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Goodyear OE for Dodge Challenger SRT8

The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is said to be one of the most anticipated high-performance cars to be released in the US this spring, and Goodyear reports it will supply the OE rubber. Two products from the manufacturer’s stable will be fitted, either the Eagle RS-A all-season tyre in a 245/45R20 size as standard, or the Eagle F1 Supercar in a 245/45R20 size up front and 255/45R20 in the rear as an optional enhancement.

The 425 horsepower 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 draws its name from the now highly sought after Hemi Challenger of the 1960s, which also ran on Goodyear tyres.

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Kwik-Fit Network Granted PAS80 Accreditation

Public expectations of service and quality of product offering within the fast-fit industry are much higher than in past years, and Kwik-Fit has thus recently benefited from becoming PAS80 accredited. All 570 UK centres have been awarded the distinction by the Lloyds Register of Quality Assurance.

PAS80 is specifically designed for the motor repair trade and concentrates on standards for customer service and fair trading as well as ensuring that technical and service standards are maintained. Achieving PAS80 accreditation is a major milestone for the company, says Kwik-Fit, as it validates the high standards it is already achieving in many of these new areas.

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Bridgestone Firestone to Deliver OE Tyre for Pontiac G8

Bridgestone Potenza tyres are OE on the new 2008 Pontiac G8. Potenza RE050A (size 245/45R18 96V) tyres are optional on the base model 2008 Pontiac G8 saloon and standard on the sportier G8 GT. Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is also supplying an optional 245/40R19 94W Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyre for the G8 GT.

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Crank It Up!

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Sealey launches new products all the time and one of the latest additions is a range of ‘Cranked Handle Ratchet Wrenches with built-in LED’.

Ergonomically designed and finished in Chrome Vanadium steel, the wrenches come as standard with comfort handle and anti-slip grip. For ease of use in restricted areas, they feature an ultra smooth 72-tooth ratchet action allowing ratcheting in increments of only 5º. The built-in LED light shines through sockets, illuminating the work area directly – particularly useful when working in and around engines where light is restricted. Sealey supplies these wrenches in three different drives, 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2”.

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Conti’s CSEasy Awarded ‘Archie’ for Innovation

Continental’s CSEasy industrial tyre has received the Fork Lift Truck Association’s (FLTA) prestigious innovation award. FLTA members, journalists and end-users selected the design effort of the Continental team, and the company received its award at the ‘Archies’ dinner and prize giving ceremony that took place in Birmingham on February 9.

The tyre is the first of its kind to be fitted with a torque-limiting wrench and to eliminate the need for a mounting press, and as such has brought what many view as a sea change to materials handlings departments. Lower ownership cost during the tyre’s lifespan have been reported for the CSEasy in comparison to standard forklift tyres, through the delivery of higher mileage and lower rolling resistance. Through this last feature energy consumption and CO2 emissions are also reduced with the Continental tyre.

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One Million KM and Still Rolling with Michelin

How much mileage do you expect from your tyres? 40,000 kilometres? Does 100,000 kilometres sound impressive? That’s chicken feed for Samworth Brothers – a MAN TGA 6×2 tractor unit belonging to the Plymouth based food distribution company has clocked up a cool million on the same set of Michelin XDE2 drive axle tyre casings.

The company achieved this admirable performance by following Michelin’s Four Lives tyre policy and through stringent tyre maintenance managed in-house by its own Michelin-trained technicians. Not wishing to claim all credit for the Methuselah-like longevity of the XDE2 casings, Michelin adds that the high professional standards of the Samworth Brothers company drivers also made a difference.

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Nero Adds Style

New to its tuning range, Italian auto accessory company MOMO has introduced the Nero collection; a brooding new line-up of steering wheel, gearshift knob, pedal set and harness pad set, inspired by the Italian definition of the collection’s name…’black’.

Already well renowned for its range of steering wheels, MOMO’s 350mm Nero model is finished in leather and features black suede grip inserts, satin silver detail rings, a moulded black satin centre pad and a sculpted base section.

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Pro-Align Launches HawkEye Digital Imaging Wheel Aligner

Pro-Align has launched Hunter’s new third generation digital imaging alignment system – HawkEye. The new technology combines the features of the popular DSP600 imaging system with the new High-Definition (HD) digital imaging sensors. According to Pro-Align, Hawkeye will provide precise, high-speed alignment service and greater productivity, while taking up a minimum amount of shop space.

The HawkEye system comes in two versions – the Hunter 100 aligner with Hawkeye digital imaging sensors; and the Hunter WA aligner with Hawkeye HD digital imaging Sensors. The Hunter 100 aligner is a kind of ‘mini’ version that operates on the new low cost Hunter100 console, with standard hexagonal targets, to provide the benefits of rapid imaging alignment at a price that, in the past, has been associated with aligners with conventional sensors. This news is said to close the ‘affordability’ gap, offering more tyre shops the opportunity to make that move away from hang-on tracking gauges.

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PCL ‘Dedicated’ to Sheffield

Pneumatic Components Ltd (PCL) has declared its loyalty to Sheffield by displaying the city’s “mark of origin and quality” on its products. Created by local businesses and organisations, including the Chamber of Commerce, The Made in Sheffield Mark is a symbol of the city’s ongoing commitment to quality and excellence.

The past five years have seen dramatic changes as PCL strengthens its global leadership in tyre inflation equipment and services, and establishes itself as a leading provider of pneumatic products. This has been achieved with the development of a strong range of new products, including the electronic tyre inflation ranges, air tool and air treatment ranges.

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Beissbarth Offers Herkules Lifts

Beissbarth UK has introduced a new range of small platform lifts – ideal for workshops where space is at a premium.

Speaking about the introduction of the Herkules range, Beissbarth UK’s managing director Philip Hodges said: “The operational costs are minimal because the Herkules uses air, which in most workshops is both plentiful and readily available.

“This range is absolutely ideal for Fast-Fit and tyre repair workshops where time is seen as vital for the smooth and efficient running of the workshop. All Herkules Lifts carry a three-year warranty and represent extremely good value in the current lift market.”

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Nigeria Pledges to Continue Battle Against Sub-Standard Tyres

Nigeria’s Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) will destroy £667,000 worth of counterfeit and sub-standard tyres seized from importers smuggling them into the country from the neighbouring Benin Republic. This news was disclosed by SON director general Dr. John Akanya, who stated that the destruction of property with such a high street value was necessary due to the danger it posed to human life.

Commenting on the tyres and related goods seized by SON agents, Dr. Akanya said: “These are the handiwork of evil people who want to make money at all cost, not minding how it affects people’s life. What they do is that, for every good tyre, you have ten and that changes the balance.” The director general believes that inconsistent nature of security at Nigeria’s borders and weak legislation in neighbouring countries is the root cause of Nigeria’s growing problems with sub-standard products.

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VAG Approval For Beissbarth Tyre Changer

Beissbarth has received approval from the VAG group – comprising Audi, VW, Seat and Skoda – for its MS67 tyre changer.

The MS67 was launched last year and has been an instant success says Beissbarth UK’s managing director Philip Hodges: “We are delighted with this latest accolade for the MS67. Customers have been quick to spot the huge benefits of this model, designed to meet the ever-present health and safety regulations, and provide a fast and efficient service for technicians and customers.”

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New VP of Accuride Wheels Appointed

Accuride Corporation has announced the appointment of Leigh Wright to the position of vice president of Accuride Wheels, effective December 4. Wright was formerly vice president of Steel Wheels, and in his new role will be responsible for the strategic global leadership and manufacturing oversight of the company’s steel and aluminium wheel manufacturing facilities.

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Amerityre to Update Website

Amerityre Corporation is to launch an updated version of its website by the end of the year. According to the company, the new site is being redesigned to enhance access to information and provide simplified navigation and improved search functions. “The new website will clearly show how Amerityre plans to change the way tyres and tyre products will be made in the future,” stated Dr. Benninger. “Especially now that our run-flat polyurethane passenger car design has successfully passed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 139 testing, we want visitors to our website to know that Amerityre does more than make the best polyurethane foam lawn and garden tyres available.”

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Pit Jacks Gain Approval

NENAB pit jacks, from Beissbarth, have been a worldwide name in the car and commercial pit jack market for many years. Known for reliability they are approved by the best of worldwide commercial vehicle manufacturers Scania and Volvo.

NENAB pit jacks give a long term service solution for raising vehicles in the most hostile environments in commercial workshops.

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