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AllSeasonContact – Continental’s all-season tyre for European markets

Never say never. These were the words uttered by Prof Dr Burkhard Wies, passionate physicist and vice-president of Tire Line development at Continental when asked at the end of 2015 about the likelihood of an all-season tyre range for Europe. These three words flew in the face of everything we assumed the staunch supporter of seasonal tyre fitment stood for, yet weren’t altogether surprising in light of growth occurring in the all-season segment. What Wies didn’t mention at the time was that Continental was already working on an all-season range that would come to market less than 18 months later.

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European launch for two Pirelli all-season tyres

Two new all-season tyres from Pirelli aim to meet growing demand from European consumers for products that perform better in all weather conditions, in particular in the wet and in snow.

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Long-term trend shows winter tyres receding, all-season rising in UK

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The viability of a sustained winter tyre market in the UK has long been categorised as doubtful, with sales rarely climbing to 2 per cent. Meanwhile recent improvements in tyre technology and the introduction of products looking to change their perception, led by the Michelin CrossClimate’s success in the fleet market, have seen all-season tyres become an increasingly attractive proposition.

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Technotrac facility helps Hankook reduce costs, increase efficiency of winter testing

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Hankook opened its Technotrac winter tyre testing facility in Ivalo, Finland early in 2017. With facilities ready for both commercial vehicle testing and future expansion, the facility will help the manufacturer push forward its winter and all-season ranges for the European and global markets. Tyres & Accessories spoke to vice president Klaus Krause, head of the Europe Technical Center about its European Technotrac winter testing facility and the segment in general.

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Pirelli all-season fitments extend winter mobility, alongside UHP specialists

Acknowledging tyre growth in all-season tyres in the UK, Pirelli continues to recommend the use of winter tyres for its target performance car market, especially in extreme conditions. The manufacturer states that this position is reflected in its winter range, which includes both specialist and all-rounder products for the relevant segments.

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Vredestein Quatrac 5 all-season tyre shows ‘lasting quality’

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Having presented its first all-season tyre 20 years ago, the Vredestein brand has more experience than most manufacturer in supplying this segment. Its portfolio includes a comprehensive range of car as well as light commercial vehicles, and as a result of this experience, Apollo Vredestein states that its technologically-advanced solutions are particularly well suited to the UK climate.

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Yokohama introduces first BluEarth branded winter tyre

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Yokohama’s newest winter tyre, the BluEarth W*drive V905 has been designed to meet Europe’s increasingly stringent environmental regulations. The first Yokohama-brand winter tyre to use the advanced BluEarth fuel-efficient technologies, it also features a directional pattern with wide grooves and a new compound offering superior stability and performance on snow, ice and wet roads. Ideal for drivers of performance cars, medium sized cars and SUVs, the BluEarth W*drive V905 is available in sizes from 15”–22”.

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Goodyear: 14 new Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 sizes

According to figures published by the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association, the all-season segment is the fastest growing in Europe. In response to the increasing popularity of this products, Goodyear is adding a further 14 sizes to its Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 product line.

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July launch for Point S all-season tyre range

After gaining a favourable response from its SummerStar and WinterStar tyre lines and in response to market demand, Point S Development has added an all-season product to its private brand range. The new tyre is called the Point S 4 Seasons and, as is the case with the existing private brand lines, is designed and manufactured by “one of the largest manufacturers in Europe.” Although Point S Development doesn’t disclose the identity of this tyre maker in its announcement of the 4 Seasons’ launch, it is well known that the retail network collaborated with Continental (which recently launched its first all-season tyre for Europe, the AllSeasonContact) to develop its private brand.

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Year-long happiness: Eight all-season tyres put to the test

The concluding comments in the tyre test published in the latest issue of Auto Bild Allrad offer food for thought to anyone considering their tyre options for the coming winter. All-season tyres, posit the three-man team behind the German magazine’s evaluation of eight SUV tyres, can be “a fully-fledged alternative to seasonal tyre changes – provided they are as good as our test winners.” Tyre buyers shouldn’t hesitate to place their trust in the best all-season rubber, they add, even if dedicated summer and winter tyres still can’t be beat in specific performance areas.

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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 chosen as original equipment by leading marques

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The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 has secured more than 54 approvals on 27 platforms across 10 original equipment manufacturers since its introduction less than two years ago. Audi, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Opel, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Smart and Volkswagen have all approved the award-winning tyre.

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90 Kumho Solus HA31 sizes now available

Numerous new size options have been added to the Kumho Solus HA31 all-season tyre range, bringing the total number of available sizes up to 90. The Solus HA31 can now be obtained in 13 to 18-inch fitments, and Kumho says the recent additions to the range cover most of the popular SUVs in the UK market, as well as a wide spectrum of passenger cars.

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Nokian launching E-Truck all-season tyre range

The new E-Truck range from Nokian Tyres will come to market this autumn and be available in “the most common European truck and bus tyre sizes,” the tyre maker reports. Steer, drive and trailer fitments will be offered, and a line of retreading materials, Nokian E-tread, will complement the E-Truck range.

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Zeetex launches all new winter tyre range, including all-season fitment – videos

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Zeetex has launched its next generation winter tyre range, introducing it first all season tyre for the European market. The brand introduced the tyre patterns: WP1000, WH1000, WH1000 SUV, WQ1000 and WV1000, covering a full winter range of PCR, UHP, SUV, 4×4, and van tyres, as well as the all season car tyre, the ZT4000 4S. The launch event was held on board a luxury cruise from Hamburg to Oslo.

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Nexen to exhibit new winter, all-season tyres at Autopromotec

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Nexen Tire will present its latest patterns and the All Road Transform concept from its 170sqm booth at Autopromotec in Bologna, Italy (24-28 May 2017).

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