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Tyre Recall Starts; FTS May Only be Able to Handle 10%

(Akron/Tire Review) Foreign Tire Sales, the New Jersey importer at the centre of a 450,000-tyre recall of China-made tyres, is scheduled to begin recalling those tyres on July 2, and said it will continue until it runs out of money.

According to a CNN report, FTS said it will replace as many of the tyres as it can, but will be forced to declare bankruptcy. Last week, NHTSA ordered FTS to recall the allegedly faulty light truck/SUV radials produced by China-based Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. The tyres are allegedly missing or have an insufficient gun strip, a charge vehemently denied by the manufacturer.

According to a CNN report this morning, FTS officials said they have enough funds to recall and replace only 10 per cent of the 450,000 tyres supposedly impacted.

3rd July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Extends Meteo Range

Marangoni has extended the range of its Meteo HP winter tyres, which already includes 22 different sizes, through the addition of four new tyres developed especially for 4x4s. The tread and internal structure of the new tyre, the Marangoni Meteo HP SUV, has been upgraded to meet the specific needs of 4×4 vehicles. The Meteo HP SUV is initially available in four different sizes, designed for some of the most common 4x4s on the European market.

The range starts with a 215/65 R16 H suitable for vehicles such as the Toyota RAV4 and the Nissan Xtrail, continues with a 215/65 R16 H XL for the Nissan Xtrail, Suzuki Vitara, Land Rover Freelander and Honda CRV, a 235/65 R17 V XL for the BMW X5, Jeep Cherokee, Mercedes ML, VW Touareg and Volvo XC 90, and finally ends with a 255/55 R18 V XL for the Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Range Rover. As well as the new SUV tyres, the Meteo HP range also includes a 195/55 R16 winter tyre for compact and medium-sized cars such as the BMW Series 1, Fiat Grande Punto, Ford Focus, Mercedes Class A and Mini One and Cooper.

2nd July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Malaysia Anticipating Huge Growth in SUV Tyre Sales

Michelin Malaysia Sdn Bhd has its eyes on a 500 per cent growth in SUV tyre sales following the introduction of the Latitude range into the country. According to a company statement Michelin is confident of increasing its SUV market share to five per cent by the end of the year, and its aims to completely revamp its SUV tyre portfolio with the Latitude Tour HP and Latitude Sports range.

“We expect Latitude to take the tyre market by storm and have targeted to sell more than 10,000 units in the coming months as our tyres are very competitively priced and offer unrivalled performance,” said general manager Ronald Sutardja. The Latitude tyres are also available in sizes for light commercials. The Latitude Tour HP, meanwhile, is available in 34 sizes between 15 and 21 inches.

29th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen Shows New N6000

At Autopromotec, Nexen Tire was showing examples of its extensive range of UHP, SUV and winter tyres. One of the company’s latest products is the N6000, which is an ultra high performance summer tyre, designed for drivers of sports cars and sporty coupes, who enjoy the performance of their vehicles. The N6000 will eventually be available in 15 Y- and W-speed rated sizes, for rims from 15″ to 20″ and with aspect ratios from 55 series down to a very low profile 35 series.

Nexen says that an ultra high performance tread compound gives excellent dry traction, while the directional tread design, with its four, wide, straight channels and lateral grooves, provides good wet performance and aquaplaning resistance. Another recent introduction is the H- and V-rated Roadian HP range of tyres for SUVs. Available in 18 sizes, from 65 series to 30 series aspect ratios and rims up to 22″, the Roadian range combines a silica tread compound with a directional tread pattern to provide high performance tyre qualities to luxury SUV drivers.

22nd June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Introduces Light Truck/SUV Tyre to Canadian Market

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. has introduced its LTXTM A/T2 light truck and SUV tyre. The tyre will be available to Canadian dealers this August in 32 P-metric and LT sizes. According to the tyremaker, the new LTX A/T2 tyre features “aggressive, notched tread blocks and biting edges,” visual styling indicators, Michelin’s “Comfort Control” technology and “Advanced MaxTouch Construction.”

“Drivers who use their light trucks and SUVs for both work and play will especially enjoy the LTX A/T2 tyre,” says Barbara Weber, product manager. “This tyre exceeds the performance of other products on the market by providing both a comfortable and quiet ride on the road, while also delivering increased durability and off-road capabilities.”

6th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Price Increase for Bridgestone/Firestone Canada

(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone Canada is increasing prices on Bridgestone, Firestone, Fuzion and associate brand passenger and light truck/SUV tyre lines. The increase will be up to 5%, with in-line adjustments higher than 5% possible.

The price increase will kick in June 1, BFC said.

2nd May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Falken Introduces New Wheels

(Akron/Tire Review) Falken Tire Corp. has announced the availability of its Solaris and Executive wheels.

The Solaris wheel “combines a traditional mesh face with an eight-spoke overlay creating a distinctive look,” said the company. Made or SUV and large passenger vehicle applications, the Solaris comes in 20 to 24-inch sizes and in two finishes, chrome or black machined.

The Executive wheel features a “full-face design and aggressive lip,” Falken said. It is available in a chrome, black-face/chrome-lip and black-face/machined-lip finishes, with sizes ranging from an 18 to 22-inch for the domestic and import market.

27th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis to Supply OE for New GM Thailand Models

Starting in May, Maxxis will supply original equipment tyres for two General Motors 2008 models manufactured in Thailand. Tyres produced at the Maxxis International-Thailand plant will be OE for the Korean GM Daewoo designed Chevrolet Captiva SUV and Optra passenger car, both built at the General Motors Thailand assembly centre in Rayong Province, about 120 km south of Bangkok.

For the Captiva, Maxxis will supply sizes 215/70R16 MA-707 and 235/60R17 MA-707, with 255/55R18 MA-S2 as an optional size. For the Optra, Maxxis will supply size 195/55R15 MA-P1.

The Maxxis tyremaking facility is also located in Rayong Province. The relatively new plant, completed only three years ago, produces passenger car and light truck tyres for both the domestic and export markets.

13th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Adds Dura-Bright to LT/SUV Lines

(Akron/Tire Review) Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels has added the company’s Dura-Bright wheel technology to its line of aftermarket light truck/SUV wheels. Dura-Bright, already available on Alcoa aluminum medium truck wheels, is a surface treatment that helps maintain a wheel’s bright, like-new appearance.

According to Alcoa, the proprietary surface treatment penetrates and reacts with the aluminum thus becoming an integral part of the wheel, and resists peeling, cracking and corrosion.

10th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Steel or Alloy – Take your Pick at Southam Micheldever

The UK’s leading 4×4 Distributor Southam Micheldever Tyres are complimenting their already extensive wheel programme with a new range of 4×4 wheels. Dave Dineen, Southam Micheldever’s 4×4 sales manager, is proud to introduce the all-new ‘Tuff Torque’ steel wheel, which is available in 15 and 16-inch fitments and boasts being one of the strongest steel wheels manufactured.

These wheels have been specifically designed and tested with utility/mod applications in mind. Southam Micheldever’s 4×4 technical department developed the wheel after listening to customer requests for a wheel that both provides the kind of strength needed for off-roading and expeditions while enhancing a vehicle’s appearance. Tuff Torque steel wheels are available in various colours in modular and 8 spoke design.

27th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New SUV Tyre Lasts 35 per cent Longer Than Any Competitor

Just over a year ago Michelin raised a few eyebrows when it claimed that its Primacy HP tyre lasted 25 per cent longer than any competitor. This year the French manufacturer has gone even further claiming that its latest 4×4/SUV orientated tyre lasts an average 35 per cent longer than any of its direct competitors in the premium range. Michelin also recently launched the latest Porsche Cayenne reference tyre, the Latitude Sport. The official launch of the tyres follows previews of both at the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March.

22nd March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Gets Spot on New CRV

(Akron/Tire Review) Continental’s Conti 4×4 Contact has been tapped as the OE tyre for the redesigned 2007 Honda CR-V Crossover SUV.

The all-season tyre will be fitted in size 225/65R17 102T.

13th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein Ships One Millionth Space Master

(Akron/Tire Review) One million is a lot of anything. For Vredestein Banden, it represents a major milestone for its Space Master spare tyre. The unit of Amtel-Vredestein recently shipped its one millionth Space Master, this one to Audi for its Audi A6 All Road.

9th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Scorpion – On and Off Road Luxury

With growth in the UK 4×4 market continuing, particularly at the high-end of the sector, Pirelli’s Scorpion range of high performance SUV tyres have no shortage of potential customers. Featuring tyres aimed at a the full spectrum of driving conditions, the Scorpion range, designed for luxury off-road vehicles such as the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover and BMW X3, offers something for virtually everyone.

27th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Launches New Tyres at Dealer Meeting

(Akron/Tire Review) At the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. dealer meeting today in Orlando, Fla., Goodyear introduced the new ultra-high performance Eagle F1 all-season tyre, an “expanded” Wrangler SR-A tyre as well as the new Ultra Grip Performance and Ultra Grip SUV winter tyres.

5th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors