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Poole Harbour Terberg Tugs Switch to Michelin

Poole Harbour Commisioners have fitted their fleet of six Terberg TT22 4×2 tractor units with Michelin’s X-Terminal T tyres.

Engineering Manager, Paul Gillingham, explains the reasoning behind the switch: “The new Michelin tyre is on target to increase tyre life on the steer axle by over 300 per cent and on the drive axle by 140 per cent. We are anticipating that the tyres will give our drivers the comfort and traction they need when pulling the trailers or loading the ferry.”

6th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Gujarat Chosen as Site for New Ceat Radial Plant

India’s Ceat Ltd has chosen the state of Gujarat for the location of its long anticipated greenfield radial facility. The RS 5 to 6 billion (£60 to 70 million) plant was first announced over a year ago and several locations throughout India were short listed as possible sites – the company reportedly selecting Gujarat for its infrastructure, proximity to a port and ‘work culture.’ In addition to the production of passenger car tyres, the facility will also be home to a pilot facility for the manufacture of 250,000 TBR tyres per annum.

27th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Indian CV Tyre Market Will Be 20% Radialised by 2011

JK Tyres president Arun Bajoria has predicted that radialisation is the “next big thing” in the Indian tyre market. His comments came alongside an announcement that the company will almost double the Indian manufacturer’s PCR capacity thorough the construction of a Greenfield passenger car radial tyre factory. “We are falling short of capacity and we are planning a new plant,” Arun Bajoria, president, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd told the Hindu Business Line. Bajoria told the newspaper that JK Tyre is scouting out possible locations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and some States in the north of India.

9th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Yellow Sea to Expand Capacity

Company News, International News

Approximately £90 million is said to be earmarked for Qingdao Yellow Sea Rubber to assist it move production to a new facility. This money is to come from controlling company China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina), and the move of production from its headquarters to an industrial park will allow an increase of all-steel radial capacity to 1.8 million units per annum in 2008, and when its semi-steel radial production moves later the overall annual capacity in the facility will be 3 million units. Additional all steel and semi-steel capacity will be added, with all construction expected to be completed by the end of next year.

8th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Topeka Plans Six-Day Shutdown

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will shut down its radial truck tyre production for six days during the Easter holiday, reportedly because of a slowdown in commercial truck tyre sales. According to Goodyear spokesperson, Lisa Spangler-Ignoto, the company’s off-road tyre business and military tyre business remain strong and will continue operating in Topeka. Several hundred employees would be affected by the six-day stoppage, she added.

“In an effort to match production levels with customer requirements in the commercial truck business, Goodyear Topeka will be reducing medium radial truck production for six days in conjunction with the Easter holiday,” the company said in a statement. “The Topeka plant will continue to run normal operations to support the off-the-road and military tyre markets during that period.”

7th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone to Supply Manac Trailers in North America

Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire (BFNT) has been chosen as the standard tyre supplier for the Manac and CPS brand trailers produced by Canada’s Manac Inc. The Quebec based company operates four trailer manufacturing plants in North America, and builds an extensive line of customised trailer designs for a variety of service applications.

“At Manac, our quality standards are uncompromising, and we expect the same from our business partners,” said Charles Dutil, president and CEO of Manac. “Bridgestone is essential to our commitment to provide our customers with best-in-class value and service.”

9th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Unveils New Diablo Rosso

Pirelli has used the 65th International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA) in Milan as the venue to present the latest in it Diablo tyre range – the Pirelli Diablo Rosso – to international media. Described by Pirelli as representing a new generation of tyre, the Diablo Rosso is aimed at the supersport segment and adopts Pirelli’s patented EPT (Enhanced Patch Technology) in its design.

The front profile of the Diablo Rosso is designed to optimise the contact patch area, thereby, claims Pirelli, providing the most advantageous balance between fast and linear behaviour in corners while delivering an impressive ease of handling. The Pirelli patented Zero Degrees steel belt lurking below the tread is intended to keep the Diablo Rosso’s profile in optimal shape at all times and yet provide sufficient elasticity for very progressive feedback and behaviour regardless of lean angle. Rear tyre contact patch area is said to be improved through the inclusion of ‘nude’ shoulders. This clean area on the rear shoulder, in conjunction with the calibrated cuts in the centre tread, are said to maxmise the contact patch.

9th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

ZT Wholesale Launches Diamond Back Line

(Akron/Tire Review) US importer and wholesaler ZT Wholesale has added a new brand to its portfolio – Diamond Back – a line of performance radials. The Diamond Back line, according to ZT Wholesale, features three M+S rated tyres, covering 14 through 24-inch wheel sizes and T through W speed ratings.

“The addition of the Diamond Back brand gives our dealers a valuable option for both OE replacement and plus size applications,” explains Don Mathis, ZT Wholesale sales director. “The expansion into 14, 15 and 16-inch sizes completes our high performance product range. In addition to expanding the range of performance sizes, we plan on introducing light truck and snow tyres in 2008.”

25th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein Introduces New Run-Flat Sizes In USA

(Akron/Tyre Review) Vredestein North America has introduced the new run-flat versions of its Vredestein Quatrac 3 and Wintrac Xtreme lines.

25th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BFNAT Adds New On-/Off-Highway Radial

(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has launched the new Bridgestone L320 on-/off-highway drive radial. BFNAT said the tyre features a 31/32nds deep, aggressive block design for traction, tread life and retreadability, open shoulders for traction on soft surfaces, and stabilising tie bars for tread block stability and long-term traction.

Stabilising tie bars link adjoining tread blocks. As the tyre wears and becomes shallower, the tie bars become part of the tread pattern. This creates additional edges to “bite” into soft surfaces, further enhancing soft-surface traction.

The L320 drive has four steel belts and an all-steel casing, and will initially be available in sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 sizes, both in G and H load ratings, and 12R22.5 in H load rating.

21st September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Tire America Launching New Tyre, Sizes at Truck Show

(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire America Corp. plans to unveil its newest medium truck tyre and extensions to existing lines at this week’s Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

New is the Hankook TL01, a trailer position six-rib radial. Hankook claimed the new tyre delivers low rolling resistance for fuel economy and long life, has multi-angled siping for wet traction, and a groove on the outer rib for irregular wear resistance. The tyre also has stone ejectors to protect against stone drilling.

The TL01 is available in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5.

Hankook is also adding sizes to existing truck tyre lines, including: AM02 – 445/65R22.5, AM06 – 315/80R22.5 (10,000 lb. load capacity), and AH12 – 275/70R22.5

22nd August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Nitto Rolls New Dura Grappler HT

(Akron/Tire Review) Nitto Tire has launched the Dura Grappler Highway Terrain tyre in the US. The radial Dura Grappler was developed for “outstanding mileage and durability, according to Nitto, will be rolled out over the coming weeks. The first four sizes will available beginning August 20, with an additional six sizes released in September. All 10 LT-metric sizes are designed as OE replacement sizes for light trucks and SUVs.

Available August 20 are sizes LT265/75R16E, LT235/80R17E, LT245/70R17E and LT245/75R17E. Coming in September month will be sizes LT235/85R16E, LT245/75R16E, LT285/75R16E, LT305/70R16E, LT265/0R17E and LT285/70R17E.

21st August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

KRT Extends Uzmai OTR Tyre Range

Italian OTR tyre manufacturer Uzmai has announced that it will add a number of new sizes to its All Steel Radial OTR range later in the year. Currently, Uzmai offers its Maitech UM3 tyres in a range of five sizes covering 15.5R25, 17.5R25, 20.5R25 23.5R25, 26.5R25 and 29.5R25, according to the Tyre Trade Journal report, with L5 treaded versions available in 23.5R25, 26.5R25 & 29.5R25. Sole importer Kings Road Tyres has confirmed that the company will be announcing the introduction of L5, L5T, L5S and E4 versions plus a high speed crane tyre which will all follow the Maitech all-steel radial design philosophy later in the year.

9th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Radial output in China to increase by 30%

Radial tyre output in China is expected to grow by 30 per cent in 2007 to around 235.3 million units, says Tan Yukun, vice secretary-general of the tyre chapter of the China Rubber Industry Association.

He says that by 2010 output will exceed 300 million, while bias tyre production will remain unchanged at 100 million. The dramatic growth of the country’s highway and transportation industry and the high increase in automobile exports are the reasons behind the robust demand for radial tyres.

2nd August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

TSI/SSG Take the Strain Out of Work

“Increasing awareness of environmental issues has popularised our range of tyre cutters, especially the portable TC-125 machine, with sales far exceeding our expectations,” said TSI/SSG export manager, Arvid Vaaten. The TC-125 will cut steel belted radial tyres with a rim diameter up to 52 inches and this includes radial tractor tyres.

An uncomplicated three handle procedure allows for comfortable operator control of all the cutters functions. The machine incorporates a roller table for easy manoeuvring of tyres and hydraulic positioning arms to hold the tyre in place. Even exceptionally heavy tyres can be lifted onto the machines roller table by a hydraulic lift. The heavy-duty moveable shear blade is sustained by two stationary blades for clean and easy cutting.

29th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors