Apollo Tyres signs distribution partnership with GEFCO
Apollo Tyres has agreed a distribution deal with GEFCO to supply tyres to customers in France. According to the company, Apollo Tyres began integrating GEFCO into its supply chain in May. Since then, the partnership has reportedly cut average lead times to under four days and improved the overall ordering and delivery experience for customers.
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Yokohama unveils Geolandar CV 4S
Yokohama has unveiled the new Geolandar CV 4S, a comprehensive all-season tyre for crossover SUVs. The demands on tyres for SUVs are varied and challenging, as they need to be able to take on all road types and all-weather conditions, such as arid dryness, rainy spells and challenging snow. Yokohama states that the new tyre recognises this demand for versatility and practicality in its development of the “innovative” Geolandar CV 4S. Following its launch in October, the Geolandar CV 4S will make its debut in the UK and Europe. Yokohama will roll out the tyre in a range of 32 sizes, for rim sizes between 17” and 20”.
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Kumho keeps eyes on road with 4×4 tyre range
Kumho’s recent development of its SUV and 4x4 tyre range have focused on satisfying the increasing requirement for more car-like on-road performance from such vehicles. The Korean company’s line-up offers more than just on-road SUV fitments, though, with two all-terrain models and the mud-terrain MT51 offering performance away from smooth tarmac.
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Apec adds 33 new lines to braking range
33 new part numbers have been added to the ever-expanding Apec braking range this October. The range extension includes 18 wear indicators, 10 brake calipers, 2 brake pad sets, 1 brake cable and 2 splash guards. Each one has been meticulously designed and manufactured to OE specification.
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How Continental Mabor is supporting the manufacturer’s agricultural ambitions
In 2016, Continental took the decision to bring back the manufacture of Conti-branded agricultural tyres under its own control. Production of Continental agricultural tyres had been carried out by Czech tyre maker Mitas from 2004, when it acquired the license, and had been due to continue until 2019. However, the acquisition of Mitas by agricultural tyre manufacturer Trelleborg Wheel Systems meant the Continental brand became surplus to requirements. Conti saw this as an early opportunity to re-enter the lucrative, high-technology agricultural tyre segment with a premium brand intended to compete at the top of the European segment and manufactured at the Continental Mabor plant in Lousado, Portugal with the help of an initial 50-million-euro investment and the recruitment of a manufacturing and R&D team.
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Hankook Dynapro tyre range offers high performance on and off the road
Hankook has tailored a family of tyres for the expanding 4x4 market with its Dynapro range. The brand covers all-terrain, mud-terrain, and highway applications respectively with the Dynapro AT2, the Dynapro MT2, and the Dynapro HP2.
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General Tire continues expansion of Grabber AT3 all-terrain range
While supplying a wide range of tyres across a variety of segments, Continental’s General Tire brand is renowned for its high-performance SUV and all-terrain tyres. The brand’s wide range of products to meet the most demanding requirements is under the Grabber brand name. The range is led by the General Tire Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyre and the Grabber X3 mud-terrain models. The full range of General Tire 4x4 tyres is available exclusively though Micheldever Tyre Services in the UK.
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PartsinMotion.co.uk adds Brembo to its brake range
PartsinMotion.co.uk has added over 600 new-to-range references from Brembo to its braking line-up including the latest brake pads and discs for popular passenger car and commercial vehicles.
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Ascenso Tyres R&D manager visits BAB Distribution, UK partners, end-users
Ascenso Tyres research & development manager Abhishek Kumar has visited the brand’s UK tyre distributor BAB Distribution, wholesale division of the BA Bush & Son Ltd Group, and key Ascenso OE2 partners, looking ahead to the development of future tyre products. The visit enabled the Ascenso team to demonstrate its willingness to listen and adapt tyres based on feedback from dealers and end users. There was also plenty of positive feedback from customers on the existing tyre range’s performance BAB Distribution told Tyrepress.
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US debut for Toyo Open Country A/T III EV
Toyo Tires has extended its all-terrain tyre range for North America to include a tyre aimed at electric trucks and SUVs. The tyre maker designed and is manufacturing the Toyo Open Country A/T III EV in the USA and plans to offer “a wide range of unique sizes and high-load combinations for 18- to 24-inch wheel diameters.” No word from Toyo so far about a UK or European launch.
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Falken expands 4×4 line-up with new R/T01 rugged terrain flagship tyre
Falken Tyre Europe has launched the Wildpeak R/T01 rugged terrain tyre, a new flagship expanding its 4x4 tyre portfolio for demanding off-road applications. The new tyre means the Sumitomo Rubber Industries global flagship tyre brand now has a tyre for every off-road application. The company states that the R/T01 was “engineered with adventure in mind”; the tyre’s tread design and structure promote high traction performance in the most difficult conditions. Falken will distribute the Wildpeak R/T01 from the first quarter of 2024 with an initial range of nine sizes, ranging from 16 to 20 inches, with a speed rating of Q. The Wildpeak R/T01’s designation as a professional off-road tyre (POR) means it has no further EU tyre labelling information.
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‘No two 4×4 enthusiasts are the same’ – Bridgestone’s Brett Emerson
With the manufacturers latest Dueler all-terrain tyre coming into the market in 2023, Bridgestone’s consumer sales director Brett Emerson has given some insight into how Bridgestone is developing its 4x4 tyre range with consumers and the wide variety of application mixes within this segment. Starting from the point of view that “no two 4x4 enthusiasts are the same,” Emerson explains the importance of “factoring in how much all-terrain driving” drivers will do and “how much is mud related.” The manufacturer, alongside the First Stop retail network, wants to help fit the tyre with the right performance characteristics to customers’ vehicles, Emerson continues.
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Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain A/T002 extends life by 40%, improves traction
Bridgestone launched its new premium all-terrain tyre, the Dueler All-Terrain A/T002, earlier in 2023. Designed to enable drivers to handle off-road challenges while keeping them on track on their on-road journeys. The Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain A/T002 offers improved adaptation and reaction over different types of terrain, excellent wet and dry grip, and improved mileage, based on Bridgestone’s internal testing against the predecessor Dueler A/T001. The manufacturer said it conducted extensive market research to ensure the tyre meets drivers’ needs for safety and all-terrain performance, while offering the feeling of freedom and adventure.
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Battery testing means extra profits, says Ecobat
At this time of year, as the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, many drivers find their battery is faltering, or possibly completely flat. However, a difficult question that’s been raised on many occasions, is that without drivers experiencing starting problems, how do they know where their car’s battery is in its lifecycle? The answer, which is a subject that has also been raised on many occasions, is to have the battery tested, but realistically, motorists are not going to do this proactively, so it’s down to workshops to put a battery testing regime into practice. This policy is even more important as the seasons change and the increasing likelihood of some early morning frost or a prolonged cold snap.
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Martins launches three new sub-brands
Martins, the tyre equipment and industrial supplier, has launched three new sub-brands: tiretools, tirestow, and tiresupp. According to the company, the expansion “marks a significant milestone in the companys ongoing commitment to providing top-notch solutions and services to its clientele.”
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