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New Mustang Signature Model is Exclusively Pirelli Shod

The Steve Saleen signature line of 2011 SMS Mustang 302’s will be exclusively shod with Pirelli P Zero rubber. After the successful launch of his 2010 SMS 570 Challenger in the Spring of 2009, the 2011 SMS 302 Mustang represents the second in the trio of SMS American Supercars, the third of which will be the SMS 620 Camaro, slated for introduction later this year. To start with, two SMS 302 versions will be offered: the SMS 302 4V with a normally aspirated 5.0L engine, followed by the SMS 302 SC using the patented SMS 296 Supercharger. Both models utilize Pirelli P Zero ultra-high-performance 275/35ZR 20 tyres on 20 x 9-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels at the front and 275/40ZR 20 tyres on 20” x 10” 5-spoke alloy wheels at the rear.

24th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Announces New North American OE Fitments

Hankook Tire has expanded its North American original equipment portfolio with new additions from Ford, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Kia. The tyre maker now supplies its Optimo H426 for the 2011 North American Ford Fiesta model and for the 2010 model Kia Soul and Forte 2010. In addition, Hankook is expanding its fitment of the Optimo H725 to the 2010 Ford Taurus, the first time a Hankook tyre has been fitted OE to a Ford family car segment saloon in this region. The Optimo H725A will be fitted to the Volkswagen Golf as original equipment in North American markets, continuing a partnership that began last year with fitments on the new Beetle, Jetta and Jetta SportWagen.

21st May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Chevrolet Cruze Eco to Roll on Goodyear

At the New York Auto Show, Chevrolet unveiled a new, 40mpg addition to next year’s Cruze model range, the Cruze Eco. And Goodyear reports that the new model, when it hits US showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2010, will be fitted with its Assurance Fuel Max tyres in a 17-inch wheel diameter as standard. This latest news follows earlier announcements from the US of the tyre also being chosen as the exclusive fitment for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, and for the 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Ford Fusion S.

19th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Potenza S001 OE on Audi RS 5

Audi has selected Bridgestone to supply tyres for the 20-inch option on its new Audi RS 5 Coupé. As a result Bridgestone will supply its newly-developed flagship UHP tyre, the Potenza S001 in time for the car’s European launch in April 2010. Designed exclusively for the world’s most powerful sports cars, the Potenza S001 meets the performance targets set by German manufacturer Quattro GmbH for this new 450 hp Audi coupé.

“Bridgestone is proud that Audi has chosen the new Potenza S001 for such a dynamic performer as the Audi RS 5,” Didier Schneider, vice president original equipment, Bridgestone Europe said: “Bridgestone worked hard to meet the extremely demanding requirements in all areas of tyre performance.”

10th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Signs Supply Agreement with Volvo Group

A long-term contract for the supply of original equipment truck tyres has been signed between Bridgestone Europe and Volvo Group. The tyre maker states that the terms of this agreement represent a significant increase in market share for Bridgestone and cover a wide range of truck tyres, including the new Bridgestone R249 EVO and R297 EVO steer tyres.

29th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Volvo Extends Conti Truck Tyre Agreement

Volvo Group Europe has extended its established tyre supply agreement with Continental Truck Tires for a further three years. Continental will remain original equipment supplier for commercial vehicles from all Volvo Group Europe brands until at least 2012. Following the signing of this latest agreement, the German tyre manufacturer mentions that in future, customers will still not have to pay extra to have their vehicles equipped with Continental tyres.

9th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

ContiSeal OE Continues on Revised Passat CC

Tyres featuring Continental’s ‘ContiSeal’ technology received their first OEM homologation in early 2008, and despite the increasing popularity of the latest generation of run-flat tyres their fitment on the four-door Volkswagen coupé continues with the newly released revised model. Depending on the variant selected, Passat CC owners can choose between 235/45 R 17 94W ContiSportContact 3 ContiSeal, 235/40 R 18 95W XL FR ContiSportContact 3 ContiSeal or 235/35 ZR 19 91Y XL FR ContiSportContact 3 ContiSeal tyres for their new vehicle.

8th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

MRF Comes Top In JD Power India OE Tyre Survey

Of the 3,874 drivers questioned in the latest J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2010 India Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Index (TCSI) Study, over 80 per cent who were highly satisfied with their original equipment tyres said they will purchase the same brand for their next set of tyres. Good news for tyremaker MRF, which came top of JD Power’s 10th annual study of this kind.

The study, which measures satisfaction among original equipment tyre owners during the first 12 to 24 months of ownership and is based on scores measured with a 1,000-point scale, found that customers who are highly satisfied are more than twice as likely as highly dissatisfied customers to recommend their original equipment tyre brand. It was fielded between May and August 2009.

6th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Techking Gains Atlas Copco OEM Approval

Techking Tires reports that two of its tyres have been approved for OEM fitment on Atlas Copco machinery in China. Its ETSM L5S tyre in size 12.00R24 has been approved for the Atlas Copco ST2D and in size 17.5R25 for the Atlas Copco ST3.5. Both vehicles are electric loaders intended for underground use in mining and construction work.

31st March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Scrappage Scheme Ends

The last chapter in the extremely well documented scrappage scheme draws to an end today with car manufacturers calling last orders on Tuesday 30 March and the government releasing figures relating to the effects of scheme. Apparently the scheme, which offered around £2000 to motorists in exchange for them trading their car in for a new one, has helped some 400,000 customers to buy a new motor since it began.

The latest figures show that scrappage contributed to approximately one fifth of all new car registrations since the scheme started. Half (54%) of scrappage buyers surveyed had never bought a new car before and more than half (56%) of those surveyed said they would not have bought any vehicle at this time if the scrappage scheme had not been introduced.

30th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New Micra Debuts with Maxxis Tyres

The 2010 model Nissan Micra was displayed at the recent Geneva Motor Show and will eventually be sold in 160 countries. Production of the all-new small car, known as the March in some markets, commenced in Thailand on March 12. Tyre manufacturer Maxxis states it is “proud to supply original equipment tyres for this fine Nissan model” in the Thailand and Japan markets.

18th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho OE for Mercedes Sprinter

Kumho Tyres reports that late last year it began supplying its Radial 857 light commercial vehicle tyre in size 235/65 R16C 115/113R as original equipment for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (NCV3). The Radial 857 is Kumho’s latest tyre for vans and similar vehicles, and the manufacturer states it offers excellent handling properties, a strengthened casing and high mileage.

12th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

AGCO and Trelleborg Sign Long-Term Collaboration Agreement

Trelleborg Wheel Systems has signed a long-term collaboration agreement with agricultural OEM AGCO. The deal sees the two companies undertake to cooperate in tyre development. The partnership is said to illustrate “the desires of both companies to continue investing in specialization, focusing on innovation, quality and excellent customer service…Through synergies and by sharing research and development tools and methods.”

Stefano Bettinelli, Original Equipment Director at Trelleborg’s Agricultural and Forestry Tires division had this to say: “The experience both companies have gained and strengthens the positioning of both brands,” says “Its main objective is the development of innovative solutions that anticipate the needs of agricultural specialists.”

9th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Maintains 32% European OE Market Share in 2009

Despite what it describes as a “severely deteriorating market”, Conti reports that over the last year its original equipment passenger car tyre market share within the European Union region remained unchanged. With a production figure of 24.4 million units, Continental was able to maintain its market share of 32 per cent, and new original equipment supplies have been arranged with, amongst others, Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz AMG, Ford and Renault.

9th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Tire Gets OE Deal for Medium Duty Ram Trucks

Continental Tire the America will supply OE medium truck tyres for the 2011 Dodge Ram medium-duty chassis cab trucks, Tire Review reports. In a multi-year order, Chrysler Group said all new Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks will be equipped with Continental's HSR (steer) and HDR (drive) tyres in size 225/70R19.5 Load Range G.

5th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors