Interstate Tires has confirmed that it is offering a “complete range” of tyres produced in Taiwan. As of February 2015, over 110 passenger and SUV tyres are now available from the Taiwan factory. According to Interstate representatives, there is now growing demand for “made in taiwan” tyres and there is growing number of tyre distributors […]
Contract tyre producer Enjoy Tyre is reportedly expanding its tyre programme throughout the UK and Europe. In light of this, company representatives report that the firm is now developing a 4×4/SUV range under the Rotalla label, which offers two distinctive pattern options – The RF 07 and RF 10. The Rotalla RF 07 is designed […]
BMW has chosen the Michelin Pilot Super Sport as the sole 21-inch fitment for its new high-performance X5 M and X6 M models. From its market launch in early 2015, the BMW X5 M and X6 M fitted with the optional 21-inch forged alloy wheels, will be equipped exclusively with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres. The 285/35 ZR21 105Y front and 325/30 ZR21 108Y rear ultra-high-performance tyres feature a number of Michelin technologies including multi-compound tread and Variable Contact Patch 2.0.
Kumho reports that the addition of the Crugen HP91 swells its “already comprehensive” range. While there are numerous Kumho 4×4 tyres to choose from, the majority of requirements will be covered by the new on-road offering and the cross-functional road venture patterns MT KL71 and AT KL78. Between them they cover everything from top end SUVs such as the Range Rover and BMW X5 to the Land Rover Defender.
Cooper Tires claims to have one of the strongest 4×4 tyre ranges out there, pointing to the fact that the company’s tyres are selected for applications including the Dakar Rally as evidence of this. Indeed Cooper says that the continued use of Cooper tyres by rally legends such as Xavi Foj underlines its presence as […]
Few would disagree that the rapid growth of the 4×4/SUV tyre space represents a good retail opportunity. On the other hand, retailers are obliged to maintain an unprecedented breadth of stock to cope with the particular demands of this specialist sector, which can be quite a challenge. And it’s on this point that Stapleton’s believes […]
Toyo has launched its new Open Country AT Plus tyre in an event at the Hungaroring. The versatile new all-terrain tyre was demonstrated on what Toyo calls one of the most demanding off-road courses in Europe, as well as completing a series of tarmac challenges. The tyre was fitted to a variety of 4×4 and off-road vehicles too, including the Volkswagen Touraeg and Audi Q3 SUVs, and the Toyota Land Cruiser, Volkswagen Amarok and Isuzu D-Max.
As the SUV segment continues to reach new heights of popularity in Europe, Giti Tire has introduced its first ever Primewell brand 4×4 tyre, expanding its passenger car tyre portfolio. The Valera SUV is pitched as a “quality affordable tyre” for the European replacement market, which will expand over the next year after the sustained sharp increase in ownership of the vehicle type during 2014. The tyre is manufactured in 11 sizes from 17-20”, ranging from 215/60R17 to 275/40R20 and with speed ratings V, W and Y.
Bigger, less efficient engine cars could make a return in both the new and used markets thanks to falling fuel prices, predicts Glass’s. With pump prices at their lowest since 2009 and a general increase in consumer confidence apparent, buyers are much more likely to consider buying a gas guzzler.
Giti Tire has added eight new sizes to its GT Radial Champiro HPY range and will market all SUV sizes to take full advantage of the growing segment.
Commanding separate sections in the catalogue and on the website, 15 SKUs, which range from 215/60R17 to 275/55R20 with speed indexes from V to Y, will specifically target the second and third generation owners in the medium sized premium and large powerful SUV automotive sectors. The remaining 27 SKUs in the range will continue to target high performance car owners and will also be marketed separately.
How does a tyre manufacturer grow from nothing to having large-scale international sales and a few percentage points of market share in a country like the UK in just five years? The answer is by starting with a blank piece of paper and by virtue of some strategic acquisitions.
In the current SUV winter tyre test presented by German motoring magazine Auto Zeitung Allrad (issue 5/14), eight size 235/65R17 H/V tyres are put through their paces on an Audi Q5 TFSI Quattro. The magazine’s team voted the Pirelli Scorpion Winter test winner. Four further tyres, the Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D, Goodyear Ultragrip+ SUV, Michelin Latitude Alpin LA3 and Uniroyal MS Plus 77, were rated “highly recommendable”. Sixth place was held by the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo, and the wooden spoon was shared by the Kumho l’Zen RV KC15 and Nokian WR SUV 3.
Hankook Tire will supply its Dynapro HT all-season tyre as original equipment for the 2015 Lincoln Navigator, an SUV built primarily for the North American market. The company views supply of the 275/55R20T tyre as further penetration into both the Lincoln brand and the luxury SUV segment as a whole. In addition to this new agreement for the Navigator, Hankook supplies Ford’s premium vehicle division with tyres for the Lincoln MKT full-size touring saloon and MKZ mid-size passenger car.
Tyre distributor Silverline is making its debut at the British tyre expo, Brityrex 2014, and is using the occasion to launch the Atturo collection of 4×4 and SUV tyres in the UK. The American brand, which specialises in providing affordable tyres for this market segment, is intended to help Silverline access more of the recent […]
Giti Tire has launched the Runway Enduro SUV, a new tyre designed for highway use in the entry level mid-range sector. Angelo Giannangeli, Giti Tire marketing director for passenger car and light truck – Europe, explained that the tyre delivers to consumers a strong combination of performance and durability at a good price point. Giannangeli […]
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