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Uniroyal 550 Named Which? Best Buy

The Uniroyal Rallye 550 tyre has been selected as a Which? Best Buy. To make the Which? Best Buys list, tyres have to be tested against a host of criteria and offer class-leading capabilities like dry and wet grip, quietness and wear rate. The Uniroyal Rallye 550 (205/55R16V) performed well for the second year in a row. Its double V tread pattern provides optimum water dispersion giving it high level resistance to aquaplaning. An advanced silica compound and a large number of intricate tread pattern grooves mean the tyre provides a firm grip in the dry and wet.

4th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Dunlop Has “Star” Tread

In the US, the Dunlop brand has released the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, a summer DOT-approved street tyre with a special tread compound for dry grip. According to Matt Neidert, Dunlop’s performance tyre brand manager in the US, the new tyre features the “Star Spec” tread compound, which helps a performance car’s initial dry grip during sanctioned amateur driving events, such as autocross and other track events hosted by car clubs. The tyre replaces the Direzza Sport Z1, which was introduced in August 2007.

The new Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, now available, features a directional tread pattern with circumferential grooves, and provides “a consistent contact patch on the pavement for a smooth feel and seamless transition.” The tyre is available in 20 sizes covering 15- through 18-inch wheel diameters. (Tire Review/Akron)

19th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Two New Potenzas from BFNAT

Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire introduced two new Bridgestone brand tyres last week at the Chicago Auto Show. The new asymmetrical tread Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport, which BFNAT said is “an evolution of the Potenza RE750,” provides improved response, control, cornering, straight stability, linearity and grip than the RE750, the company said. The tyre will be available March 1, but sizing details were not made available.

Also launched was the Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid, an all-new all-season performance line with a directional tread pattern. The tread area, said BFNAT, is wider than normal for handling, cornering and grip in all weather conditions. The H- and V-rated line will be available this spring in 27 popular 15- to 18-inch sizes in the 65 – 40 series, and a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty. (Tire Review/Akron)

12th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli WRC Gravel Tyre Gets Nod From FIA

Pirelli’s gravel tyre developed for use in the WRC championship has gained FIA approval for use this year. The new tyre, known as the Scorpion, is designed to deliver strong performance on a range of gravel surfaces and features an asymmetric directional tread pattern that is intended to provide solid lateral grip as well as traction when accelerating and braking.

The Scorpion’s design also reflects changes to tyre regulations introduced this year. “The 2008 FIA WRC regulations state that anti-deflation mousse cannot be used,” comments Pirelli. “So this year’s gravel tyre has been considerably strengthened in order to resist cuts, abrasions and punctures from sharp rocks, potholes, and other such obstacles.”

14th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli WRC Gravel Tyre Gets Nod From FIA

Pirelli’s gravel tyre developed for use in the WRC championship has gained FIA approval for use this year. The new tyre, known as the Scorpion, is designed to deliver strong performance on a range of gravel surfaces and features an asymmetric directional tread pattern that is intended to provide solid lateral grip as well as traction when accelerating and braking.

The Scorpion’s design also reflects changes to tyre regulations introduced this year. “The 2008 FIA WRC regulations state that anti-deflation mousse cannot be used,” comments Pirelli. “So this year’s gravel tyre has been considerably strengthened in order to resist cuts, abrasions and punctures from sharp rocks, potholes, and other such obstacles.”

14th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental to Carry Teams at Euro 2008

Sixteen Euro 2008 team coaches will be fitted with Continental HSL1 ‘Special Edition’ 295/80 R22.5 tyres, which feature stylised footballs and the yellow Continental logo. The tyre’s specially developed tread pattern means a low rolling noise, whilst also ensuring even contact with the road surface.

12th December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon’s New Cobra Slithers onto the Market

The people at Avon Tyres say they have been listening long and hard to what their cruiser, custom and touring customers demand from a tyre, and handling, durability and aesthetics topped the list. So when it came to designing a replacement for the popular Venom-R, Avon kept its list handy, and the tyremaker reports it has more than met these requirements with a new tyre range aimed at the power cruiser and customiser market.

26th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BFNAT Adds New On-/Off-Highway Radial

(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has launched the new Bridgestone L320 on-/off-highway drive radial. BFNAT said the tyre features a 31/32nds deep, aggressive block design for traction, tread life and retreadability, open shoulders for traction on soft surfaces, and stabilising tie bars for tread block stability and long-term traction.

Stabilising tie bars link adjoining tread blocks. As the tyre wears and becomes shallower, the tie bars become part of the tread pattern. This creates additional edges to “bite” into soft surfaces, further enhancing soft-surface traction.

The L320 drive has four steel belts and an all-steel casing, and will initially be available in sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 sizes, both in G and H load ratings, and 12R22.5 in H load rating.

21st September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal Launches New Hero Tyre Line

Taiwan’s Federal Corporation has rolled out a new addition to its “Hero” brand passenger car line-up, the Atlanta AR01. Produced in China under what Federal assures are uniform quality standards, the Atlanta AR01 is marketed as a high-end product in terms of both safety and value.

The new AR01 features 4 circumferential grooves for water dispersal, improving wet surface road holding, and siping on the tyre’s shoulders is intended to minimise road noise. The quest to create a quieter tyre has also been aided by the computer optimised tread pattern.

Initially the Hero AR01 will be available for three market sectors; high performance, with 195/55R15 and 205/55R16 sizes available. For the touring segment sizes are available to fit rims between 13 and 15-inches with speed ratings up to ‘H’ available. WSW tyres are available in sizes 215/70R15 to 225/70R15, with 16 and 17-inch sizes available at a later date.

29th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Maxo Aimed at “Urban Jungle and Great Outdoors”

School run, supermarket shop or Friday night dash to the weekend hideaway, the Marangoni Maxo is the all-season tyre for on-road 4X4s, SUVs and the growing number of crossover vehicles. Maxo incorporates Marangoni’s unique FOM-IC (Filler Optimised Mixture – Improved Compound) technology, resulting in substantial increases in grip, performance and control, according to the manufacturer.

Marangonu reports that progressive response in both dry and wet conditions and high-speed stability were all fundamental elements in the development of Maxo. The Maxo tread pattern – with its siping for light off-road use – is a perfect example of form matching function and is the perfect complement to the lifestyle styling of this vehicle sector.

19th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Scottish Haulier Opts for Michelin XDN2 Grip

Lanarkshire-based long distance haulier R Taylor & Sons (Transport) Ltd has fitted Michelin XDN2 Grip tyres onto the drive axle of a 6×2 Volvo FH tractor unit in its fleet. According to a company statement, the fitment has resulted in improved grip.

“The driver finds the Michelin XDN2 Grip tyres to be really beneficial,” says Stuart Coke, Director of R Taylor & Sons. “The entrance to our depot is on a slope, and in the wet weather, the drive axle tyres can spin when pulling away. With the XDN2 Grip tyres fitted, this problem seems to have been eradicated.

“Based on the performance of the tyres over the first 50,000 km, we’ve decided to specify our next two Volvo tractor units with the same Michelin tyres as original equipment,” adds Mr Coke.

7th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Lone Wolf Keeps on Running

The Lone Wolf Transglobal Expedition has successfully crossed the border into Pakistan, marking the completion of four months on the road during which the team’s Land Rover Wolf Defender, shod on Cooper tyres, has traversed a multitude of demanding terrain. The versatile Cooper Discoverer STT (Super Traction Tread) has carried the Lone Wolf team over thousands of miles of unpaved mud roads, snow covered mountain paths and desert dunes, as well as proving remarkably comfortable on western motorways.

Having left the UK on 2 January, the Lone Wolf Transglobal Expedition aims to circumnavigate the globe in just 12 months. With the help of Cooper Tire, the eighth largest tyre maker in the world, the expedition will travel through 40 countries in a vehicle originally designed and built to the specifications of the famous explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

11th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New All-Position Radial from BFNAT

(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has launched the Bridgestone M860, and all-position on/off-highway medium truck radial, targeting refuse and severe-service trucks. BFNAT said the new tyre was designed to “deliver outstanding tread life, durable beads and sidewalls” and is highly retreadable.

9th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Go Off-Road with Matador this Winter

Featuring an asymmetric tread pattern and traction improving 3D lamellas, the new MP91 Nordicca is Matador’s latest winter tyre for 4×4 vehicles.

27th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Big Savings With OTR

Introduced last year to meet growing demand from users of articulated dump trucks (ADTs), the OTR 750/65 R25 remould is reportedly returning excellent ‘hours per mm’ and ‘cost per hour’ figures.

30th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors