Aeolus offering 37.00 R57 giant tyres
Aeolus Tyre has expanded its giant OTR portfolio to include a size 37.00 R57 product, the Aeolus AG01 Pro. The Sinochem Holdings subsidiary produced the first of these tyres at its Jiaozuo factory in China on 22 September. In this size, the AG01 Pro has a diameter of 3.4 metres, weighs approximately 3.4 tonnes and is designed for use on 180 to 200-tonne mining heavy-duty dump trucks.
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East Midlands public transport operator commits to fit Michelin tyres for next 5 years
Public transport operator trentbarton has committed to a further five years on Michelin bus tyres, having signed a new Effitires contract with Michelin’s Connected Solutions division. Michelin will supply and manage the tyres on more than 400 buses servicing routes across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire for trentbarton, as well as the Wellglade Group’s other businesses Notts + Derby, TM Travel and Kinchbus.
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Sumitomo USA recalls 150 Falken tyres
In America, Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken WildPeak AT4W size 275/60R20 115T tyres. According to documents filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 150 tyres are affected.
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Webfleet, Schmitz Cargobull offer integrated trailer telematics solution via OEM.connect programme
Bridgestone’s fleet management solution Webfleet is expanding its OEM.connect partner programme to trailers, collaborating with one of Europe’s leading trailer manufacturers on this service extension. Schmitz Cargobull, leading manufacturer of semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight, general cargo and bulk goods in Europe, is factory-fitting the telematics hardware required to connect to Webfleet, eliminating the need for aftermarket hardware installations. This allows operators to access trailer data to boost utilisation, reduce downtime and improve overall safety and security.
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Kumho tyres OE on VW Passat
Kumho Tire is supplying original equipment tyres for the VW Passat and Škoda Superb. The South Korean-based tyremaker will be supplying its ECSTA HS52 model in size 215/60 R16.
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Another BYD OE for Continental
In addition to supplying EcoContact 6 Q tyres for factory fitment on the BYD Seal, Continental tyres are original equipment on the BYD Seal U. The electric SUV is available with Continental PremiumContact C – the ‘C’ standing for ‘Comfort’ – in size 235/50 R19 99V. According to Continental, this OE supply arrangement applies in “numerous countries” where the Seal U is sold.
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Lassa debuts EV-ready Revola
Brisa, the joint venture company of Bridgestone Corporation and Turkey’s Sabanci Holding operates plants in Izmit and Aksaray / Turkey and produces PSR, LT, TBR, AG and OTR group tyres under Bridgestone and Lassa brands. The Brisa footprint also includes an R&D center that delivers more than 100 new products a year. One of these is the Revola, a summer comfort tyre that is already leading the Lassa summer PSR line up.
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Bridgestone to introduce Duravis All Season Evo van tyre to improve year-round efficiency
Bridgestone is introducing its new premium all-season van tyre, the Bridgestone Duravis All Season Evo, replacing the Duravis All Season. “With all-season tyres being the fastest growing segment in the market for light commercial vehicles, the Duravis All Season EVO is here to deliver year-round confidence to drivers and fleet operators as they face inevitable daily driving challenges,” said Stefano Sanchini, vice president consumer replacement at Bridgestone EMEA.
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Firestone Vanhawk 3 light commercial vehicle tyre offers improved mileage, efficiency, wet performance
Firestone has launched the Vanhawk 3, the Bridgestone second-line brand’s new summer, EV-ready van tyre for light commercial vehicles. The tyre will replace the second-generation product, offering longer mileage, improved fuel or energy efficiency, and enhanced wet braking versus its predecessor. Integrating the brand’s Enliten Technology, which is applied to the Firestone van tyre range for the first time in this product, the Vanhawk 3 is designed for electric-powered van applications as well as for internal combustion engine powered LCVs.
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Tyres & Accessories Magazine November 2024 issue available to read or download
In the November 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories, now available as an e-paper for Tyrepress subscribers, we take a look at the 4x4/SUV tyre segment and the garage equipment sector. Also featuring the latest news and analysis from the international tyre business, this issue includes a special focus on the UK, with a report from the NTDA Tyre Industry Conference 2024 and the winners of this years Tyre Industry Awards. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
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Davanti Tyres offers year-round SUV tyres
A recent review of the SUV tyre market shows that the demand is strong, with SUV sales exceeding 1 million in 2023, increasing 23 per cent between 2022 and 2023. With a clear requirement for more SUV tyres, Davanti states that it has developed its range through a strenuous tyre testing programme on some of the worlds toughest proving grounds, offering motorists reliability, safety and performance.
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Landsail’s latest SUV tyres target growing market segment
With the sustained increase in SUV tyre sales continuing, and demand likely to continue to grow, low-cost brands that have achieved a prominent position in the UK replacement tyre market are offering more products to suit this market. Landsail, the brand produced by Sentury Tire and distributed in the UK by Grouptyre, is one such tyre brand, and its latest SUV tyres, the CLV2 and ultra-high performance LS588 SUV, are designed particularly to meet the requirements of price conscious drivers of road-going SUVs.
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Valeo grows camshaft, crankshaft, engine sensor offering, focusing on hybrids
Focusing on hybrid vehicles. Valeo has nearly doubled the size of its camshaft and crankshaft ranges in the last 18 months. The company also boosted its exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor and mass airflow meter (MAF) sensor offering, as part of an overall strategy to increase support for independent garages working on hybrids. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures for October 2024 showed that HEV and PHEV sales together made up 22.8 per cent of new cars sold in the UK during the month. Collectively this was higher than the 20.7 per cent battery electric vehicle (BEV) total for the month.
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Hella focuses on DAF coverage in latest make of the month
Automotive supplier Hella has continued its vehicle of the month campaign with a look at the entire DAF range, the UK’s most popular truck brand. The campaign puts a spotlight on the more than 1,800 parts Hella provides to DAF, with vehicle coverage extending as far back as 1974, coming right up to the present day.
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Mazda CX-80 fits Yokohama Advan V61
Yokohama is supplying its Advan V61 tyres as original equipment (OE) to Mazda Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-80, sales of which will be launched in Japan, Australia, New Zealand and other countries in October 2024. The tyre sizes are 235/60R18 103V and 235/60R18 107V.
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