Tyres & Accessories Magazine March 2024

In this issue:

In the March 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories Magazine is now available as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress. The latest issue includes a focus on tyre industry sustainability and commercial vehicle tyres. It also includes in-depth articles and analysis tackling current events and trends in the global tyre industry and the latest new tyres, such as Pirelli’s new all-season tyre and the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 winter tyre. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription.

Sustainability, recycling and retreading

Sustainability has become a watchword in the tyre business. Often new technology such as recovered materials steal the headlines. However, the fact is that more conventional parts of the tyre business are key to the overall sustainability of the tyre sector. For example, while new technology might be the way to maximise tyre-related fuel efficiency, the more routine realities of tyre husbandry and specifically pressure management make a world of difference. Similarly, the importance of fully integrated retreading and (where appropriate) regrooving in the life of commercial vehicle tyres has never been more critical. So, with that all in mind, the March edition of Tyres & Accessories takes a look at both developments among some of the more forward-thinking retreaders as well as the technologies and issues affecting the whole tyre business when it comes to the subject of sustainability.

Featured Articles

£5m Bulldog investment (30)
Marangoni bucks trends (32)
Scottish retreader expands (34)
Sustainability at Hankook (36)

Commercial vehicle tyres

In the commercial vehicle tyre segment, suppliers to fleets are increasingly supporting the logistics industry’s sustainability goals with a holistic approach to tyres. The tyres themselves are increasingly tuned to offer a mix of performance characteristics tailored for the different applications, while also ensuring maximum longevity through initial tread life and a carcass that can be regrooved and retreaded. Meanwhile, sensors and increasingly sophisticated approaches to digitalisation are also integrated into full service packages. T&A takes its first look of the year at CV tyres in the March issue.

Featured Articles

European truck tyre imports (40)
Conti upgrades apps (41)
Bridgestone’s CV tyre strategy (44)
Yokohama truck tyre range (46)

EDITORIAL
What might SRI pay for Dunlop? 3

NEWS IN BRIEF (6)

UK TYRE MARKET
Halfords profit warning (14)
Bond acquires Birkenshaw (15)
MTS conversions up 98% (20)

COMPANY
Goodyear Q4 loss at $291m (22)
Titan buys Carlstar Group (24)
Kraiburg on future retreading (28)

PRODUCT
New Pirelli all-season tyre (54)
OE Update: Vredestein on BMW (56)
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (58)
Maxam AgilXtra VF (61)

INTERNATIONAL
China’s 2023 growth (64)
Swedish ELT recycling plant (67)
Fintyre exits debt proceedings (70)

CAREER TRACKS (76)