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Wheel Loss Safety Campaign to be Launched at CV Show

Disc-Lock Europe, maker and European distributor of the award-winning Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut will launch its new campaign, Think Safe, Think Disc-Lock! at the CV Show 2007. The firm says this highlights the fact that truckers think wheel loss is the leading vehicle safety issue while truck makers continue to ignore their concerns. Demonstrations on the Disc-Lock stand will show how a standard two-piece Daf, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Scania or Volvo wheel nut can be shaken loose in less than one minute on a Junker vibration test machine, while the Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut remains secure. According to reports, the firm hopes this will draw attention to truck makers apparent lack of concern.

29th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New SUV Tyre Lasts 35 per cent Longer Than Any Competitor

Just over a year ago Michelin raised a few eyebrows when it claimed that its Primacy HP tyre lasted 25 per cent longer than any competitor. This year the French manufacturer has gone even further claiming that its latest 4×4/SUV orientated tyre lasts an average 35 per cent longer than any of its direct competitors in the premium range. Michelin also recently launched the latest Porsche Cayenne reference tyre, the Latitude Sport. The official launch of the tyres follows previews of both at the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March.

22nd March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Viking Pledges its Support for TyreSafe

Viking International has pledged its support for the work of the recently formed safety organisation, TyreSafe.

Since its January launch TyreSafe has acquired an impressive list of supporters from across the industry including retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers, and has become recognised as a leading industry voice on issues relating to tyre safety. Its aim is to increase public awareness about tyre safety issues through high profile media campaigns.

John Kemp, Viking’s managing director, said that “Viking International are delighted to support the work of TyreSafe, an organisation which is truly representative of the whole industry and which has a vitally important role to play in improving tyre safety awareness amongst every driver and fleet operator in the UK.”

19th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Set to Offer 20-Series Tyre

(Akron/Tire Review) After creating buzz with its red-smoke-emitting tyre and aroma rubber, Kumho Tire USA Inc. is ready to launch another head-turner: a 20-series tyre. The prototype that Kumho Tire USA Inc. exhibited at last year’s SEMA Show is getting ready to hit the market as a special version of the company’s Ecsta SPT ultra-high performance tyre.

The 20-series tyre has been tested and is being prepared for production, Kumho stated. The tyremaker expects it to be available by January 2008 in a 375/20R21 size as well as a 275/30R19 version for the Dodge Viper, the Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 and hot rods.

The 20-series SPT was developed by engineers at Kumho’s technical headquarters in Korea, led by manager D.J. Park. “This 20-series SPT will provide the emotional look that drivers want as well as the performance they demand,” said Rick Brennan, director of brand management. “We’ve pulled out all the stops to create a product that enthusiasts want but no one else is even trying to make.”

16th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tiwheel Results Show Headline Loss

South African alloy wheel maker Tiwheel (Tiger Wheels Limited), majority shareholder in ATS Light Alloy Wheels, have reported £0.085 in headline loss per share for the interim six month period ending December compared with headline earnings per share of £0.046 the same time last year. The company’s revenue grew from 1.17 billion rand (£77.8 million) to 1.60 billion rand (£111.4 million) while 30.3 million rand (£2.1 million) was reported in operating loss compared with 8.6 million rand (£598,700).

Tiwheel has described the results as ‘disappointing’ and attributed them mainly to an accumulation of problems at its Kentucky, USA, facility. The problems referred to occurred at the Kentucky plant in November and December 2006 and according to the group were caused by a combination of management mistakes and market circumstances.

16th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Geneva Debut for P Zero Club

The Geneva Motor Show has provided Pirelli with its first opportunity to show off its latest P Zero to the public. Only a month after its Dubai unveiling Pirelli’s new UHP tyre will feature on a number of cars on display, including the eagerly awaited Maserati Gran Turismo, which is making its global debut at the Geneva show.

7th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Makes Waytashek New Consumer Products Manager

(Akron/Tire Review) Robert Waytashek has been named consumer products manager for Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. Most recently, the seven-year Toyo veteran was project manager for light truck and off-road events.

In his new position, Waytashek will focus on the strategic marketing and product launch activities for Toyo’s consumer tyre lines.

6th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

UK Replacement Market Targeted in Marangoni Verso Ad Launch

The UK launch of the new Verso tyre by Marangoni S.p.A. is being spearheaded by a high-impact trade advertising campaign, set to run until mid-2007. Highlighting the exceptional comfort and quietness levels of Verso, together with its superb wet weather performance, the striking Italian-created imagery continues the theme of the ‘Intelligent Creatures’ 2006 campaign which proved so successful in building brand awareness in the UK.

23rd February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandag Positive Despite 2006 Complications

Bandag EMEA has released a press statement in which they describe their outlook for 2007 as ‘optimistic’. Despite what the company describes as a difficult year for the business unit, with setbacks including the loss of their major fleet customer GE TIP, Bandag believes this year will be one of opportunities, with the growth of their dealer base in 2006, which reached 5.8 per cent, continuing this year.

21st February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

April Launch for Automatic Tread Sensor

UK based company Truckfile is planning to launch what it claims to be the first ever device capable of automatically measuring tyre tread depth. Truckfile intends to launch this new product, known as Tyrecheck, at April’s CV show.

19th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental to Exhibit Rolling Resistance ‘Calculator’ at CV Show

Continental Tyres will once again exhibit at the CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham in three months time. “We’re really excited to be back at the CV Show, it will give us a great opportunity to continue building our business links with operators,” said Arthur Gregg, business director, commercial tyres. “We’ve many ways to help them cut running costs and want develop much closer links with end users through our cradle to grave tyre management services, for instance.” While the tyre manufacturer will primarily launch new truck and van tyres, Tyres & Accessories has learnt that the company will exhibit a type of rolling resistance calculator designed to illustrate the kind of savings that can be made with low rolling resistance products. Summing up the company’s motivation for involvement with the exhibition Arthur Gregg commented: “The van market is particularly important and already one in three vans new has our tyres and we want to build on that.”

14th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Introduces The New 350 Tyre For Small To Medium Cars

With environmental concerns at the top of everyone’s agenda along with spiralling oil prices, the stage was set for the launch of the Toyo 350; a tyre that provides low fuel consumption and long life. Toyo’s cutting edge computer simulation technology has endowed the 350 with extremely low rolling resistance, reducing a car’s fuel consumption. This reduced rolling resistance also has beneficial effects on tyre life, meaning double savings for drivers as well as reducing their car’s carbon footprint.

14th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Formula S2000 Launched at Autosport Show

The Autosport International Show in Birmingham was the venue chosen for the newest addition to the FIA World Touring Car Championship line-up, the International Formula Master, to officially launch its all-new Formula S2000 race car.

6th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Launches New Lines for LT Wheel Market

(Akron/Tire Review) Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels has expanded its off-road light truck wheel line with the addition of the Pro Series and Adventure Series lines. Forged from one-piece 6061-T6 aluminum, both Pro Series and Adventure Series wheels are now available for most ½-ton trucks, full size SUVs and Jeeps. A variety of 17- to 20-inch sizes, with polished clearcoat and chrome finish options, are available.

2nd February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Promotion an Award Finalist

Goodyear’s “name-the-blimp” contest is in the running to receive a US public relations award. The trade industry publication PRWeek has named Goodyear’s “Hello My Name Is… The Launch of a New Goodyear Blimp” contest one of five finalists in the category of Promotional Event of the Year. The winner will be announced on March 8 in New York City.

29th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors