Borbet releases ‘S’ design
Time never stands still at Borbet, the wheel maker tells us. To back up this claim the manufacturer points to its new Borbet S wheel, which is produced using the innovative undercut technique. This manufacturing technique removes all non-load-bearing areas of the rim through precision milling, making the wheel more lightweight without sacrificing levels of stability. The material removed during machining is reused in an integrated recycling process, thereby ensuring the conservation of raw materials.
Continue ReadingMAM releases StockTake app
MAM has announced the release of the latest in its suite of mobile and tablet apps, MAM StockTake, which integrates with a suitable MAM business management system to simplify the stock count process.
Continue ReadingMAK Milano wins a Red Dot Product Design Award
In 2015 the Red Dot Award celebrates its 60th anniversary, and during this ‘diamond jubilee’ year a 38-person jury awarded MAK Wheels’ Milano alloy wheel a Product Design 2015 award. The Italian wheel manufacturer says the award is proof of how much MAK “cares about the design and the quality of its products.”
Continue ReadingMichelin, John Deere showcase tractor performance with Drivers Challenge finalists
Seven tractor-driving finalists in the European Drivers Challenge have been invited to the Michelin Technical Innovation Centre Test Circuit in Ladoux, France to demonstrate how best practice can affect tractor performance. Each participant will get his own John Deere 6215R AutoPowr tractor, pulling a heavy 20t Joskin two axle trailer. The tractors will be equipped with Michelin MachXBib tyres, with trailers featuring Michelin CargoXBib High Flotation tyres. The participants will be challenged to select their own strategy of tractor settings and tyre inflation pressures.
Continue Reading19.5-inch tyre added to Conti Urban HA3 range
Continental has extended its Conti Urban HA3 bus and coach tyre line-up with the addition of a 19.5-inch tyre specifically developed for use on medium-sized city buses. The tyre maker says the Conti Urban HA3 265/70 R19.5 features the range’s latest developments, including a new compound and updated tread pattern, and these features combine to give the new product a service life up to 20 per cent higher than that offered by a conventional regional tyre.
Continue ReadingIAAF president Knight calls for unity in parts distribution
IAAF president, Graham Knight, has called for unity in the independent automotive aftermarket following a period of intense activity in the distribution sector surrounding buying groups and motor factors.
Continue ReadingThree new BKT tyres at Intermat
BKT is showing three new additions to its Earthmax range at Intermat. Like other tyres in the Earthmax line-up, the Earthmax SR 47, SR 51 and SR 53 are built upon a reinforced all-steel casing and have a tread pattern with rigid, non-directional blocks in order to better distribute load.
Continue ReadingNexen supplying tyres to new Smart, Renault models
The past couple of years have witnessed a build-up of Nexen Tire’s original equipment supply portfolio with European vehicle manufacturers. At the end of 2013 the Korean tyre maker announced its N’blue HD would be fitted to European market Volkswagen Polo models, and shortly afterwards it said the tyre would also be original equipment on the Skoda Octavia and Rapid. News of a third N’blue HD deal, this time for the Dacia Lodgy and Dokker, was issued in June 2014. Now Nexen has announced it is working with two further car makers in Europe: Nexen Tire says its N’blue Premium has been approved for original equipment fitment on the Smart Fortwo and Forfour and the Renault Twingo.
Continue ReadingRotiiva HT – Nokian’s new tyre for SUVs and light trucks
This spring, Nokian Tyres is rolling out an all-season tyre for SUVs and light trucks. Called the Rotiiva HT, the new range will be offered in 22 sizes for 16 to 22-inch rim diameters, and Nokian says that while the tyre is especially designed for demanding use on heavy SUV-type 4WD vehicles and pickups, the Rotiiva HT portfolio will also include light truck sizes designed for hard use.
Continue ReadingNew look, functionality for tyrecomp.co.uk
Tyre price comparison website www.tyrecomp.co.uk has been updated with new functionalities, along with a new look, logo and mascot. This English-language partner to France’s quelpneu.com and other sites works with a number of online tyre retailers and enables searches to be performed according to vehicle, tyre dimension, brand, use and price. Information is updated daily.
Continue ReadingOn-road test: Fuel efficient tyres make ‘economic and environmental sense’
The average difference in fuel consumption gained by fitting tyres with a ‘B’ EU tyre label fuel efficiency rating instead of ‘F’ rated tyres is around 4.1 per cent, suggests a test carried out in Germany. The six-vehicle test was jointly conducted by Chemical manufacturer Lanxess and energy provider RheinEnergie as part of a project run together by RheinEnergy and the City of Cologne over the last few years.
Continue ReadingNew TSW wheels for the UK
The UK distributor for TSW Wheels, YHPT Ltd, has announced the introduction of seven new styles into our market. All of these latest arrivals boast the quality expected from TSW and are available in a range of fitments, sizes and finish options.
Continue ReadingAutopromotec debut for Bright Premium Plus wheel balancer
After introducing its ‘Bright Premium Concept’ at Automechanika Frankfurt 2014 and drawing a favourable response from exhibition attendees, Chinese tyre changing and wheel balancing equipment specialist Bright Technology is now in the process of extending its range – and will show its latest products at Autopromotec 2015.
Continue ReadingWin Europa League final tickets with Hankook
Official UEFA Europa League partner Hankook Tire is offering fans two pairs of tickets to attend the 2015 final in Warsaw. Those interested in winning the tickets must visit the fansfinal.hankooktire-eu.com site before 28 April and answer three easy questions. Other prizes up for grabs include a set of Ventus S1 EVO² or Ventus Prime² tyres and official UEFA Europa League match balls.
Continue ReadingMichelin brings two new earthmover tyres to Intermat
Two new Michelin tyres presented at Intermat 2015 in Paris are said to help worksite operators deliver higher productivity by delivering the “most advanced solutions available”. These tyres are the Michelin XTXL E4 L4, designed for loaders, and the Michelin Bibload Hard Surface, which is designed for backhoe loaders, telehandlers and compact loaders.
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