Lanxess introduces SSBR products
The recently-formed Lanxess Tire & Specialty Rubbers business unit is introducing two new SSBR products, Buna FX 3234A-2HM and Buna VSL 3038-2HM. Both were developed as alternatives to Buna VSL 2438-2HM, a substance currently widely used in the tyre industry, and aim to offer tyre manufacturers greater options for producing low rolling resistance tyres.
Continue ReadingSix new products to join Michelin motorcycle tyre range
Michelin reports it will revamp “the bulk” of its motorcycle hypersport and track tyre range this year through the introduction of six new products. These additions, the tyre maker adds, are “designed to meet the needs of all riders, from the professional racer to the track-day enthusiast.”
Continue ReadingEarly start to the season – first 2015 summer tyre test published
A commonly held view is that Germans are very punctual, and even prone to showing up early. This is certainly the case when it comes to summer tyre tests this year. GTÜ, the German government-accredited vehicle inspection organisation, has published a comparative test of a dozen tyres in the popular compact class size 205/55 R16. What the testers found is that its worth paying for good tyres, and that in general the quality of most tyres continues to improve. Test winner was the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, while other premium brands received a “highly recommended” rating from GTÜ. Even the lowest-ranked tyres in the test were given a “conditionally recommended” rating.
Continue ReadingVintage releases new VW Camper tyre
Vintage Tyre Supplies (VTS) has launched the first commercial white wall tyre specifically for the type 2 Volkswagen Camper – the 185 R14C (102/100R) by Duramax. According to VTS, Camper enthusiasts wishing to use white wall tyres have been forced to use car tyres which are often oversized and have insufficient load ratings. This is […]
Continue ReadingTreadsetters marketing Hifly exclusive PCR brand
Shropshire based wholesaler, Treadsetters is the exclusive distributor of the Hifly tyre range. The Hifly HF 201 PCR tyre includes a straight-line pattern design for improved steering response, with a special tread pattern for better road handling performance and high resistance to aquaplaning on both wet and dry road surfaces.
Continue ReadingEnjoy Tyre supplying Rotalla range
Enjoy Tyre now has six patterns within its Rotalla range, catering to the entire PCR market. The F105 and F110 are high performance tyres designed to meet the segment’s expectations. The former is aimed at the high powered saloon and sports car market. The F105 has a joint-less belt for increased precision and performance at high speeds in all road conditions. It is available in sizes from 205/55R16 W through to 235/30R20 Y in 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 series. The F110 provides similar characteristics in 20” sizes, 55 to 40 series, V XL.
Continue ReadingGrouptyre brand portfolio offers affordability in varied applications
Grouptyre says that UK retailers continue to demand a diverse range of tyres from different manufacturers to meet the varying needs of their customers. Its exclusive brands, which include Landsail, Evergreen, Federal and Goodride, are designed to offer affordably priced products that cover a range of driver demands.
Continue ReadingTyre industry demand prompts PPG Industries to raise precipitated silica capacity
PPG Industries is increasing production capacity for precipitated silica at its manufacturing site in Delfzijl, the Netherlands by more than 15,000 tons a year. The decision to raise capacity was made in part as global demand for the company’s Agilon performance silica products is growing; this growth, PPG Industries notes, has been facilitated by the signing of a new multi-year global supply agreement with a multinational tyre manufacturer that will require “large-scale” volumes of Agilon. The company expects the extra capacity to come online in 2016.
Continue ReadingEfficium HDS offers tyre makers productivity gains & greater flexibility, says Solvay Silica
Solvay Silica has released details of its new highly dispersible silica (HDS), which it will bring to market under the Efficium brand name and as part of its Zeosil family of HDS products. The manufacturer reports that the reinforcing filler is currently being trialled and tested by “major tyre manufacturers,” and global demand following Efficium’s commercial launch will be met with production at three different sites.
Continue ReadingPerformance Car Show gives Landsail showcase opportunity
While still relatively new to the UK, Grouptyre-distributed Landsail gave itself its biggest marketing platform yet when it became title sponsor of Autosport International 2015’s Performance Car Show. The Sentury Tire brand has already clocked some impressive sales figures in the UK, and the brand’s representatives talked of being “keen to give the brand the profile it deserves”. With a number of performance tyres, Landsail targeted the show as an opportunity to speak to “the right trade and consumer audiences,” as well as getting the product in front of end-consumers.
Continue ReadingStapleton’s exclusive passenger car tyre brands
Stapleton’s says that availability, affordability, customer focus and safety remain at the top of the agenda in the passenger car tyre market, a philosophy that inspires its stable of exclusive brands, including Maxxis, Nexen, Matador, Primewell and Event. “It’s a matter of horses for courses really… and when the economic going’s tough as it has been for the last few years, our retailers tell us they need to offer hard-pressed drivers a choice of brands and products that covers all sizes, sectors and price points,” says Nigel O’Hara, Stapleton’s head of general wholesale. “If the retailer doesn’t have the right tyre for the customer at the right time and at the right price, chances are they’ll lose the sale. At the same time, neither we nor our retail partners are willing to sacrifice performance or safety just to stay competitive.”
Continue ReadingGerman OE deals endorse Hankook’s PCR range-topper
A number of recent original equipment deals have acted as an endorsement for the Hankook range’s quality. Audi’s TT and TTS models, the Mercedes-Benz C Class and the BMW 4-Series Coupé will be fitted with the manufacturer’s flagship Ventus S1 evo². The tyre, produced exclusively at the company’s EU manufacturing facility in Hungary, features an especially high grip combined with high long-term durability and a low rolling resistance.
Continue ReadingSIMA launch for latest Mitas VF agri tyres
The latest additions to the Mitas Very High Flexion (VF) agricultural tyre range are set to debut at the SIMA trade fair in Paris later this month. The tyre maker will present two new sizes in its HC 2000 line for high horsepower tractors, namely VF 600/70R30 and VF 710/70R42 fitments. A further introduction in March – size VF 380/105R54 – will add a fifth member to the HC 2000 family.
Continue ReadingMichelin trial shows how Ultraflex can save farmers money
Michelin’s innovative Ultraflex Technology tyres can save farmers hundreds of pounds in fuel every time they drill a field, a new trial has demonstrated.
Continue ReadingStrong US$ prompts Trelleborg industrial tyre price rises
Trelleborg Wheel Systems is to implement a price increase for its industrial tyres division. Effective from April 2015, prices will increase by 7-10 per cent depending on the specific country. The price increase will apply to the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East & Africa) and all other markets outside of US dollar denominated markets.
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