Snap-on offers faster solution to ‘automotive mysteries’ with latest software
In a move that promises to “expedite the resolution of automotive enigmas,” Snap-on has released its latest software. The automotive industry equipment specialist says this autumn 2023 release “empowers technicians from the moment they power on,” providing them with an “unparalleled arsenal of tools and features designed to streamline diagnostics and ensure complete customer satisfaction.”
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Micheldever Tyre Services introduces TVS Eurogrip’s Roadhound sports touring moto tyre
Micheldever Tyre Services has added TVS Eurogrip’s Roadhound sports touring motorcycle tyre to its range. The distributor said the tyre will “improve grip in all conditions without sacrificing sporting performance” in a variety of terrains and conditions. It is designed for sports bikes, naked bikes, and crossovers of all engine capabilities. MTS says the Roadhound is “ideal for commuters and biking enthusiasts who regularly travel long distances.”
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TVS Eurogrip Protorq Extreme added to Micheldever Tyre Services motorcycle range
Micheldever Tyre Services has added the high-performance radial Protorq Extreme tyre from its motorcycle tyre house brand Eurogrip to its range. The distributor describes the tyre as “the perfect fit” for the Aprilia RS 457, the newest member of the 660 family. The Protorq Extreme features a 0° steel belt promoting high-speed handling, alongside a finely tuned profile to enhance riding precision and rider feedback at all stages of leaning.
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Continental pips Bridgestone to Auto Express 2023 winter tyre crown
The Continental WinterContact TS 870’s strength in wet and dry conditions proved just enough for Auto Express to make it the winner of its Winter Tyre Test 2023. Competing against six other global manufacturers’ products, the Conti tyre beat the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 – the reigning champion of many European tyre tests and Tyrepress’ sister consumer tyre advice website, WhatTyre’s Winter Tyre of the Year – by a narrow 0.3-point margin overall. None of the seven tyres tested disgraced itself, with the last-placed Vredestein Wintrac Pro only 3.2 points out of 100 behind the Conti tyre: the differences between seven of the top-performing winter tyres proved largely down to different interpretations of what performance characteristics a winter tyre should target; both by the manufacturers and Auto Express test lead Kim Adams. The tyres were tested in size 225/45R17 at Pirelli’s Sottozero winter testing facility in Flurheden in northern Sweden and at Continental’s Pferdsfeld proving ground. In its report, Auto Express detailed the shipping challenges associated with sourcing tyres to conduct tests have not yet fully relented; while manufacturers supplied their own tyres for the winter tyre test, the top three were checked against tyres bought on the open market.
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Pirelli & its sidewall symbols
In addition to the sustainability logo that we reported last month, the sidewalls of selected Pirelli tyres feature yet another new symbol. This is an elongated R that resembles the Pirelli P with two small arrows underneath, and it stands for the manufacturer’s RunForward technology.
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Four ‘good’ tyres in motoring clubs’ size 225/45 R17 test
The days are getting shorter and cooler, but we don’t need to go outdoors to realise that winter is fast approaching – the glut of seasonal tyre tests give the game away. European motoring associations ADAC, TCS and ÖAMTC are readying their members by testing winter tyres in two dimensions. Here we look at 225/45 R17, a popular size for cars such as the Audi A3, Mercedes A-Class and – the test team’s chosen vehicle – the VW Golf.
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Tyre Equipment Direct offering 10% discount at new e-commerce site
To celebrate the launch of the new www.tyreequipmentdirect.com e-commerce site, Tyre Equipment Direct is offering all workshop owners and operators ten per cent off of the first order they make online. This discount is available for everything listed on the website, including all types of garage equipment, and can be obtained simply by entering enter the promotional code ‘TYRESANDACCESSORIES10’ at checkout.
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SUV tyres – Auto Bild Allrad highly recommends 4 products
In the preamble to its 2023 winter tyre test, SUV and 4x4 specialist publication Auto Bild Allrad argues that tyres play an even more important role than all-wheel drive when piloting a vehicle in wintry conditions. While employing four driving wheels instead of two undoubtedly improves traction, this only represents one aspect of vehicle safety – when it comes to braking and negotiating curves, tyres are decisive.
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Agritechnica: Tractors, tyres and 30,000 footballs
Visitors to next month’s Agritechnica show in Germany won’t be able to walk ten metres without the risk of tripping over farm equipment, but perhaps only one of the more than 2,400 exhibitors present will have brought more than 30,000 footballs with them. That exhibitor is off-highway tyre specialist BKT.
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ZC Rubber showing Tianli additions at Agritechnica
At next month’s Agritechnica fair in Germany, ZC Rubber will present the latest additions to the Tianli agricultural tyre range, the Agri King VF agricultural radial for high horsepower tractors and Land Care cross-ply tyre for wheeled excavators and backhoe loaders.
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Launch Tech UK to showcase EV range at Mechanex 2023
Launch Tech UK will demonstrate its new range of electric vehicle (EV) diagnostic devices and workshop equipment at this year’s Mechanex show (Sandown Park, Surrey; 7-8 November). Technicians visiting the Launch Tech stand at Mechanex can get hands on experience with the Launch product portfolio including its diagnostics range, which features the brand new X431 Euro Turbo II, plus its popular X431 Euro Tab III and its latest immobiliser and key programming tools. The company will also host technician influencers Jimmy O’Riley (7 November) and Baz Meredith (8 November) on the Launch Tech UK stand (D32) to meet visitors and discuss their favourite Launch products.
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Top Auto Bild Sportscars rating for 4 winter tyres
Winter tyres are niche products in the UK but make a lot of sense in particular situations. High-powered performance cars, for example, may benefit from the added grip that season-specific rubber provides. Auto Bild Sportscars has evaluated 11 brands of tyre in size 225/40 R18 to gauge performance in snowy, wet and dry conditions. Four tyres gain the motoring publication’s highest recommendation, but Auto Bild Sportscars also warns against bad eggs in the basket.
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Hankook supplies Ventus S1 evo 3 ev to Hyundai Ioniq 6
Hyundai has opted to fit Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tyres to its Ioniq 6 as standard. The tyre is developed specifically for electric cars, featuring low rolling resistance and a lightweight, robust construction to meet the specific requirements of all-electric vehicles, such as the Ioniq 6. The tyre is supplied in size 225/55R18W.
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All new Bridgestone tyres to be ‘EV-ready’
Bridgestone will make all of its future tyres suitable for electric vehicles (EVs), setting out its strategy to supply car tyre markets during the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electrified powertrains. Tyre-makers have approached EV tyres in a variety of ways, unveiling specialist product lines, adding EV-approved variations to existing product lines, or introducing new technologies to ensure entire portfolios are applicable to EV performance demands. Bridgestone’s Enliten tyre technology platform addresses these demands, which include improvements in energy efficiency, maximising battery range, and accommodating the increased weight and torque of EVs. A Bridgestone-commissioned survey showed increased consumer support for EVs on the back of both potential savings in fuel or energy prices and reducing the environment impact of their motoring.
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Haweka launches TB30 tyre changer
A new Haweka electrohydraulic tyre changer has been developed for workshops servicing trucks, buses, agricultural vehicles and construction machinery. The Haweka TB30 features a clamping device suitable for 14- to 30-inch wheel diameters and a maximum tyre diameter of 1,640mm and width of up to 850 mm.
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