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Michelin Launches New Agricultural Tyre

Michelin has announced the launch of its latest series of agricultural tyres. The OmniBib 70 series represents the company’s attempt to help enhance farm productivity through addressing the specific challenges facing today’s farmers. In addition to the launch of the tyre, Michelin is aiming to address the issue of tyre pressure in agricultural equipment.

Promoting the OmniBib, a tyre designed to leave behind a 16 per cent wider footprint than its closest rival, the company says that a more flexible sidewall, rounded shoulders, the special lug shape and – crucially – 12 per cent lower pressure will cause less rutting (the creation of highly compacted soil within tyre tracks), which will therefore allow more even crop distribution in addition to fuel and time savings.

11th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Shares Struggle with “External Forces”

Tuesday saw a significant drop in the price of Goodyear shares on the NYSE, leading analysts at KeyBanc Capital Markets to drop their company rating from “Buy” to “Hold” and lower 2008 earnings estimates on the stock by 30 cents (to $1.90 per share). Afternoon trading resulted in Goodyear shares dropping $2.36 (12 per cent) to $18.05.

10th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Winner of Toyo Tires Motorshow Competition Collects Mazda2

Dominique Taylor from Chorleywood is set to enjoy a weekend behind the wheel of a Mazda2 supermini after winning the fabulous prize in a competition run by Japanese tyre manufacturer Toyo Tyres. The competition, held at the recent British International Motor Show, tasked visitors to the Toyo Tires stand with answering a simple question for the chance to win a range of exciting prizes.

“I’m thrilled to have won the Mazda2 Sport 5dr for the weekend,” exclaimed Dominique. “It’s a wonderful car with a really great design. It’s extremely agile too so it is perfect for driving around town.”

10th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Morgan Electro Ceramics Provides TPMS Battery Solution

Morgan Electro Ceramics, a leading manufacturer of electro ceramic material solutions, has developed a “piezoelectric bimorph” suitable for use in automotive tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). To you and me piezoelectric bimorph is a gizmo that enables TPMS manufacturers to design self-energising (battery-less) remote sensors that “accurately measure tyre pressure, with none of the lifetime and disposal issues associated with batteries,” according to the company.

Morgan’s energy-scavenging bimorphs are based on established piezoelectric technology, whereby the movement of the wheel and pressure of the tyre as it hits the ground causes the bimorph to bend and undergo stress, which is then transformed into electrical energy. The bimorphs generate enough electrical energy to power a wireless signal that transmits valuable data about the pressure in the tyre to an on-car receiver.

10th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Launches Three New Wheel Lines

Alcoa Automotive Wheels is expanding its aftermarket catalogue to include three new wheel lines for full size trucks. The aluminium forged wheel pioneer is now offering Discovery Series, Revolver Series and Xtreme Series for current and late model full size trucks, including Chevrolet and GMC 2500/3500, Dodge 2500/3500 and Ford F-250/350. Each wheel is offered in 20×9, 8-lug fitments with a Dura-Bright technology surface option. This is the first time the patented Dura-Bright anti dirt, brake dust and road grime treatment has been made available on aftermarket products.

5th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Latitude Tour Accentuates Crossover Benefits

Despite rising fuel costs and a trend towards smaller cars, crossover SUV vehicles remain particularly popular in North America. Aware of this, Michelin has produced a tyre specifically for this unique class of vehicle. The Michelin Latitude Tour tyre is specifically designed for crossover vehicles, and the tyre major states the tyre is intended to accentuate the features that make these vehicles so popular, providing the strength of a truck tyre with the ride and comfort of a passenger car tyre.

4th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Rough [Shred] Diamond?

When Sapphire Energy Recovery announced it was redeveloping a brownfield site in Trafford into a bespoke end-of-life tyre (ELT) reprocessing centre back in 2006, the company’s 100,000 tonnes a year target may have sounded ambitious. Two years later the Manchester site is looking better than ever and is now equipped to de-rim tyre/wheel fitments and accept rough shred. And what’s more, thanks to the development of similar sites near arterial routes all over the UK, last year Sapphire broke the 50 million tyre barrier – something that is particularly impressive when you consider that the company was only founded in 2000.

When Tyres & Accessories first visited Sapphire’s Manchester site (located in Greater Manchester’s Partington, Trafford area) two years ago, the facility had only just received the might Colombus McKinnon shredder that forms the centre of the site’s works. Now that this is fully up to speed, the company aims to raise the bar 20 per cent from its 2006 target and process 120,000 tonnes of ELTs this year. Any further expansion is expected to depend on further cement industry growth.

4th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

BAT RF Launches Automated CV Tyre Management System

A computerised tyre management system, developed in the USA by BAT RF, an operating division of Stemco, is being launched into the UK market by BAT RF UK.
The system brings together a series of active RF (radio frequency) components to provide truck and bus fleets with real-time data on tyre inflation, fuel consumption and asset identification. The data can be viewed I real time through the BAT RF website or integrated into existing fleet management software. A survey carried out with a large UK fleet operator found that 44 per cent of tyres were under-inflated by more than five per cent, with a detrimental effect on fuel consumption and tyre life. The survey also found that 64 per cent of dual tyres on tractor units were more than five per cent out of balance, meaning that one tyre runs hotter than the other on the same axle and could eventually fail.

4th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Central Tyre Gives Away Sensor Valve Caps

Central Tyre depots in the UK are offering tyre valve caps that instantly tell drivers whether tyres are the correct pressure as part of a new road safety campaign. Throughout September and October Central Tyre is giving a set of four K-Pressure Optic Sensors to all customers purchasing any two Pirelli tyres. They normally retail at £37.60. The K-Pressure Optic Sensor valve caps are designed by Pirelli.

They are the only warning caps on the market that automatically close the valve immediately when a pressure drop is detected. Individual sets are ready calibrated to pre-set pressures, printed on the caps, and they are designed to compensate for increases in tyre pressure over the course of a journey.

3rd September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Dextra Makes Enlightened Switch

With logistics operations and haulage companies continuing the quest to lower their outgoings in the face of heightened fuel costs, tyre management programs are competing to offer better value; providing greater efficiency – and therefore larger earnings potential – in addition to cost-cutting measures. ATS Euromaster has been particularly active within the market recently, this month announcing two new converts to the organisation’s fleet management service.

Dextra Lighting, the largest privately owned lighting manufacturer in the UK, is switching its entire commercial vehicle fleet to Michelin tyres in a move aimed at reducing its annual tyre expenditure. The company hopes that making the switch will lower costs by up to 10 per cent. The new fitment policy will be supported by a comprehensive service package from nationwide service provider ATS Euromaster.

3rd September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin’s MaxiTrailer Ideal for Low Trailers

Back in April this year, Michelin utilised the occasion of the Commercial Vehicle Show 2008 to launch its new 255/60 R 19.5 X MaxiTrailer. Michelin are confident that the tyre will win over the marketplace by providing innovative features in terms of both the tyre’s applications – mainly as a result of its relatively compact dimensions – and its safety features. It is specifically designed for low-height trailers as it takes up no more space than a 17.5-inch tyre, following requests from the market to increase the load carrying capacity of the traditional 205/65 R17.5 tyre. The French manufacturer claims that the tyre is ideal for fitment to low loaders being used to transport extra-heavy loads, as well as low-height mega trailers, car transporters and livestock trailers. The new tyre offers a 10 centimetre increase in available space for goods being carried in comparison with regular 19.5-inch tyres.

3rd September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyresure Reduces TPMS Price

Tyresure has reduced the price of its “money saving tyre pressure monitoring systems,” which are designed to improve safety and reduce fuel use. The recommended retail price of the unit is now £179.99. According to the company, sales have soared since the product’s UK launch earlier this year. A company statement announcing the price decrease explained that “thousands of motorists are now driving with correctly inflated tyres” as a result of using the system.

2nd September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Motorcycle Tyre Manufacturers Launch New Round of Price Increases

Leading UK motorcycle tyre wholesaler, Bike Tyrestore reports that continuing volatility in two-wheel tyre prices have prompted manufacturers to announce another round of increases, due to spiralling raw material and fuel costs.

The UK two-wheel market leader, Bridgestone, is raising motorcycle and scooter product prices by an average of 6 per cent on September 1, and on the same date Pirelli/Metzeler increase radial tyre prices by 5 per cent, 7 per cent for conventional lines and 3 per cent on scooter. Dunlop follow on September 15 with a 6 per cent hike and Avon are thought to be adding 5 per cent to their two-wheel tyre prices on October 1.

28th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Compound Improves Energy Efficiency in Tyres

ExxonMobil Chemical today announced the start-up of a manufacturing facility at its existing site in Pensacola, Fla., that provides new capacity for the production of a new tyre material technology that the company says can improve vehicle fuel efficiency.

“Tyre inner liners made with the new material, Exxcore dynamically vulcanized alloy (DVA), achieve leading-edge air retention with less material. This reduces air loss between fillings and helps conserve energy and resources for future generations,” said Art Sullivan, vice president of ExxonMobil Chemical Butyl Polymers Business.

Specifically, Exxcore DVA enables better fuel economy from significantly improved tyre inflation pressure retention and improved rolling resistance, according to the company. If all vehicle tyres on the road in the U.S. had an IPR of 1.5%, it would represent a significant potential annual fuel savings of over 700 million gallons and a reduction in greenhouse gases of over 6 million tons per year, equivalent to taking over a million cars off the road. Exxcore(TM) DVA can help achieve these savings.

ExxonMobil Chemical’s development partner, Yokohama Rubber Co., plans to begin manufacturing tires with Exxcore DVA inner liners later this year. In addition, Cheng Shin Rubber Company, the manufacturer of the MAXXIS brand, plans to debut a higher-performance, lower-IPR tyre with the new inner liner material in 2009. (Tire Review/Akron)

28th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Super Wide from Michelin

Michelin North America added the Michelin X One XDN2 to its super wide line-up. The tyre was unveiled at last week’s Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. The tyre will hit the market with November, MNA said, and replaces the X One XDA-HT Plus.

“This tyre takes the traditional compromise between traction, long-life and fuel efficiency, and throws it out the window,” said Marc Laferriere, vice
president of marketing, Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “By utilizing two different Michelin Durable Technologies, the X One XDN2 tyre delivers
significantly increased tyre life and exceptional, uncompromised traction, complementing the significant fuel efficiency gains of a Michelin X One wide
single tyre.”

The XDN2 tread incorporates Michelin’s Matrix Siping Technology, corrugated grooves in the tread blocks that add rigidity to aid traction and wear, MNA said. The tyre will be available in sizes 445/50R22.5 and 455/55R22.5. (Tire Review/Akron)

27th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors