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Viking Online Ordering Up 100 per cent

Viking International’s improved website and online ordering facility appears to be on the up, with number of online orders doubling year-on-year and the number of site visitors increasing “significantly,” according to the company. The site displays products by size, speed rating or price according to the customer’s preference, with special offers highlighted for ease of use.

All the latest stock and pricing information is constantly updated, allowing customers to see what stock is immediately available from their local warehouse. An account management area enables customers to view their order history, statements and invoices to help keep track of their account, and new users need only log on and request a user name and password to begin.

15th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook to Test in Spain

Hankook has signed a long-term agreement securing its use of the Applus+ IDIADA proving ground in Barcelona, arguably the most comprehensive independent proving ground facilities in Europe. The 370-hectare site near the Spanish capital contains a host of facilities including a 7.5 kilometre high-speed circuit, off-road track and a soon to be commissioned wet track. The Korean tyremaker will begin testing there early next year.

The use of this facility comes on top of the 1600 metre wet handling track Hankook has recently built adjacent to its Geumsan plant in South Korea.

8th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Volkswagen Approves John Bean 3D Arago Wheel Aligner

Volkswagen Group has approved the John Bean Visualiner 3D Arago wheel aligner for all vehicle marques under the Group’s umbrella. John Bean, a brand within Snap-on Equipment, has reportedly developed a special version of the alignment system to meet VW’s exacting standards. As a result all authorised service centres can now carry alignment work to OEM specification.

18th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Seals Rock Racing Success With XRRA top Three

Maxxis has swept the board in one of the USA’s premier professional rock racing championships, taking all three podium positions in the Eastern Division of the Maxxis sponsored XRRA series. Rusty Bray clinched victory, with Eric Childress in second place and Brian Shirley rounding out the top three. The results came after the three drivers put in strong performances at the last event of the regular season, which was held on August 18 in Badlands, Indiana.

Bray, who comes from a rock crawling background, maintained his overall victory was anything but a foregone conclusion. “We didn’t know how we’d do with the speed versus the rocks,” he said. “I ran Trepadors until this last event, when I needed a little more height. I ran the 40″ Creepy Crawlers this last time. They were good. This weekend was kind of our first time to deal with sand, but the Creepy Crawler worked well with the sand, dirt, rocks and the whole array of terrain.”

13th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Dueler H/P Sport On New Mazda CX-7

The Mazda CX-7, available in the UK from this month, boasts the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport tyre as original equipment. The Dueler H/P Sport is Bridgestone’s first SUV tyre derived from Formula One technology and was designed to bring driving agility and comfort to the increasing number of powerful SUVs on the roads today. According to the company, it gives drivers the best of both worlds by offering excellent wet and dry handling, sharp steering precision and an aggressive edge design that gives the tyre a sporty look while ensuring a comfortable ride with low noise levels.

The Mazda CX-7 is heavily orientated towards a sports car in its styling and driving dynamics, but retains the commanding road presence of a sports utility vehicle. There is ample space for five occupants to travel in comfort, with sports utility-style rear-seat functionality and generous boot space – making it ultra-practical.

10th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

CP7220H and CP7250H – Get a grip!

Chicago Pneumatic has launched two new handle sanders. The CP7220H and CP7250H series handle sanders combine power, comfort and greater productivity with low noise and low vibration. The power of the new sanders is delivered by a 0.3hp oil-free motor, the most powerful in its class. Given that the sander is a very lightweight, at only 0.9kg, the impressive power-to-weight ratio means minimal operator fatigue and greater productivity.

The adjustable speed regulator (from 0 to 12 000 rpm) provides the operator with a wide range of speed options depending on the application. Other benefits include a special speed control lever, with air shut off when in the closed position, which reduces the risk of accidental start-up and the special oversized hub bearing with dust seal promotes a long service life.

3rd September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal Launches New Hero Tyre Line

Taiwan’s Federal Corporation has rolled out a new addition to its “Hero” brand passenger car line-up, the Atlanta AR01. Produced in China under what Federal assures are uniform quality standards, the Atlanta AR01 is marketed as a high-end product in terms of both safety and value.

The new AR01 features 4 circumferential grooves for water dispersal, improving wet surface road holding, and siping on the tyre’s shoulders is intended to minimise road noise. The quest to create a quieter tyre has also been aided by the computer optimised tread pattern.

Initially the Hero AR01 will be available for three market sectors; high performance, with 195/55R15 and 205/55R16 sizes available. For the touring segment sizes are available to fit rims between 13 and 15-inches with speed ratings up to ‘H’ available. WSW tyres are available in sizes 215/70R15 to 225/70R15, with 16 and 17-inch sizes available at a later date.

29th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New Sizes Boost Avon Roadrider Range

Avon Tyres has increased the range of its general purpose Roadrider range to 33 sizes, and the company now claims there is a Roadrider tyre for every bike from a Triumph T140 Bonneville right through to Honda’s CB500.

Drawing upon the company’s sports pedigree and construction methods developed from its high-performance range of tyres, the technicians at Avon have designed a multi-arc tread profile for the Roadrider that Avon says forces the biggest possible contact patch onto the road, whatever the lean angle. The need for light and precise handling whilst moving at slow speeds through traffic also called for an advanced casing design to give low rolling resistance and positive feel.

23rd August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Caught Speeding? Blame Your Tyres

The boys and girls in blue have every good reason to look a tad cynical when yet another motorist tries to talk their way out of a speeding ticket; during the course of their often thankless job the average police officer is the recipient of a rich assortment of colourful but implausible excuses for fast driving. But if you’re quick – and own the face of a poker player – you may be granted the opportunity of testing a brand new excuse next time the long arm of the law catches up with you: I didn’t know I was speeding, officer. It was my tyres….

An Australian researcher has drawn the conclusion that numerous motorists are being unfairly booked because their vehicle’s speedometers are underestimating how fast they’re travelling, and one of the factors leading to instrument panel incongruity is the type and condition of the rubber that comes in contact with the road.

21st August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Tests Reveal Lax Tyre Care Habits

Two days of inspections conducted by Michelin in the Oxfordshire town of Banbury has highlighted the necessity for motorists to regularly check their vehicle’s tyres. More than half of the cars looked at by the Michelin team had at least one dangerously under-inflated tyre.

According to local newspaper the Banbury Guardian, 80.11 per cent of the 181 vehicles had under-inflated tyres, while the percentage of vehicles with tyres considered dangerously under-inflated was 54.70 per cent. Eight of the cars checked even had punctured tyres.

Michelin states that running on tyres inflated to 15psi below the recommended level lowers the speed at which a car will aquaplane on a wet surface by 10mph. Potential weaknesses in the tyre’s wall can also develop through the excessive build up of heat that results from under-inflation. And if this is not reason enough to check those tyres, the tyremaker adds that Over 70,000 miles, having the correct tyre pressure could save replacing two tyres.

20th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Be Seen, Be Safe with Dickies

UK based workwear manufacturer Dickies produce a high visibility range of garments designed specifically for those working in the automotive industry whose work takes them out of the workshop and onto the roads. Combining regulation safety and detailed construction, this range of robust high visibility garments offers comfort, durability and protection when working at the roadside.

In distinctive high visibility orange and navy all the garments feature regulation 5cm reflective strips and are fitted with a number features intended to assist those working in this tough occupation. For example, the Recovery Poly/Cotton Trousers are fitted with multi-entry cargo pockets complete with a pocket for a mobile phone and radio. Kneepad pouches that will take flexible cushioned kneepads are also fitted to relieve the discomfort of working in a kneeling position on hard road surfaces.

There are three jackets all complying with EN471 Class 3, the standard for the Primary Route Network (PRN) and all other roads with a speed limit of 40mph and above.

15th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Art Cars Roll on Toyo

Toyo Tires latest association shows the company’s artistic side. Turner-prize nominated artist Andy Saunders decided to take his well honed welding rod to an unsuspecting Citroen 2CV and totally redesign it in the style of the artist Picasso. With asymetric styling, misshapen panels and Picasso’s trademarked misplaced ‘facial features’ the 2CV remains fully road legal, sporting a brand new set of TOYO 310’s to keep the MOT tester happy!

The car was unveiled as part of Toyo’s impressive stand at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed. Launched to a mass of tabloid and broadsheet publicity, the car has also been booked up for a run of TV appearances. So what’s next for the Poole based artist? “I might do a Monet-deo or perhaps a Transit Van-Gogh,” he quipped. “In fact that one’s easy…I’ll just cut a door off!” For more of Andy’s amazing work visit http://www.andysaunderskustoms.com/.

9th 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

Manufacturer to Show Apollo and Regal Brands in Singapore

Apollo Tyres has described plans to showcase about 21 products from the product ranges of its leading Apollo and Regal brands. Within the Apollo passenger car range, the company is we are considering showing its W-speed rated, directional, 100 per cent silica compound Aspire. This will be supported by the V-rated asymmetrical Acelere Sportz; the H-speed rated Acelere; and the Amazer XL. The company’s range of Hawkz 4×4 tyres Hawkz HT, HL, AT and RT meant for differing SUV road applications will also be on show.

In the commercial segment Apollo will exhibit four of its leading cross-ply tyres – Amar Gold, XT-7, XT-9 Gold and Duramile. The radial agriculture tyre Farm King and three patterns from the company’s pre-cured tread rubber range DuraTreads will also be exhibited.

As far as the Regal brand is concerned, the Regal Racer and Sportz for passenger cars; and Transport RS, Transport RD and the Regal super single for commercial vehicles, will be displayed.

3rd August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Sets New Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP II

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America has introduced the Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP II, which will come with a 70,000-mile limited treadwear warranty. The new tyre will be launched this autumn in 26 sizes (21 T- and five S-speed rated), and is designed for large, mid-size and compact sedans, and minivans.

MNA said the range of 13 through 16-inch sizes offered will provide coverage of 94 per cent of the broadline segment and 79 per cent of the touring tyre segment.

27th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors