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Bridgestone Developing Low Rubber-Content Tyres

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Bridgestone is working on technology that would radically reduce the amount of natural and synthetic rubber used in each tyre it produces – without having an impact on quality or performance. The tyre-maker hopes to have the technology, which also encompasses other tyre components, in place within ten years, effectively cutting its total rubber consumption by 50 per cent. Reducing input costs is the hot battlefield for manufacturers as they tackle fast rising oil and NR cost increases while seeing white-hot growth opportunities in South America and Asia. Recouping on those higher costs has grown more difficult because lingering poor economic conditions continue to pressure commercial and consumer customers.

2nd December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg Releases New TM900 High Power XL Size

Trelleborg Wheel Systems’ TM900 High Power super single tyre is designed to fit the most advanced high power tractors, and now an extra large size (900/60R42) is on the market for the New Holland T9 from 350 to 500hp and the Case Steiger from 350 up to 450hp both in Europe and North America. At higher horsepower, tractors require dual tyres, which are typically recommended for field application only; Trelleborg says its super single 900/60R42 TM900 High Power has been engineered to combine outstanding performances both in the field and on the road.

30th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

SmartWay Certification for Kumho KLT02e

Kumho Tires reports that its KLT02e trailer tyre, which will soon be available through dealers in North America, has achieved SmartWay certification by the US Environmental Protection Agency. In order to receive the SmartWay designation, the KLT02e needed to demonstrate a reduction in Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions for an estimated fuel savings of three per cent or greater, relative to the “best selling” new tyres for line haul trucks, when used on all five axles on long haul class 8 trucks.

29th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

CGS to Start New Year with Price Rise

CGS Tyres has notified its customers that prices for all its products in all markets, including Europe and North America, will increase by 7.5 to 10 per cent. This price rise, which will take effect January 1, 2011, is being taken in response to rising raw materials prices.

29th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg to Increase Ag, Forestry Tyre, Wheel Prices in 2011

Trelleborg Wheel Systems has announced a price increase on agricultural and forestry tyres and wheels effective 1 January, 2011. The increases will be in the range six to 10 per cent in Europe and North America. The price hike includes all tyres and wheels for agricultural, forestry and light industrial application and is the result of escalating raw material costs, according to the company.

24th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Launches New Pilot Super Sport Tyre

French tyre giant Michelin has launched the company’s latest tyre for the ultra high-performance segment, the Pilot Super Sport, at an event in Dubai. Attending the launch alongside Michelin representatives were spokespeople from Porsche and Tüv Süd; Michelin said it had “worked closely” alongside the auto manufacturer – as well as with BMW M and Ferrari – in developing the Pilot Super Sport, meeting its “challenging original equipment specifications”, while the testing organisation has recently produced a comparative study of the tyre and its competitors, determining it as “the fastest tyre on the market”.

24th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Set to Increase US Prices

Prices for Michelin replacement market products in the US is set to rise, with new truck tyre and retread prices coming into force on December 1 and passenger car and light truck tyre price increases scheduled to be implemented on February 1, 2011. The specific amount of each price increase has not been announced, however it appears that prices for Michelin and BFGoodrich branded truck tyres and MRT brand retreads will go up an average of eight per cent.

22nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Foundation Stone Laid for Michelin China Plant

A foundation laying ceremony for Michelin’s new Shenyang factory in Liaoning Province, China was held on November 21, marking the official start of work on the Michelin Shenyang Tire expansion project. When the US$1.457 billion expansion is complete the factory will hold the capacity to produce ten million passenger and light commercial vehicle tyres per annum plus 1.8 million truck tyres and 295,000 retreaded truck tyres.

22nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho OE on Export Jeep Cherokee

Kumho Tire has been awarded an original equipment supply deal for the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The manufacturer will supply its Solus KS21 UHP tyre in sizes 265/60R18 or 265/50R20 for versions of this new Jeep destined for markets outside of North America, and in doing so Kumho expects to “generate an even stronger momentum in its pursuit of overseas markets.”

22nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Announces Addition to US Dealer Network

A further retreader has joined Marangoni Tread North America’s Ringtread dealer network. Arizona based Coyote Tire Retreading, an established firm that services commercial, government and private fleets throughout its home state, has thus added the Italian manufacturer’s splice-less retreading system to its operation. “The Ringtread system will be a top consideration for schools, OTR fleets, and other applications that want superior mileage, improved fuel economy and the reliability that is built into this product” said Coyote Tire Retreading owner Don Woodmansee. “Additionally, the level of support from MTNA is unmatched by any of our previous suppliers.”

22nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Holds Topping Off Ceremony for US Technical Centre

After nine months of construction, on November 18 the final steel beam was hoisted into place on the Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) state-of-the-art Technical Center in Akron, Ohio in a small topping off ceremony. This final beam to be manoeuvered into place bore the signatures of many employees at the current technical centre, many of whom watched its installation via web conference. The beam is situated at the highest point of the US$100 million dollar facility.

22nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan and Unions Extend Negotiation Period

The United Steelworkers (USW) has extended its contracts with Titan Tire at facilities in Bryan, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, and Freeport, Illinois, while negotiations for a new contract proceed.

Both sides reported progress in the current negotiations, but that there is much left to accomplish. As a result, the parties reached an agreement to extend the current contracts through 17 December so that negotiations may continue.

19th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Releases New North American Winter Range

Goodyear has introduced its first dedicated winter tyre for the SUV and light truck segments in North America. Called the Ultra Grip Ice WRT, the new range is offered in 16 popular sizes – 10 passenger sizes in S speed rating and standard load rating, and six LT sizes in Q speed rating and E load rating.

19th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Rolls Out ‘American’ Tyre

In November, Continental Tire the Americas launched the first tyre it has specifically engineered to both meet the needs of the people moving segment and to perform on roads throughout North and South America – the steer and all-position HSR2 SA. This heavy steer regional tyre was designed and will be produced at the company’s Mt. Vernon plant in Illinois, and according to Clif Armstrong, CTA’s marketing director for commercial tyres in the Americas, the HSR2 SA completes the tyre maker’s product portfolio for people movers. Conti’s American people mover range also contains a long-distance steer/all-position tyre for heavier buses and recreational vehicles (the HSL1 Coach, introduced in January 2010) and a steer/all-position tyre for urban bus traffic, the HSU1.

19th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Orders Reach Highest Level This Year

October net orders of heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles for North American markets were 18,914 units, up 24 per cent from September, according to ACT Research Co. Medium-duty Classes 5-7 net orders also gained sequentially, posting 19 per cent month-over-month growth.

18th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors