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Pirelli Extends Italian Speed Championship Tyre Supply

Pirelli reports that its Diablo Supercorsa SC will be the tyre used in both the Stock 600 and Stock 1000 classes of the Campionato Italiano Velocità – CIV (Italian Speed Championship) as of this year. After a season as exclusive tyre supplier to the Stock 1000 class, Pirelli has been selected as the Federazione Motociclistica Italiana’s partner for the Stock 600 class in the 2011 and 2012 season and has been confirmed as continued supplier for the Stock 1000 class. Pirelli will supply the 90 riders competing in the CIV this and next year with three 17-inch fitments of its Diablo Supercorsa SC in two compounds for the front and rear.

14th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco Introduces New Trailer Retread Range

Starco RT Agritread tyres for agricultural trailers, slurry tankers, muck spreaders and more are not just two new members of Starco’s product range; they also represent a new product line, since the RT Agritread ML and RT Agritread SL are high quality retreads. The tyres were designed for a high proportion of road use, in addition to high-speed medium to heavy load applications such as slurry tankers. The RT Agritread ML (Mud & Load) pattern is suitable for field and road usage, providing better traction in field, yielding greater fuel efficiency. The RT Agritread SL (Speed & Load) was designed for a large proportion of road work, with the ribbed pattern providing a smoother, quieter run and longer lifetime. Starco says the tyres are being rebuilt exclusively from premium brand carcasses exclusively to the ECE 109 standard, which makes them “a safe, durable and economical option”.

12th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Sotong’ Tyres – Appearance Before Safety

Skinny is beautiful, at least according to a minority of motorcyclists in Asia – yet for these riders, beauty can also involve suffering. Singapore’s Straits Times newspaper brings word of a potentially dangerous trend, that of so-called “sotong tyres.” These tyres are thinner than regular motorcycle tyres and are said to be prized for their looks and promise of speed.

7th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Remains Tight Lipped on Firestone IndyCar Plans

In light of rumours regarding Firestone’s departure from motorsport, Bridgestone Americas has released a statement explaining its position, yet the tyre maker’s official words clarify little. Speculation that Bridgestone will dump the IndyCar Series after the 2011 season has existed after it failed to renew its tyre supply contract before the December 31 deadline.

6th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Alliance Claims Industry First with All-Steel Flotation Radial

The 390 – an all-steel radial flotation tyre released by Alliance Tire Group in the US – has become the first flotation radial to receive Department of Transport certification for highway use at 50mph. According to Michel Aguon, Alliance Tire Americas’ product manager, the 390 is also the industry’s first all-steel flotation radial plus the first that can carry nearly 11,000 pounds (5,000kg) of load at 50mph.

5th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone boasts Brand Loyalty

DSV, a global organisation that offers total logistic solutions across a wide range of industrial and commercial sectors, has re-signed an additional 12 month contract with Bridgestone. The majority of DSV’s fleet of 7500 trucks is fitted with Bridgestone Bandag 385/65R22.5.

8th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

McConechys to Implement Cameo, UniSerV and Workshop Scheduler

McConechys Tyre and Exhaust Centres has appointed Cam Systems to implement its Cameo software platform. McConechys Tyre Service Limited is now in its 54th year is one of the leading tyre distributors in the UK. It caters for all sectors in the replacement tyre market through its branch network covering Scotland and Yorkshire. McConechys will also implement Cam’s UniSerV for its commercial business operations, and Workshop Scheduler products across its 53 outlets once the transition to Cameo is complete.

22nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Releases New North American Winter Range

Goodyear has introduced its first dedicated winter tyre for the SUV and light truck segments in North America. Called the Ultra Grip Ice WRT, the new range is offered in 16 popular sizes – 10 passenger sizes in S speed rating and standard load rating, and six LT sizes in Q speed rating and E load rating.

19th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

MotoGP Prepares for Final Round in Australia

No sooner had the meeting in Malaysia finished than Bridgestone and MotoGP was preparing for the last in the series of three back-to-back weekends, and the last stage of the season in Australia at the Phillip Island circuit on 17 October. Phillip Island is the fastest circuit on the calendar with a record average speed set in qualifying in 2008 by pole-sitter and race-winner Casey Stoner of 180.598 km/h. The layout of the track is fast and flowing, with the Honda Hairpin representing the only real heavy braking point in the lap.

12th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Lorenzo Wins First MotoGP Championship as Rossi Takes Malaysia Victory

Amidst sweltering temperatures and high humidity Valentino Rossi triumphed at Sepang, Malaysia, proving too strong for his rivals as he recovered from eleventh position during the opening lap to take his second win of the season. Fiat Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo’s third position was enough to finish the Drivers Championship early. “This is the maximum I can get and is a dream come true,” gushed the understandably delighted first-time champion. “It’s difficult to have words at this moment but today is the happiest day of my life! I started very well today but it was difficult to be very concentrated and when Dovi and Vale passed me and when the tyres started sliding more I thought today we have to finish and just get the best we could, but I am so happy and want to thank many many people. I have had a good bike, a good team and people who wanted the best for me.”

12th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ Fundraising Efforts to Pick Up Speed at Brands Hatch

The HiQ fast fit network has enlisted the help of two of the quickest young drivers in Britain as it hits the fast lane with its fundraising efforts for Breast Cancer Care. British Touring Car Championship drivers Paul O'Neill and Tom Chilton are backing HiQ's pledge to turn Brands Hatch pink during the final round of BTCC action on October 10, and those coming along to watch the day’s events are encouraged to dress accordingly. To help things along, HiQ, sponsor of the Team's Championship, will be giving away official pink caps in return for a donation for the cause, while T-Shirts will also be up for grabs. Meanwhile, face painting and a series of other activities will be made available for fans.

7th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Charlie Shears Seals Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship

With a victory and a third place finish in Rounds 12 and 13 of the Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship at Mosport, Canada, Charlie Shears clinched both the Lites1 class overall championship and the Masters Class Championship with a race weekend to spare. The American tyre manufacturer-backed Championship features racing between two sports racer prototype classes, Lites 1 and Lites 2, presenting a dimension of competition as drivers must be aware of classes with distinctly different speeds, a similar challenge to that faced by the drivers of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón.

28th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo USA Launches New Flagship UHP Tire

Toyo Tire USA has introduced the Toyo Proxes 1, a new max performance UHP tyre, reports Tire Review. Toyo said the new tyre is its “most technologically advanced" and was heralded as the company’s new flagship line.

22nd September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Fulda Launches New Cold Weather Kristall Control HP Tyre

Fulda has announced the launch of the Kristall Control HP, its new cold weather tyre featuring “Snow Catcher Technology”, comprising the tyre’s carcass and tread design and full silica compound. The Kristall Control HP is designed to deliver improved performance on wet and snow covered roads.

22nd September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Singapore GP to Provide Public Road Challenge for Bridgestone

Bridgestone Motorsport will take its medium and super soft Potenza tyres to the fifteenth round of the Formula One season, the spectacular night race that is the Singapore Grand Prix on 24-26 September. The race takes place around the streets of the Marina Bay area of the city of Singapore and has provided exciting races in each of its previous two attempts. With the Drivers Championship delicately balanced between five potential champions and the less predictable track conditions offered by public roads, tyre strategy could once again provide a crucial tipping point in the direction of the podium places.

21st September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors