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RunOnFlat Comfort Praised

BMW Car Magazine has praised Goodyear for cracking the ride comfort issue of run-flat tyres. It complimented the manufacturer’s RunOnFlat tyre for not “jiggling about your internal organs as a pay-off for the extra security that run-flat technology brings.”

The publication commended Goodyear’s technology for overcoming many of the shortcomings of other run-flat tyres. According to the article, “there is no doubt that the RunOnFlats are a significant leap forward over previous run-flats… This car rode noticeably smoother than a previous Three (series) we have tested on the older Goodyear EMT run-flat tyres. Ruts and bumps were simply soaked up, the Three never losing its taut sports saloon composure or feeling anything other than planted.”

16th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Continue RFT Investment

Bridgestone continued its programme of preparing First Stop dealers for a rise in run-flat replacement fitments by inviting them to test the technology at a specially designed event in Bedford.

Dealers were given the chance to drive BMW 3-Series cars fitted with original-equipment Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFT run-flat tyres around a track designed to simulate a variety of different road conditions, in order to test the tyres for themselves.

25th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Another BMW OE Fitment

Bridgestone run-flat tyres are to become standard fitment to BMW’s new 3-Series. The model will join a list of BMW OE fitments for the manufacturer including the new 6-Series, 5-Series, and 1-Series.

“We are delighted BMW has chosen to fit Bridgestone run-flat tyres as original equipment on the new 3-Series,” said Andy Lane, marketing manager at Bridgestone UK.

Both the high-performance Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFT tyre and the comfort-orientated Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT tyre will be used on 3-Series models.

17th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

PAX Launch Earns PR Award

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America’s launch of its PAX System run-flat tyres on Honda Odyssey minivans last year earned it the Silver Award for outstanding achievement in a new product launch from the Automotive Public Relations Council.

The nationwide media PAX/Honda launch reached more than 30 million Americans via television, radio, newspaper, magazine and Internet reports, according to Michelin, as well as live driving demonstrations in New York, Detroit and Los Angeles.

9th May 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone to Supply Run-Flats as OE to BMW

(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Corp., parent company of Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT), announced it will supply all-season Bridgestone-brand Turanza EL42 run-flat tyres and summer Bridgestone-brand Potenza RE050A run-flat tyres as original equipment on the 2006 BMW 3 Series performance car.

20th April 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Megamount 801 Caters for Run-Flats

Hofmann Megaplan, has introduced the megamount 801 Super Automatic.

The tyre changer is aimed at the specialist tyre fitting sector, with companies including Elite.Com, Rochford Tyres and Jeff Fowkes Wheels all having invested in the technology.

8th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

The End of the Spare Tyre? – Results

When Tyres & Accessories published a question of the month on the subject of run-flat tyres, it provoked quite a reaction. At the time T&A asked: Should run-flat tyres be fitted on new cars as ‘standard’ original equipment?

The answers given were both varied and surprisingly. Although 45 per cent of those who responded answered with a definite ‘yes,’ more than a quarter of readers (27 per cent) said an equally definite ‘no.’ Almost the same number sat on the fence, so to speak, satisfied with the development of a two-tier market. Consequently the majority of respondents were either against or indifferent to the introduction of run-flat technology through OE, while the largest single group were for them. So, the question still remains: does anybody really want run-flats, or are manufacturers trying to introduce them by stealth?

27th January 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear-Butler Technical Training Travels Italy

The third “EMT-DSST Technical Training” organised by Goodyear-Dunlop in co-operation with Butler was held in Carpi Modena at the beginning of September.
More than 70 independent Goodyear dealers from northern-central Italy attended the training session, which the company believes “met several goals.”

Mr Marco Moretti, Goodyear Italy marketing manager, introduced the features of run-flat tyres, whilst Mr Alberto Tadolini, Butler sales manager, focused upon the technical and practical skills associated with handling EMT and DSST tyres. Practical application of the theoretical session was also put into play with the use of different Butler tyre changers and trainers. The next session will be held on 6-7 October in Nola, Naples.

27th September 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone invests in South Africa

Bridgestone is to invest 700 million Rand (86 million euro) in upgrading and expanding its Brits tyre manufacturing plant, in North West Province, over a five year period. The investment takes Bridgestone’s total investment in its South African operation to 1.5 billion Rand (185 million euro). The plant, which makes steel belt tyres for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trucks for the local market, has already seen some 210 million Rand (26 million euro) in improvements over the past two years. The improvements will increase capacity by 26 per cent and enable the production of run-flat tyres.

9th March 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Run-Flat tyres for Cadillac and Corvette

The Cadillac CTS-V high-performance luxury sedan, the most powerful production car ever offered in the Cadillac lineup equipped with a 5.7-liter, V-8 engine producing 400 horsepower and 390 foot-pounds of torque, will run on Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar run-flats in size P245/45WR18. General Motor’s latest Corvette will also ride on Goodyear Eagles. The new Corvette is slightly smaller than the current C5 model, and it will feature a new 6-liter V-8 engine that generates 400 horsepower, creating a combination that should make it the most powerful production Corvette ever. For the 2005 Corvette, Goodyear will supply Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT (Extended Mobility Technology) tires in a P245/40ZR18 size for the front, and P285/35ZR19 in the rear wheel positions. On the optional Z51 Performance Package version of the new Corvette, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT tires will be the fitment.

13th January 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo In Talks With Michelin

Toyo Tire & Rubber is involved in talks with “several companies” to jointly develop a run-flat tyre, say press reports. The name mentioned most often is that of Michelin, but Satoshi Takashina, spokesman for Toyo, said that no final decision has been reached and discussions are under way with a number of companies. A report in a Japanese business publication said that Toyo and Michelin would jointly develop and sell run-flat tyres, produced in Japan and the USA, by the year 2005. The speculation caused Toyo’s shares to rise sharply – at one point up by over 13 per cent.

26th August 2003/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Run-Flats An Option On Toyota

Bridgestone B380 RFT run-flat tyres, size P225/60 R17, will be an option on the redesigned 2004 Toyota Sienna minivan for the US market. Other Bridgestone run-flat OE options in the USA include the Lexus SC430, BMW 7-series, BMW Z4, Z8 and Nissan Infinity Q45. Says Mark Emkes, Chairman, CEO and President of Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, “This latest minivan fitment shows consumers that run-flat tyres are not just for performance cars, but are available to anyone who wants extra peace of mind.”

12th March 2003/by Tyrepress Editors

Collaboration Between Goodyear And TRW Automotive

Goodyear and TRW Automotive have signed a five-year agreement for a joint study of tyres, braking, suspension and steering systems. Goodyear will share its design and manufacturing expertise in conventional and EMT run-flat tyres, while TRW is a leader in the design of braking, steering and suspension systems. Both companies said they were excited about the potential for product improvement and development which the agreement would bring.

7th March 2003/by Tyrepress Editors

What Is The Future For Goodyear?

Company News, International News

Four years ago: In an interview at the Geneva Autoshow, Sam Gibara put forward his views. Goodyear had, according to him, the best people, the best distribution, the most cost-effective plants, the best products and – with its innovative EMT tyres – a three-year lead over its competitors. Within three years, he predicted, 75% of Goodyear tyres produced would be EMT tyres (in 2002, the actual figure was one million tyres). The IMPACT production process (Integrated Manufacturing Precision Assembled Cellular Technology) was held up as a revolutionary advance, guaranteeing predominance over the competition and an example of Goodyear’s technical leadership.

31st January 2003/by Klaus

Bridgestone Run-flats OE on BMW Z4

Bridgestone is to supply its Potenza RE050 RFT run-flat tyres as OE on the new BMW Z4 roadster. Four sizes will be offered, to accommodate different engine sizes and vehicle configurations.

27th November 2002/by Tyrepress Editors