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Bilstein releases Porsche 997 (Non Turbo) B4 PASM damper replacements
Suspension manufacturer Bilstein has released an OEM replacement for the non-turbocharged Porsche 997. The replacement part maintains the character and comfort of the original car, integrating with the factory PASM system. Bilstein’s B4 damper package helps to significantly enhance the dynamic abilities of an older 997, working in harmony with either the OEM springs or any quality aftermarket parts.
Continue Reading![SD-International Pace, Zeta, Maxtrek winter tyres](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ANTARCTICA-8.jpg)
SD-International Pace, Zeta, Maxtrek winter tyres
Shanghai based contract tyre manufacturer SD-International’s three private brands – Pace, Zeta and Maxtrek – all provide winter tyre patterns. The Zeta and Pace brands present the Antartica winter range, which includes three pattern designs with features such as a high silica compound, multi-flat profile and a wide tread design. The range is available in V speed rating for all high performance vehicles.
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Firenza offering studdable and studless Nu Ice patterns
Displayed at Reifen 2014, Stamford Tyres’ Nu Ice range offers the option of two individual patterns – the studless Nu Ice NTS-01 as well as the studdable Nu Ice XT-01.
Continue Reading![Enjoy Tyre supplying extensive Rotalla brand winter range](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Rotalla-Winter-S110.jpg)
Enjoy Tyre supplying extensive Rotalla brand winter range
Enjoy Tyre is providing an extensive range of winter patterns for its flagship Rotalla brand. The Rotalla S100 M+S, S110 and S210 winter tyres have all been produced with a particular emphasis on being skid proof, the manufacturer says. All three distinctive patterns offer a thin multi-curve tread that includes significantly deeper grooves, which improve performance in winter road conditions.
Continue ReadingBridgestone’s all-weather offering ‘set to warm motorists’ hearts’ this winter
Bridgestone launched a new winter tyre for smaller cars in February 2014, the Blizzack LM001 winter tyre, completing its range of passenger car fitments alongside the LM-32 for higher performance vehicles. In the UK, however, Bridgestone’s north region communications manager Andy Dingley believes the brand’s Weather Control all-season tyre represents an even better proposition for British motorists.
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Apollo Alnac 4G Winter tyre launched
Apollo introduced new winter and all-season products in its Alnac range at Reifen 2014, with a full launch reported in Tyres & Accessories’ July issue. The Alnac 4G All Season and Alnac 4G Winter tyres were developed in its Global R&D Centre in the Netherlands, optimised for the European road network.
Continue ReadingContinental initiates voluntary motorcycle tyre exchange
Approximately 170,000 Continental brand motorcycle tyres are covered by a voluntary tyre exchange programme that Continental has introduced after receiving market feedback about a number of size 120/70 ZR 17 and 120/70 R 17 tyres; these tyres, explains Continental, have exhibited a condition in the tread and/or belt which may lead to separation and possible air loss. The tyre maker says only a very small number of incidents have been reported and it has not received any reports of accidents or injuries in connection with this condition. It adds that the exchange programme is being initiated to avoid any potential risk to road-users.
Continue Reading![Aeolus introducing CV steer winter tyre](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Aeolus-ADW80.jpg)
Aeolus introducing CV steer winter tyre
Aeolus announced a steer position addition to its winter tyre series at Reifen 2014. The new tyre lines up alongside the existing ADW80 for drive axles, which has itself been expanded to include new sizes.
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Stapleton’s carrying ‘full’ Maxxis winter stock
Stapleton’s and Maxxis have confirmed that the wholesaler will carry a full stock of the brand’s Presa Snow MAPW and MAW2 winter tyres in a wide range of sizes for passenger cars from 13” to 18”. Both tyres will be available from October.
Continue Reading![Two new GT Radial truck and bus tyres come to market](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/giti-tyres.jpg)
Two new GT Radial truck and bus tyres come to market
Giti Tire has released product details for the two latest additions into its expanding GT Radial truck and bus portfolio - the GSW226 high traction steer axle and GTL925 low platform trailer pattern tyres.
Continue Reading![Bridgestone exclusive rubber on BMW i8](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/i8.jpg)
Bridgestone exclusive rubber on BMW i8
It bears more than a passing resemblance to the M1 of three decades ago and represents something of a sea change in how hybrid vehicles are perceived by performance car fans; such is the popularity of the new BMW i8, UK stocks of the £95,000 supercar sold out within two weeks. New buyers have been informed they face a wait of up to ten months to receive their pride and joy.
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New Bridgestone Hypersport S20 Evo endorsed by Bradley Smith
One of Britain’s leading MotoGP stars, Bradley Smith has endorsed Bridgestone’s Battlax Hypersport S20 Evo in a new video made by the MotoGP tyre supplier. Bridgestone says the new sporty road tyre improves upon the performance and safety of the S20, with greater durability and stability. The tyre was unveiled at the Autódromo Internacional race circuit near Portimão, Portugal, with Monster Energy Tech 3 star, Smith allowed to get a feel for it on his Yamaha.
Continue Reading![Winter tyre growth in cyclical decline, but UK a market for all seasons](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Infographics-16x9-No-2.jpg)
Winter tyre growth in cyclical decline, but UK a market for all seasons
In Tyres & Accessories’ August 2013 Winter Tyre feature, we discussed the UK tyre industry’s continued deliberate steps towards the development of a winter tyre market, and the possibility offered by all-season tyres (which we’ll come to later). While the figures showed that sales of specialised products represent a much greater share of the market than you might have thought in the winter months, the correlative spikes in this figure remain confined to the months in which the weather is coldest. Market analyst GfK’s latest infographic on winter tyres, displayed on this page, goes further towards showing that this trend is prevalent even within the October-January period where winter tyre sales are most popular.
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Yokohama introduces new generation winter tyres
Yokohama has announced the upcoming launch of its newest generation of winter tyres in the UK. The W.drive V905 is being introduced this year in a range of 15-17” sizes, and the UK distributor, Yokohama HPT, is expecting to take delivery of the first available sizes ready for the start of the 2014/15 winter season.
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The EU wants our cars to park themselves
What would we do without the European Union? Not only has our politico-economic union overseen the removal of national borders and thus paved the way for uninterrupted long-distance continental motoring, the European Commission reports that the EU is working hard so that we “never waste another minute” looking for a parking space.
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