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Vredestein No.1 in Tyre Tests

Auto Express has completed its longest and largest ever test, confirming Vredestein as the number one, for the third year in a row.

The assessment put 16 different brands of tyres to the test, and nine different aspects of tyre performance were measured, including wet and dry braking characteristics, rolling resistance, cornering ability and resistance to aquaplaning.

The well-known motoring magazine described Vredestein’s Sportrac 2 as a “superb wet weather all rounder”. The tests confirmed that from a speed of 62 mph a car on Vredestein tyres stops quicker than any other and that on a wet road the Sportrac 2 beats the poorest performer by four car lengths.

“We are extremely proud that Vredestein tyres have again been shown to be the best quality tyre on the UK market,” commented Vredestein UK’s MD, Bert Stellinga. “It’s great to see the result of all the work that our engineers, our product development people and our partners Giugiaro Design have done in developing the Vredestein range of tyres.”

The magazine did not hide its surprise that the tyre, which performed so well in wet conditions could also perform well in the dry, writing: “It was a shock to see wet weather ace Vredestein at the top again.”

10th September 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

TIA to Give Away Thousands at SEMA

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced that two special events are taking place during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, with each event featuring a cash giveaway of thousands of dollars.

2nd September 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

“Transporting” Truck Tyre Test: Super Single vs Dual Tyres

The September edition of the German magazine “Transporting” has tested whether or not using super single tyres instead of conventional dual tyres on trucks can save fuel. Examining the effect that a lower rolling resistance has on reducing fuel consumption was not the only idea behind the comparison of both tyres. The testers also wanted to check if and how, the driving characteristics of a truck are influenced by the reduced weight of the super broad tyres. And the results – they found that utilising super singles on the rear axle “recognisably” deteriorates the spring/damping characteristics. However, there were no differences found between the two types of tyres with regards to lane keeping and traction. But, in accordance with expectations fuel savings of around four per cent were recorded during the tests.

26th August 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Steel and Rubber Price Increases Hit Industry

Rubber and Steel price increases are making a negative impact on businesses across Europe, according to analysts. In the last six months businesses have seen steel prices nearly double from $350 a ton in January to more than $617 a ton in June. This rapid growth is widely acknowledged to have been cause by high levels of demand for raw materials from the Chinese market.

7th July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Reifen 2004 the Most International Yet

This year’s Reifen 2004 exhibition was the most international yet. Exhibitors and visitors alike are already looking forward to the next show, which will take place from 23 to 26 May 2006.

15th June 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Worker’s Strike at French Ronal Plant

Workers at Ronal’s plant in St. Avold, France, have gone on strike in a protest against restructuring plans. The aluminium cast wheel manufacturers angered employees after using redundancies as a way of cutting costs. Part of the restructuring programme would have meant producing wheels for the high-quality aftermarket segment, but would have led to decreases in annual output.

15th June 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear aircraft tyres are recommended

In an ambitious test project, the american consumer magazine “The Aviation Consumer” has undertaken, the magazine bought 11 aircraft tires and subjected them to 200 simulated landings, plus a skid test. “Sometimes the cheapest tire isn’t the best deal. What matters most is tread depth and the more, the better,” the magazine said. In tread depth alone, Goodyear’s “Flight Custom III” was the winner in the June issue.

25th May 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Tops Tyre Test

Pirelli’s P Zero Nero has emerged as the winner of a summer tyre test carried out by the German magazine auto motor und sport. Ten well-known brands in tyre size 225/45 R17 Y were tested. The Pirelli tyre was top points scorer in seven out of ten categories tested and performed particularly well in wet testing, scoring 99 out of a possible 100.

8th April 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Acquisition Rumours Regarding Michelin/Gajah Tunggal Unfounded

Tim Chesney, the Managing Director of Romney International Limited, the exclusive distributors of GT Radial brand tyres in the UK and Ireland, would like to state unequivocally that the recent story about PT Gajah Tunggal Indonesia (GT) being acquired by Michelin, is untrue. This story first appeared earlier this month in the US based ‘Modern Tire Dealer’ magazine. It was subsequently reported on the Internet sites of other trade press. Tim Chesney says that this account is without foundation and it should be disregarded. The extent of the inaccuracy of the story is shown in the supposed facts given by Modern Tire Dealer magazine. They quoted Gajah Tunggal’s daily radial tyre production capacity as being just 12,000 pieces when the correct figure is around 25,000 pieces, says Tim Chesney. He goes on to say that the reality is Gajah Tunggal has embarked on a major and exciting expansion programme. This will see the introduction of many new sizes, series and tread patterns, including the all new GT Champiro BAX asymmetric series and the Champiro BXT.

16th March 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Eagle F1 performs well in Which? tyre test

Consumer Association magazine, Which? put the leading UHP tyres through their paces recently with the Goodyear Eagle F1 coming top of its category
again. A convoy of cars were driven over 6,000 miles each in order to compile the results, with the spotlight turned on performance in both wet and dry conditions, ride comfort, noise creation, rolling resistance and wear. The Which? test saw the Goodyear Eagle F1 competing in the 17 inch category, a tyre that would normally be fitted on sporty versions of cars such as BMW 3 Series, Ford Mondeo and VW Golfs. The extensive testing saw the Eagle F1 given an impressive score of 70 per cent across all categories, with Which? reserving special comment for its grip in both wet and dry conditions, as well as declaring it the quietest in its section.

11th March 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Falken scores well in tests

Falken tyres came top in a series of tests conducted by US magazine Consumer Reports. The Falken Ziek ZE 512 scored best among a number of US, European and Japanese brands, with the tests including wet and dry braking, handling, rolling resistance, aquaplaning, ride comfort and noise.

18th December 2003/by Tyrepress Editors

Gerhardt Kalwitz passed away

Gerhardt Kalwitz, a freelance editor for the German Tyre magazine Gummibereifung, died in Hurghada/Egypt where he was on vacation. Kalwitz was 59 years old.

16th December 2003/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear’s Two Piece Wins Top 100 Award

When Goodyear’s Global off-the-road business unit formally launched the Two Piece Assembly this summer it called the new product “revolutionary”. Now it can be called “award winning.” The Two Piece Assembly has won Construction Equipment magazine’s Top 100 award for 2003.

2nd December 2003/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear steer tyre praised

Goodyear’s most high-tech truck tyre ever has received recognition that labels it as “terrific” and “one of the best product introductions of 2003,” according to Truck Sales & Leasing publication. The Goodyear G395 LHS steer-axle tyre for long-haul applications was honoured as one of “Terrific 20” of 2003 by the magazine. Winning products are chosen for their innovation, serviceability and performance, according to the magazine. Dave Beasley, Goodyear’s director of sales, commercial tyres said, “We are honoured to have this new tyre recognized as one of the best products in the trucking business. The tyre was designed to be a product that its users could rely on, mile after mile.”

2nd December 2003/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear’s Wells Honoured as a Top ‘Under 40’ Finance Executive

Darren Wells, vice president and treasurer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has been recognised by Treasury & Risk Management magazine as one of the nation’s top finance executives under the age of 40. Wells’ responsibilities include Goodyear’s financial risk management, treasury policy, and the company’s relationships with the banking community. He was one of the key participants in renegotiating the company’s credit agreements in early 2003.

14th November 2003/by Tyrepress Editors