The latest version of the Volvo XC90 was launched last June, and Pirelli now reports that it is supplying tyres for original equipment fitment on the SUV. The Pirelli Scorpion Verde has been homologated for OE supply in sizes 275/40 R21 107 Y XL (front axle) and 235/55 R19 105 V XL (rear axle).
In 1977, Pirelli first launched its first Phantom motorcycle tyre. Subsequent redesigns using the latest technologies have ensured the Phantom name survives to this day, and now the Phantom Sportscomp is being paired up with another classic that began life in another era – the Triumph Bonneville. The latest-generation Phantom Sportscomp has been selected as an original equipment for the Bonneville T120, Bonneville T120 Black and Street Twin.
Tesla Motors has selected the Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico as an original equipment tyre for its new SUV, the Model X. The M+S marked tyre will be supplied to Tesla in size 265/35ZR22 102W for the front wheels and size 285/35ZR22 106W for the rear.
Michelin has unveiled two new tyres in its fuel-saving X Line Energy range and named Mercedes-Benz as a launch customer after the manufacturer approved the fitments for its Actros heavy truck. The Michelin 385/55 R 22.5 X Line Energy F steer and 315/70 R 22.5 X Line Energy D2 drive tyres will be available for customers to specify as original equipment for Actros trucks shipped from January 2016.
Pirelli has reported its latest original equipment success. Following on from last month’s news that the Pirelli P Zero and Scorpion Winter will be supplied to the BMW X5 M and X6 M, the tyre maker shares that a number of tyre models and sizes have been approved as OE fitments for the new BMW 7 Series G11/G12.
Boeing says its new 777X, which is scheduled to begin arriving with customers in 2019, is the largest and most efficient twin-engine jet in the world, an airliner “unmatched in every aspect of performance.” As of 1 December 2015, the Boeing 777X programme had received orders and commitments for 306 aircraft, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber reports that it will supply tyres to each and every one of these planes.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. shares that its Dunlop Enasave EC300+ will be fitted as original equipment on the new Toyota Prius, which goes on sale this month. The tyre maker has not specified which markets this deal applies to, however it indicates that the Enasave EC300+ will be supplied to Toyota in size 195/65R15 91S.
JCB has selected Michelin XeoBib tyres as the exclusive standard fitment on its new pole planting machine, the 4CX Polemaster+. The manufacturer reportedly decided to specify the high flotation Michelin tyre in size VF 600/60 R28 tyres as original equipment on the new machine after comparing a range of alternatives and being impressed by the tyres’ ability to protect soft ground when working in the field.
Hot off the back of beating a four wheel-drive Group N rally car on a Wales Rally GB stage ahead of the event recently, a Yokohama-shod Ariel Nomad has again won critical acclaim from the media. The Nomad scored third in Autocar’s Best Driver’s Car 2015, finishing behind the Ferrari 488 GTB in first and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM has chosen the Metzeler Sportec M7 RR as the original equipment tyre for its 690 Duke. The new mid-capacity naked will receive the Sportec M7 RR in size 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL (M) for the front wheel and 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W ) TL for the rear.
Michelin Tyre has appointed Stewart Pooley, 58, as UK original equipment country manager for the company’s truck and bus division. The 26-year Michelin veteran assumes the role after two years as sales manager for Michelin solutions. The role will see Pooley working closely with domestic bus, coach, trailer and truck manufacturers, as well as advising manufacturers importing finished vehicles into the UK from production plants worldwide.
Mercedes-Benz has approved the Michelin X Line Energy Front and X Line Energy D2 tyres as original equipment options on its Actros. Starting January 2016, customers ordering the long-haul truck can request fitment of the Front in size 385/55R22.5 and the D2 drive tyre in size 315/70R22.5.
Michelin’s 315/70 R 22.5 X Line Energy tyres has become MAN’s preferred choice for its new EfficientLine2 model. The tyres’ fuel-saving credentials are cited as MAN’s key consideration, with the model designed for improved efficiency. Trials were conducted with the support of Michelin’s UK technical team; the tyres ran a 130 mile test route for a week.
The Conti Hybrid HT3 is being introduced as a standard tyre in truck trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull’s product portfolio. Commenting on the tyre’s selection by Schmitz Cargobull, Peter Matzke, head of OE Truck Tyres at Continental remarked: “We are delighted that Schmitz Cargobull has included our Conti Hybrid HT3 in its original equipment manufacturing portfolio, further strengthening our longstanding collaboration.”
Pirelli is now an original equipment provider of both summer and winter tyres to the BMW X5 M and X6 M. For the warmer months, Pirelli has 100 per cent OE on the 20-inch fitment, supplying its P Zero in size 285/40R20 104Y for the front wheel and 325/35R20 108Y for the rear. And when summer comes to an end, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter has been homologated for the sporty BMW SUVs in size 285/40R20 108V XL. The tyres’ status as products tailor-made for BMW is indicated by the presence of the (*) sidewall marking.
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