40 years of Falken tyres
The Falken tyre brand celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and Falken Tyre Europe has marked the milestone at an event not far from its headquarters in Offenbach am Main, Germany. For the company, the anniversary is also an opportunity to look back on the past four decades.
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Triangle EffeXSport range developments designed to balance compound and construction
Details of the first wave of the EffeXSport product line-up were released at the end of the first quarter and explain that the initial range is made up of 54 sizes ranging from 16 to 20 inches. Those products were already available back in March. Moving forward, a further 50 sizes will be added by the end of the year. What we now know is that the overall range will be more than half A-rated on the European tyre label. Triangle’s recent track event at the Hungaroring gave more details of how Triangle is developing its range by balancing compound and construction, as published in our July print edition. Subscribers can read all the details by clicking here.
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Michelin awarded for 45% sustainable tyre
On 13 July, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) bestowed the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2023 in the ‘Chassis, Car Body & Exterior’ category upon Michelin for its road-approved car tyres containing 45 per cent sustainable materials. A jury composed of seasoned figures from the industry, the world of science and consulting, as well as specialist media selected Michelin for the award.
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Brabus chooses SportContact 7 for 930
The most powerful car in the Brabus line-up will wear Continental tyres. The tuning firm has selected the Continental SportContact 7 as exclusive fitment for the Brabus 930 and will fit the tyre in size 275/35 ZR 21 at the front and 335/25 ZR 22 on the rear wheels.
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New Michelin CrossGrip sizes
The Michelin CrossGrip range is expanding with two new dimensions, 480/70R20 and 480/80R26. These tyres can be fitted to industrial, agricultural, and handling equipment, and Michelin says they are particularly suited to mini loaders, reach forklifts and agricultural tractors up to 200 horsepower.
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Aston Martin selects Michelin tyres for Valour, Pirelli for BEVs
Aston Martin aims to “create the world’s most thrilling and highly desirable electric performance cars” and says its upcoming BEV models will feature P Zero tyres and Pirelli Cyber Tyre. But it is not planning to depart the ICE stage quietly, and in celebration of its 110th anniversary has revealed the Michelin-shod V12 Valour.
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Mitas adds sizes to Sport Force+ EV range
Mitas has extended its Sport Force+ EV tyre range with the addition of two new rear sizes, 180/60ZR17 and 200/55ZR17, available from August 2023. The latest additions expand the tyre range to seven sizes in total.
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TÜV SÜD integrates Goodyear CheckPoint tyre inspection into DVS system
TÜV SÜD and Goodyear have integrated the Goodyear CheckPoint solution into the TÜV SÜD Digital Vehicle Scan (DVS) inspection system. The system uses advanced sensor technology to elevate vehicle safety and performance, making the vehicle acceptance and return process more efficient. The testing organisation says the DVS enables accurate diagnosis and timely maintenance recommendations, which can improve overall safety and efficiency. The Goodyear CheckPoint drive-over tyre inspection system reads tyre condition and vehicle parameters, sending actionable insights to fleet managers. It streamlines tyre pressure and tread depth inspection by providing automated inspections completed within seconds.
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Goodwood launch for 3 Pirelli tyres
Pirelli debuted the P Zero brand in 1986 and since then has given the name to numerous performance tyres, including more than 1,300 original equipment homologations for vehicle manufacturers. A trio of P Zero tyres debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week.
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Sustainable materials, AAA rating: Pirelli launches P Zero E
Exclusive tyre partner Pirelli has made the most of its presence at Goodwood Festival of Speed, presenting three additions to the P Zero family. In addition to the recently unveiled P Zero Trofeo RS and the P Zero R, a supercar tyre adapted for everyday use, Pirelli showed the P Zero E, a UHP tyre that launches with an EU label triple A rating in every size.
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Eco-Readymix fits Michelin X Works tyres to reduce
Fitting Michelin X Works tyres across its fleet has allowed concrete, mortar and screed supplier, Eco-Readymix, to record a reduction in tyre damage and downtime, it says. The company has fitted Michelin Remix X Works XDY 315/80 R22.5 on the drive axle and X Works HD Z 315/80 R22.5 on the steer axle of its vehicles as it transitions its entire 30-strong fleet to Michelin tyres.
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Michelin’s new Pilot Sport S 5 aimed at race-track and road
Following the pattern set by the Pilot Sport 4 and, for even sportier vehicles, the Pilot Sport 4 S, Michelin is following-up the launch of the Pilot Sport 5 with the introduction of the Pilot Sport S 5. The new product is currently listed as available in 10 sizes, eight are associated with original equipment identifiers – AML (Aston Martin), ND0 (Porsche) and MO1 (Mercedes-Benz), according to the Michelin website. However, as our colleagues at Reifenpresse.de point out, two fitments come without such OE-specific references: 245/40 R21 96Y and 275/35 R21 99Y.
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Yokohama TWS introduces multi-brand tyre pressure app
Tyre pressures matter in all categories, but when it comes to agricultural tyres, the variety of vehicles, applications and implementations requires an even closer eye on tyre pressures in order to ensure optimal service life, traction, fuel consumption and soil protection. But, with all that in mind, where can you find the correct tyre pressure?
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Yokohama introduces “E+” electric vehicle tyre marking
One of the key messages the Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. announced at its recent Nurburgring event was that they tyremaker is applying a new “E+” mark to its passenger cars, from the second half of 2023. An official announcement from Yokohama Rubber’s Japanese headquarters has since confirmed that the same marking will also be applied to trucks and buses equipped with the same properties required by electrified vehicles. That 12 July official statement specifies that the term “Electrified vehicles” includes battery electric vehicles (BEVs), electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). In other words, the new E+ marking is Yokohama’s bid to bring clarity to exactly what an electric vehicle (EV) tyre is.
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AES introduces handheld tyre scanner
AES UK (Automotive Equipment Solutions) has introduced a hand-held tyre scanner which allows commercial vehicle operators, workshops and tyre retailers to quickly and accurately measure tyre tread depth. TreadReader HD (Heavy Duty) is a compact, easy-to-use device which provides full-width tread depth analysis and creates a detailed scan of each tyre to within 0.2mm.
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