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Bandag Delivers Strong Reifen Essen Presence in Golden Jubilee Year

For its 50th year of business Bandag delivered a strong presence at the Essen show with a sizable booth, in which was displayed the company’s latest product and technological innovations. The running of the Reifen Essen was also chosen as an opportunity to give several new Bandag released their first public airing, including the company’s new Application Specific product line featuring Bandag designed premium retread products.

Part of this range is the new BTR-WB (E), the Bandag Trailer Regional-Wide Base. A premium offering for the 3-axle trailer segment, the BTR-WB (E) is, says Bandag, the result of exhaustive testing. Wide base trailer tyres used in regional applications are used under tough operating conditions and must cope with endless tight turns and manoeuvring. The result can often be irregular wear patterns, and Bandag had this in mind when it began developing the new tyre. Several prototypes, hundreds of test tyres and many millions of test kilometres later, Bandag introduced a product it believes performs well in all circumstances.

4th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco Develops Specialist Trailer Tyre With GiTi

During Tyres & Accessories’ visit to Starco, the company unveiled the new KargoMax trailer tyre and announced a five-year exclusive OE agreement. According to GiTi Europe’s Richard Lyons, the KargoMax is the first time a tyre manufacturer and OEM supplier have cooperated on the development of a full range of trailer tyres aimed at the high speed trailer and touring caravan market.

What sets the KargoMax apart from other products in the trailer segment is its “mission-matched” development. Company representatives told Tyres & Accessories that design features include construction aimed at counteracting heat build-up; and specially designed sidewall enhancements to help combat the effects of ageing – something that is particularly relevant in this segment.

11th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

TireStamp Launches Wireless CV TPMS

TireStamp Corporation has released a wireless tyre pressure monitoring system aimed specifically at trailer tyres. According to TireStamp trailer tyres comprise 75 per cent of enroute tyre failures which are caused by chronic underinflation and penetrating objects. This impacts fleets not only in their tyre budgets as trailers in single trailer configurations account for 45 per cent of the tractor-trailer’s fuel consumption, and 65 per cent in a doubles configurations, according to the company.

6th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Launches DuraSeal for Trailer Tyres

Three years have past since Goodyear first released its DuraSeal puncture resistance technology, and at a US and Canadian dealer conference on February 1 the company announced it is adapting the self-sealing system for commercial tyres for use on long-haul trucks; the latest DuraSeal product to join Goodyear’s commercial tyre family is the G316 LHT line-haul trailer tyre.

Already proven in mixed-service applications, such as logging, construction and mining, the technology uses a gel-like, solvent-free compound built into the tyre’s inner liner that instantly seals punctures by flowing into void areas and around objects. Officials at Goodyear claim the technology as a unique product, stating that no other tyre manufacturer offers commercial tyres with built-in sealant. “The technology transfer into line-haul trucking is significant,” said Steve McClellan, vice president of Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems. “DuraSeal in the G316 LHT helps reduce fleet downtime, helps lower a company’s cost of operation and enhances retreadability.

4th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Heuver’s New Online Store Offers Full Professional Range

On December 10 Netherlands based wholesaler Heuver Tyrewholesale launches its all-new ‘webshop’. In addition to offering customers the convenience of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ordering, Heuver Tyrewholesale claims its new site delivers an important milestone – the Heuver webshop is the first online tyre industry store where professional use tyres from all market segments are on offer. The company states that earthmover, industrial, agricultural, truck and trailer tyres can all be purchased through the webshop, as well as valves and inner tubes.

10th December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New Sizes Round Out Semperit Line Up

The Continental Tyre Group has expanded its range of Semperit truck tyres for long and short haulage through the addition of several new sizes. For steer axles it now offers the M350 Euro-Front tyre in 295/80R22.5, 315/80R22.5, 315/70R22.5 and 385/65R22.5 and the M434 Euro-Steel tyre in 11R22.5, 12R22.5 and 13R22.5. These steer tyres can also be used as an all-round fitment for buses. They deliver a uniform wear pattern, safe grip in the wet and low noise levels.

In addition a range of 19.5-inch sizes is also available for steer axles in the M249 Euro-Front pattern at 245/70R19.5, 265/70R19.5 and 285/70R19.5 as well as the key 17.5-inch sizes in the M434 Euro-Steel pattern at 205/75R17.5, 215/75R17.5, 225/75R17.5 and 235R17.5.

23rd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Imported Truck Tyres Gain Speed in Canada

Use of imported Chinese tyres on the increase in Canada. A recent survey of fleet managers conducted by Truck News found that 18 per cent of managers said their fleets had experimented with far eastern imported brands. The same was true of owner/operators.

However, customer perceptions of Double Coin, Triangle, Woosung, Double Diamond and Aeolus tyres are reportedly still low. Owner/operators were most generous in their praise, rating them as 1.9 out of five. Fleets on the other hand scored the products as 1.65.

27th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Truck Tyres can Redress Euro 4 Weight Gains

For a truck tyre to contribute to the operating economy of a fleet, it must be maintained at the correct pressure to achieve optimum fuel consumption and ensure low casing wear for long service life. But more significantly, it must possess low rolling resistance, an area of product development in which Continental Truck Tyres Europe has placed a strong emphasis.

Conti reports that extensive in-house testing of its truck tyres against those of competitor brands show Continental products compare well in terms of low rolling resistance, a quality achieved through a combination of tread design, compound and other materials. Research conducted for Continental also shows that its tyres are typically lighter than those of its competitors – enough on an eight wheeler to make up for the inherent weight penalties of the technical changes needed to attain the Euro 4 emissions standard.

This lighter weight benefit has been achieved, according to Continental, by employing a low rolling resistance tread compound and design which enables lower running costs with no loss of durability or strength. With what Conti reports to be the lowest rolling resistance truck tyres available in the market, considerable savings can be made. The company’s 445/45 R 19.5 HTL1 trailer tyre, as an example, offers a saving of up to five per cent in fuel usage over comparable trailer tyres.

3rd September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Hendrickson Launches New Automatic Tyre Inflation Unit

US supplier of truck suspension and related equipment, Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems, have introduced a new variation of its automatic tyre inflation system for trailer units. Named the Tiremaax CP (Constant Pressure), the new unit features a more simple design than the original Tiremaax, which has now become known as the Tiremaax EC (Electronic Control).

Both Tiremaax systems draw from the trailer’s air supply to help keep trailer tyres properly inflated. The mechanical Tiremaax CP unit continually checks tyre pressure without pressurising the axle or wheel ends and employs a pneumatic controller to direct air to tyres that fall below a preset pressure level. A signal light illuminates only when attention is required to alert the operator of tyre or system leaks.

The unit’s mechanical design, free from electronics, transducers and pressure switches, allows for easy maintenance of the Tiremaax CP. The CP requires no special tools to adjust tyre pressure settings and operates on either 12- or 24-volt electrical systems.

10th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Impact of Rolling Resistance on Fleet Operator’s Bottom Line

As fuel prices continue to increase, resourceful fleet operators are seeking ways to offset their rising costs. One answer is to make more efficient use of fuel to lower the cost per kilometre driven, which is where tyre design has a significant influence. Although on paper tyres only appear to constitute a nominal proportion (3 per cent) of the operating costs of a 40-tonne truck in Europe, the choice of tyre directly influences both fuel costs (17 per cent) and maintenance/repair costs (9 per cent) – so ‘tyre-dependent’ operating costs in fact total 29 per cent.

For a truck tyre to contribute to the operating economy of a fleet, it must of course be maintained at the correct pressure to achieve optimum fuel consumption and ensure low casing wear for long service life. More significantly, it must possess low rolling resistance. An it is this area that has received renewed attention Continental Truck Tyres product development teams.

27th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Tyres Gain EPA Certification

(Akron/Tire Review) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has certified Goodyear’s medium truck tyres featuring its Fuel Max Technology for use on SmartWay-eligible trucks. Goodyear said its medium radials with Fuel Max Technology can improve truck fuel efficiency by 4 per cent, and when used with other SmartWay-qualified components, each truck can produce savings of up to 4,000 gallons per year, or more than $11,000 annually. Goodyear’s Fuel Max line includes steer, drive and trailer tyres and retreads.

“Obviously we’re pleased that these Goodyear tyres are recognised for their fuel-efficiency by the EPA,” said Steve McClellan, vice president, commercial tyre systems. “We’ve enhanced fuel economy in our platform of line- haul tyres, so this is a win-win for our customers and the environment.”

Goodyear tyres featuring Fuel Max Technology include the Unisteel G395 LHS steer tyre, Unisteel G305 LHD drive tyre and Unisteel G316 LHT trail tyre in standard (11R22.5) and low-profile (295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5) sizes. Goodyear also offers UniCircle and precure retreading with Fuel Max Technology.

20th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

JK Tyres Considering Return to 2 & 3 Wheeler Market

According to news published in an Indian business daily, JK Tyre & Industries is considering a return to producing tyres for the two and three wheel vehicle market after a long absence. Company president Arun K Bajora told the Financial Express “We are examining the possibility of entering into the two-wheeler and the three-wheeler space. We want to offer a complete package to the dealers and customers.”

At present JK Tyre specialises in supplying both radials and bias tyres for passenger car, truck and agricultural vehicles in its homeland and holds a 25 per cent market share in the almost £2 billion per annum domestic market. Of this motorcycle and three-wheeler production in the 2006-07 year stood at around 26 million units, an increase of 24 per cent over the previous year. This is higher than any market segment apart from tractor trailer tyres, and perhaps too tempting a growth not to capitalise on. In contrast, the overall Indian tyre market only grew by 11 per cent during the same period.

8th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Raises its Profile at Brityrex

Maxxis has reported that the company enjoyed a busy three days at Brityrex International 2007, the UK’s only independent tyre trade show, with the Maxxis Centres of Excellence initiative and the new Maxxis catalogue reportedly generating major interest.
“Visitors to Brityrex were the first to see our new product catalogue, which incorporates 500 tyre patterns and sizes and covers performance radials, high performance tyres and 4×4 tyres for cars and vans, plus heavy truck products and our Trailermaxx high speed trailer range,” said Derek McMartin, managing director of Maxxis International UK.
“We were also impressed with the level of interest Group Tyre members showed in the Maxxis Centres of Excellence programme, which is designed to help retailers maximise profitability though a winning combination of quality products, value for money and industry-leading delivery and technical support,” he continued. According to Group Tyre (UK) commercial operations director, Karl Naylor, several dealerships have already signed up to become Maxxis Centres of Excellence (see T&A June 2007’s retail feature for more details on this).

25th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Raises its Profile at Brityrex

Maxxis has reported that the company enjoyed a busy three days at Brityrex International 2007, the UK’s only independent tyre trade show, with the Maxxis Centres of Excellence initiative and the new Maxxis catalogue reportedly generating major interest.

“Visitors to Brityrex were the first to see our new product catalogue, which incorporates
500 tyre patterns and sizes and covers performance radials, high performance tyres and 4×4 tyres for cars and vans, plus heavy truck products and our Trailermaxx high speed trailer range,” said Derek McMartin, managing director of Maxxis International UK.

“We were also impressed with the level of interest Group Tyre members showed in the Maxxis Centres of Excellence programme, which is designed to help retailers maximise profitability though a winning combination of quality products, value for money and industry-leading delivery and technical support,” he continued. According to Group Tyre (UK) commercial operations director, Karl Naylor, several dealerships have already signed up to become Maxxis Centres of Excellence (see T&A June 2007’s retail feature for more details on this).

15th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Aeolus Importer Launches European Customer Website

Aeolus Tyres entrusted the development of its special Website for the European market to Dutch importer Heuver Tyrewholesale. The new site www.aeolus-tyres.eu was developed in the Dutch town of Hardenberg. The layout of the new European site offers the user a way to find background information and extensive product information. Later this year, Heuver Tyrewholesale will open an interactive web store on the site, where customers can place their orders any time.

26th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors