Conti launches WinterContact TS 850 P winter tyre in Austrian alps
Last month Tyres & Accessories published an exclusive preview of the 2014 additions to Continental’s mid-European and Nordic winter tyre stables. The central story was that Conti has launched the new Continental WinterContact TS 850 P. In addition T&A also got the opportunity to experience the performance of the new product’s 4x4 variant, the WinterContact TS 830 P SUV. Key facts includes that the TS 850 P outperforms its predecessor both dry road snow handling and braking. The products also raise the label scores from EC to CC territory. Both tyres will be available from the Autumn.
Continue ReadingLAMMA involvement indicates Infinity’s UK agricultural tyre market interest
Infinity Tyres KK Singh, Infinity Europe’s OTR and agricultural sales manager has revealed it is expanding its agricultural tyre range, manufactured by Shandong Linglong and distributed onto the UK agricultural market by Europa Tyres, and expects to increase its visibility on the market during 2014.
Continue ReadingWheels India announces new Xbrite wheel finish, ‘multi-million pound’ xlite investment
Maker of forged aluminium xlite wheels, Wheels India (WIL) has made a “multi-million pound” investment in its manufacturing facility. WIL said the investment has helped it set up a “state-of-the-art facility to meet increased demand for xlite forged aluminium wheels.” The manufacturer said that it will launch the next generation of its Xbrite wheel finish in the spring.
Continue ReadingEkoprena being showcased at Tire Tech Expo
Now UL/Malaysia’s sustainable raw material for more fuel efficient tyres is in commercial production, Ekoprena is being showcased at this week’s Tire Tech Expo. Ekoprena representatives report that they will be explaining why this material is “the only way for tyre manufacturers to be at the forefront of green innovation and to claim ownership of the most ecologically sound tyres.”
Continue ReadingUltratec poster aids oil selection
Autoparts UK has produced a new Ultratec oil selection poster to assist garages and motorists with selecting the correct oil for a specific vehicle. The use of incorrect engine oil can lead to problems and result in expensive repairs. Also, car manufacturers have clearly defined oil drain intervals for oils which meet their specifications and the use of a lower quality lubricant in, for example, a long oil drain schedule can result in reduced engine component life and poor fuel economy.
Continue ReadingWorkshops “can’t survive on one piece of diagnostic kit” – Launch UK
Launch UK managing director, Dave Richards, believes the automotive aftermarket has come a long way in embracing diagnostics, but that workshops require more support in order to offer a complete solution as one piece of kit is no longer enough to offer the best possible service and coverage.
Continue ReadingNew finish for Calibre Motion 2 Wheel
Wheelwright has released details of the first new addition to their 2014 collection: a superb new finish on their ever-popular Calibre Motion 2.
Continue ReadingGoodyear tyres OE on Chrysler 200
Chrysler has approved Goodyear’s Assurance Fuel Max in size 215/55R17 as standard equipment for certain models in its upcoming 200 range, which goes on sale in North America during the second quarter of 2014. In announcing this latest original equipment deal, Goodyear Tire & Rubber notes that its tyres are on more new vehicles in North America than any other brand.
Continue ReadingMaxxis wins Mercedes-Benz Sprinter original equipment deal
Mercedes-Benz has signed a deal with Maxxis to supply its MCV3 van tyres as original equipment on the 5.0T and 3.88T variants of the Sprinter.
Continue ReadingFalken offers 20” SUV replacement tyre for Range Rover Evoque
Falken is extending its Azenis FK453CC SUV tyre range to include a 20” size suited to the Range Rover Evoque. The model became famously popular with buyers and reviewers after its launch in 2011, and with sales figures extremely strong across global SUV segments, it makes sense for tyre makers to compete for the Evoque […]
Continue ReadingDunlop Aircraft Tyres launches new radial products at Singapore
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres will exhibit its new radial tyres for regional aircraft including the Embraer E-Jet and ATR72 at the Singapore Airshow next week. The company says its products have become more popular with aircraft operators throughout Asia Pacific since it opened a new tyre distribution and retreading facility in China at the end of 2009. It is now looking to increase its market share with new radial tyres that are a lighter weight and that can offer operators improved landing life.
Continue Reading‘The Ventus Experience’ – Hankook celebrates premium approvals
One of the most effective means of elevating brand awareness is through original equipment fitments, and after rising through the ranks of aftermarket tyre suppliers, Hankook Tire is busy assembling a portfolio of new vehicle approvals that place it in league with the world’s best-known and trusted tyre brands. The list of Hankook original equipment approvals from the last few months alone includes fitments for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and E-Class, plus the BMW 5-Series and X5. These deals come at a time of growth for Hankook’s performance tyre business – as evidenced by the 12.9 per cent year-on-year rise in European UHP tyre sales during 2013 – and Hankook is in the mood to celebrate its success. The tyre maker recently invited journalists from Europe and beyond to Spain in order to get to know the company and its latest Ventus lines a little better.
Continue ReadingConExpo launch for new Yokohama lines
At next month’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction industry trade show in the US, Yokohama Tire Corporation will unveil two new OTR radials – the RL45 and the RL51. Both tyres are described by Tim Easter, Yokohama’s director of OTR sales as spotlighting the company’s “latest technology in OTR radial tyre tread design.” Easter says the new treads “are more durable and last longer.”
Continue ReadingYokohama OE for Porsche Panamera
The Advan Sport V105 N-0 has been approved as an original equipment fitment for the Porsche Panamera. Yokohama Rubber shares it will supply the Porsche saloon with the Advan in size 255/40ZR20 (101Y) for the front wheels and 295/35ZR20 (105Y) for the rear.
Continue ReadingConti unveils performance winter tyres in Arvidsjaur
Carving out winter tyre developments Continental launched its latest winter tyres in December at an event held at the winter proving ground at Arvidsjaur, Sweden. The manufacturer’s new WinterContact TS 850 P will come to the performance car and SUV market in the autumn of 2014, delivering improvements over its TS 830 P predecessor in […]
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