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Maxxis and Grouptyre end exclusivity agreement

Tyre manufacturer Maxxis’s eight-year exclusivity agreement with independent tyre wholesaler Grouptyre has been ended. A joint statement issued by the companies revealed that, following a review of their distribution arrangements, and “in light of their future plans”, they “have agreed by mutual consent that Grouptyre will no longer act as the sole distributor for Maxxis in the UK.” The statement also made clear that Grouptyre’s distribution of Maxxis products will continue in spite of the expiration of the exclusivity agreement on 30 September 2011.

2nd September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cheng Shin continues growth, stock rating upgraded

Financial analysts have upgraded their view of shares in the Maxxis tyre brand’s manufacturing parent company Cheng Shin Rubber. Describing it as “one of the most successful Taiwan stories in China”; Morgan Stanley gave Cheng Shin the “overweight” rating, raising its earnings per share projections by 1 per cent and 9 per cent for 2011 and 2012 respectively. At the same time the stock’s price target was raise from NT$68.33 to NT$78.3.

19th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapleton’s aims to deliver cost-effective winter and all-season tyres

In this country the majority of motorists are not in the habit of fitting winter tyres at the end of autumn as they do in most other Northern European countries. A TyreSafe survey conducted last year showed that while 54 per cent of UK drivers felt that they were less safe when driving in winter, only a tiny fraction of them – just 3 per cent – actually took the precaution of fitting winter tyres. Admittedly, winter tyres are recommended, if not compulsory by law, across much of the continent – but the fact that they are not legally required here should not lead consumers to think they’re any less necessary – or any less valuable as a contribution to road safety.

19th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Mytyres.co.uk stresses business-sense of winter tyre fitments

Delticom’s mytyres.co.uk website has suggested businesses can help staff, and secure reliable service throughout the winter, by fitting winter tyres. The website exemplifies the effect of fitting winter tyres from a major online supermarket grocery delivery service. Having fitted all its delivery van fleet with winter tyres the company told mytyres.co.uk that they had allowed its drivers to go to places and do things others cannot because of the conditions, in addition to improving its drivers’ safety, and that of other road users, with the additional grip and stability in snow or icy conditions achieved.

16th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis challenges trade to Fantasy Football, T&A accepts

Tyrepress.com is never one to shirk a challenge, and when tyre supplier Maxxis International called the editorial office recently to announce a fantasy football league open to members of the trade and consumers alike, we already had our squad’s two goalkeepers selected (Paul Robinson and Chris Kirkland warming the bench – thanks for asking). The company is offering the chance to win prizes for the top-scoring managers each month. Should you want to join in, you first need to select your team at http://fantasy.premierleague.com. After that, click on the 'Leagues' link at the top of the page and select “Join a league”; chose “private league” and enter the code 1670445-352645 to join. Maxxis has sponsorship agreements with two of England’s top tier’s longest-standing clubs, Liverpool and Aston Villa, at whose grounds the brand will display its advertising materials.

12th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis takes to the ice in Norway

In a move to raise brand profile and product awareness in Norway, Maxxis has entered into a sponsorship deal with one of the country’s leading ice hockey clubs. The tyre maker’s Norwegian distributor, Gummi Centralen AS, has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Frisk Asker Tigers. The club competes in GET, Norway’s premier ice hockey league, which it has won eight times.

11th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis snow tyre tops Dutch Government tests

The most recent version of ‘De Nieuwe Band’ (The New Tyre), a list of tyres commissioned by the Dutch Government to highlight winter tyres that are safe, fuel efficient and low noise, found that the Maxxis MA-PW was alone among the 45 tyres tested to already meet forthcoming EU standards for wet grip, rolling resistance co-efficient and rolling sound emission.

9th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis, Falken in action in British Drift Championship

The British Drift Championship’s third round at the Teesside Autodrome saw two major drifting tyre brands competing for top spots in the championship standings. Title sponsors of the series Maxxis supported third-placed drifter Paul Smith, moving him up to fifth in the Super Professional Championship, while the Falken brand supported Matt Carter claimed his third consecutive second place podium position to maintain his lead at the top, and Team Green Falken’s domination of the Team Championship.

28th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis capitalises on positive motorcycle reviews

Following recent positive reviews in the consumer press, Maxxis has announced that it is showcasing its latest range of motorcycle tyres, including its new sports touring radial, the MA-3DS Supermaxx Diamond, in a special supplement in leading consumer motorcycling magazine MCN.

15th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyrepress readers ticket offer – Japfest 2: The Evolution

Japfest 2: The Evolution, the second event in the Adrian Flux Auto Series for high performance Japanese cars, was launched last year at Rockingham. In 2011, the event promises to be “bigger, faster, more interactive” and will this year take place at one of UK motorsport’s heartlands, Donington Park. Readers of tyrepress.com can access specially priced tickets to the event – advance tickets cost £13 with the code MAX04. The event takes place on Sunday, 10 July.

4th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Recovered Maxxis-sponsored Impreza hopeful of return in Middlesbrough BDC

Following the recovery of Maxxis-sponsored Team Japspeed’s Subaru Impreza, stolen from Santa Pod on 11 June, tyre manufacturer and drift team alike are racing to ready the car for action in round three of the Maxxis British Drift Championship (BDC). The series makes a welcome return to the Teesside Autodrome in Middlesbrough over the weekend of 2-3 July, when Team Japspeed driver Steve Biagioni is aiming to be back behind the wheel of the 600bhp Impreza and challenging for a podium in the Super-Pro class.

27th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Rewards top ten receive tickets to sold out Take That tour

Ten tyre retailers have been given the opportunity to be VIPs at Take That’s sold-out Progress Live tour at Villa Park, Birmingham on 27 June, as Maxxis announces the prize for its latest round of Maxxis Rewards. Northwich Tyre and Autocare; Havers Tyres, in Norwich; P Harrison & Co of Clitheroe; Sandbach Tyre Service; Motorlec Spares of Bury; County Tyres in Stafford; Wrexham’s Minera Tyres & Exhausts; Wheel’n’Tyres of Cheadle and Trade Tyres in Shenstone were the recipients of the tickets.

20th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis investigates Team Japspeed Impreza theft

In a statement following up on the June 11 theft of the Team Japspeed 1JZ Subaru Impreza from Santa Pod Raceway, Maxxis shares it has begun an investigation into security issues arising from the incident. The tyre maker also took the opportunity to thank the many performance car fans who assisted in the search for the stolen vehicle.

16th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Stolen Maxxis Impreza returned to Team Japspeed

The Maxxis-sponsored Team Japspeed 1JZ Subaru Impreza has been found and will be returned to the team after it was stolen on Sunday, 12 June from the Performance Vauxhall Show. Maxxis International UK stated that Thames Valley Police found the vehicle early on Monday, 13 June in the Reading area. The Impreza was being used at the Santa Pod Raceway as a display vehicle for the Maxxis display. It had been stripped of its bumper, rear spoiler and rear lights as well as its identifying stickers.

13th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis adds new UHP radial to its high performance range

Tyre manufacturer Maxxis recently added the ZR9 ultra high performance radial specifically designed for asphalt track racing to its high performance range. The tyre, which made its UK public debut at AutoSport International and has been available since the end of April in size 195/50 VR15, has a directional tread pattern design with low void ratio for impressive handling. The large shoulder blocks aid cornering and lateral stability, while the centre V-shaped grooves disperse water efficiently to ensure excellent wet traction. The tread, sidewall, bead design and racing compound are designed to meet handling and traction requirements for racing.

10th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors