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Luxury Wheels Improves Your ‘Lex Appeal’

While Bristol based Luxury wheels is carving a name for itself as a source of quality aftermarket wheels, many people don’t realise the company also offers an extensive range of styling lines in its product portfolio.

To give an example of the company’s work, the Lexus LS600h pictured here was specced by one of Luxury Wheels’ Norwegian dealers with the full Autocouture styling package. The ‘Progressive Line’ kit consists of front bumper, fog lamps, side skirts (in either short or long wheelbase), rear bumper, two replacement front wings with vents, and a rather saucy dual stacked exhaust. This ensemble is topped off with a rear spoiler and Autocouture boot emblem for that final finishing flourish.

27th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Latest TSW Alloy Wheels Now in UK

Three new TSW wheels products have hit the shelves in the UK, reports nationwide distributor Yokohama HPT Ltd – and more are on their way. The new wheels, called the Croft, Indy 500 and Jarama, all build on the company’s reputation for design and quality and, adds Yokohama HPT, pay more than a passing homage to some of the iconic motorsport venues from around the world.

The Croft, named after England’s northern race circuit, is a full-mesh design and brings an aggressive circuit look and feel to the roads. The spokes run from the edge of the mounting flange to the very outside of the wheel rim, offering a true motorsport feel. The wheel comes in gun metal with a mirror cut lip or chrome and is available in a range of sizes, from 8×17 to 10×20-inch, and is well-suited for staggered fitments.

1st May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear OE For 2009 North American Toyota Models

According to Goodyear, a “variety” of its tyres have been selected for OE fitment on several models of the 2009 Corolla and Matrix. These North American market selections represent some of the first OE fitments of Goodyear’s Eagle F1 All Season tyre, launched last July. The 2009 Corolla and Matrix will come standard with the following tyres, depending on the specific vehicle model: P195/65R15 Eagle LS-2; P205/55R16 Eagle RS-A; P215/45R17 Eagle RS-A; and P215/45R18 Eagle F1 All Season.

31st March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Offers 4×4 Market Widest Range Yet

Following considerable sales in the USA, Maxxis is now targeting the UK 4×4 market with its largest range of off-road, on/off-road and road going tyres yet. Maxxis is promoting its products – which incorporate the biggest complete range to fit Land Rover 16 inch rims – with a high profile consumer advertising campaign in the leading 4×4 magazines, including Total Off Road, Land Rover World, Land Rover Monthly and Land Rover Enthusiast.

Meanwhile, Maxxis is expanding the range with the top-selling Marauder MA-S2 now available in four new sizes (235/60 R18 107V XL TL – for Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 (2006 model onwards); 235/55 R18 100V TL – for Lexus RX300 [2003 model onwards] and RX400 [2005 model onwards]; 275/40 ZR20 106W XL TL – to fit the Range Rover [2005 model onwards], Porsche Cayenne and VW Touareg; and 255/65 R17 110H TL – for Nissan Navara [2005 model onwards] and 2006 and younger Pathfinders)

4th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho revamps V710, Adds LX Platinum

Kumho is making some improvements to its championship-winning Ecsta V710 and is adding eight more sizes to the tyre’s lineup. First introduced in 2004, the V710 is Kumho’s top-of-the-line DOT competition tyre. The tyre has won more than 75 SCCA Solo National Championships in the last four years, as well as dozens of divisional Club Racing championships, the company said.

“Even though the V710 has continued to fare well in competition and in independent comparison tests by magazines such as Grassroots Motorsports, we knew it was time for some changes,” said Rudy Consolacion, Kumho motorsports manager. “We raised the bar when we introduced the V710 three years ago, and with the changes we’re making we’ll raise the bar again.”

15th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Steps Out With New Luxury Line

(Akron/Tire Review) Turning to the upscale luxury market, Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. has launched its new Versado line of luxury high performance tyres. The first in the new line – the Versado LX – was formally rolled out to select trade and consumer media during a special program last week in San Diego.

Toyo said the new Versado LX “provides a smooth, comfortable and quiet ride, while delivering the performance, quality and all-season capabilities expected from Toyo.” The Versado LX was developed as a direct OE replacement, said Toyo, and will initially be available in 43 sizes covering 15- to 18-inch sizes and 70- to 45-series aspect ratios.

4th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Primacy Hits the OE Teens

Michelin has disclosed that, in the year following its introduction, its Primacy high performance tyre has been approved as OE on no less than 13 new cars. These OE agreements cover everything from saloons to minivans to sports coupes, and every vehicle category in the 2007 car market features at least one model equipped with the tyre.

The Michelin Primacy HP is fitted as original equipment on the Audi A3, A4 and TT, the Citroën Picasso, the Ford Mondeo and Galaxy, the Kia Cee’d and Opirus, the Lexus GS, the Peugeot 607, the Renault Laguna, the Toyota Auris and the Volvo S80.

The tyre has received a fair amount of press due to the claim it provides at least 25 per cent longer tread life than any competitor in the same premium range, according to the findings of a test conducted in the third quarter of 2005 by German technical services firm TÜV SÜD Automotive.

16th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Uniroyal Expands Laredo Cross Country Line

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America is launching four new sizes of the Uniroyal Laredo Cross Country tyre for light trucks and SUVs. Considered a “powerline” tyre, the four new sizes give the line 36 total sizes, covering 90 per cent of the most popular SUVs and pickup trucks, MNA said. The tyre comes with a 60,000-mile limited treadwear warranty.

The new sizes include P255/65R16 106 S, LT235/85R16 LRE, P255/65R17 108 S, and P265/65R17 110 S, and target such light duty vehicles as Dodge Dakota, Durango and Ram 3500; Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder and XTerra; Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra; Ford F-250 and F-350; and Lexus GX470, according to MNA.

2nd April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Displays Potenza Concept

Bridgestone Corporation has unveiled an ultra-high performance Bridgestone-brand Potenza™ concept tyre at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Bridgestone’s concept Potenza tyres are fitted to the Lexus LF-A sports car concept on display at the Detroit show, and features 265/35R20 tyres on the front and 305/30R20 on the rear.

12th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama on New Generation Mitsu Outlander

(Akron/Tire Review) Mitsubishi Motors has selected Yokohama as the OE tyre for its 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander compact SUV. Yokohama will supply tyres to Mitsubishi in size P215/70R16 99H. With the addition of the Outlander fitment, Yokohama said it is now OE on a wide range of 2007 vehicles, including the Bentley Continental GT and Continental Flying Spur, Audi S8, the Lotus Elise and Exige, Porsche 911 Carrera 4, Lexus GS300 and GS430, Mazda MX-5, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4, Suzuki SX4 and Subaru Legacy and Forester.

21st September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear OE on New Mustang

With the 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500, Goodyear is once again at the forefront, as the vehicle is equipped with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tyres — in size P255/45R18 in the front and P285/40R18 in the rear.

20th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sherbrook To Market Kosei Alloy Wheels

Japanese premium wheel brand, Kosei is to be exclusively marketed in the UK by Sherbrook International. The Kosei name will join the existing brands in Sherbrook’s portfolio, which includes Rondell, Outlaw and DJ. The Kosei brand will be available in sizes of up to 22 inches.

“Kosei is an established worldwide brand with a unique position in the top segment of the market,” said Sherbrook International CEO Peter Whitehouse. “The wheels are incredibly stylish, fashionable and of the moment. The appeal of Kosei is individual and exclusive and we are delighted to add it to our product portfolio.”

17th February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

KYB Supplies Shocks for New Lexus

KYB is to supply shock absorbers as original equipment for the new Lexus GS luxury sport saloon.

Hajime Sato, MD of KYB Europe, described the agreement with Lexus as “great news” and it is the latest in a series of global OE contracts with manufacturers such as Audi-VW group, Daimler-Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mitsubishi, Nissan, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Renault and Toyota.

13th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Lexus to Fit Bridgestone Potenza Tyres

(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) announced that its Bridgestone-brand Potenza RE92A tyre has been selected for OE fitment on the 2006 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans.

5th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

OZ Releases Michelangelo II

OZ Racing have released a new wheel aimed at powerful premium vehicles like the Jaguar, Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Lexus. The Michelangelo II PL is available in 18, 19 and 20 inch sizes and is priced between 440 and 650 euros.

2nd December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors