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BFGoodrich Launches g-Grip

The new g-Grip, designed for fitment on hatchbacks, saloons and MPVs, is the latest addition to the BFGoodrich passenger car range. The new tyre, says the manufacturer, offers excellent safety performance on wet and dry roads due to its specially developed directional tread pattern, along with superb levels of vehicle control and precise handling characteristics.

BFGoodrich explains that, on normal wet roads, the tyre’s ‘vortex’ tread pattern clears water quickly to let the tread rubber grip the road surface. In deeper standing water, the wide grooves running around the circumference of the tyre maximise water dispersal to reduce the risk of aquaplaning.

11th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Protyre to Supply BFGoodrich Rally Tyres in UK

Protyre Motorsport has followed up news of its agreement to supply Michelin track tyres in the UK and Ireland with the announcement of a new deal to supply BFGoodrich rally tyres to competitors in the UK. The range of tyres to be provided by Protyre Motorsport includes dry weather asphalt tyres which deliver both consistency and versatility; gravel tyres for the three categories of loose surface rallies with tyres that offer soft, medium and hard compound; and snow tyres for all the winter fixtures. Protyre Motorsport will also provide service, support and advice for competitors at key rallies in the UK during 2009.

29th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Canada Truck Tyre Prices to Rise

Prices for Michelin and BFGoodrich truck tyres are set to increase in the Canadian market, effective February 1. Michelin brand truck tyre prices will increase by up to five per cent and those for BFGoodrich brand replacement market commercial truck tyres by up to six per cent. Michelin North America (Canada) notes that this is the first such price increase in three years.

6th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin North America Increases Canadian Truck Tyre Prices

Tire Review reports today that Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. will increase truck tire prices as of 1 February, 2009. Pricing on Michelin brand medium truck tyres will be raised by up to 5 per cent, while BFGoodrich medium truck tyres will see a rise of up to 6 per cent.

6th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Environmentally-Friendly Wheel washing From Beissbarth

Beissbarth UK is introducing a new, easy-to-use Drester W-750 fully automatic wheel washer to its range, which cleans in approximately 30 seconds. The Drester wheel washer gives wheels a low environmental impact show-room sparkle and boosts profits with a short payback time.

When Beissbarth added the Drester Wheel Washer to its range over six years ago it found a new and diverse market – perfect for the needs of both vehicle restorers and major vehicle manufacturers, with high output for vehicle preparation of company vehicles for the dealer network.

5th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin to Discontinue BFGoodrich Agricultural Tyre

In order to improve the ability of its own branded agricultural tyres, Michelin North America announced on October 31 that it will, as of next year, no longer offer the BFGoodrich Power Radial 80 tyre. The company says it will convert the factory capacity currently utilised in its production to the manufacture of Michelin-brand agricultural tyres.

3rd November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Production Cuts at Third BFGoodrich Factory Announced

Michelin owned BFGoodrich Tire has sent notice to a third US factory that nearly half its workforce will be idled because of decreased product demand. Employees at the BFGoodrich factory in Woodburn, Indiana may not have such a merry Christmas after being informed on October 24 that up to 40 per cent of workers could be laid off for two months, starting November 1.

This latest announcement comes on top of similar layoffs at the company’s two facilities in Alabama. Plans to reduce output at the Tuscaloosa and Opelika sites, along with that at Woodburn, will affect about 1,500 workers in total.

28th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Production Cutbacks Imminent at BFGoodrich Tuscaloosa Factory

BFGoodrich is said to be laying off several hundred employees at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama factory, effective November 1, and significantly reducing tyre production over the next eight weeks. Local newspaper the Montgomery Advertiser reports BFGoodrich-Michelin spokeswoman Lynn Slovak as saying the layoffs would be temporary.

27th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

BFGoodrich Expanding Facility Despite Shutdown

BFGoodrich is going ahead with the expansion of its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility despite a temporary shutdown the company attributes to numerous factors. A temporary raw material supply shortage in the wake of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav is named as the main culprit for the two week factory closure, however market factors are also to blame, reports BFGoodrich public relations director Lynn Mann.

3rd October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Price Increases For Michelin NA Products Announced

These days it comes as no surprise to learn of another price increase linked to rising raw material, energy and transportation costs. The latest to be announced comes from Michelin North America, who is increasing prices on a number of product lines.

US market prices for Michelin, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal passenger and light truck replacement tyres, plus those for private and associate brands, will rise by up to 12 per cent as of September 1. Michelin and BFGoodrich brand commercial truck tyres sold in the US replacement market will increase in price by as much as 8 per cent, also effective September 1. This price increase will also apply to Michelin Retread Technologies retreads, the company adds. On the same date motorcycle, scooter and bicycle tyre and tube prices will increase by up to 15 per cent on Michelin brand products sold in Canada, Mexico and the US. All two-wheel products delivered after August 31 will be invoiced at the new price.

2nd July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho, BFGoodrich Joint Winners of 4×4 Magazine Ultimate Tyre Test

The Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 and BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A have been named joint winners of 4×4 Magazine’s ‘ultimate tyre test’. In conducting the test, in which 4×4 Magazine aimed to discover the UK’s best mud terrain tyre, the tyres were reportedly subjected to the key obstacles and conditions encountered throughout the country. Size 235/85 R16 tyres from eight manufacturers were in turn fitted to a 2007 Land Rover Defender 110 and subjected to six challenging real world tests – mud climb, bog run, side slope, rock crawl, gravel and tarmac braking – at a venue in South Wales.

The Kumho and BFGoodrich products finished the test eight points ahead of their nearest rivals, the Goodyear Wrangler M/T and Maxxis Mudder Buckshot. The magazine found the Kumho KL71 radically different in appearance from all its competitors and, in fact, to be the best looking as well as the joint best performer. The Kumho was awarded top marks on the rock crawl and gravel braking tests and performed with credit on the mud climb and bog run. The BFGoodrich tyre, said 4×4 Magazine, is an item considered by some to be the original and best mud terrain tyre. “Slippery mud and dangerous grass were its key strengths, with both obstacles proving no problem for the traditional American,” reported the magazine.

12th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New BFGoodrich Long Trail T/ATOUR

BFGoodrich has launched the new Long Trail T/ATOUR 4×4 tyre, which is designed for mainly road use and occasional off-road use. The new Long Trail T/ATOUR is designed to offer high levels of safety through its braking performance and road holding on dry, wet and loose surfaces. According to the company, the tyre is also one decibel quieter than its predecessor – something that is particularly important for road-going 4x4s.

The new tread pattern’s wet grip performance is provided by a combination of four longitudinal grooves to clear standing water, and heavy siping to grip wet and damp surfaces. Dry road performance is enhanced by a central rib in the tread that is made rigid by tie-bars. The combination of on and off-road performance comes thanks to staggered shoulder blocks, which are designed to give traction on loose surfaces including grass, mud and sand.

12th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Announces Tyre, Oliver Rubber Tread Price Increases

Michelin in North America has announced price increases for some of its own tyre lines and for products manufactured by the Michelin owned Oliver Rubber Company. Continuing increases in raw material, energy and transportation costs are said to be behind these latest price rises.

Michelin North America will, effective July 1, 2008, increase prices between 6 and 36 per cent on Michelin, BFGoodrich and Kléber brand agricultural and compact line tyres and tubes sold in the US and Canadian markets. The company adds that back orders of record as of June 30 will benefit from price protection until July 31, 2008. The Oliver Rubber Company will increase prices for its retread rubber products by 5 per cent, effective June 1, 2008.

29th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

BFG Official Tyre for Mustang Series

Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich brand is the presenting sponsor and official tyre of the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup.

The seven-race professional kicked off this past weekend at Road Atlanta, with all factory-built Ford Mustang FR500S race cars competing on BFGoodrich g-Force R1 tyres.

“BFG’s involvement in the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup goes beyond just our sponsorship involvement,” said Doug Brown, brand category manager for BFGoodrich brand. “BFGoodrich Tires wants to provide yet another avenue to recognise the efforts put forth by the drivers because we know they can count on the g-Force R1 tyre lap after lap and we want the competitors to be recognised for their racing ability as well.” (Tire Review/Akron)

6th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

BFGoodrich Hits CUV/SUV Segment With New Long Trail T/A

Michelin North America has released the BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour, targeting the growing crossover and small SUV market segments. Available in 35 sizes covering 15 to 20-inch wheel diameters, the BFGoodrich Tires Long Trail T/A Tour features a closed shoulder design with contoured tread blocks for handling and precise cornering, as well as a rigid center rib, siping and rib shifting for positive on-centre feel, all-season traction and a quiet ride, the company said.

1st May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors