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Apollo Tyres Hands Out Monsoon Driving Advice

London may have suffered enough torrential rain to close a couple of tube stations, but that nothing to the monsoon downpours experienced in countries like India. That’s why leading Indian tyre manufacturer, Apollo Tyres has kicked off a “Safe Drive” public awareness itiniative.

With heavy rains crippling normal life of Mumbai citizens, employees of Apollo Tyres drenched in rainwater, were busy at the Juhu and Andheri areas of Western Mumbai handing out the Safe Drive Handbook on Disaster Management, containing safety tips and useful numbers, to assist citizens of Mumbai in taking precautions to ensure a safe monsoon. This activity will continue till 14 July2009, at various traffic intersections and other important locations.

8th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

New Tyres From Alliance

Alliance Tire has added to its lines with new port tyres and all-new mobile crane tyres. The Alliance Port Star (309) is a 14.00-24 28-ply tyre for container handlers, which features high rubber-to-void ratio, wide tread blocks, flat tread face, and a heat-and-cut-resistant compound.

Alliance’s new Mobile Crane Radial (630) 16.00R25, was designed for both off- and on-road applications, and features an all-steel casing, a non-directional tread and a tread compound engineered to minimize heat buildup. (Tire Review/Akron)

26th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ Kettering Show ‘Slick’ Response Times

HiQ Kettering, based in Telford Way Industrial Estate, recently stepped into the fast lane by offering their services in response to a plea Honda Team Dynamics’ plea to fit 28 sets of tyres for a driving day with some of the nation’s biggest names in motorsport, at Rockingham race circuit. HiQ, which was recently purchased by Easy Tyre & Autocentres Ltd, was contacted by Team Dynamics, who were in need of a specialist team to fit the slick race tyres this week. HiQ immediately sent for mobile technician Russell Hickford, who drove the short distance to Rockingham and got in the pit lane for some fast fit action.

Team Dynamics marketing manager Richard Tate-Harris said: “We had organised a number of laps around Rockingham with racing slicks, which meant we had to find a team of fast fitters at extremely short notice to replace and fit them. I immediately went to HiQ, as they sponsor the British Touring Car Championship and have specialist motorsport experience. It is fair to say that they saved the day and, without them, we would have been looking at a postponement of activity.”

24th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Beissbarth Easy 3D Aligner

The patented Easy 3D wheel aligner from Beissbarth is the first of its kind and, says the company, offers workshops a completely new 3D wheel alignment method, comprising highly accurate cameras and an integrated reference system to ensure reliable results. Classic features of the Easy 3D include easy use, reliable technology that is robust and easily mobile – suitable for use with any lifting platform or wheel alignment pit.

Using the Easy 3D, one workshop technician needs roughly seven minutes to carry out precise wheel alignment on a car. This represents a time saving of 50 per cent compared with conventional devices. Accuracy is ensured by the use of two high-precision cameras per wheel. The sensors can be positioned wherever convenient in the workshop without time-consuming calibration. The Easy 3D wheel aligner is suitable for aligning all types of cars, through to light transporters and commercial vehicles. The standard indicators enable vehicles with a wheelbase of up to 340 centimetres to be aligned. With the larger rear indicators available as optional equipment, vehicles with a wheelbase of up to 430 centimetres can be aligned.

1st June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Watts Now Owns Profix GmbH

Watts Industrie Reifen, the German subsidiary of Watts Tyre Group has announced the acquisition of Profix GmbH at the end of March. Current Profix director Volker Scholze will join Watts Industrie Reifen and manage operations from the tyre service and distribution business’s Zittau office. Profix manager Udo Rottke will also join Watts as tyre services manager responsible for the mobile fitting service across the country.

14th April 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

The Wheels USA Show: Over Sized, Over Powered – and Over Here!

If your idea of ‘proper’ transport involves acres of chrome, a displacement measured in cubic inches and plenty of cylinders, then Santa Pod Raceway UK reckons you’ll love the Wheels USA show, held at the circuit between May 1 and 4. For an entire weekend, the Northamptonshire countryside will echo to the blissful sound of big block Hemis and flathead Fords as the cream of the UK’s American car (or should we say automobile?) fleet and their enthusiastic owners descend on the venue for a weekend of racing, dancing, and enjoyment. And although it’s a Yank-tank lovers paradise, the event is open to all genres of custom, classic and retro cars – and even motorcycles. So if you can’t afford a couple of tonnes of Detroit Iron, there’s no need to borrow or peculate the cash: Santa Pod says you’ll be made very welcome, regardless of whether you show up in a Chevy – or a Chevette.

26th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Upgrades Mobile Technology

Kwik-Fit Mobile’s decision to equip its off-site tyre fitting fleet of 230 mobile technicians with new mobile technology means fleet customers are receiving a faster and more efficient service, the company has reported. Developed with MMCC Consultants, B2M Solutions and Ryzex, Kwik-Fit reports that its mobile fleet will use the new technology to improve the service it offers some of the UK’s largest vehicle fleets such as British Gas and Motability.

16th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Rema Tip Top Offers New Mobile Truck Tyre Changer

Rema Tip Top is promoting a new solution for mobile truck tyre changing. The Unimont system features a newly developed telescopic slide, enabling the user to work outside a service truck or trailer, and mount and demount 16.5-to 24.5-inch tyres on 15 degree drop centre rims quickly.

All rims are generally clamped with their short section showing outwards. For bead breaking the wheel is turned with an electric motor, while the bead is demounted through the bead breaking cylinder in a one-step-operation.

27th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

National “UK’s Leading Provider of Bespoke Services to Fleets”

With access to a 1,200 strong network comprising National Tyre and Autocare branches and carefully selected and approved independent tyre experts, plus a 200 strong fleet of mobile units and in-house 24 hour call centre, National Fleet is promoting itselfe as the leading provide of “bespoke, high quality, customer-driven services to the fleet market.”

The latest development in National’s fleet service is the addition of a new online booking facility, which enables them to log on and book in tyre repairs for a same-day service using the branch network or next-day service using the mobile facility. Drivers need only complete two easy steps; by entering the vehicle and driver details followed by details of the work required, then a confirmation email of the work requested is emailed direct. By pre-booking online, National Fleet guarantee to have the correct tyre size and brand in stock ready for the work required.

21st October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Beissbarth Displays Prototype Aligner at Automechanika Show

Nestled amongst its current product line-up at the recent Automechanika show in Frankfurt, Germany, was a prototype of Beissbarth’s latest generation 3D wheel alignment. Called the Easy3D, the new system builds on the tried-and-tested Beissbarth reference system and therefore combines the benefits of an open 3D system with a familiar user-friendly user interface. In addition, the camera used in the company’s KDS.NG axle measurement system is also used here.

26th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Emergency Team Helps in Ike Clear-up

The Bridgestone Emergency Response Team – made up of volunteers who work for the tyre manufacturer – has pitched in to help clear the wreckage left in the wake of Hurricane Ike. The team travelled to Orange, Texas from its Nashville, Tennessee base to assist at the Firestone Polymers plant, which sustained heavy damage in the floods and high winds.

“While the focus of our BERT initiatives has always been to support emergency first responders, this effort is a bit unique,” Chuck Tarver, one of the BERT leaders, told American news sources. “We are actually relieving some of the burden to area first responders by helping our own teammates at our facility. In supporting our own family and business operations we are hopeful that we can get the Firestone Polymers Plan back in operation shortly.”

22nd September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Number of Older Drivers in UK to Dramatically Increase

An opportunity for tyre outlets offering a mobile fitting and repair service beckons. According to Elizabeth Dainton, research development manager for the Royal Automobile Club Foundation, car use contributes significantly to wellbeing in old age, and the number of older drivers on our roads is set to mushroom during the next decade.

29th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

If Only They Had Run-Flats

Nothing’s stranger than the truth…or so the saying goes. But would you believe that a flat tyre could have led to recent war between Georgia and Russia? According to The Telegraph, a flat tyre on a Russian diplomatic car did exactly that. When the diplomat the car in question was supposed to be carrying failed to arrive at peace talks in South Ossetia the day before fighting broke, it seems the two states passed the point of no return. Refusing to take his excuse at face value, the Georgian government feared the worst and began the pre-emptive shelling that “invited” the subsequent Russian invasion.

18th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

National Fleet is Best Fast-Fit Company 2008

National Tyres and Autocare’s Fleet Division has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Fast-Fit Company 2008 by The Institute of Transport Management. National Tyres and Autocare received the award for its high level of expertise, customer service and safety awareness over and above numerous competitors within the industry.

Patrick Sheedy, ITM’s Media and PR Director, commented: “National Tyres and Autocare has been singled out by the Institute for raising its head above the parapet through its commitment to customer satisfaction and the development of a premium service to the fleet aftermarket. When companies display such excellence within the fleet solutions industry, the Institute of Transport Management is duty bound to acknowledge these companies and their achievements.”

13th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

National Renews £3 million Park’s Motor Group Contract

Park’s Motor Group has renewed its tyre fast fit contract with National Fleet Dealer Division (NFDD) for another two years. Part of Axle Group Holdings, NFDD have been working with Park’s since 2005 and business has grown significantly during this period. According to the company, Nationa won the £3 million contract over two major competitors on its ability to provide a service including implant tyre managers, mobile fitting services, wholesale product supply and access to the fleet market.

1st August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors