Davanti Tyres expands off-road range with the launch of the new Terratoura Mud Terrain 4×4 tyre
Davanti Tyres has added a new tyre to its off-road lineup: the Terratoura Mud Terrain (M/T). The new 4x4 tyre was specifically engineered to conquer the toughest off-road terrains with ease, the tyre brand states. The Terratoura M/T features an aggressive tread pattern and advanced, rugged construction. Overall, the tyre is designed to enable off-road exploration in a variety of challenging conditions. The Terratoura M/T is now available in 15-20-inch sizes.
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Tyron aims to help reduce serious road accidents this winter
Headquartered in Leicestershire, Tyron Runflat is purportedly the world’s only multi-piece rubber run-flat tyre protector. This Tyre Safety Month this October the company is sharing key advice for road users as the winter months draw in.
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New FAG Repair Insert Unit with patented seal design for efficient repairs and improved fuel economy
Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions (VLS) has introduced an updated version of its popular FAG Repair Insert Unit (RIU) for commercial vehicles. The pre-assembled unit is designed to make OE quality wheel bearing replacements simpler in truck, trailer and bus hubs. The new RIU can also extend maintenance intervals and has a patented sealing cap that helps to lower diesel consumption and CO2 emissions by reducing friction levels. The result: less time off the road means lower operating costs.
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Our Virtual Academy backs campaign to boost EV work at independent garages
Our Virtual Academy, a leader in online and face-to-face automotive technical training, is backing the Garage Services Online ‘EV Edge’ campaign to help independent garages get the best return on their electric vehicle (EV) investment. With over 1.25 million EVs already on UK roads, the EV Edge initiative seeks to position independent garages as the preferred choice for hybrid and EV services by significantly enhancing their visibility to EV owners.
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Ceat Specialty gains AGCO-Massey Ferguson approval
Indian tyre maker Ceat Specialty will supply its Farmax agricultural tyres to AGCO’s Massey Ferguson tractors. The Massey Ferguson 5700 M series tractor will be the first tractor to fit Ceat agricultural tyres, with plans to extend across multiple product lines, strengthening the companies’ collaboration in the European market. The first to roll out in the latest Ceat-Massey Ferguson collaboration is the MF 5711 M 115 HP tractor, now equipped with Ceat Farmax R65 tyres in sizes 440/65 R 28 and 540/65 R 38.
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Hamaton adds Bluetooth Low Energy H57, VT47, VT57 diagnostic tools
Hamaton has added the BLE-enabled H57 BLE, VT47 BLE, and VT57 BLE diagnostic tools to its portfolio. Offering the same functionality and flexibility at an affordable price as the original tool, the H57 BLE, VT47 BLE, and VT57 BLE diagnostic tools can now also read BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) TPMS sensors for the approximately 5 million Tesla 3, Y, S, X and Cybertruck models around the World.
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Tyre News in Numbers October 2024
Tyres & Accessories’ monthly News in Numbers column identifies the most important statistics of the month, giving you a quick snapshot of some major industry stories. Below, we look at the numbers, big and small, that made the news in the October 2024 magazine. Click the embedded links to read more on each article.
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Read the 2024 edition of the WhatTyre Buyers Guide online now
The WhatTyre Buyers Guide 2024 is available to read online for Tyrepress subscribers. The guide, produced by Tyre Industry Publications editors to identify the best tyres available according to tyre labelling data, tyre tests, original equipment approvals, and sustainability data, all of which are components of the WhatTyre tyrescore. It also announces our WhatTyre Tyre of the Year Award winners for 2024. You can also find our recommendations, alongside information on all tyres available in the UK, on WhatTyre.com.
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Trelleborg: Tyre demand high in changing logistics sector
Many industries are implementing measures to streamline their logistics and optimise operations, and this is driving demand for material handling tyres. Selecting the right product becomes a critical factor when tyre choice directly influences how material handling machines perform. Trelleborg Tires shares its experiences in this evolving sector.
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Get prepared for ‘battery season’ – Banner
With the battery season almost upon us, Banner’s introduction of a new guide to its comprehensive range of battery chargers, power packs, testers and accessories, couldn’t be more timely. Hot off the press from Europe’s leading manufacturer of lead-acid batteries, the 8-page, A5 format product range literature is available in both print format or viewable using a dedicated QR code.
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Tyres & Accessories Magazine October 2024 issue available to read or download
The wholesale sector and industrial tyres feature in the October 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories, which is now available as an e-paper for Tyrepress subscribers. The issue also features the latest news from the international tyre business, including the opening of Nokian Tyres Romanian factory, new commercial vehicle tyre ranges from Michelin and Goodyear, and a report from the UKs Tyre Recovery Association annual forum day. 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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Records every year – Pirelli at the Nürburgring Nordschleife
Since 2019, Pirelli tyres have contributed to numerous lap records at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with vehicles ranging from electric supercars to SUVs and compact hatchbacks utilising Pirelli’s high-performance tyre range to achieve record-breaking times. Across these varied categories, Pirelli’s P Zero range has been instrumental in setting competitive lap times at this iconic and demanding circuit.
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SportContact 7 for Brabus Rocket GTS
Brabus has chosen Continental tyres for a further member of its Rocket family. The new Brabus Rocket GTS, the tuner’s first supercar with a carbon-fibre shooting brake body, rides on Continental SportContact 7 tyres as original equipment. These are paired with Brabus Monoblock P Platinum Edition rims in size 275/35 ZR 21 at the front and 335/25 ZR 22 on the rear axle.
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‘Stock up on additives for the winter season’ – Cataclean
With the colder weather setting in, workshops and motor factors see a seasonal shift in demand. While antifreeze, de-icers and winter tyres may top the list of needs during this time, stocking the right additives becomes equally vital, says Cataclean. Additives play an essential role in maintaining vehicle performance and protecting critical systems during winter’s harsh conditions and lower temperatures. With this in mind, Cataclean is highlighting the importance of stocking a leading additives brand during this time of year.
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BM Catalysts adds to Euro 6 range
In response to the ever-evolving emissions standards and the increasing diversity of the vehicle parc, BM Catalysts, manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, has announced the addition of 13 new part numbers, significantly boosting its Euro 6 fitment coverage. This latest expansion includes six catalytic converters, four pipes, two diesel particular filter (DPF) references and one selective catalyst reduction (SCR) reference.
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