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Bentley & Bucci develop 22” carbon fibre wheel

As Jeremy Clarkson may have uttered back in the pre-Steakrage glory days of Top Gear, this is the biggest carbon fibre wheel…in the world. After years of development with one of the world’s leading composite suppliers, Bentley has unveiled a new carbon fibre wheel developed specifically for the Bentayga. The 22-inch carbon wheel, engineered with renowned specialists Bucci Composites, is to be the largest carbon wheel in production globally and offers a vast range of benefits beyond the initial 6-kilogramme improvement in unsprung mass per wheel.

27th July 2021/by Stephen

Kordsa is lightening EV batteries with its carbon fibre fabrics

Product News, UK News

Expanding its competencies with investments in the composites field, reinforcement leader Kordsa will supply British company TRB Lightweight Structures with carbon fibre fabrics for TRB’s mass production of EV battery enclosures.

19th January 2021/by Peter Gardner

Street-legal aftermarket braided carbon fibre rims coming in 2020

Good news for motorists who long for a set of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) rims but whose budgets don’t stretch to a Porsche 911 Turbo S. As of next year, thyssenkrupp Carbon Components will begin offering carbon wheels for aftermarket customers. It previewed the upcoming range at last month’s Essen Motor Show.

13th December 2019/by Stephen

Brembo opens new carbon factory in Curno

International News, Product News

On 13 February the chairman of Brembo SpA Alberto Bombassei placed the first stone of a new building that will host Brembo’s Carbon Factory, the flagship of the company for the processing of carbon fibre materials for competition use.

14th February 2018/by Chris

Dymag offers coloured hub options for carbon fibre wheels

Dymag, purportedly the first company in the world to manufacture carbon fibre wheels for motorcycles and high end performance cars, has launched a new range of coloured anodised hubs as an addition to its carbon fibre CA5 wheels. The anodised hubs, sprocket carriers and sprockets are now being offered in six colours: violet, red, blue, gold, silver and black.

6th November 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

One-piece carbon fibre wheels on-show at Autosport International

Motorsport, Product News

The world’s first production one-piece carbon fibre wheel will gain its UK debut at the Autosport show next month when manufacturer CarbonRevolution gives the product centre stage on its exhibition stand.

12th December 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Carbon One to introduce eco-friendly carbon wheels

British design firm Carbon One is poised to introduce a new range of wheels manufactured with carbon to achieve reduced weight targets. The firm estimates that using “next-generation lightweight materials, such as carbon fibre composites, could reduce passenger car weight by 50 per cent and improve fuel efficiency by about 35 per cent without compromising performance or safety” – and wheels are the latest component to which it is seeking to apply this thinking.

11th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Geneva supercars to roll on Pirelli

Pirelli tyres will feature as original equipment on four high-profile Geneva show debuts. The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster and Maserati’s latest Quattroporte both feature bespoke versions the Italian tyre maker’s P Zero, while a tailor-made version of the P Zero Corsa will be supplied to the McLaren P1 and Ferrari’s Enzo replacement, the LaFerrari.

11th March 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein supplying winter tyres to Gemballa

German tuning specialist Gemballa has entered into a supply arrangement with Vredestein; the tyre maker refers to the result as the “ultimate winter tyre package.” Under the partnership with Gemballa, Vredestein will supply winter tyres that accommodate the levels of performance Gemballa vehicles are known for; first tyre to be provided to the tuner is the Wintrac Nextreme SUV, a tyre Vredestein says can “perform as a winter tyre on snow and ice, handles well on dry roads and is able to cope with speeds of up to 300 km/h.”

16th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon centenary show bike shod with new 3D Ultra tyres

Motorcycle Live is on at the NEC in Birmingham until 27 November, and amongst the plethora of moto-related sights at the show is Avon Tyres’ one-off show bike, built especially to mark the company’s centenary of motorcycle tyre manufacture. Avon says that the Yamaha YZF-R6, which can be found on the Speedycom stand, has been treated to a list of mouth-watering aftermarket parts including an EK chain and sprocket kit, Mivv exhaust, Pazzo levers, Hel brake lines, R&G Racing tail tidy, flush-fit diamond indicators and integrated rear indicators, Bonamici rear set footpegs, double-bubble screen, carbon fibre rear hugger, front fender and fuel-tank protector. In addition, the bike will provide visitors to the show with a first look at Avon’s new 3D Ultra Supersport tyre, part of a new range to be launched early in 2012.

22nd November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pzero Corsa for Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Performante

Thanks to the liberal use of carbon fibre, Lamborghini’s new open-top Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante is even lighter than its roofed counterpart. In total, the 5.2 litre V-10 supercar has shed 65 kilogrammes. You can get your hands on one for under £190,000, and for this money the Italian manufacturer will even throw a decent set of tyres into the bargain. To be precise, the convertible Gallardo will come fitted with the same 19-inch wheels found on the Gallardo Superleggera and versions of Pirelli’s PZero Corsa range especially developed for this new top model in the Gallardo range. Size 235/35 tyres grace the front wheels while 295/30 is fitted at the rear.

26th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Hard Compound GP3 Tyres Debut at Silverstone

The fourth round of the inaugural GP3 series took place at Silverstone over the weekend and gave drivers their first opportunity to savour the circuit’s revised track layout, which features seven new corners that have increased lap length and average speed. Silverstone also saw the debut of tyre supplier Pirelli’s hard compound tyres, which were left on the rack in favour of the medium compound in Barcelona and Istanbul followed by the soft compound during round three in Valencia.

13th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Pistorius to Pitch for Pirelli

Pirelli has signed an agreement with the South African athlete Oscar Pistorius – the double amputee sprinter, who uses carbon fibre blades – to become a “global spokesman” for the company; a position that will eventually lead to a starring role in the manufacturer’s advertising. Pistorius, who is already sponsored by Pirelli, holds the world records for the 100m, 200m and 400m and will – the Italian giant hopes – take on a similar iconic significance in its promotional materials to Carl Lewis, who appeared in adverts for the company in his prime.

Mario Tronchetti Provera said of the Blade Runner, “Pistorious is an extraordinary person. We are happy to be able to give him our support. For Pirelli, he could represent our new Carl Lewis; his story witnesses to the fact that will, passion and technology can vanquish any obstacles, improving the lives of many.”

11th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Exclusively Selected for Lamborghini Murcielago Reventon

Alcoa Wheel Products has announced an exclusive supply agreement to provide all wheels for the new highly exotic Lamborghini Murcielago Reventòn. Lamborghini looked to Alcoa Wheels to provide speciality wheels with quick to market processes for this truly exotic vehicle. According to the wheel manufacturer, Lamborghini required Alcoa’s flexibility and manufacturing expertise to develop a unique wheel to compliment the unique appearance and performance of the ultra-exclusive Murcielago Reventòn.

Alcoa will supply directional-specific 18”x8.5” front and 18”x13” rear wheels, each forged from a single block of 6061-T6 aluminum. Each wheel is engraved with “Alcoa Forged”. It is rare to have such engravings in the wheel which highlights Lamborghini’s desire to offer their customers something new. All wheels are finished in Lamborghini Bright Black paint and fitted with carbon fibre “winglets” adding to the design of the wheel and complementing the overall appearance of the vehicle.

13th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon OE on Car that Recreates Racing’s Golden Age

Avon tyres has secured its third OE contract with a British sportscar manufacturer within the space of six months. Avon parent company Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd has announced the signing of an agreement with Peterborough based manufacturer Vanwall – a postwar racing marque given a new lease of life in the 21st century. This latest deal comes on top of recent contracts with Connaught and Morgan.

Avon’s Turbo Steel 70 has been confirmed as the official tyre for Vanwall’s V12-powered Grand Prix Racer. Starting at £50,000 per car, and built to each customer’s individual specification, the Vanwall GPR V12 is a road legal, two-seater racing car styled on the classic 1950s Formula One cars bearing the same name, made famous at the hands of motor racing legend, Sir Stirling Moss.

25th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors