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Hunter truck alignment system makes UK debut at CV Show with Pro-Align
Pro-Align will host the UK debut of its new Hunter CV wheel alignment system April’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham. The Hunter garage equipment distributor recently announced its intentions to move into the commercial vehicle sector. It believes Hunter’s equipment will help truck, bus and heavy vehicle fleet operators check their wheel alignment more regularly and easily than ever before. The benefits of this are lower fuel bills and emissions, extended tyre life and improved vehicle safety.
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Forge Motorsport dump valve for BMW 135i
Forge Motorsport has released details of its latest dump valve (or blow-off valve) for all BMW 135 Turbo models that have the electronically controlled bypass valves fitted. The product was engineered to solve a problem that can occur on tuned models with increased boost pressure. Forge calls it a “useful ‘belt and braces’ measure” for any car running hard in a warmer climate. Failure of the stock valve can happen under either set of circumstances.
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Ducati makes Diablo Supercorsa SP OE on three performance bikes
Pirelli’s Diablo Supercorsa SP will be fitted to the new Ducati 1299 Panigale, 1299 Panigale S and Panigale R as original equipment in 120/70 ZR17 (front) and 200/55 ZR17 (rear). The Italian tyre manufacturer says the tyre represents technologies developed as a result of Pirellis racing experience and heritage as sole supplier of the World Superbike Championship since 2004. The latest fitments are the latest in a series of OE deals with Ducati and other marques.
Continue Reading![Giti aiming to increase sales, strengthen retail network in 2015](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Brian-McDermott-II.jpg)
Giti aiming to increase sales, strengthen retail network in 2015
At the end of 2014 Tyres & Accessories described the UK passenger car tyre market as being very slightly down in terms of volume despite the fact that many had expected growth (see “Everything pointed to UK tyre market growth in 2014”, Tyres & Accessories December 2014). Giti’s analysis puts the market nominally up – that is less than 0.1 per cent – so the end result is the same, no growth. With this in mind, in January we met with Giti Tire UK managing director Brian McDermott at the company’s Cheshire headquarters in order to understand more about the company’s recent developmen
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TGI expands Duramas truck range
Miamai-based tyre wholesaler Tire Group International (TGI) has expanded its Duramas truck and bus radial tyre range. The new line-up consists of two patterns, the STR-100 and the DRV-100, available in 11 R22.5 and 11 R24.5.
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Goodyear introduced 8 new AA-labelled EfficientGrip Performance tyre sizes
The latest AA passenger car tyre has arrived, with eight sizes of Goodyear’s EfficientGrip Performance meeting the wet grip and rolling resistance criteria. The brand is now providing one of the largest number of tyre sizes sporting AA EU tyre label grades on the market. The new sizes complement an already extensive BA rated offering from Goodyear on the market today, with 53 EfficientGrip Performance sizes rated BA.
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Trelleborg ProgressiveTraction to receive FinOvation Award at Kentucky show
Trelleborg’s ProgressiveTraction agricultural tyre technology will be honoured with a FinOvation Award during the US Farm Machinery show. The striking “stepped” double lug was introduced to European acclaim in 2013. It is designed to homogenise the transmission of force, leading to improved traction and longevity in the field. Farm Machinery will take place from 11 to 14 February in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Pirelli, MWSD enter preferred supplier agreement for full CV wheel assemblies
Pirelli and Motor Wheel Service Distribution have signed a preferential supplier agreement. Available to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket, the service covers MWSD’s complete range of Chevron marked steel wheels, designed to promote future traceability, and the company’s exclusive xlite forged aluminium wheels. This latest partnership follows an agreement with Goodyear Dunlop CV support network, TruckForce, in which MWSD became its preferred commercial wheel supplier. The newest premium brand partnership goes a step forward in its scope, providing tyre and rim as a full product.
Continue ReadingMilitary logistics supply chain symposium in London
In a world of uncertain requirements and demands of future campaigns, militaries all over the world are being forced to adapt their supply chains and the life cycle management of their assets. With this in mind, Defence IQ is hosting the 12th Annual Defence Logistics symposium. The event, which runs from 18 - 20 February 2015, welcomes a large number of representatives from large defence manufacturers, coming to discuss their specific supply chain challenges and to share common solutions.
Continue Reading![Enjoy Tyre bringing Routeway truck range to UK, Europe](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Routeway-RW101.jpg)
Enjoy Tyre bringing Routeway truck range to UK, Europe
Hangzhou, China-based tyre maker Enjoy Tyre has previously stated an intention to expand the global profile of its Routeway private brand, and the company is now introducing truck patterns from the range into the UK and Europe. The current Routeway truck range contains eight steer (RW201 and RW202), drive (RW101, RW103 and RW105) and trailer (RW205 and RW603) patterns. In addition, 17 new sizes and additional pattern options for existing sizes are at present being readied for a European launch.
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First Line introduces universal stretch boots
The First Line Group (FLG) has introduced a revised range of eight universal stretch boots to supplement its existing range of more than 900 CV boots and steering rack gaiters. The boots, marketed under its eponymous First Line brand, are manufactured using rubber/polyurethane. They are designed to be fitted without the need to remove or […]
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“Stalker” gives new Maxxis Supermaxx ST the thumbs up
Visitors to this year’s Motorcycle Trade Expo at Stoneleigh Park have the chance to preview Maxxis’ latest innovation for Sports Touring riders, the Supermaxx ST. The manufacturer’s latest tyre was developed with the help of British Superbike and World Superbike star, Chris “Stalker” Walker, and Maxxis promises riders high levels of comfort and performance in equal measure with the tyre.
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Bridgestone offers increased load capabilities with new ‘on/off’ tyres
Starting January 2015, Bridgestone Europe is rolling out a new range of EVO marked on/off truck and bus radials. These higher load capacity tyres aim to give operators in the construction and mining sectors the opportunity to carry heavier loads – without compromising tyre performance, cut resistance and durability.
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ATG showing 380 VF agri tyre at SIMA
At its press conference at the SIMA agricultural show in Paris on Friday, ATG (Alliance Tire Group) will present, amongst other new additions for 2015, its new 380 VF very high flexion radial tyre. ATG says it decided to introduce VF technology into its 380 pattern as logistics are becoming ever more important in modern agriculture, and agricultural sector operators seek tyres suited to low soil compaction field work and on-road use.
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Uniwheels wins Volvo quality award
The Uniwheels Germany factory in Werdohl delivers alloy wheels to a number of Volvo models, including the XC60, XC70 and XC90. This supply has been acknowledged the car maker; at a ceremony held in Sweden at the end of last year, Uniwheels Germany received a 2014 Volvo Quality Through Excellence Award (VQE Award). The company says it obtained this prestigious award by achieving the maximum score in all 12 relevant criteria categories.
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