Early 2023 launch for Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4
The fourth generation of the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa is now completing its final stages of development and testing, and Pirelli says both versions of the motorcycle tyre that “symbolises sports riding” will be available to buy from the start of 2023. Their release will complete a renewal of the Diablo Sport range that began in 2021 with the Diablo Rosso IV and continued this year with the Diablo Rosso IV Corsa.
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Teijin Frontier announces a greener tyre cord
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. claims a world first with the commercialisation of a tyre cord that combines an adhesive that does not contain resorcinol formaldehyde (RF) with a chemically recycled polyester fibre. Test production of the tyre cord will begin next year, and the Teijin Group company aims to achieve annual production of 200,000 tonnes by 2030.
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Continental debuts 5th generation Conti Hybrid
With the launch of its all-new Generation 5 Conti Hybrid tyre range, Continental seeks to equip regional haulage operators with the latest in tyre innovation and technology. First to arrive in the Generation 5 line-up are the Conti Hybrid HS5 for the steer axle in HS5 385/55 R 22.5 and HS5 315/70R22.5 and the Conti Hybrid HD5 for the drive axle in HD5 315/70 R 22.5. Further dimensions will join the range over the coming year.
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Emerald launches solid skid-steer tyre range with World Wide Tyre Marketing
Emerald Resilient Tyre Manufacturers Pvt Ltd has launched a new range of solid skid-steer tyres at the IMHX 2022 exhibition in association with the company’s UK distributor, World Wide Tyre Marketing (Fork Truck Tyres Ltd). According to the company, Emerald is the largest Indian solid and pneumatic tyre manufacturing and exporting company and was proud to launch the new range, which is available both with and without apertures.
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Bridgestone unveils Turanza 6
A new flagship tyre will arrive in Bridgestone’s summer touring line-up next year, and it’s a product that “gives drivers control and confidence in stressful and unforeseen conditions, including on a rainy day.” Introducing the Bridgestone Turanza 6, Bridgestone states that its successor to the Turanza T005 offers best-in-class wet performance as well as superior mileage and improved fuel/energy efficiency.
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M&B Engineering showing new tyre changers at Automechanika
M&B Engineering is introducing its latest range of tyre changers, wheel balancers and wheel alignment systems at Automechanika Frankfurt later this month. Specifically, M&B will show the new turntable TC700 Series as well as the “top-of-the-range model TC755 Leverless”, which represents the further evolution of the TC555 SL-4.
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Bauma launch for Continental LD-Master L5 Traction tyre
Promising a “smooth ride and long service life despite heavy loads and abrasive surfaces,” Continental will debut the new LD-Master L5 Traction radial at the Bauma show in Germany this October. It will initially offer this latest addition to the ContiEarth range for loaders operating on abrasive surfaces in size 35/65 R33. In addition, Continental will present its EM-Master E3/L3 as a 65-series tyre for construction and surface applications at Bauma and also provide a sneak preview of a new solid skid steer tyre.
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Red Dot Award for Kumho’s flying vehicle tyre concept
Well used to receiving Red Dot Design Awards for its road tyres, Kumho has now won one for its ‘Airborne Tire’, a revolutionary concept product aimed at the rapidly evolving UAM (Urban Air Mobility) sector. Kumho’s latest Red Dot Design Award was in the ‘Design Concept’ category.
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Green XLR Earth: GRI launches sustainable tractor tyre
Off-highway tyre specialist GRI has introduced an agricultural tyre range containing 37.5 per cent sustainable materials. The new Green XLR Earth series is made with a high percentage of recycled carbon black, soybean oil, HD silica and reclaimed rubber. GRI debuted the range at the Farm Progress Show in Iowa, USA.
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New awards, test wins show quality of Hankook’s winter and all-season tyre ranges
Hankook’s comprehensive range of winter and all-season car and van tyres have been scooping up plenty of awards and recommendations over the past few years. This has been reflected in commendations for both the Kinergy 4S and 4S2 all-season models by Tyres & Accessories’ sister independent tyre comparison website WhatTyre, which considers tyres’ performance in a range of quality tyre tests, original equipment fitments, and several other metrics. In addition to the Kinergy 4S2, the manufacturer’s core all-season range includes the Vantra ST AS 2 for vans, and the Kinergy 4S2 X for SUVs, while its winter collection, including the Winter i*cept evo 3, Winter i*cept evo 3 X, Winter i*cept LV, and Winter i*cept RS 2 has also received its share of plaudits.
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Falken Eurowinter HS02, HS02 Pro tyres to hit UK market this winter
Falken’s latest cold weather tyre offering is set to make its UK market debut this winter in September. Two specifications will be available: the Eurowinter HS02 and HS02 Pro. Both tyres represent the next generation of Falken’s cold-weather range. They offer significant improvements over their predecessor, the HS01, according to the manufacturer.
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Winter i*cept RS3 – Hankook launches latest generation winter tyre
With the promise of shorter braking distances on snow-covered surfaces and improved handling on icy and wet roads, Hankook Tire has introduced the Hankook Winter i*cept RS3. It says this “enhanced successor to the multiple award-winning Winter i*cept RS2” uses the latest technologies to surpass its predecessor and “offer even greater levels of safety in everyday life.”
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Corghi to present latest innovations at Automechanika Frankfurt
Nexion Group brand Corghi will present its latest automotive repair and maintenance innovations at Automechanika Frankfurt (September 13 to 17, Stand G96, Hall 8.0). The show will mark the brand’s return to the exhibition circuit after a break of more than two years, prompted by the pandemic. The Corghi team said it is thrilled to be able to meet customers and partners again at the trade fair that brings together the entire automotive aftermarket value chain.
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Sentury launches Qirin EV
During The Tire Cologne show, which took place in May, we spotted the Landsail Qirin EV concept tyre on the stand of wholesaler Inter-Sprint. It is a concept no longer, as Qingdao Sentury Tire officially debuted the tyre yesterday.
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Hämmerling expands its Samson tyre range
Hämmerling - The Tyre Company GmbH, a tyre wholesaler based in Paderborn, Germany and active throughout Europe, with its own Athos, Talas and Sämm tyre, is expanding its Samson product line-up to include a wide range of truck and bus tyres.
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