96 years old and still going strong, thanks to BFGoodrich
Cumnock-based haulier T. French & Son has added a very special vehicle to its fleet in the shape of a steam-powered Foden named Merlin. The business traces its roots back to 1967, initially supporting Scottish farmers before moving into coal haulage, and the Foden, which is shod on 40x8 16-ply BFGoodrich Silvertown Vintage Tyres, pays homage to this and general British engineering excellence.
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Michelin USA recalls classic tyres for a second time
In the USA, Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain XVS and TRX tyres, provided as replacement tyres for a previous recall in 2022 (specifically what NTDSA refers to as recall 22T023). The problem? The DOT symbol is missing from the tyre sidewalls. Of course, the problem is one of information. Tyres within a DOT symbol “may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash”, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Just 46 TRX and XVS tyres are affected in sizes 240/55 VR 415 94W, 240/55 VR 390 89W and 185/80R15 93V.
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Hamaton releases Q4 2024 TPMS update
The final quarterly Hamaton and ATEQ TPMS diagnostic tools update for 2024 is now out, with this latest update featuring sensor coverage updates for Hamaton Hybrid 3.5, NFC, and Lite sensors in Europe and Eurasia, and U-Pro sensors in the USA and Australia. The Q4 update also includes software updates to improve the UI display on the ATEQ VT Truck 2.0 and adjusts the BLE scan flow on the ATEQ VT67.
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A retro look with more light output – the lighting solution for classic cars
OSRAM has been in the automotive sector for more than 110 years, meaning the company has been operating throughout generations of classic cars. This gives the lighting giant a unique and helpful perspective of today’s classics.
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North America launch for ‘extreme’ Pirelli Scorpion A/T tyre
The latest addition to the Pirelli Scorpion line-up takes the range’s legacy “to the next level” by “pushing the Scorpion family to its extreme.” With these bold remarks, Pirelli has launched the Scorpion XTM, an all-terrain tyre designed to meet the demands of electric, plug-in hybrid, and combustion engine trucks and off-road vehicles. The range debuts in North America, with Pirelli not yet indicating if or when it will offer the tyre in European markets.
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ER Bike – Cemb reinvents the K22
Cemb has introduced a new balancer for motorcycle wheels, the ER Bike. The garage equipment specialist tells us that this modern evolution of its well-known K22 combines precision and reliability in one package. Designed with ergonomic features and cutting-edge technology, the ER Bike is one of the few solutions on the market for dynamic balancing of bike wheels.
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Motorcycle wheel balancing – static or dynamic?
One of the most common causes of vibrations during motorcycle riding is wheel imbalance. Garage equipment manufacturer Cemb S.p.A. shares its expert view on the subject here. The company has also introduced a new evolution of the well-known K22 digital balancing machine.
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Auto Bild votes Michelin & Pirelli its top cold weather tyre makers
After conducting no less than six all-season and winter tyre tests in recent months, Auto Bild is well positioned to identify and acknowledge the tyre makers who have consistently produced safe, well-performing tyres. It has now done so, naming Pirelli its star amongst the all-season tyre makers for 2024/25 and Michelin the leading manufacturer of winter tyres. Continental and Goodyear also secure a podium place for both categories.
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Eurogrip-branded EV tyres under development
Eurogrip-branded electric vehicle (EV) tyres are on their way, as Indian tyremaker TVS Srichakra reported that it is developing advanced fuel-efficient tyres made for EVs and primarily targeting the Indian market.
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Continental now offering WinterContact 8 S
A new product for high-performance vehicles has joined the Continental winter tyre portfolio. From launch, the Continental WinterContact 8S will be available in fitments for 19- to 22-inch rim diameters and rated up to W, for speeds as high as 168 mph (270 km/h). All dimensions are EU tyre label ‘B’ rated for rolling resistance.
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Kumho launches tyre digital twin system
Kumho Tire has developed a digital twin (DT) system which engineers are applying to the tyre development process. According to the company, Kumho’s DT system has been developed by incorporating “big data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and Computer Aided Technologies (CAE)” into the tyre development process.
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Goodyear pulls back the all-season curtain
The Vector name has featured on the sidewalls of Goodyear tyres since the manufacturer introduced its first all-season model in 1985. The current state of the art is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, which caters to a market that Goodyear expects will grow by around eight per cent annually over the next five years. The tyre maker has shared a few details about how it created this latest product.
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Multiple OE tyre suppliers for BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
BMW Group has debuted the second generation of its BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, a car that, according to the manufacturer, sets “a new standard in the premium compact segment.” Order books are now open in the UK, with prices starting at £34,915 on the road. A range of summer and several winter tyres are approved for UK deliveries.
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Fasep launches integrated RFID for wheel balancers
Service equipment manufacturer Fasep has debuted what it says it the world’s first wheel balancer with integrated RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system. The company presented the innovation at Automechanika Frankfurt last month, installing the RFID system on a V788 balancer to give show visitors a live demonstration.
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TyreSwift signs 3-year AI tyre inspection contract with Beissbarth
TyreSwift has signed a three-year partnership with Beissbarth. The collaboration sees the integration of TyreSwift’s proprietary, cloud-based AI tyre inspection platform with Beissbarths state-of-the-art drive-over LED imaging technology.
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