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Safety Group Warns of Used Tyre Danger

A prominent motoring safety group in the US has voiced concerns about the number of used tyres sold throughout the country each year and the unregulated nature of used tyre sales.

The group, Safety Research & Strategies, say that used tyres are often repaired, repainted or patched before sale, making it difficult for purchasers to get an accurate idea of their safety, and such tyres are the cause of countless accidents every year. “Without self-policing and a more transparent business model, used tyres sellers are courting disaster,” said Sean Kane, the organisation’s president. “Regulators should examine how to ensure consumers are getting safe tyres.”

20th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

KYB Shocks OE On New Auris

The already-close relationship between KYB and Toyota has been further strengthened with the news that KYB is to supply front and rear shock absorbers for the new Auris. This new hatchback is larger than the Corolla, which it replaces, and was designed at Toyota’s European Design Development centre and is one of the first new generation Toyotas to be manufactured in Europe.

16th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Three New Models to have Yokohama as OE

Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama has recently been chosen to supply OE fitment tyres on three new models. The latest additions to the Yokohama portfolio include high performance, upgrade and off-road applications.

The new Honda Legend comes wearing Yokohama’s flagship tyre, the ADVAN Sport. The Legend is Honda’s flagship luxury saloon and features permanent four wheel-drive, a 291bhp V6 VTEC engine and a host of safety features, such as emergency braking radar and lane changing assistance. The Legend is fitted with 235/50R17 100W Yokohama ADVAN Sport V103 tyres, providing high levels of grip and response.

9th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

China Wheel – Expecting to Double Sales

China Wheel Holdings, manufacturer of wheel rims for carmakers such as Nissan and Toyota, has stated that it expects revenue to more than double within three years as new production capacity comes on stream and the Chinese passenger car market continues to grow.

5th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

F1 No Closer in 2007 – Trulli

Formula One driver Jarno Trulli believes that racing will not become any closer in 2007 despite all the teams using the same tyres.

12th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

EnTire TPM Fitted to More 2007 Models

EnTire Solutions LLC Inc will has been chosen to be tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) system provider for another three new vehicle models. EnTire’s TPM system will be fitted to selected models of the 2007 US market Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Amanti and Kia Spectra.

12th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

EnTire to Supply TPM to Toyota in US

EnTire Solutions has been named as the Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) supplier for Toyota’s 2007 model Sienna. The joint venture company formed by Michelin and TRW Automotive launched its first OE TPM system in 2004 on the US market Acura MDX, and currently also supplies TPM systems to Honda, Hyundai, Fiat and Kia.

20th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Thumbs Up to Bridgestone

Toyota F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, brother of retired world champion Michael, has voiced his approval of the new 2007 Bridgestone tyres after testing at Spain’s Circuit de Catalunya.

Following Michelin’s withdrawal from Formula One all drivers will compete on Bridgestone tyres as of next year, and despite concerns raised by other drivers Schumacher stated that he was pleased with the tyres.

7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tenneco Expands Capacity, Coverage For Quick-Strut Assembly

(Akron/Tire Review) Tenneco Inc. announced the third expansion of production capacity and an increase in application coverage for its Monroe Quick-Strut assembly, a fully assembled replacement strut for late-model passenger vehicles. Tenneco has added a third Quick-Strut assembly production cell to its ride-control manufacturing facility in Paragould, Ark., to accommodate increased demand.

24th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Finalises F1 Contracts

Bridgestone Motorsport has finalised contracts for the provision of Bridgestone Potenza Formula One tyres with the Renault F1 Team, Team McLaren Mercedes, Honda Racing F1 Team, BMW Sauber F1 Team, Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso. The six new teams are expected to run on Bridgestone F1 tyres for the first time at the Barcelona winter test in Spain, provisionally scheduled for 28-30 November, 2006.

After six years of competitive tyre supply, the FIA Formula One World Championship is about to enter a new era with Bridgestone as the sole supplier of F1 tyres from 2007 to 2010. The new teams will be joining Bridgestone’s current stable of five teams: Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, Panasonic Toyota Racing, WilliamsF1 Team, Spyker MF1 Team and Super Aguri F1 Team.

13th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho’s Scented Tyre Popular

(Las Vegas/Tire Review) Kumho Tire USA’s scented tyre, which was introduced as a concept at last year’s SEMA Show, is reportedly coming to fruition. A lavendar scented version of the tyre will hit the market early next year in three sizes, Kumho said. Based on Kumho’s Ecsta DX, the tyre features specialty scented compounds that replaces the smell of tyre rubber with the scent of lavender. The compound includes heat resistant oils that add the scent to the tyre. Kumho has tried a number of different scents, including lavender, jasmine, rosemary and neroli.

According to Rick Brennan, Kumho’s brand director, the company is bringing the DX aroma tyre to the market to help build brand awareness and differentiate Kumho in the marketplace. The new DX is targeted at female consumers who drive sedans such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Ford Taurus. The scented Ecsta DX Aroma tyre will initially be available in sizes 205/60R16, 215/60R16 and 235/60R16.

7th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

MPV Sales To Boost Indonesian Tyre Market – Report

An analysis from Frost & Sullivan of the Indonesian replacement tyre market says that the high number of sales of multi-purpose vehicles will mean an increase in sales of tyres. “MPVs are the major types of vehicles being sold in the Indonesian market and considering their role as transportation vehicles in difficult road conditions this segment expects to drive the overall growth of the tyre aftermarket,” notes Frost & Sullivan Research Associate Brijesh Sheregar. The Frost & Sullivan report reveals that revenues in this market totalled $1.09 billion in 2005 and can reach $2.86 billion in 2012.

17th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sibur Prepares for Russian Winter

Sibur-Russian Tyres has added a number of new sizes to its winter tyre range up to 16 inches in diameter. “Nowadays in Russia there is an increasing demand for 14 and 15-inch sizes. These tyres are for cars in the price segment from $12,000 to $20,000. These are imported brands assembled in Russia and some imported models like Mitsubishi Lancer or Nissan Almera. If the vehicle parc changes, the structure of demand for tyres will change too. “We are happy to offer our customers our new Cordiant Polar tyre in 175/65R14, 175/70R14, 185/65R14 sizes and also the 15 inch and the two 16 inch sizes,” informed Anna Komarova, the head of passenger car tyres division of Sibur-Russian Tyres.

22nd September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama on New Generation Mitsu Outlander

(Akron/Tire Review) Mitsubishi Motors has selected Yokohama as the OE tyre for its 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander compact SUV. Yokohama will supply tyres to Mitsubishi in size P215/70R16 99H. With the addition of the Outlander fitment, Yokohama said it is now OE on a wide range of 2007 vehicles, including the Bentley Continental GT and Continental Flying Spur, Audi S8, the Lotus Elise and Exige, Porsche 911 Carrera 4, Lexus GS300 and GS430, Mazda MX-5, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4, Suzuki SX4 and Subaru Legacy and Forester.

21st September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Kovalainen and Fisichella to Drive for Renault in 2007

Finland’s Heikki Kovalainen (24) will race for Formula One champions Renault in 2007 while Flavio Briatore has signed up as team boss for two more years. Kovalainen will partner Italian Giancarlo Fisichella after world champion Fernando Alonso moves to McLaren.

7th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors