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RMA Outlines Its NTSW Events

(Akron/Tire Review) The RMA says it has a full schedule of events planned around the upcoming 2007 National Tire Safety Week, Apr. 22-28. Some of the events precede the scheduled NTSW.

RMA said that more than 17,000 tyre retailers – tyre dealers, mass merchants, discount chains and auto dealers – plan to participate in NTSW, and will be passing our brochures, holding tyre safety events, offering free tyre checks and more.

During the week of Apr. 16, RMA, Goodyear and Wal-Mart are co-sponsoring tyre care and safety events in Cincinnati, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Houston and Dallas. On Apr. 21-22, all Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express locations will likely offer free tyre pressure check lanes, and Sam’s Club locations will offer Be Tire Smart brochures.

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South African Govt. “Not Interested” in Tyre Safety

According to a representative from South Africa’s SA Tyre Recycling Process Company, the nation’s Department of Transport and the South African Bureau of Standards are “not interested” in setting standards to ensure that all second-hand tyres sold are safe. This apparent lack of interest comes despite statistics showing approximately 25 per cent of all road accidents in South Africa are caused by sub-standard tyres.

Speaking at a waste management summit in Cape Town, Etienne Human from the SA Tyre Recycling Process Company made reference to the results a recent survey. These results indicated that 80 per cent of tyres were unfit for further service when removed from a vehicle. However instead of being scrapped many of these tyres were instead re-sold, often at the side of the road, and quickly resumed their working life on South African roads.

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Love and Lottery Tickets

The British, it seems, have two passions: romance and gambling. A survey commissioned by the German tyremaker Fulda shows that 66 per cent of British people claim that they would take their partner out for a romantic dinner if they were given an extra £50 to spend a year, while 11 per cent said they would spend the extra money on lottery tickets.

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Conti Conducts Study into Hybrid Vehicle Acceptance

A European study conducted by Continental’s Automotive Systems division reveals that a quarter of all motorists in Germany are considering purchasing a hybrid vehicle. These findings are based upon a survey of one thousand motorists, and are a favourable finding for the division, which produces a number of components used in the production of this type of car.

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Snap-on Tops Frost & Sullivan Awards

(Akron/Tire Review) Snap-on won seven 2006 Technicians’ Choice Awards from global consulting company Frost & Sullivan. The awards, which measure the tool preferences of automotive technicians in the U.S. and the U.K., will be formally presented at Frost & Sullivan’s annual 2007 Best Practices Awards Banquet on Feb. 7 in Anaheim, Calif.

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TyreSafe Highlights Pressure Washer Dangers

TyreSafe (formerly the Tyre Industry Council) has issued a warning outlining potential safety risks posed by equipment used by hand car wash teams in the UK. It appears that the industrial strength washing equipment used by such outfits, which are capable of dispensing water at extremely high pressure, can cause sidewall damage and degradation if aimed directly at a tyre, especially if the water is heated or if applied for a prolonged period of time.

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Michelin Voted Top in Customer Satisfaction

According to a Japanese survey, Michelin ranks number one when it comes to customer satisfaction with the tyres their new compact, passenger and 4×4 vehicles come fitted with. Customer satisfaction research specialists J.D. Power Asia Pacific conducted a study measuring customer satisfaction with the OE tyres on four segments of new vehicle, checking how well they fared in terms of appearance, handling/traction, ride/quietness and durability/reliability.

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Michelin Scores Highly in Reputability Survey

Forbes magazine has ranked Michelin as the world’s fifth most reputable company. The American business magazine has published the results of a survey conducted by the New York based consulting firm Reputation Institute. Thirty thousand people worldwide were interviewed as part of the survey, with each company being assessed by participants from the company’s home country.

Of the 600 companies from 25 countries included in the survey, Michelin received a score of 83.79 out of a possible 100, coming in behind Barilla Holding (87.79), Lego (86.58), Lufthansa (84.09) and IKEA (84.09). The next major tyremaker to appear on the list was Bridgestone Corporation, ranked at number 56

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Survey Reveals Torque Inaccuracy

A recent survey from Norbar Torque Tools has revealed a worrying lack of awareness of the importance of properly maintaining torque-controlled tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers, with 24 per cent of respondents admitting that they never calibrated their torque tools.

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60% of UK Retailers Support Cold Weather Tyres Initiative

A survey of NTDA retail members has found that 60 per cent are calling on the industry to develop the market. The survey revealed that only 41 per cent of retailers actually stocked cold weather tyres (CWTs) and over 85 per cent thought that motorists still saw CWTs as snow tyres.

Commenting on the survey NTDA Director Richard Edy said: “Cold Weather Tyres have always been regarded as a niche market in the UK, unlike other Northern European Countries where the market is firmly established — even in those countries where the weather conditions are very similar to the UK.

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ATS Euromaster Wins Hitachi Capital Fleet Deal

ATS Euromaster has won a three-year deal with Hitachi Capital’s Vehicle Solutions division. The signing of the formal contract follows a successful four-year relationship between the two companies, and sees ATS Euromaster manage all tyre expenditure across the company’s effective maintained fleet of over 26,000 cars and commercial vehicles. It also provides a full range of other fast-fit services including batteries, bulbs, brakes, exhausts, shock absorbers and wipers.

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Women Receive Safety Advice at First Stop Dealership

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Female drivers in Rugby are receiving hands-on advice to improve their safety as potentially vulnerable motorists. Technicians at First Stop dealership TW Tyres are sharing their expertise at Driver Awareness Evenings run in association with Bridgestone. The course covers basic car mechanics and maintenance, and aims to educate women on what to do should they get into trouble whilst driving alone.

“We’re covering everyday scenarios like how to change a tyre, how to check the tyre tread depth and pressure, and how to check oil levels and water levels – things we all really ought to know, but often don’t,” said Nathalie Furner, general manager of TW Tyres.

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Internet Savvy T&A Readers

Tyres & Accessories readers are ahead of the game when it comes to running online tyre businesses. The latest T&A question of the month survey found that 52.4 per cent of respondents generate at least part of their turnover using the “information superhighway.”

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Bridgestone Study: Women Worst for Tyre Maintenance

More than three quarters of the UK’s women drivers believe that they are driving around safely, when in fact they are dangerously unaware that they are putting their lives and the lives of their passengers at risk. According to a new survey, more than 82 per cent of women motorists believe they have never driven on a tyre which is even slightly unsafe, but less than a quarter of those questioned know what the legal minimum tread depth of their tyres actually is.

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Sumitomo Opens Moscow Office

Sumitomo Rubber established Moscow Office in Russia’s capital in April to support tyre sales activities in the country. The Russian economy is projected to grow further after it became a WTO member and the automobile market is already rapidly expanding. The Moscow office will support market survey and other sales activities in Russia, according to a company statement.

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