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Hankook to Supply Sinopec

Sinopec, the Chinese petrol and chemical giant, has awarded Hankook Tire with two supply contracts for steel truck radial tyres. The Korean manufacturer is a supplier to many transportation companies in China, having entered the market in 2003. It is pushing forward a concerted effort to establish its presence further than the 1.7 million unit capacity it now possesses within China, with estimates within Hankook predicting boldly a sales growth of 25-30 per cent.

Details of the Sinopec deal were not released within the announcement.

23rd September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

ATC Headhunting In Akron

In addition to hosting an exhibition stand at this week’s International Tire Exhibition and Conference (ITEC), American Tire Corporation has announced that it will deliver a 30-minute presentation on the impact of tyre awareness programmes in the OTR sector. However, during the course of the show ATC’s activities will be focused on the following recruiting radial OTR tyre engineers and sourcing additional OTR tyre equipment supplies.

16th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Cutting European truck tyre Production by 6.5%

Continental is reportedly cutting back production at its three European truck tyre factories by 6.5 per cent. A company statement stated that “the entire European replacement business recorded a drop of almost 10 per cent in the first eight months of this year, without any sign of improvement.” In response, says Conti, output will be cut to compensate for losses in its volume.

15th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone Adds to Ultra-Deep Drive Radial Lineup

In the USA, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is adding two sizes to its lineup of new Firestone FD690 PLUS deep drive axle radial tires: 225/70R19.5 and 245/70R19.5.

The FD690 PLUS features a continuous shoulder design specifically engineered to combat irregular wear, an aggressive block/lug design to cut through water and road films and linked center lugs to add stability against tread squirm and to fight heel and toe wear, according to the company. The tyres are available from a Firestone commercial tyre dealer or truckstop. (Tire Review/Akron)

11th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan International no Longer Wants European Shares

Titan International Inc. discontinued discussions regarding a potential offer for Titan Europe Plc’s outstanding ordinary shares. On April 12, Titan International Inc. filed a preliminary proxy regarding a potential offer for an exchange of stock to be made with Titan Europe Plc for all or a partial amount of 51% or more of Titan Europe’s outstanding ordinary shares. On September 10, the Titan International board of directors notified Titan Europe Plc that they were discontinuing discussions on the potential offer for Titan Europe Plc.

Titan International Inc. continues to focus its efforts on production of its new 57- and 63-inch giant steel belted radial tires, the company said. (Tire Review/Akron)

11th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Uzmai Launches New All Steel Radial Mining Tyre

Uzmai, manufacturers of the Maitech range of all-steel radial OTR tyres, has launched an L5 smooth product mining tyre, the UM5S Minextra. The new tyre is available in five sizes: 17.5R25**L5S, 20.5R25**L5S, 23.5R25**L5S, 26.5R25L5S** and 29.5R25**L5S. According to the company, the UM5S Minextra casing can be remoulded two or three times as long as they are not significantly damaged.

8th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Size for Nokian Forest Rider

The Nokian Forest Rider, designed for CTL (cut-to-length) forestry machines, is said to be the first functional radial tyre for professional forestry use. The size range for the tyre, which Nokian reports has won over users with its driving comfort, durability and supreme traction, is now expanding. The newly available 24.5-inch rim size offers increased mobility and load-bearing capacity to smaller forestry machines. This larger size will also enable smaller machines to bear increasingly substantial loads and efficiently tackle demanding harvesting jobs. This latest Nokian Forest Rider rim size has a width of 650 mm.

27th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Steer Radial from Hankook

Hankook Tire America has released the Hankook AL07+, a long-haul steer radial. “Hankook’s AL07+ is truly a great innovation for truckers everywhere,” said Brian Sheehey, Hankook’s commercial tires director. “We’ve been able to utilize a number of new technologies that Hankook has developed during the past couple of years to create the best commercial tire on the market. Fleet owners will see a significant increase in durability, performance and fuel efficiency by using this tire.”

The AL07+ features Hankook’s new Innovative Mixing System (IMS), which the company said “reinforces a stronger bond of the materials and generates lower heat – characteristics improve tire life.” The four-rib tire also features a decoupling groove to fight irregular wear, and a contour controlled profile for even wear, Hankook said. (Tire Review/Akron)

22nd August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Conti Steer Radial Out

Continental Tire North America has introduced the Continental HSL2 long haul steer axle radial. CTNA said the new tyre is “is the first in a series of the next generation fuel efficient tyres” the company plans. The tyre, said CTNA, was developed as an all-position/steer tyre for long haul applications. The new radial features Continental’s patented FlexLock technology, vertical siping, a long wear tread compound, and Visual Alignment Indicators on the shoulder ribs. The tyre is available in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 275/80R22.5 and 285/75R24.5. (Tire Review)

13th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Tire US Launches 10 New Sizes

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. brought 10 new passenger car and light truck tyre sizes to market. The new products, officially released in May, reportedly come in response to market demand. Toyo’s flagship ultra-high performance passenger car tire, the Proxes T1R, now comes in a 245/40Z R20 size for both replacement and so-called plus sizing. Then there are fitments designed for the Audi A8 and the BMW 7 Series, while domestic cars such as the Cadillac CTS and DTS as well as the Chevy Impala SS/LTZ all benefit from this size.

Racers, track drivers and hardcore performance enthusiasts get to select from a new 245/40Z R17 and a wide 315/35ZR17 Proxes R888 D.O.T. approved competition radial. The new 315-size is an ideal match with a 275/40ZR17 Proxes R888 for early Corvette ZR-1 and popular muscle car fitments.

1st August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Gets OE Deal from Ford

Its Solus KH16 radial in size 215/45R17 will be an OE tire on the 2009 Ford Focus. Kumho will be supplying some 200,000 of the tires to Ford in the deal.

“This contract is an important step for Kumho Tires; we now have supply contracts with all of the big three automakers in North America,” said Sae-chul Oh, president and CEO of Kumho Tire Inc. “These companies have recognized that Kumho Tires shares their commitment to quality, technology and performance. We will continue to expand our North American presence to become one of the top five global tire manufacturers by 2015.” (Tire Review/Akron)

7th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

MNA Adds New Laredo AWT II

Michelin North America has introduced the Uniroyal Laredo AWT II, designed for on- and off-road applications. The all-terrain radial offers improved tread life and wet and dry handling compared to its predecessor, the Laredo AWT, with its advanced polymer tread compound, stress-optimised contact patch and DuraShield construction, MNA said.

The Laredo AWT II will be available after July 1 in 21 sizes, including 13 S-rated P-metric and eight Q-rated LT-metric models. Three sizes of the original AWT – 31X10.50R15 109, LT285/75R16 LRD 122/119 and P235/75R15XL 108 – will remain in the line until April 2009, MNA said.

1st July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan Installing New Presses to Increase Farm Radial Capacity

The growing demand for large radial agricultural tyres is behind Titan Tire’s decision to install ten new 130-inch cure presses. Plans are underway to install the equipment by the first quarter of 2009, and the company says that if demand is sufficient, and additional ten presses could be installed in the second quarter of 2009.

30th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone Introduces ‘New Generation’ On/Off Highway Tyre

Firestone has introduced what it has called “the first of a new generation of Firestone on/off highway tyres.” Called the FD385 On/Off-Highway Drive, the new tyre is designed to deliver a strong level of traction and exceptional removal mileage in severe service applications. The tyremaker reports it is ideal for logging, construction, mining refuse and oil field applications.

The FD835 has a block tread pattern that Firestone describes as ‘aggressive’, and angled sipes positioned in each block, which are intended to cut through rain for solid wet-surface handling. An extra-deep open shoulder design provides enhanced traction on soft surfaces, including mud and snow. With a tread over one inch deep, the FD835 offers good removal mileage. Ultra-tough tread compounds combat cuts, chips, chunks and tears for long tread life – even in severe service.

26th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Optitrac R+ OE for JCB Fastrac Models

Goodyear’s high speed Optitrac R+ farm radial tyre has been approved for fitment to the new 7000 series JCB Fastrac tractor. The specific tyres to be approved, says Goodyear, are the 540/75R28 Optitrac R+ front tyre and 650/75R38 Optitrac R+ rear tyre for the Fastrac 7170 and 7200, and the 600/70R30 Optitrac R+ front tyre and 650/85R38 Optitrac R+ rear tyre for the Fastrac 7230.

“We are very pleased that the high speed road and in-field performance of the new Optitrac R+ tyre has been recognized by JCB and approved for fitment to the new 7000 series Fastrac tractor,” said Eric Martin, OE manager farm and industrial tyres Europe.

25th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors