ZC Rubber brings OTR innovations to bauma
ZC Rubber is showcasing its latest off-the-road tyre innovations at bauma 2025, which is taking place in Munich this week. The company has unveiled new OTR tyre products from its Westlake and Tianli brands.
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Alliance brand celebrates 70 years of off-highway tyres
The Alliance tyre brand is celebrating 70 years in the off-highway tyre sector. Now part of Yokohama ATG, the brand is commemorating the occasion with a new global campaign, Always by Your Side. As Yokohama ATG tells us, this campaign highlights the strong bond that Alliance has with its customers, focusing on how multiple generations of farmers have shown their trust in the products and have chosen Alliance as their “reliable partner who stands by their side through thick and thin.”
Nokian Tyres introduces new Forest King F2 tyre sizes
In what it calls a “significant development for the forestry industry,” Nokian Tyres has launched a new 30.5-inch size tyre in the Forest King F2 range. This introduction is particularly relevant for Cut-to-Length (CTL) forestry machines, as it caters to the growing demands for larger and more powerful forwarders and harvesters being deployed within the industry. The tyre maker states a commitment to “pushing the boundaries in the CTL segment” by “providing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency in the forestry industry.”
Nokian Tyres unveiling new forestry tyre & wheel solutions
Nokian Tyres will debut a new forestry tyre at the FinnMETKO trade fair in Finland later this month with the introduction of the Nokian Tyres Forest King F2 CTL in a 30.5-inch size. The tyre maker says the Forest King F2 CTL delivers improved performance for harvesters and forwarders, with its increased airspace and minimised chance of rim slip.
Easier track use with Alliance 644 Forestar III
Following on from the introduction of a track-compatible tyre into its Alliance 643 range, Yokohama-ATG (Alliance Tire Group) has debuted a size 710/45-26.5 product in the Alliance 644 Forestar III line-up that end users can seamlessly pair with their existing tracks.
Increased track compatibility for Alliance 643 Forestar III range
Working in the forestry industry is no easy task, comments Yokohama-ATG (Y-ATG), therefore forestry tyres must be “durable, stable, and able to handle steep slopes safely and efficiently.” Supplementing tyres with tracks improves grip and traction, especially on challenging terrains such as steep or soft ground. Y-ATG is now providing users of Olofsfors tracks a further option by introducing the Alliance 643 Forestar III in size 710/45-26.5, enabling anyone already using this popular dimension to retain their existing tracks.
CEAT Specialty to launch forestry tyre range at Agritechnica
CEAT Specialty is set to launch “a comprehensive range of forestry tyres” at Agritechnica 2023. The CEAT Specialty Forestry range will cover the two key segments of log skidder and forwarder harvester.
GB Tyres buys Nordic Tyres
GB TyresGB Tyres has bought Nordic Tyres (UK) Ltd. Nordic Tyres, which is based in Dumfries, Scotland, was established in 1999 and has become a well-known name in the UK agricultural and forestry tyre sectors. Alan Lindsay, managing director, Nordic Tyres will remain in the business.
RH Claydon distributing Nokian agri & forestry tyres
Nokian Heavy Tyres now has a second partner in the UK. RH Claydon Ltd. is distributing Nokian forestry and agricultural tyres from its warehouses after entering into an agreement with the tyre maker. RH Claydon reports that it now stocks these products in most popular tread patterns and sizes, with next-day availability in certain locations.
Nokian Tyres: Why is tyre pressure so important on heavy machinery?
With 28 years’ experience at Nokian Tyres, Ari Törmä has learned much about how tyres work structurally and what typically gives in. One of the most crucial points he emphasises is the importance of correct tyre pressures.
Enter the Future: BKT to become an OTR one-stop shop
A fortnight ago, BKT announced its aim of increasing production by around 67% and achieving an annual turnover of US$2 billion in 3 years. The company’s Bhuj facility in western India is key to these plans and will soon manufacture numerous new products, including off-highway truck tyres, agro-forestry radials, tracks and an expanded mining tyre portfolio. BKT shares news of these and other plans.
Reduced lead times: YOHT’s newest plant
As reported on Tuesday, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) has opened its third factory in India. Yokohama Rubber has shared some additional details about the new plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which alongside existing facilities in Dahej, Gujarat and Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu will produce YOHT’s core Alliance, Galaxy and Primex off-highway tyre brands.
Track manufacturers approve Alliance Forestar pairing
Forestry machine track manufacturers Olofsfors, Clarks and Pewag have approved the mounting of their products upon Alliance 643 Forestar III and Alliance 644 Forestar III tyres. They gave this pairing with Alliance the nod during the Interforst trade fair, which is taking place in Munich this week.
Alliance introduces three new Forestar 644 sizes
ATGAlliance has introduced three new sizes for its 644 Forestar III tyre. The forestry tyre has earned an excellent reputation since its launch last year. The tyre has undergone extensive field tests against a premium forestry tyre competitor on a harvester in the Czech Republic and on a forwarder in Latvia. During the tests, customers were impressed with the overall performance of the Forestar 644, singling out the tyre’s traction and stability in challenging conditions. Alliance says the test results show that the tyre stands comparison with the premium competition, while offering value for money. The tyre is now available in sizes: 710/40-24.5, 710/55-28.5, and 780/50-28.5. These have been added to the previously launched sizes: 600/50-22.5, 710/40-22.5, 600/55-26.5, 710/45-26.5, 750/55-26.5, and 800/40-26.5.
Nokian Tyres unveils Forest King TRS 2+
The latest Nokian forestry tyre is on its way, and Nokian Tyres says it offers “true next generation features for six-wheel forestry machinery”. The Nokian Forest King TRS 2+ will be available from the end of 2019 in sizes 600/65-34, 710/55-34 and 710/70-34. Furthermore, Nokian Tyres has added new sizes to its Forest King F2 and Forest King TRS lines.
