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Michelin rubber chosen for China’s first airliner

Michelin has been selected to develop and supply tyres for the first commercial airliner to be designed in China, the Comac C919. The tyre maker reports the contract with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China grew out of an alliance created in November 2009. Comac intends to have the first prototype C919 in the air by 2014 and Michelin will supply its Air X radial to the 150 to 200 seat single-aisle segment airliner. The C919 is expected to enter commercial service in 2016, with sales of the airliner initially targeted at China’s domestic market.

7th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Potenza S001 OE for Audi A1

Bridgestone has confirmed its Potenza S001 is being supplied for original equipment fitment on Audi’s A1. Deliveries of the tyre in size 225/35 R18 87W began last September, the fourth OE supply deal for the Potenza S001 since its launch in February 2010. The Bridgestone tyre is also supplied to the Audi RS5, Aston Martin Rapide and Ferrari 458 Italia. Continental also supplies original equipment tyres for the Audi A1; in February 2011 it reported supply of its ContiSportContact 3 and the ContiPremiumContact 2 tyres in 15, 16 and 18-inch sizes.

25th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyre in Ferrari 4WD OE deal

Ferrari has chosen the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyre to be fitted as original equipment on the four-wheel drive Ferrari FF. Michelin told Tyres & Accessories at the launch of the tyre back in November 2010 that the company had worked with Ferrari – in addition to BMW and most prominently Porsche – in the development of the tyre, furthering the link between the French tyre-maker and Italian car manufacturer forged in past OE deals. The tyre has been on the market since the beginning of 2011, and is the fastest ever commercial tyre, according to testing at TÜV-SÜD Automotive.

16th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Ecopia OE on Nissan Leaf

Deliveries of the Nissan Leaf – the vehicle recently crowned European Car of the Year 2011 – have begun in Europe, and Bridgestone reports that models of this all-electric car sold here and in Japan will be supplied with its Ecopia tyres as original equipment. The tyre maker will supply its Ecopia EP150 in size 205/55R16 91V. This fitment is part of a larger Ecopia EP150 line-up Bridgestone announced in January; the range is now available to fit a wide range of compact and mid-sized passenger cars with 14 to 16-inch rim sizes in 55 to 65 series.

16th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Nissan selects Toyo Proxes A20 as OE on 2011 Murano CrossCabriolet

Toyo Tire USA has announced that its Proxes A20 tyre will be fitted as original equipment on Nissan’s new 2011 Murano CrossCabriolet, which is available for sale this week. The Proxes A20 is an all-season tyre designed to reduce noise, while maintaining ride comfort in wet and dry. It also boasts reduced rolling resistance, according to the manufacturer.

14th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres lands Korean helicopter deal

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has announced the signing of a major deal with Korea Aerospace Industries. The Birmingham-based manufacturer will be the exclusive supplier of tyres for its new Korean utility helicopter, the Surion. The aircraft is being developed to replace South Korea’s aging fleet of 500MD and UH-1H aircraft. The Surion made its first flight early in 2010 and more than 245 are on order.

16th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental gains Audi R8, RS3 and A1 OE

Continental has gained new OE approvals from Audi for both quattro models R8 and RS3, the luxury A8 saloon and the compact A1. The sporty models come equipped with Continental's high-tech ContiSportContact 5 P as well as the economical ContiPremiumContact 2, whilst the A1 is being fitted with the ContiSportContact 3 and the ContiPremiumContact 2. 19-inch diameter tyres have been approved on R8, with tyres up to 21 inches destined for the A8. The RS3 is being fitted with 19-inch tyres, while for the A1 has a choice of 15, 16 and 18-inch sizes.

16th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

CV market experiencing ‘invasion’ of low cost trucks

The global commercial vehicle market is experiencing a “growing invasion of “low-cost trucks”, according to analysts from Frost & Sullivan. These trucks, mostly from Asian OEMs, are priced approximately 20-25 per cent lower than conventional trucks and are penetrating markets all over the world. In response the analysts are holding a free “European Threats and Opportunities” web conference on 22 February 2011 at 15:00 BST hosted by research analyst, Ryan Carmichael.

16th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone OE on new Dodge muscle models

The 2011 versions of two iconic US muscle car models are to be fitted with the Firestone Firehawk GT as optional original equipment, reports Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). The V-rated all-season Firehawk GT will be supplied in size 245/45R20 99V on the all-new Dodge performance flagship saloon, the 2011 Dodge Charger plus the 2011 Dodge Challenger muscle car.

10th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hyundai, Ulsan – The largest car factory in the world

International News

With more than a quarter (11 million) of South Korea's population of around 40 million living in the capital Seoul and a further 1.1 million living in the country's capital of heavy industry Ulsan, it is clear the country's population s centred on its bustling metropolises. But while space can be found at a premium in the largest cities, the businesses that operate in each of these cities take advantage of the synergies available due to the close proximity of the workforce and other related companies.

1st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Scores OE Fitment on Audi Q7

Toyo Tire has announced that its Toyo Open Country W/T tyre has been chosen by Audi as original equipment tyres for its Q7. Commencing in January 2011, the Open Country W/T (AO) in size 255/55R18 109H will be fitted to the Q7, also supplied on 18” rims where winter tyres are ordered.

26th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Fendt Gives CGS Tyres Four As

AGCO has awarded its highest supplier rating to CGS Tyres for deliveries from January to December 2010. CGS Tyres’ brand, Continental, is mounted to AGCO’s Fendt 200 Vario – 900 Vario tractor series. In order to improve products, AGCO evaluates its suppliers’ quality, logistics, customer service and protection of the environment, in all of which CGS Tyres received the highest grade. An A rating means 99.9 per cent or more of the units were delivered without fault. CGS Tyres has received the A award annually since 1999.

20th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper to Fit Newly Developed Tyre to Caterham-Lola SP/300.R

The Caterham-Lola SP/300.R will be fitted with brand new ultra-high performance racing tyres developed by Cooper Tire. The new tyre is being developed in parallel with Caterham’s chassis, so that it “evolves” with the chassis, according to Cooper. Caterham has a long-time relationship with Cooper via the US company’s Avon Tyres brand, which has been the OE fitment for all Caterham Cars since 1991.

17th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear OE on NAIAS Car, Truck of Year

Goodyear has let it be known that both the ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Truck of the Year’ at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit are fitted with its tyres as original equipment. The two distinctions were awarded to the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2011 Ford Explorer respectively; Goodyear is exclusive tyre supplier for the Volt and its Assurance Fuel Max is fitted in size P215/55R17. Goodyear’s Fortera HL tyre is standard fitment on the Explorer in size P245/65R17.

13th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone OE on Lexus LFA

Bridgestone has been selected as an OEM supplier for the new flagship in the Lexus F series line-up. In Japanese, European and US markets the Lexus LFA will be fitted with Bridgestone’s Potenza S001 in size 265/35ZR20 (95Y) on the front wheels and 305/30ZR20 (99Y) at the rear.

11th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors