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Finichi Releases 20-Inch Rimini Rim

Italian Wheel Designers, Finichi report having ‘raised the bar’ with their latest design – after establishing the Rimini as a design classic, with its timeless five spoke format and deep stainless steel lip, the manufacturer has gone one further by releasing a 20-inch fitment.

With staggered 8.5 and 10-inch widths, the wheels feature a machine polished face, pseudo-split rim rivets and a suitably deep 92mm lip (on 10-inch widths). All fitments come with a flawless black finish that provides a contrast with the highly polished surface faces. Applications include most core Japanese fitments, including 300ZX, 350Z, Evo, Supra and Skyline plus the bulk of BMW fitments. Plans for 20-inch Mercedes versions are also well advanced. Prices for the 20-inch Rimini start at £220 including VAT.

For those wanting the same style in a slightly more compact package, the Rimini also comes in a wide range of 17, 18 and 19-inch applications.

24th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Presents Next Generation RunOnFlat Technology in Geneva

Goodyear has presented its latest generation of RunOnFlat tyre technology, which the company says will offer numerous benefits to both the consumer and the environment, including improved comfort, reduced mass and rolling resistance, increased fuel economy as well as reduced CO2 emission levels. Goodyear’s next generation RunOnFlat technology is currently in the Original Equipment approval process with leading car makers. Goodyear sold over 2.5 million RunOnFlat tyres in 2007.

7th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli: Scorpion Range Represents ‘Freedom of Choice’

As the 4×4 market in the UK continues to grow, Pirelli is responding to the particular growth of the luxury SUV segment by offering a range of high performance tyres to meet the needs of drivers of a new generation of luxury SUVs, such as Porsche Cayenne and BMW X3. According to the Italian manufacturer, the Scorpion by Pirelli 4×4 tyre range comes as a direct result of “high-level technological experience in design, materials, research, production, control and testing, providing ‘drive anywhere’ performance.”

The Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico sits top of the pile in Pirelli’s ultra-high performance offering. A low profile tyre with V, W and Y speed symbols (for speeds up to 186mph), the Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico was created for extreme conversions aimed at boosting the performance of the most powerful 4×4 SUVs. These tyres are manufactured exclusively using Pirelli’s MIRS process in rim diameters ranging from 17 to 28 inches. The Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico is an approved fitment for the New Range Rover Sport.

3rd March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti OE for Numerous 2008 BMW Models in US

Continental will supply tyres as original equipment for a variety of 2008 BMW models in North America. The German manufacturer will provide its SportContact, SportContact 2 (regular and SSR run-flat), SportContact 3 SSR, ProContact (regular and SSR run-flat), TouringContact, PremiumContact SSR, PremiumContact2 and Contact UHP SSR for a variety of BMW models, including the 3 and 5-series models, X5 & X6 SUVs, M Coupe & Roadster, and also the Mini.

“We are very pleased about our continued relationship with BMW,” said Meletis Xigakis, global key account executive of the BMW group account. “We’ve worked with BMW for a number of years to provide the highest quality tyres that deliver the high performance, handling and control demanded by the premium automaker and its discerning customers.” (Tire Review/Akron)

7th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Hoses From ContiTech

Higher performance, smaller installation spaces and more demanding customers – these are the typical challenges facing automobile manufacturers. New hydraulic, flat, and moulded hoses from ContiTech Fluid Technology can help them handle these challenges.

The dynamically high-strength flat hoses are already in series production at Porsche, providing a very large volume increase at minimal pressures. They are also planned for use in BMW and Mercedes-Benz’s power steering systems.

7th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

2007 WTCC Victory Gives Priaulx his Third Title

November 18’s Macau WTCC races saw the UK’s Andy Priaulx claim his third FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) title, the second since the championship adopted Yokohama’s Advan as control tyre. Priaulx drove to eighth in the first race, having started in 12th place, which placed him on pole position for this season’s last round. Race two saw Priaulx’s title rivals wither down to just one, fellow Briton James Thompson, whose Alfa Romeo began the race strongly before falling behind Priaulx’s BMW during the nine laps.

7th December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup + OE Approval for BMW M3 Extended

The recently introduced Michelin Pilot Sport Cup + has been approved as original equipment on the latest version of the BMW M3, launched in the second half of 2007. Already OE for the coupe version of the M3, the Pilot Sport Cup + is the French tyremaker’s top-of-the-line sports tyre. Developed for high speed track racing, it also meets all the requirements of public highway driving, as evidenced by the “DOT” marking on the sidewall.

The technology ensconced within the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup + enables the tyre to handle extreme track conditions while delivering optimal grip for safe everyday driving. To achieve this dual objective, Michelin implemented a two-compound design. Because wet-road driving makes considerable demands on the inside shoulder, silica has been included in this section of the tread, thus guaranteeing superior traction on slippery surfaces. Inversely, carbon black is used on the outer shoulder for maximum grip on dry surfaces. These two different blends, each of which is adapted to a specific type of use, are rarely seen together on the same tyre. Michelin claims that its ability to combine technologies that are normally incompatible is what makes the Pilot Sport Cup + a truly innovative product.

12th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

WTCC Champion Priaulx Celebrates 100th BMW Race

British driver and reigning WTCC champion Andy Priaulx celebrated his 100th touring car race with BMW during the championship rounds held at Monza on the weekend of October 6-7. And although Priaulx’s race experience at the Italian circuit did not measure up with that recently enjoyed at Brands Hatch – he was forced to retire after being the innocent party in a collision – the champion still sits at the top of the Drivers’ Championship, sharing 81 points apiece with Seat driver Yvan Muller.

“I’ve had a great career with BMW,” said Priaulx in a press release. “I’m very proud of my 100th race and I hope we will be together for another 100. This weekend’s races are to be forgotten and I’m going to Macau leading the championship with every chance of winning. BMW don’t like losing so I’m sure there will be five weeks of hard work in preparation for the final round.”

Priaulx worked his Yokohama Advan control tyres hard at Brands Hatch on September 23 to achieve his first ever WTCC victory on home soil, a win that made him a definite contender in the Drivers’ Championship and ensured BMW remains favourite for this year’s Manufacturers’ Championship.

9th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama’s New WTCC Rain Tyres Make a Splash

The new rain tyres selected for the use in the next two seasons of the FIA World Touring Car Championship were recently given the opportunity to kick up some spray at the Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk. Chevrolet and BMW took part in the tests on the artificially watered track, with each company fielding a car fitted with Yokohama Advan tyres.

“We have compared our current rain tyres with the one we have developed for the next two years,” commented Yokohama Europe Motorsport manager Matthijs Mathlener. “The drivers have completed a number of tests, including short and long runs, with both the 2007 and the new tyres and on both a completely wet and a drying track.”

Following an invitation to tender, Yokohama was in early July appointed by FIA World Motor Sport Council to supply the control tyre for the 2008 and 2009 FIA WTCC.

20th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Cambrian Dealers Win Free Bridgestone Rubber

Tyre retailers from Colchester and Weymouth have secured free Bridgestone rubber to reward their support of a prize draw aimed at promoting bike safety. Sean Davies, of Sean Davies Service & Repair, and Alison Bethell, of Full Throttle, each won of a set of Battle Wing tyres after encouraging customers to win an off-road skills weekend in South Wales in return for a free tyre health check. Bridgestone UK also used the promotion with Cambrian Tyres to raise awareness of its new Battle Wing BW 501-502 pattern, which is designed for road and off-road use on powerful adventure sports bikes.

Sean and Alison were among scores of Cambrian account holders to get involved, submitting entry forms on behalf of customers who fancied the thrills and spills of off-road riding.

19th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BMW Approves Conti Winter Run-Flats

Continental has secured another OE contract with BMW, this time supplying run-flat winter tyres to a number of vehicles produced by the German manufacturer. The supply deal covers the 1 and 3 series as well as the X5 SAV and the Z4 coupe and convertible.

To accommodate the different driving dynamics of the various vehicles, BMW has ordered two tyre models – the X5 will be fitted with the ContiCrossContact Winter in 18 and 19-inch sizes, whilst the other vehicles will be equipped with 16 and 17-inch fitments of the ContiWinterContact TS 810 Sport.

Conti reports that the company currently supplies 50 per cent of BMW’s OE tyre requirements.

6th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Viking Stocks New Range of Varta Batteries

This battery season sees the launch of a new range of batteries supplied by Varta. With over six million cars in the 6-9 year old UK car parc and a further seven million in the 3-6 year sector, this new range is designed to help Viking International’s customers more effectively meet end user expectations. All Varta batteries incorporate the latest Calcium-Silver technology, adopted by top car manufacturers to enhance battery life by as much as 20 per cent. The range includes the Varta Black Dynamic, the Blue Dynamic, and the new Silver Dynamic, accepted as an OE fitment for Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ford, Peugeot, Saab and Volvo.

5th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Matador Motorsport Victorious at Pezinská Baba Hill Climb

During the weekend of 21 to 22 July, the European hill climb championships took place at Pezinská Baba. Matador entered the history books with several entries. One of them can be attributed to an excellent performance by Czech driver Marek Fried in the E1 category of touring vehicles.

Marek Fried (driving a BMW M3 GT3) collected absolute victory in the touring vehicle category with a time of 2:17.062 he broke the last year´s record set by Štefan Rosina junior. His victory is a triumph for Matador as well, since Fried has used the manufacturer’s tyres throughout the series. “The motivation for victory of our team was even greater at Baba, because it was our home environment and we used tires from Matador which were excel-lent,” said the team manager Robert Šenkýř after the event.

In the N-category of the hill-climb racing the victory was taken by the Slovak pilot of Matador Motorsport Peter Jureňa with Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX. With overall combined time of 4:50.077. First runner up was Miroslav Jakeš, 2,100 ahead of third-place Jiří Voves.

10th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Pilot Sport OE for New BMW M3

BMW has chosen Michelin’s Pilot Sport tyre for OE fitment to its new M3 Coupe. The fourth generation M3 features a 414bhp V-8 engine and is promoted by BMW M GmbH as a “racecar tyre suitable for daily use.” Therefore Michelin sees the selection of the its ultimate sports tyre, developed in conjunction with engineers from BMW M, as a “logical choice.”

“To ensure that its new coupe tightly grips the road, BMW M GmbH has selected a racing tyre made for the street – the latest-generation Michelin Pilot Sport, which delivers all the experience acquired by Michelin in highly demanding Formula 1 races,” stated Michelin. “Before withdrawing from the sport, Michelin equipped the cars that won both the Driver and the Constructors championships two years in a row.” Michelin tyres have equipped the BMW M3 since the release of the first generation model, and are also fitted to other cars produced by BMW M, including the M5 and M6.

5th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Fuel Parts Adds to ABS/Wheel Speed Sensor Range

Fuel Parts UK has reinforced its position as the UK aftermarket’s leading supplier of ABS/wheel speed sensors by adding a number of new part numbers to its range. By taking on new products for the Mercedes Sprinter van and various models in the Peugeot, Citroën and BMW vehicle ranges, Fuel Parts UK’s range now boasts more than 200 part numbers and in excess of 500 applications.

“It’s always been difficult to source this type of product in the aftermarket but that hasn’t and won’t stop us trying to get the very best selection of products for our customers,” said Fuel Parts UK managing director, Paul Tomlinson.

28th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors