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Take the Strain out of Moving Tyres with Mace

The days when employees could put their back into a job are long gone, and workplace safety regulations have instead resulted in companies fearing employees putting their backs out. Mace Industries Ltd supply a valuable range of equipment that can help employers avoid workplace injuries and the costly legal action that can result from such events. Of particular interest to those in operating in the tyre trade is the Uni-Loada Tyre Lift, a conveyor belt that can rapidly transport tyres and other products from ground to mezzanine level. And according to Mace Industries’ Tony Mace, the Uni-Loada can be moved and set up in a matter of seconds, making it a convenient addition to the workplace.

Demonstrating the merits of the Uni-Loada at Brityrex, Tony Mace and his colleagues loaded the unit with large quantities of tyres to show how easily the Uni-Loada could shift them upstairs. The Uni-Loada’s 13 amp two-speed electric drum motor, which can move the conveyor belt at between 20 and 26 metres a minute, made light work of the tyres. In fact if required the Uni-Loada can move up to 1200 items in a single hour.

16th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Looking at New Danville Research Lab

(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) are considering creation of a “one-of-a-kind tyre performance research laboratory” near the tyremaker’s truck tyre plant in Danville, Va. Goodyear said the proposed lab “would facilitate high-speed testing for the study of tyre performance, tyre/suspension dynamics and tyre-pavement interaction.

Goodyear also said that the new facility would be open for use by non-tyre companies and groups.

If built, the lab would be Goodyear’s second facility in Danville. “We have a strong link to the Danville community through our manufacturing plant,” said William Hopkins, Goodyear vice president of technology and strategic initiatives. “We are excited about the possibility of performing world-class research in Danville, and strengthening our ties to the community through collaboration and educational advancement.”

8th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Latest Proxes From Toyo

Toyo has released the latest in a long and distinguished line of performance rubber with the new Proxes 4. Aimed at the tuned car market where optimum performance, particularly in dry conditions is paramount, Proxes 4 is the new reference for sports handling, says Toyo.

The Proxes name is already familiar to performance drivers as Toyo’s ultra-high performance range of tyres. The Proxes range achieved instant cult status following its launch in the mid-90s with its combination of performance and value. Since then, the range has undergone continual improvement, evolving through a series of cutting edge designs into the T1-S, T-1R and the R888, noted for its grip. The Proxes 4 incorporates every lesson learned along the way wrapped in the most attractive tread design to come from the Japanese manufacturer yet.

25th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Matador’s Hectorra 2 Rated Well in Independent Test

Matador’s new MP 46 Hectorra 2 high performance tyre has been rated very highly in an independent test conducted by the Czech Republic motoring magazine Auto Motor a Šport. Following a comparative test evaluating each tyre on a number of criteria, the expert evaluators labelled the Hectorra 2 as “recommended.” The comparative test revealed the tyre’s greatest strengths lay in the areas of low rolling resistance and short braking distance on wet and dry surfaces. This Hectorra 2 was also rated one of the best handlers.

4th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Coker Tire Pumps Up Hot Rods with New Releases

Coker Tire, the world’s largest supplier of collector vehicle tyres, is promoting the availability of its new BFGoodrich Silvertown Blackwall. Recognized as a great choice for fitment on street rods, hot rods, customs or quality restorations, these tyres are said to deliver a street-mean look coupled with modern reliability, safety and comfort.

Coker’s new BFGoodrich 285/70R15 Silvertown Blackwall is S-Speed rated and features the popular V-Block tread pattern to maintain an authentic, timeless look. At 30.75-inches in diameter, with a cross-section of 11.5 inches and a tread width of 8.60 inches, the Silvertown Blackwall delivers a wide and tall, aggressive stance, making it easy to achieve a “natural rake” on hot rods and customs when matched up with a smaller front tire in a Big-Little Combo.

30th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Introduces Endurance Competition

(Akron/Tire Review) Groupe Michelin has created a new endurance race based on the 2007 Le Mans 24 Hours and the six rounds of the 2007 Le Mans Series – the Michelin Energy Endurance Challenge.

As part of the competition, Michelin will reward those teams that make the best use of fuel using an Energy Performance Index (EPI) calculated after each event. Prizes will be awarded to the best-performing teams in all four categories (LM P1, LM P2, GT1, GT2).

The EPI will consider each vehicle’s average speed, weight and actual fuel consumed.

27th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Pleased With Tyres at Australian Grand Prix

Bridgestone is reportedly pleased with the performance of their 2007 season Formula One tyres in Melbourne, the tyremaker’s first Grand Prix as sole tyre supplier. According to the FIA, Bridgestone’s head of track engineering operations Kees van de Grint commented he was “very satisfied with the outcome we have seen in this first race of the season.”

“We fitted more than 1800 tyres this weekend for which we had to increase our staff,” added van de Grint. “Everybody worked very hard, but in good Japanese tradition there is always room to improve.”

In line with this year’s F1 regulations, Bridgestone supplied every team with two tyre compounds, medium and soft, for the Melbourne race. With the rules stipulating that all drivers use both specifications during the race, the majority of drivers – 14 out of 22 – chose to utilise the medium compound tyres during the earlier stages of the race, before switching to the softer rubber during the final laps.

20th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

GAAS Panel Looks at Impact of Aftermarket Changes

(Akron/Tire Review) Automotive aftermarket industry leaders will discuss how the changing automotive aftermarket impacts global sourcing, collaboration and customer relationships at the upcoming Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, set for May 8 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago. “There are many challenges inherent in today’s automotive aftermarket,” said Steve Handschuh, president and COO of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and panel moderator. “We have truly become a global industry and changes and transitions are happening with almost blinding speed.”

14th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Ford to Recall US Police Cars

(Akron/Tire Review) The Ford Motor Co. plans to recall more than 109,000 Crown Victoria police cars due to cracks that can develop in the steel wheels that could cause rapid air loss in tyres during high-speed pursuits. The recall affects certain 2003-2005 models. According to the NHTSA, the cracks can form near the weld line that connects the rim to the wheel disk. The stress on wheels during pursuits is much greater than during normal driving because of police techniques, Ford stated.

Ford added that the cracks have been reported in a small percentage of the wheels, which had been covered by an extended warranty program. Dan Jarvis, a spokesman for Ford, said police departments have reported two crashes that they attributed to the wheel problem, but Ford is disputing the claims. No injuries were associated with the two crashes.

14th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone Launches New Mass-Market Multihawk

Firestone has announced details of the long-term replacement for its F590FS tyre, a regular OE fitment on a number of mass-market hatchbacks and compact family cars – Including the Volkswagen Polo, Fiat’s Punto and Stilo and the Skoda Fabia, since its release in 2000.

26th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BFGoodrich Launches New AT Sizes

BFGoodrich has announced that its award winning All-Terrain (AT) tyre will now be available in a wider range of sizes. The additional sizes will begin to become available from March 2007 and have been designed to meet the demand to fit a wider range of 4×4 vehicles.

23rd February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

The New Tip Top Digiair

Rema Tip Top has introduced a new hand-held digital tyre inflator that the company believes is one of the most accurate and easiest to use tyre inflation devices in the marketplace. Augmented by its streamlined aluminium handle and simple lever pressure control, the device gives the operator complete control during the inflation process. Additionally the clear digital display makes reading the measurement a piece of cake – no more eye strain then trying to line up the needle against small digits.

21st February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Score a Goal With Michelin

Michelin has joined forces with world-renowned football brand Umbro for the development of football related products. The first such product to come out of this union is a new type of football boot, the X Boot III. Featuring what has been dubbed ‘touch control’ technology, the X Boot III is made from a unique material that, when combined with the suede strike area of the boot, results – according to tests conducted in lightly wet conditions at Liverpool John Moore’s University – in up to a 90 per cent improvement in control, touch and striking accuracy.

6th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

MAM Software Launches Autocat+ v3.0

MAM Software has introduced Autocat+ v3.0, the next major release of its popular electronic parts cataloguing software for motor factors, accessory retailers and parts distributors. This introduces a number of significant enhancements to the application and further extends its functionality.

2nd February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Arnco Introduces UltraLite Flatproofing Fill

(Akron/Tire Review) Arnco says it has developed a new flatproofing material that is 60% lighter than polyurethane tyre fill material. Dubbed UltraLite, Arnco’s new tyre fill product is specifically designed for slower-speed, light-duty equipment such as lawn tractors, golf and utility carts, truck mounted forklifts, power wheelchairs, and roofing equipment.

29th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors