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Michelin Tyres' Longevity Persuades Haulier to Make Switch

Agricultural and aggregate specialist Finedon Bulk Haulage has switched to a 100 per cent Michelin policy following a 12-month trial which saw tyre longevity increase by approximately 60 per cent compared with the previous fitment, according to a Michelin statement today. The haulier’s fleet of ten tractors and ten bulk tipper trailers are required to negotiate farm tracks and rough quarry terrain on a daily basis; director Corey Donaldson had previously been sceptical about investing in a Michelin fitment: “Our tyres are subjected to a fair amount of wear and tear, but we pressed ahead with the Michelin trial and were very impressed with the durability and overall performance.”

29th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Double Conquest For Bridgestone Tyres

Recently-recruited Bridgestone Midlands area sales manager, Darren Hill, recently won two new accounts to the company. Freelance Haulage, based in Boughton, Nottinghamshire – is a specialist haulage and transport company running 10 vehicles and 20 trailers- has changed to new Bridgestone product, via local Bridgestone Truckpoint dealer Tanvic Tyres. Chris Porter, Freelance’s managing director, gave the reason for the change as “the anticipated longevity of the Bridgestone product, coupled with excellent value for money.”

25th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandvulc Chosen for Bale Fleet

Devon-based hazardous liquid waste management specialist the Bale Group has selected Bandvulc’s product range for its tyre policy. On the basis of in-house drive and trailer axle position trials carried out by Bale, the company chose the Bandvulc produce as the most cost effective option for its operation; Bandvulc’s BD08 drive axle and B2K trailer tyres have been selected as the preferred policy fitment, supported by Continental HSR2 tyres on all steer and lift axles.

7th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

European Launch for Bridgestone Ecopia Truck Range

In early September, Bridgestone released its latest European market Ecopia passenger car tyre. The introduction of this environment-oriented product has now been followed up with the European launch of an Ecopia truck tyre range. At the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, Bridgestone Europe CEO Mac Ohashi formally announced the line-up’s debut in our region.

23rd September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop to Show Latest CV Developments at IAA Show

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe intends to use September’s IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany as an opportunity to publicly introduce several products that demonstrate its commitment to reducing both operating costs and the environmental effects of transport.

23rd August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Entire Conti US Regional Steer Tyre Range Now SmartWay Verified

Continental Tire the Americas reports that its entire regional steer tyre range has now been added to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership’s list of verified fuel savings technologies with the recent verification Conti's HSR2 (Heavy Steer Regional), HSR1 and HSR truck tyres. This brings the total number of SmartWay verified Conti steer tyres to six. The company also offers three SmartWay verified drive tyres and two trailer tyres.

19th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Displays New Concept Commercial Vehicle Product, VW Links

Hankoook made its ninth Reifen appearance in a large booth next to Pirelli in Hall 3, reflecting the company’s current importance on the European market. Hankkok characterised its presence in Essen is something of a “home game”: the company argues that it is now an established presence at the show and, thanks to its increased market share and growth, Europe has become a home territory – especially considering the company’s production plant in Hungary, which has recently received Volkswagen certification.

Volkswagen has been ordering Hankook’s products since 2002, and its inspection team’s report gave the Hungarian facility the highest possible marks. The tyre manufacturer expects to supply Volkswagen Group models using Hankook products to be supplied directly from the site. Jin-Wook Choi, executive vice-president and head of Hankook Tire in Europe, stated: “We are proud and happy to maintain business ties with the Volkswagen Group and other leading European automotive manufacturers in a spirit of mutual trust and confidence. German car manufacturers, in particular, are known for their stringent quality standards and for top-notch technology and performance. At Hankook Tire, we share this passion for technological perfection.”

8th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin X One Maxitrailer Tyre “Increases Stability” in Tests

Michelin says it has recorded a 6.5 per cent improvement in stability over 385/65R22.5 tyres after measuring the vehicle overturn angle of a 44-tonne tractor unit and trailer combination fitted with X One MaxiTrailer tyres. The trial took place at QinetiQ’s automotive test facility in Chobham, Surrey, using the only tilt-table in the country capable of accommodating a fully loaded 13.6m commercial vehicle.

18th June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Americas Releases Latest Addition to X ONE Range

Michelin Americas Truck Tyre – also known by the acronym ‘MATT’ – is celebrating the tenth year of the X One wide single truck tyre in its market area, and the company is gearing up for a second decade through the introduction of its most fuel-efficient tyre to date, the X One XDA Energy tyre. Michelin makes this claim following independent testing that showed the tyre to facilitate more than seven per cent better fuel efficiency that its competitors’ most fuel-efficient tyres.

26th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Nestlé Develops a Sweet Tooth for Michelin Trailer Tyres

Nestlé Logistics is rolling out Michelin's 455/45 R 22.5 X One MaxiTrailer tyres across its fleet following a year-long tyre trial. During the 12-month period, a Montracon trailer in service with Nestlé covered 200,000 kilometres, and at the end was capable of travelling a potential further 20,000 kilometres before re-grooving is performed. The Michelin tyres were fitted as original equipment on the trailer, which has operated since new on busy trunking routes between the Nestlé factory in York and its distribution hubs across the UK.

1st March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Vacu-Lug Signs Royal Mail Tyre Contract

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited has been awarded a contract to supply all the retreads for Royal Mail Group Ltd’s trailer fleet. The agreement, which runs for two years with an option to extend for a further two years, will see Vacu-Lug Duramold retreads fitted on a rolling basis as replacements for all worn or damaged 385/65 R22.5 tyres on the Royal Mail Group's 22.5 inch trailer fleet.

According to a statement detailing the news, environmental concerns were an important factor behind Royal Mail Group's decision to opt for Vacu-Lug Duramold Tyres. As an organisation committed to reducing its environmental impact, Royal Mail Group said it recognises the need to work with suppliers which also regard the environment as a key consideration through out the lifecycle of its product.

19th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Man Hits The Road With Boughey Distribution

The world-famous Michelin Man is hitching a ride on the back of 12 trailers in the Boughey Distribution fleet, to highlight the innovative X One MaxiTrailer tyres which have been fitted as original equipment on every one of the 160 new trailers which have joined the fleet since late 2007. The distinctive size of the 455/45 R 22.5 X One MaxiTrailer tyres gives the trailers a low profile look providing a low centre of gravity which has shown to improve stability.

Paul Brimelow, Group Fleet Engineer at Wardle-based Boughey Distribution, explains. “Since the trailers entered service we have clocked up nearly 20 million kilometres on X One Maxi Trailer tyres and other than occasional punctures and sidewall damage due to impact, we have suffered no tyre failures at all, which has resulted in an exceptional level of tyre reliability for our fleet.

27th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Pulls New Truck Tyre Range Out of the Box

A new Hankook commercial vehicle radial known as the “e-cube” is being rolled out in European markets. And while at first glance the name may seem an unusual choice for a round product, Hankook Tire Europe explains the sense behind the new long-haul tyre’s given moniker: Three developmental directions have gone into the e-cube; namely energy and low rolling resistance, economy and high mileage, and environment (reduced hazardous materials and low rolling noise). These three “e” words are all equally important and thus can be represented by a three-dimensional geometric shape with equal length edges – in other words, a cube.

6th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Recruits UK Heavy Truck Tyre Distributors

Having made headway in the UK passenger car and light truck segments, Maxxis reports that it is now on the lookout for heavy truck tyre distribution partners. The company’s main selling point (both to customers and potential distribution partners is the long term mileage performance of its products. According to the company, tests with leading UK fleets show the all-important PPM (pence per mile) figures achieved by the Maxxis 22.5 inch heavy truck range are on a par with those reported by the top brands. While the figures are not yet complete (due to the ongoing nature of the tests) company representatives told Tyres & Accessories the figures are still helping to “boost the brand’s credentials for quality, reliability and value in this sector.”

10th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Avoiding Stone Damage with Conti’s HTL1

Continental’s HTL1 super wide trailer tyre was introduced into North American markets in early July, and the company reports that users there are already praising a particular benefit delivered by the on/off road and construction use tyre. Although most fleets choose a super single trailer tyre to reduce weight or increase fuel economy, Continental Tire North America states customers have reported the HTL1’s stone ejection system increases tyre longevity other super single trailer tyres they have used.

17th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors