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Cooper Courts UK “Soft Roaders”

Cooper Tire has launched a 4×4 tyre in the UK specially designed for sporty SUV drivers not wanting to take their vehicle off-road: the Cooper Zeon XSTA.

Cooper’s research suggests that there are around a million “soft roaders” in the UK and has thus developed the tyre specifically for sporty SUV vehicles such as the BMW X5, Mercedes M Class, Honda CR-V and Lexus RX400, providing greater comfort, luxurious properties. In fact, the company claims that the XSTA is Cooper’s most luxurious 4×4 tyre to date, with a dual tread attempting to master both wet and dry conditions. The inner tread design expels water in all four directions to offer better traction and control in wet weather. According to the company the outer part of the tyre also makes sure steering response in the dry is crisp and direct.

10th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kovalainen Victorious in Hungary

Heikki Kovalainen drove his McLaren to its first victory in Formula One at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Felipe Massa failed to capitalise on his lead entering the final four laps, retiring after engine failure with the finish minutes away.

Timo Glock of Toyota finished impressively in second – claiming his first ever podium – while Kimi Raikkonen regained some of his form, which has been absent for some time, taking the chequered flag in a strong third place. Lewis Hamilton was able to hold on to his Championship lead, finishing fifth – and just behind rival Fernando Alonso – after a puncture scuppered his chances of a podium.

4th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

“All About Customer Responsiveness”: Cooper Releases New Sizes

Cooper tire & Rubber Co has unleashed a tidal wave of new tyre sizes for high performance and sports utility vehicles, which are – the company states –
“all about performance, customer responsiveness.” The company aims to provide consumers with the added performance and flexibility necessary for drivers in these two sectors.

The Cooper Zeon XSTA is a new asymmetrical, all-season sport truck tire available in 15- and 16-inch (H rated), and 17-, 18-, 22- and 24-inch (V rated). This new line includes fitments for vehicles such as the Land Rover, Jeep, Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes SUVs. The size range covers both original equipment sizes for sport trucks, SUVs and cross-over vehicles, as well as the popular plus-sized fitments. Additionally, the Cooper Zeon XST now offers the 295/30R22 XL size for premier SUVs and cross-over vehicles.

1st August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Hamilton Storms German GP Despite Team Error

Lewis Hamilton took his McLaren to the top of the Formula One Drivers Championship this weekend, winning the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. The British frontrunner seemed to be in trouble following a strategy error that saw him drop to fifth place, having started on Pole.

After the race, McLaren boss Ron Dennis apologised for the team’s mistake of not calling Hamilton to the pits when the use of a safety car saw the evaporation of Hamilton’s 11-second lead. Hamilton eventually reached the pits for refuelling on lap 50, rendered a mere spectator as four drivers passed him. However, one suspiciously easy passing manoeuvre on team-mate Heikki Kovalainen later, only a further eight laps were necessary to pass Filipe Massa’s Ferrari and Nelson Piquet’s Renault, as Hamilton made a mockery of suggestions that he may be slowed through the use of softer tyres in the final third, regaining the lead seven laps from the end.

21st July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Finichi Releases 20-Inch Rimini Rim

Italian Wheel Designers, Finichi report having ‘raised the bar’ with their latest design – after establishing the Rimini as a design classic, with its timeless five spoke format and deep stainless steel lip, the manufacturer has gone one further by releasing a 20-inch fitment.

With staggered 8.5 and 10-inch widths, the wheels feature a machine polished face, pseudo-split rim rivets and a suitably deep 92mm lip (on 10-inch widths). All fitments come with a flawless black finish that provides a contrast with the highly polished surface faces. Applications include most core Japanese fitments, including 300ZX, 350Z, Evo, Supra and Skyline plus the bulk of BMW fitments. Plans for 20-inch Mercedes versions are also well advanced. Prices for the 20-inch Rimini start at £220 including VAT.

For those wanting the same style in a slightly more compact package, the Rimini also comes in a wide range of 17, 18 and 19-inch applications.

24th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Carlsson 1/14 RS Alloy Wheel

Carlsson has introduced its latest alloy wheel for the Mercedes C Class (W204), SLK, CLS, E Class and CLK models; the 1/14. It features a smart, black finish combined with a silvery surface and the 14-spoke design not only looks stylish, but makes the wheel comparatively light with no loss of strength.
The low weight means a lower unsprung mass and better driving dynamics, while another benefit of the wheel is the excellent brake ventilation, which results in improved braking performance.

The Carlsson 1/14 is available in sizes 8.5 x 19″ and 9.5 x 19″.

1st April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Hoses From ContiTech

Higher performance, smaller installation spaces and more demanding customers – these are the typical challenges facing automobile manufacturers. New hydraulic, flat, and moulded hoses from ContiTech Fluid Technology can help them handle these challenges.

The dynamically high-strength flat hoses are already in series production at Porsche, providing a very large volume increase at minimal pressures. They are also planned for use in BMW and Mercedes-Benz’s power steering systems.

7th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

MercedesService Cardholders Now Protected by Conti Tyre Service

An agreement made with Continental means that MercedesService Card customers can now utilise the ContiBreakdownService, the tyre service provided in the UK and 23 other countries by ContiEuroService. The service operates around the clock, 365 days a year, and enables customers to obtain help simply through calling the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centre – the centre will in turn notify the respective national ContiEuroService organisation, thus eliminating any potential language barriers. Costs for the service are reported to be fully transparent, with invoicing according to fixed prices, thus MercedesService Card customers are spared any unpleasant surprises.

3rd December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Improved Varta PROmotive CV Batteries

Johnson Controls has revised its range of Varta-branded CV replacement batteries to replicate all OE applications. Johnson Controls is the largest European supplier of OE batteries to the truck and bus industries. The range of Varta PROmotive CV batteries now provides virtually total coverage of the UK commercial vehicle parc, with capacities ranging from 140 – 225 Ah.

Heavy Duty batteries are rated 140 and 170 Ah, while Super Heavy Duty are offered with 180 or 225 Ah capacities. All four products use calcium-silver technology to provide reserves of power for high loads at high temperatures and longer service life than conventional lead acid battery technology.

6th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Tyre on M-B C-Class for Driving Events

(Akron/Tire Review) Continental AG’s ContiSportContact 3 has been named the “official tyre” of Mercedes-Benz USA’s C-Drive national ride-and-drive series, featuring the automaker’s redesigned C-Class sedan. The ride-and-drive events began last month and continue through October, hitting major cities like New York, Washington, Atlanta, Miami and Dallas.

“We are very pleased to be a part of the Mercedes-Benz C-Drive series,” said Ed Marohn, director of automotive aftermarket sales, Continental Tire North America. “The ContiSportContact 3 is our premier performance tyre, and is a perfect fit with the sporty, agile performance of the Mercedes C-Class.”

10th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Gets M-B Fitment

(Akron/Tire Review) Pirelli has been named the OE tyre for Mercedes-Benz’s ML550/350 and R350/320CDI vehicles, which will be produced at the carmaker’s US plant in Alabama. The tyremaker will supply Mercedes-Benz with its Pirelli Scorpion Assimetrico in size 255/50R19 103W, which will be produced at Pirelli Tire North America’s MIRS plant in Rome, Georgia.

29th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Fuel Parts Adds to ABS/Wheel Speed Sensor Range

Fuel Parts UK has reinforced its position as the UK aftermarket’s leading supplier of ABS/wheel speed sensors by adding a number of new part numbers to its range. By taking on new products for the Mercedes Sprinter van and various models in the Peugeot, Citroën and BMW vehicle ranges, Fuel Parts UK’s range now boasts more than 200 part numbers and in excess of 500 applications.

“It’s always been difficult to source this type of product in the aftermarket but that hasn’t and won’t stop us trying to get the very best selection of products for our customers,” said Fuel Parts UK managing director, Paul Tomlinson.

28th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Commended in Product Honours

Continental’s PremiumContact 2 tyre has been awarded a commendation by Auto Express, describing it as: “Among the best in the wet, particularly curved aquaplaning, and managed unlike most rain masters, to match that in the dry and in rolling resistance tests.”

Peter Robb, product manager at Continental said; “We are delighted to have been commended by Auto Express. The ContiPremiumContact 2 is a popular choice with car manufacturers as an original equipment fitting to their latest generation cars. This test result is proof of its outstanding performance. ”

The tyre is approved for the Mercedes-Benz C Class, the Audi A5, the Fiat Bravo, and Toyota Auris among many others. There is also a self supporting runflat version that has just been approved for the BMW 1 and 3 series.

The ContiPremiumContact 2 was a “best buy” recommendation for Which?’s 205/55 R16 V test in the leading magazines February issue. And this is not the first time that Continental has been commended in the Auto Express product honours after 2006 success with the ContiEcoContact 3 for supermini and city cars.

24th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Get a Grip with Nordicca

Slovakia’s number one tyremaker has held their “Matador Winter Grip” event for a second year, this time at Tále in the Low Tatra Mountains. Testing on what has been called difficult and snowy terrain in weather not conducive to the event, participants were able to experience driving the company’s tyres on a range of vehicles, including models from Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Jeep, KIA and Honda.

27th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Tire to Supply Mercedes Benz

Kumho Tire Co., the second-largest tyre manufacturer in Korea, has started supplying tyres to Mercedes Benz, a Kumho spokesman told the Korea Times. The spokesman said Kumho tyres will be installed on Mercedes Benz A-Class sedans. However, he declined to give more details, including the number of tyres to be supplied. Kumho Tire made inroads in the OE market when it supplied tyres to Volkswagen in 2002. In November 2006 Kumho began supplying tyres to Chrysler in the US. According to reports, Kumho plans to supply 6 million OE tyres to international carmakers next year.

15th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors