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Two new tyres? Fit them on the rear axle
You need to replace two of your car’s tyres, but the question is – do you fit the new tyres onto the front or rear axle? The team at Kumho Tyre note that a lot of people assume new tyres should be fitted on the front axle, but in this case you shouldn’t follow the consensus. Kumho Tyre recommends that you always fit a pair of new tyres on the rear axle, and here’s why…
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Test victory a ‘testimony’ to Vredestein tyre development
Apollo Tyres says the Vredestein Quatrac 5’s victory in the all-season tyre test published by Auto Bild Allrad this month shows the level of research and testing it puts into the development of its products. In its test of six size 215/65 R15 SUV tyres, the German motoring magazine described the Vredestein Quatrac 5 as “outstanding in the snow” while demonstrating “respectable grip on dry and wet roads” and “very low rolling resistance”. With a score of 2618 N (Newton) traction on snow, the Vredestein all-season product was judged to be “virtually on par with genuine winter tyres.”
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MWSD sees opportunity to grow Xlite market share
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has launched a major campaign to promote polished Xlite forged aluminium commercial vehicle wheels in response to news that a major manufacturer has phased these products out of its portfolio. The exclusive Xlite distributor for the UK and Europe states that the polished forged aluminium finish remains “popular” and, as sales in this segment are growing, the rival manufacturer’s exit from this business presents it with an opportunity to grow market share.
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Maxam shows new solid tyre range at Recycling Aktiv show
Maxam showed its new solid tyre range at June’s Recycling Aktiv show at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport in June. It was the first time Maxam has taken part in Recycling Aktiv. Last time, more than 10,000 visitors attended the show and, for the 2015 event, there were over 200 names on the exhibitor list. Live demonstrations form an integral part of the show, including a working scrap metal yard. The Maxam stand was manned by personnel from Interpneu; the company’s dealer in Germany, backed up by members of the senior management team from Maxam in Luxembourg. These included Kevin Buckley, sales manager, Europe; Stefan Blindenberg, business development manager, France & Benelux and Peter Kraus, bdm, Germany, Austria & Switzerland. One visitor to the stand was so impressed with the appearance of the tyres and the breadth of the range that he immediately invited Peter Kraus to his company to talk business.
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Cooper Tire introduces new winter products
Cooper Tire Europe reports the introduction of a new line – the WM-SA2+ – into its winter tyre portfolio and the addition of 25 new sizes to its existing Weathermaster WSC SUV/4x4 range.
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Multiseason all-season tyre and Multihawk 2 join Firestone range
It’s been about a year since Bridgestone began its relaunch of the Firestone consumer tyre brand in Europe with the introduction of the Destination HP SUV, and this has now been joined in the Firestone portfolio by two new ranges, the Multiseason and the Multihawk 2. The first of this pair is particularly significant as it marks Firestone’s entry into the growing all-season tyre market.
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Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV approved for Audi Q1
Depending on specification, models of the new Audi Q7 fitted with size 255/60 R18 108Y or 285/45 R20 112Y tyres will be fitted with the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV A as original equipment. Toyo Tires already supplies original equipment tyres to several Audi models, including the new A3 and the RS 4 and RS 5 sport models, and also supplied winter tyres for the previous-generation Audi Q7.
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New charger line from BC Battery Controller
Forelettronica has introduced a new line under its ‘BC Battery Controller’ brand name, and it anticipates that it will become its top-selling range.
Continue Reading![Hankook performs speed tests with iFlex non-pneumatic tyre](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/iflex1.jpg)
Hankook performs speed tests with iFlex non-pneumatic tyre
Hankook Tire has reported the successful high speed testing of its iFlex non-pneumatic tyre. The South Korean company has been developing the iFlex concept since 2011, and recently fitted its latest generation prototype tyre to a Kia Ray electric car in order to evaluate its performance at speed. The iFlex-shod Ray was driven through a slalom course at up to 130 km/h (80mph), and the tyre maker states that its airless tyre performed perfectly in all safety and durability tests.
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Manufacturers taking ‘various directions’ in all-season tyre development
All-season tyres are presented as an alternative to the fitment of separate summer and winter tyres, and this product segment is gaining popularity with British motorists who don’t consider a dedicated winter solution necessary but nevertheless like the idea of extra security when the mercury drops. Yet, as is the case with many things in life, the situation with all-season tyres isn’t as straightforward as it appears at first glance.
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Award for ‘Air Master by Vredestein’ spoiler
Apollo Tyres has received recognition for its ‘Air Master by Vredestein’ spoiler. The invention was given a DKG Product Award in the ‘Technical Rubber Products and Tyres’ category at this year’s International Rubber Conference in Nuremberg, Germany.
Continue ReadingAll-season SUV tyres put to the test
Half a dozen all-season SUV tyres have been evaluated in the latest test published by German magazine Auto Bild Allrad (issue 8/2015). The size 215/65 R16H/V tyres were fitted to a VW Tiguan for testing on dry, wet and snow-covered road surfaces, with equal points given for performance in each of the three criteria.
Continue ReadingPolymer Recyclers trialling retread compound containing 35% rubber crumb
Tamworth-based Polymer Recyclers Ltd (PRL) is putting together a case for a retread compound with recycled tyre crumb as a major ingredient. The company says it is currently retreading and trialling retread compound containing 35 per cent rubber crumb. It calculates that this method could yield a material saving of 25 per cent.
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Bridgestone OE for Fiat 500X
Goodyear recently announced its supply of original equipment tyres for the Fiat 500X in Europe, and the crossover will now also wear Bridgestone rubber following the homologation of the Turanza T001. Shipments of size 225/45 R18 91V tyres to Fiat’s factory in Melfi, Italy have already begun.
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Interstate launches three new winter tyres
Interstate Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded its winter tyre product offering with the addition of over 100 new sizes and the release of three new product lines. According to the company, the total winter tyre range offers now 12 different lines with over 310 unique sizes.
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