Bridgestone’s new van tyre tested as ‘best-in-class’ for efficiency and braking
Bridgestone has launched the new Duravis Van tyre, a premium summer tyre for light commercial vehicles (LCV). The manufacturer says the tyre has been designed to minimise the total cost of ownership to van fleet operators. The tyre is also suitable for fitment on electric vehicles. TÜV SÜD testing shows the tyre offers “best in class” mileage and braking in wet and dry conditions, Bridgestone adds. The tyre was developed at the European R&D Centre and will be available in 26 sizes from January 2023.
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FTC Kuwait to distribute Davanti tyres
Davanti tyres are to be distributed by FTC Kuwait. The subsidiary of KAICO (Kuwait Automotive Imports Co) currently operates five tyre outlets - soon to be seven. The company has business interests in Saudi Arabia and UAE, and is involved in leasing, parts, tyres and lubricants. The strategic partnership is targeting annual sales in the Gulf country’s tyre market of 100,000 units.
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Trico scoops A1 award for fifth year running
Original equipment (OE) wiper blade manufacturer, Trico, has once again been presented with an award at the A1 Motor Stores annual convention: this year its Exact Fit range won Product of the Year. For more than a decade, Trico and A1 Motor Stores have enjoyed a fantastic business relationship, with members able to offer their customers a range of wiper blades that boast OE quality, safety and performance.
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Giti Tire extends OE fitment sizes on VW Crafter
Following previous original equipment tyre deals with Volkswagen, Giti Tire has secured further OE fitment sizes on the award-winning VW Crafter. The manufacturer’s GitiVanHD1 is now specified in 235/65 R16 C115/113R and 205/75 R16 C113/111R for new Crafters coming off production lines. Giti’s first partnership on the VW van began in April 2020, with the 205/70R17 C115/113R. It was the Giti brand’s first European light commercial vehicle OE contract.
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Apollo Tyres launches first long-haul trailer tyre for European market, A-rated EnduMile LHT
Apollo Tyres will enter the European long-haul trailer market with its new commercial vehicle tyre, the EnduMile LHT. The first Apollo truck tyre to achieve an A-grade rating for fuel efficiency on the European tyre label, Apollo says the tyre will be the most durable and lowest rolling resistance truck-sector tyre it has ever produced. The tyre was launched at the manufacturer’s advanced production facility in Gyöngyöshalász, Hungary, where it is to be manufactured. The EnduMile LHT will be available to customers across Europe from early 2023.
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Ceat offering growing made for Europe truck range
Many people don’t realise that the Ceat tyre brand began life in Italy. Many also aren’t aware that Ceat is today one of India’s top tyre makers and offers a full portfolio, from scooter through to tractor tyres. Truck tyres too, and the company is currently working to gain a foothold within this sector in the UK and Europe. It is spearheading efforts here with the new generation Winmile range.
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Kirkby Tyres investing in quality brands
One of the largest truck tyre wholesalers and distributors in the UK and Ireland, Kirkby Tyres has a team of specialists dedicated to the TBR segment and is investing to make further inroads with its exclusive brands. We recently spoke with commercial director Michael Rosenthal to find out about the latest products from Double Coin and Sailun as well as Kirkby’s activities in the truck business.
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JK Tyre expanding UK truck range
The flagship company of JK Organisation and one of the world’s 25 largest tyre manufacturers, JK Tyre has been spearheading technological developments and innovations since its inception. The company claims market leadership in India’s truck and bus radial segment and currently has capacities to produce 3.7 million TBR tyres per annum.
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Green laning expert impressed with first Falken Wildpeak experience
Adam Hearne, an off-road driving instructor with over 20 years of qualified experience, tells Tyres & Accessories that he has been hugely impressed with the Falken Wildpeak M/T tyre since trialling the Japanese brand on an off-road vehicle for the first time this year.
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Continental: Tips for maximising winter tyre life
Grippier sipes and softer rubber compounds mean higher rolling resistance when driving on winter tyres. They wear more quickly than summer tyres too, but anyone who fits these products can maximise tyre mileage by adapting their driving style and treating the tyres with care. Continental offers tips for using winter tyres in the most resource-efficient way possible.
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Machine Mart launches latest catalogue
Machine Mart’s new catalogue is out this week, detailing tools and equipment available now for the workshop. Featuring more than 300 price cuts and new products, the new 484-page Autumn-Winter catalogue offers a broad choice of tools and equipment. In total the catalogue lists more than 6,000 items of tools and machinery, with a further 15,000 extra products available online.
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Tyre test: Auto Bild crowns Michelin & Pirelli its winter monarchs
The tyre boffins at Auto Bild have been busy of late, evaluating no fewer than 56 products for their 2022 winter test. After looking at the size 255/55 R17 tyres’ braking performance in wet and snowy conditions, Auto Bild selected the 20 with the shortest average stopping distances and subjected these to further testing on dry, wet and snow-covered surfaces and also examined their comfort, noise, mileage and rolling resistance. The motoring publication declared two tyres joint test winners and gave five products the highest ‘exemplary’ rating.
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Hankook iON truck/bus range coming to Europe
The iON name is one we’ve recently become acquainted with on Hankook car tyres. With the launch of the iON Evo and iON winter, Hankook Tire has a range of summer and winter tyres specifically aimed at electric vehicles. The South Korean tyre maker is now launching a series of iON truck and bus tyres in its domestic market, and this is worth noting as Hankook says some of these products are being developed with European markets in mind.
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Oak Tyres plans for high-demand winter season
With the winter months approaching and the cost-of-living challenge affecting many across the UK, the next few months are vital represent an important part of the year, Oak Tyres tells Tyres & Accessories. The wholesaler, part of Grouptyre, has been planning since early 2022 to strengthen its position. Oak Tyres’ winter tyre supply chain planning starts in February each year, with production running through the summer. This means that the brand has stock arriving from Autumn onwards for the winter months. Oak says it is anticipating “unprecedented demand” for sister tyre brand, Davanti, “due to its value proposition,” an eventuality it has prepared for.
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Moveero Profi-Flex: Keeping agriculture moving at speed
According to off-highway wheels and hub systems manufacturer moveero, its high-speed Profi-Flex tractor wheel addresses the issues of runout that can occur on manually adjustable track wheels used on high-speed applications. The company says this results in high levels of comfort, ride quality and tractor performance.
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