Goodyear’s European truck tyre portfolio has been enlarged with the introduction of drive and steer tyres into its Sava and Fulda brands. The new Sava products are the Avant 4Plus steer and Orjak 4Plus drive tyres, while the corresponding Fulda tyres are the steer axle Ecocontrol 2+ and the Ecoforce 2+ drive tyre.
The First Line Group has introduced propshaft drive couplings and centre support bearings to its product range. The new units feature in the new Driveline product category under its First Line brand. FLG said the comprehensive range would provide technicians with “a cost effective repair solution for both rear and four-wheel drive and includes references for light commercial vehicles.”
One challenge for UK-based transport companies crossing the Channel is ensuring vehicles comply with the permitted overall four metre height limit. Continental aims to address this with its new Conti EcoPlus HD3, its first drive axle tyre developed exclusively for low-liners. This 315/45 R22.5 tyre is designed for the requirements of the volume transport segment, and despite its low diameter is suitable for axle loads of 11.6 tons in twin fitment. The tyre maker says its new low profile tyre is the lowest in its class and enables the best use to be made of a trailer’s three metre internal load height without exceeding the European maximum permitted total height.
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