Bologna earlier this month about this upcoming remit, the products displayed at the company’s Trelleborg- and Mitas-branded show stands, and much more.
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Goodyear recalls batch of Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres
Hardly a mass recall, but worth noting nonetheless. Goodyear is recalling 46 Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres in the dimensions 295/30 ZR22 (103Y) and 315/30 ZR22 (107Y). The tyres, produced by Goodyear in Luxembourg between 18 and 24 March 2024, can be identified by the DOT numbers 1L1K8 JB1R/1224 and 1L1HA JC1R/1224.
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Six-wheel Ford Ranger conversion rides on Continental
Ulterio Motiv, a newly launched sister company of South African armouring firm, SVI Engineering, has launched its most affordable product to date a six-wheel conversion of the Ford Ranger. Founded in 2022, Ulterio Motiv focuses on delivering “exceptional and thrilling products tailored specifically for buyers with distinctive requirements.”
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Apollo Vredestein debuts new products, discusses market trends
Domenico Gatti has been Cluster Director for Apollo Vredestein’s South West Europe business since 2021. Our Italian sister site PneusNews.it caught up with him at the EIMA show in Bologna earlier this month and discussed the company’s agro-industrial business, as well as wider topics such as the car and truck markets and the current crisis within the automotive sector.
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Yokohama 507U tyres factory-equipped on Isuzu Erga EV bus
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has begun supplying its 507U rib-lug tyres for low-floor buses to Isuzu Motors Limited for use as standard equipment on firm’s Erga EV, a battery-electric flat-floor route bus, which was launched in May 2024. The 507U bears Yokohama Rubber’s proprietary “E+” mark to indicate that it has special qualities suitable for electrified vehicles. The ERGA EV is being equipped with 275/70R22.5 148/145J size tyres.
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Davanti Tyres becomes Mini Challenge Clubsport technical partner, commercial sponsor
Davanti Tyres has signed a three-year technical and commercial partnership with the Mini Challenge Clubsport, commencing in January 2025. The UK tyre brand’s Protoura Race – its first semi-slick track tyre – will be the new control tyre of the championship, supplied and fitted by BMTR Motorsport. The championship is known for producing competitive action on-track, and organisers stated that they were pleased to introduce a new control tyre with “high levels of research and development.”
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Pyrum gains Continental rCB delivery approval
Following an audit, Continental has given Pyrum Innovations unlimited delivery approval for recovered carbon black (rCB) supplied from its pyrolysis plant in Dillingen/Saar, Germany. Pyrum CEO Pascal Klein views this authorisation as “the cornerstone for a significant increase in sales next year.”
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New “Galaxy MFS 101 SDS” forklift tyre
Yokohama-ATG has released a non-marking Galaxy brand forklift truck tyre. According to the company, the Galaxy MFS 101 SDS is “a premium, solid rubber tyre developed for tough demands, a long service life and high driving comfort”. And the range has been extended with the release of further white, non-marking tyres. Specifically, there is now a total of 35 SKUs in the non-marking segment.
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Big is beautiful – Vredestein shares slurry tanker tyre test results
Samson Agro and Apollo Tyres have completed an in-depth tyre test in Denmark to explore ways to enhance the efficiency of organic fertiliser handling. This collaborative study examined five different sizes of Vredestein slurry tanker tyre, evaluating their impact on fuel consumption, soil compaction, and overall performance in both field and road conditions.
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Latest summer tyre – Nexen debuts N’blue S
The Nexen N’blue S has arrived, and Nexen Tire says its new summer tyre offers “advanced safety, energy efficiency, and superior driving stability.” Test results show 11 per cent better wet braking distance compared to the prior generation product, an improvement the tyre maker attributes to the use of highly dispersed silica that enhances road contact and traction on slippery surfaces.
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Yokohama debuts Advan Winter V907 as Mercedes-AMG option
The first new winter tyre to join the Yokohama Advan range in 17 years will arrive in 2025. Yokohama will introduce the Advan Winter V907 in a range of sizes for the aftermarket next year, following the tyre’s recent debut as an approved tyre for the Mercedes-AMG E-Class. Yokohama Rubber adopted a similar approach with its Advan Sport V107, first launching the UHP tyre as original equipment on the BMW X3 & X4 in 2019, followed by its expansion into the replacement market in 2022.
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Hella Gutmann names top 10 most common remote diagnostic jobs
New data from Hella Gutmann reveals that the most common workshop task performed using its macsRemote Services is the replacement of the steering assistance module. The latest analysis also shows that front radar module replacement and front radar calibration rank second and third in the top 10 list of the most ticketed remote diagnostic tasks.
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Michelin tyres on Xpeng electric vehicles
Distribution of Xpeng in the UK will be “in early 2025” with the introduction of the advanced G6 mid-size SUV. But what tyres will the cars be fitted with? Suggestions that the carmaker with factories in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province would choose Chinese tyre brands are undermined by the fact that the G6 is pictured wearing Michelin rubber in promotion shots located in London, Paris and Amsterdam.
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