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Marangoni Maxo Aimed at “Urban Jungle and Great Outdoors”

School run, supermarket shop or Friday night dash to the weekend hideaway, the Marangoni Maxo is the all-season tyre for on-road 4X4s, SUVs and the growing number of crossover vehicles. Maxo incorporates Marangoni’s unique FOM-IC (Filler Optimised Mixture – Improved Compound) technology, resulting in substantial increases in grip, performance and control, according to the manufacturer.

Marangonu reports that progressive response in both dry and wet conditions and high-speed stability were all fundamental elements in the development of Maxo. The Maxo tread pattern – with its siping for light off-road use – is a perfect example of form matching function and is the perfect complement to the lifestyle styling of this vehicle sector.

19th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Former BRC Champion Higgins Riding Hankook to Victory in China

Hankook Tyres has contributed to the 2007 success of former British Rally Champion David Higgins, who has been blitzing the opposition in China. The Welsh-based driver and co-driver Leuan Thomas won the first two rounds of this year’s Chinese Rally Championship – and praised the performance of their vehicle’s Hankook tyres.

“This was my first international win on tarmac and the tyres played a huge role in this success,” said Higgins. “It was one of the most demanding rallies for tyres with long corners into more long corners so finding the right compound was extremely important.” Higgins and Thomas were fastest on all but two of the high-speed tests with their TQ Education Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9, and their puts the WY team firmly at the top of the points table.

13th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Launches New Victra Z4S UHP Tyre

(Akron/Tire Review) Maxxis International USA has introduced the Victra Z4S ultra-high performance tyre, which, Maxxis said, offers handling and traction on wet, dry or snowy surfaces.

The new tyre features a solid centre rib for high-speed stability; silica tread compound for fuel economy and wet and dry traction; reinforced steel belts for high-speed stability and long tread life; multiple snow-biting grooves and “optimal” siping for traction on snowy surfaces; four high-void, circumferential main grooves to expel water; five-pitch tread blocks and two-in-one groove designs for a quiet ride; V-shaped unidirectional grooves for handling on wet and dry roads; Hard bead-filler compound for cornering, acceleration and handling; and reinforced casing and body-ply structure for handling and stability.

10th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Formula 1 and Bridgestone Head to Silverstone

Formula One is coming to Silverstone on the weekend of 7-8 July. The British Grand Prix, round nine of the FIA Formula One World Championship, will see Bridgestone’s medium and hard compound Potenzas put through their paces on the circuit’s high-speed layout and abrasive surfaces. With rain featuring strongly in recent UK weather patterns Bridgestone’s wet and extreme wet Potenzas may also get their chance to come into play.

Bridgestone Motorsport head of Track Engineering Operations Kees van de Grint has spoken about the upcoming British Grand Prix:

What are the challenges of the Silverstone circuit?

“Although the circuit is not as fast as it used to be it is still a very fast track with an average speed over the lap of 230 kph. The majority of the lap is very fast and in top gears so cars require fast corner stability and the tyres need to have good heat and wear resistance, which is why we will bring the hardest tyres in our range. The whole lap is not high speed however, as the lower speed complex at the end of the lap is where time can be lost or found. Tyre grip and minimizing graining will be deciding factors here.”

6th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tracking System Receives CE Certification

Australian company Rojone Pty Ltd has announced that its EziTrak® Micro self-monitored vehicle tracking system has just received CE Certification. CE marking is a declaration by the manufacturer that the product meets all the appropriate provisions and health & safety requirements of the relevant legislation implementing certain European directives.

EziTrak® Micro is a monitoring, protection and GPS tracking system giving car and vehicle owners personalised, self-monitoring of their vehicle. This early warning anti-theft device is interactive and has no monthly or annual monitoring fees.

It is half the size of previous models, measuring only 80 mm (L) x 61 mm (W) x 35 mm (H). This makes it ideal for use in motorbikes plus plant machinery. The outer casing has a low sheen black finish, which makes it even harder for thieves to locate, and the unit comes complete with an internal vibration sensor.

5th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Fuel Parts Adds to ABS/Wheel Speed Sensor Range

Fuel Parts UK has reinforced its position as the UK aftermarket’s leading supplier of ABS/wheel speed sensors by adding a number of new part numbers to its range. By taking on new products for the Mercedes Sprinter van and various models in the Peugeot, Citroën and BMW vehicle ranges, Fuel Parts UK’s range now boasts more than 200 part numbers and in excess of 500 applications.

“It’s always been difficult to source this type of product in the aftermarket but that hasn’t and won’t stop us trying to get the very best selection of products for our customers,” said Fuel Parts UK managing director, Paul Tomlinson.

28th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Familiar Design and Advanced Capabilities

Hunter’s TCX550 automatic swing-arm changer includes operational features familiar to most technicians and a Bead Press System to help easily service difficult run-flats or low-profile tyres mounted on large or oversize alloy wheels. The automatic swing-arm design saves time by eliminating repositioning. With the push of a single button, the swing arm locks to a preset wheel diameter and width to speed service of same-size wheels.
The tabletop clamping system is designed to easily handle 13 to 28-inch wheels safely. The XT-out table design allows easy access to the bottom bead while ensuring rigidity for large diameter wheels.

The powerful motor and unique two-speed drive system operates at a low speed with increased torque to prevent damage to wheels and tyre beads when servicing tough combinations. Technicians can apply the faster speed when servicing less difficult combinations.

The wheel-centred Bead Press System aids in blocking and pressing stiff low-profile tyre beads into deep drop-centre wheels. BPS provides effortless assistance with the most difficult tyres and custom wheels up to 28” in diameter.

28th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Launches New DOT Competition Tyre

(Akron/Tire Review) Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. has released the new Proxes R888, a DOT-approved race compound competition tyre.

Toyo said the new R888 was developed for both professional and amateur racers. The tyre features a continuous center rib for traction and directional control during dry braking, semi-slick shoulder areas for steering response and traction, an optimised contact patch for cornering, braking and acceleration, jointless cap and edge plies for high-speed dimensional stability, and a high modulus filler in the tyre bead area.

“Toyo has enjoyed a long, winning history in racing,” said Steve Weinger, Toyo’s senior vice president of sales and marketing. “We anticipate great success with the new Proxes R888 as it takes Toyo racing technology to a higher level.”

The Proxes R888 will be available in 17- to 19-inch sizes beginning this summer, with additional sizes coming next spring, the company said.

25th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen Shows New N6000

At Autopromotec, Nexen Tire was showing examples of its extensive range of UHP, SUV and winter tyres. One of the company’s latest products is the N6000, which is an ultra high performance summer tyre, designed for drivers of sports cars and sporty coupes, who enjoy the performance of their vehicles. The N6000 will eventually be available in 15 Y- and W-speed rated sizes, for rims from 15″ to 20″ and with aspect ratios from 55 series down to a very low profile 35 series.

Nexen says that an ultra high performance tread compound gives excellent dry traction, while the directional tread design, with its four, wide, straight channels and lateral grooves, provides good wet performance and aquaplaning resistance. Another recent introduction is the H- and V-rated Roadian HP range of tyres for SUVs. Available in 18 sizes, from 65 series to 30 series aspect ratios and rims up to 22″, the Roadian range combines a silica tread compound with a directional tread pattern to provide high performance tyre qualities to luxury SUV drivers.

22nd June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Techking Tires Gains ECE Approval

Techking Tires Limited has launched its ECE approved crane tyre, the 16.00R25. According to the company, the Techking 16.00R25 is the first product amongst similar Chinese crane tyres to receive the three-star ECE rating. In July, Techking plans to launch additional 14.00R24, 14.00R25, 17.5R25 and 20.5R25 sizes for mobile crane application.

“Our intended design, from day one, is to have this product be in compliance with ECE requirements. Our engineering department ran a lot of internal tests. Thanks to the above, we receive the ECE mark without any back and forth revision or redesign,” said Tony Jiang, the R&D manager, who is the team leader for the project.

“With the engineering sources and expertise we have, we try to stay always one step ahead of our competitors. We focus on only radial OTR and try to be a specialist in this category. We source the materials from the best-in-class suppliers. With our “all for rugged” design philosophy, our 16.00R25 crane tyre is competently ready for heavy load and high speed”, said Tech Wang, President of the company.

18th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New Touring Tyre from Michelin North America

Michelin North America has released a new addition to its range of offerings for luxury vehicles – the Primacy MXV4 touring tyre. Intended as a replacement for an existing tyre with the same name, the new Primacy MXV4 is available in 32 sizes, ranging from 185/65R15 to 225/60R18 in H-speed rating, and 195/60R15 to 245/45R18 in V-speed rating.

According to Michelin, the new tyre features a unique shape and design that provides long lasting and even tread wear and a tread that reduces vibration and road noise. “The new Michelin Primacy MXV4 tyre delivers an unprecedented and uncompromising combination of benefits that significantly boosts wear life without sacrificing handling performance for a wide spectrum of automobiles and driving styles,” claim Michelin officials said. The new tyre is intended for the North American market only and not available in the UK or Europe.

4th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Chosen for Green LCV

Coventry based manufacturer of zero emission commercial vehicles, Modec Limited, have chosen to fit Kumho tyres as OE on their range of environmentally friendly vehicles. Kumho will supply freight truck tyres to Modec, who officially opened their Binley factory on March 8. The Modec range of electric light commercial vehicles, which are powered by nickel chloride batteries, reportedly generate 102bhp and can reach a top speed of 50mph with a range of 100mph. The Modec is able to carry a load of up to 2 tons.

Kumho has participated in the development of the Modec from the earliest stages. “I am very honoured to work with Kumho Tires, who have supported this project and process from the beginning,” said Graham Mclntosh, product developer at Modec Limited. “Kumho Tires’ product fits the quality and price of Modec which is in high demand in urban cities.”

29th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

No Plans for Pirelli Tyre IPO – Gobbi

According to Pirelli & C SpA managing director for finance and strategic planning Luciano Gobbi the company has no plans for a separate listing of its Pirelli Tyre unit. These comments were reported by Italian media agency Radiocor, and come from a speech the executive gave in Paris.

“At the moment, the IPO of Pirelli Tyre is not in the programme. We have no evidence of a plan in this direction,” said Gobbi. Recent analyst reports indicate that Pirelli will move to re-acquire the 38.9 per cent Pirelli Tyre stake from Speed, a company set up by six Italian and foreign banks. For this purchase Pirelli will dip into the funds – an estimated 3.3 billion euros – it will receive from selling its stake in Telecom Italia SpA. Gobbi said he expects these funds to arrive between July and October.

In January Tyres & Accessories reported that an IPO of Pirelli Tyre looked likely, based on information that indicated both Speed and Marco Tronchetti Provera were keen to press ahead with plans to list the division.

29th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

The New Fiat Bravo Chooses Continental Fitment

Continental is equipping the Fiat Bravo with 15 to 18-inch tyres from the ContiSportContact 3, ContiPremiumContact 2 and ContiEcoContact 3 ranges and is also providing the emergency spare wheel. These tyres from Continental are approved for speeds of 210 to 270 km/h (131 – 168 mph).

One success worthy of special mention is the ContiEcoContact 3 as a 195/65 R 15 H tyre. Continental, claiming to be the European market leader in terms of Original Equipment for car tyres, is the only supplier of this tyre size, which is also vital for the replacement market. In the 16-inch sizes, Continental’s ContiPremiumContact 2 (with H and V speed ratings) is well-represented. In the 17″ and 18″ sizes, Continental features the ContiSportContact 3 in its portfolio.

22nd May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Mini Goes Large at Oulton Park

This bank holiday the British Dunlop Motorsport Festival of 2007 hits Oulton Park in Cheshire on the forthcoming Bank Holiday Monday. After the season’s opening gathering at Snetterton in Norfolk, organizers are expecting another strong crowd to gorge themselves on a feast of Sports car racing, Production Saloon car racing, Mini racing, in fact a wall to wall racing spectacular from nine o’clock in the morning right through until six in the evening.

The action isn’t confined to the track either; also on the bill is the return of the popular Dunlop Great & British Mini Festival. Last year hundreds of Mini owners and their passengers took part in special parade laps around many of the country’s top racetracks and at Oulton Park they’ll be able to do the same again.

On the race front Scotland’s Oli Mortimer will be looking to continue his domination of the Mini Challenge championship. The promising youngster won all three races in his Cooper S at the recent Snetterton meeting and is out for more of the same at Oulton.

21st May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors