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Kraiburg unveils new treads
This year, Kraiburg Austria has launched a new in-house developed trailer pattern and also supplemented its existing patterns with additional sizes. The new trailer tread is now available as the K 800 in the K_Base range, as the KLT 1 in the K_plus line-up. The new tread is initially available in 287mm and 295mm widths and will be joined by 305mm and 320mm widths in the middle of the year. The retreading specialist says the K800/KLT1 is ideal for local and long-haul applications on semi-trailer, trailer and towed axles.
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Bridgestone taking run-flat tyres to the wider aftermarket in America
Run-flat tyres released into the aftermarket are typically intended for vehicles initially fitted with run-flats as original equipment, however the latest run-flat Bridgestone is releasing in North America is aimed at cars purchased new with standard tyres. Bridgestone Americas says the new DriveGuard is the first full line of mass-market replacement tyres with this particular focus.
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Pilot Road 4 a “confirmation” of market dominance, says Michelin
Those attending the MCN Motorcycle Show in London back in February were amongst the first to see Michelin’s latest-generation sport touring tyre up close. Since that time, the Pilot Road 4 has been officially launched, and its manufacturer says the range’s introduction confirms Michelin’s number one status in the European and North America sport touring radial markets. Michelin also says the new line-up sees the brand “continue to push out the envelope” in terms of overall performance. Amongst the improvements Michelin promises riders are better wet braking and greater longevity.
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Treadsetters, TIA showcase extended Torque range at Reifen 2014
Shropshire, UK based international tyre wholesaler Treadsetters will be exhibiting at the Reifen Show 2014 as part of the TIA Group, where the company says its main objective will be to continue with the company’s ongoing growth strategy within a number of market sectors. Treadsetters will be hosting the stand (Hall 2 – 2B44) alongside […]
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SD International returns to Reifen with 4 brands
Shanghai based contract tyre manufacturer, SD International (SDI) will return to Reifen with a stand in Hall 9 (9C321). The company will display four PCR brands: Pace, Zeta, Maxtrek and Autoguard. The Pace and Zeta high performance ranges both offer the new Alventi UHP asymmetric range. Maxtrek offers a choice of three high performance patterns: […]
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Enjoy Tyre to exhibit Rotalla, new Routeway TBR range at Reifen 2014
Chinese contract tyre manufacturer Enjoy Tyre, based in China, is seeking to make an impact at Reifen through its selection of Rotalla and Routeway private brands. In 2013 Enjoy Tyre launched a promotional campaign into the European tyre market, and the show will represent their first opportunity to further enhance their encouraging progress in the […]
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New Falken tyres, technologies introduce brand’s next generation in Europe
Showcasing significant technological and performance breakthroughs, Falken launched its latest Azensis and Sincera products at the Ascari Race Resort near Malaga, Spain. Tyrepress took the opportunity to speak to Isamu Ishida, managing director, Falken Tyre Europe, and Matt Smith, managing director UK & Ireland, about the direction of Falken post Sumitomo and Goodyears Dunlop joint venture, having sampled the benefits of the new tyres at Ascari.
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3rd ‘Red Dot’ win for Kumho
Kumho Tire has been named a Red Dot Award winner for the third consecutive year. The German product design competition, which has now been held for 60 years, acknowledged three Kumho products, the Ecsta PS91, WinterCraft Wi61 winter tyre and the Wattrun VA31, which is exclusively fitted to Renault Samsung’s SM3 Z.E. This is the first time that a Korean tyre maker has been given a Red Dot Award three years in a row.
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Pirelli offers Dainese back protector to Angel GT, Diablo Rosso II riders
Pirelli has introduced a new offer open to all customers purchasing a set of Pirelli Angel GT or Diablo Rosso II tyres. The manufacturer has partnered with premium motorcycle clothing manufacturer Dainese to offer a free back protector. Pirelli comments that the Italian clothing brand has become synonymous with style and safety thanks to over forty years in the industry.
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Borg & Beck expands product range as rotating electrics join the line-up
First Line’s Borg & Beck brand is expanding to encompass a comprehensive range of high quality rotating electrics. The brand is already an established player in the clutch sector and is increasing its interest in the braking market. The new programme contains more than 1,000 starter and alternator references.
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AutoBild puts campervan tyres to the test
Not many tyre testing niches exist within AutoBild Group publications, and another one has now been filled: Testers have added a one-tonne load to a VW Crafter and tested seven size 235/65 R16C tyres on the laden vehicle. Two tyres – the Hankook Valtra LT and Pirelli’s new Carrier Camper – were voted test winners – and were rated “exemplary” along with Michelin’s Agilis+. Continental’s VancoCamper and Dunlop’s Econodrive occupied the mid-field with “satisfactory” ratings. Two tyres, the Firestone Vanhawk and the Nankang Passion CW-20, were rated “not recommended”.
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Falken adds run-flats to Ziex ZE914 Ecorun line
This summer, run-flat fitments will join Falken Tyres’ Ziex ZE914 Ecorun range. Falken says the run-flat version retains the standard variant’s rolling resistance and wet weather characteristics and is additionally able to run for at least 80 kilometres or 50 miles at 80km/h with zero air pressure. the first fitments to be released will be 225/50RF17 94W and 225/45RF17 91W sizes suitable for the BMW 1, 3 and 5 Series.
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Pirelli aiming for LCV replacement market leadership with Carrier range
After three million kilometres of testing with some of the leading European fleets, Pirelli has launched a new range aimed at van operators. The tyre maker says its Carrier line guarantees a long tyre life, reduction in rolling resistance, better performance in the wet and increased comfort compared to previous generation tyres. Pirelli claims technology it developed for the UHP segment has been utilised in the Carrier; the tyre is said to have been created using state-of-the-art design criteria already successfully applied to the P Zero and Cinturato P7, albeit with an increased emphasis on two key factors for the van market – safety and total life cost.
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Valentino Rossi partners with Bridgestone in ‘Club46’ competition
A total of six pan-European competitions will be held and 46 winners will receive a range of prizes, including Bridgestone and VR46 co-branded merchandise. As well as meeting Rossi, the top prize offers two fans the chance to go behind the scenes in the MotoGP paddock.
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Goodyear’s SUV concept tyre
While we covered Goodyears AB rated SUV tyres and chip-in-tyre technology earlier in March, and while we alluded to Goodyears latest concept tyre back then as well, the concept is also worth talking about in some more detail. Billed as the future of SUV tyres, Goodyear’s concept has been designed as part of the company’s ongoing research into potential tyre technologies. The concept, which has not yet been named, builds on a standard SUV tyre with a large central groove. Thanks to this groove the tyre has a reduced contact patch with the road, which in turn could improve the tyre’s overall rolling resistance, supporting ongoing efforts to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 released from the car. The reduction in this rolling resistance means that car engines do not need to work as hard to push the tyre forward against the friction created by its contact with the ground.
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