Bridgestone’s Battlewing Adventure Sports tyre will be original equipment on Triumph’s latest model, the eagerly anticipated Tiger 800 XC. The tyre was chosen after rigorous testing for compatibility. The bike was unveiled in Milan earlier this month and is aimed at the adventure touring bike market. The fitment will help maximise the motorcycle’s on and off road capabilities, says Bridgestone.
Continental reports the approval of its ContiCrossContact Winter as original equipment on the Land Rover Freelander and Range Rover Sport. The cold weather tyre has been approved in size 235/55R19 105H for the Land Rover Freelander and 275/40R20 106V for the Range Rover Sport.
Pirelli Tire North America has expanded its OE business with Ford with the new fitment on the upcoming 2012 Mustang Boss 302 and Boss 302 Laguna Seca models, says Tire Review. The cars will be shod with P Zero and P Zero Corsa tyres, respectively.
Renault is in the process of launching several models in Russia through its partnership with vehicle manufacturer AvtoVAZ. Included in this arrangement are the Logan and Sandero, which will be imported in CKD form and produced in AvtoVAZ’s Moscow factory from September 2010 onwards. Sibur-Russian Tyres reports its Cordiant tyre brand is being fitted as exclusive original equipment on these two models. The tyre maker anticipates it will ship some 100,000 tyres for the Logan and Sandero by the end of 2010.
Kenda’s Komet Plus tyre in size 175/65R14 will be fitted on the Chinese-manufactured GM Chevrolet Sail on the Chilean and African markets, the manufacturer has announced. The Komet Plus tread design utilises Kenda’s NMA technology, which reduces the sound emission from the tyre. Water channelling grooves enhance wet and dry traction.
The newest member of Audi’s RS family is the 4.2 litre, V8 powered RS 5 coupé, a vehicle capable of producing 450hp. Toyo reports it has supplied its Proxes T1 AO tyre as OE since the launch of the RS 5 earlier this year. The Proxes T1 AO is already fitted as original equipment to the Audi S6; a size 265/35 R 19 98Y tyre is being supplied to the RS 5.
Volkswagen opened a new factory in Chakan, western India in March 2009 and, along with the Skoda Fabia, now produces Polo models there. Russian tyre manufacturer OAO Nizhnekamskshina reports that it is supplying OE tyres for the new saloon version of the Polo, known as the Vento, built at the 115,000 square metre facility. Following the shipment of a batch of tyres for testing in late July 2010, the first consignment of Kama-Euro 236 tyres was air freighted to India.
The much-anticipated BMW M5 (based on the company’s F10) is due to be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show between 15 and 25 September, but eagle-eyed bloggers at the Bimmerpost.com website have already been able to post shots of the new model with minimal camouflage as it lay unattended in a German car park. Of particular interest to tyrepress.com readers were the sedan’s 265/40 ZR19 (102Y) tyres. Their manufacturer? Pirelli (click the additional picture for a close-up). Could this be an original equipment deal in the making?
The latest generation Porsche Cayenne went on sale at the end of May, and Yokohama Rubber reports its Advan Sport has been approved by Dr. Ing. H.c.F. Porsche AG as an original equipment tyre on the luxury 4×4. The Advan Sport will be supplied in sizes 275/45R20 110Y XL and 295/35R21 107Y XL. Versions of the Advan Sport destined for the Cayenne were jointly developed by Porsche and Yokohama Rubber and bear "N-0" and "N-1" markings on the sidewalls indicating Porsche's approval. This latest homologation joins OE approvals for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4, Audi S8 and Bentley Continental as well as various models from Mercedes-AMG.
In April Aston Martin launched its first four-door production car, the Rapide. Bridgestone states that it proposed its latest generation Potenza S001 to Aston Martin on the grounds of its response and precision, combined with its high stability levels in the wet. The result of this offer has been the fitment of Bridgestone’s tyre as standard equipment since the Rapide’s debut.
The first shipment of original equipment tyres left Apollo Tyres’ new factory in the city of Chennai. A batch of 500 Acelere passenger car tyres were despatched to Hyundai Motor India Limited on July 20. To mark the occasion, the Indian National flag and the Apollo flag were formally hoisted at the entrance of the Plant by Apollo’s chief of projects and unit head.
A number of Continental branded agricultural tyres produced by CGS Tyres have been approved for fitment on several high horsepower John Deere tractors. The Continental tyres will be fitted as original equipment on the 6030/6030 Premium, 7030/7030 Premium, 8R and 9030 series John Deere tractors. CGS comments that its Continental brand agricultural tyres are now available on all John Deere tractors – from 5E series up to the 9030 series.
Toyo Tire & Rubber reports its Proxes T1 Sport (AO) has been chosen by Audi AG for original equipment fitment on the Audi TT and TTS models. The 255/35 R19 96Y size tyre will be, says Toyo, exclusive fitment on Audi TTS models specified with 19-inch wheels and “one of a select few makes” of tyres fitted to Audi TT models ordered with optional 19-inch wheels. The Toyo shod Audi models will be available in European, North American and Asian markets.
The all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta is due for its US launch this summer, and Kumho reports that its Solus KH25 will be fitted as original equipment in size P185/60R15. This H-speed rated tyre, the Korean manufacturer states, is engineered to provide high performance grip and handling in all weather conditions while delivering long mileage.
Hankook Tire’s North American OE activity is growing – in more ways than one. For the first time ever, the Korean tyre maker will supply a 20-inch high-performance tyre as original equipment to a North American manufacturer. This sizable dimension will be fitted as an option on the Canadian market 2011 Lincoln MKT, due to be released later this year. Other MKT models will be equipped with 19-inch Hankook tyres.
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