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Michelin launches N0 Pilot Super Sport model for Porsche’s Carrera GT

Extending its relationship with Porsche once again, Michelin has announced the release of a new Pilot Super Sport tyre for the Carrera GT. The manufacturer claims that the new version of the tyre “noticeably enhances the handling of the 1,270 versions of the super sports car built between 2003 and 2006.” The tyre has been brought in to replace the current Pilot Sport PS2 fitment, updating the specific fitment provided to the model by the French manufacturer. Michelin has been developing new specifications of the Pilot Super Sport for the luxury car market since its introduction in late 2010.

19th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni joins the RTA

Marangoni Tread North America has been named as one of latest companies to join the Retread Tire Association. The company is one of four firms whose membership was made public on 15 August; the others are Crown Worldwide Industrial, Intercontinental Marketing and Otrusa.com.

15th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti launches all-season scooter tyre

Within Europe, Continental generally recommends fitting summer tyres in summer and winter tyres in winter, however the company has made an exception to this in the case of its latest scooter tyre, the ContiMove365. As the numerical designation suggest, this new product is an all-season tyre, and Continental says it has achieved “an astonishing balancing act between summer and winter tyres” with the ContiMove365 and has described the tyre’s tread design as “particularly innovative.”

12th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Trimble releases tyre monitoring system

Trimble Navigation has launched a tyre monitoring system for commercial and off-road vehicles. The Trimble TirePulse Tire Monitoring System wirelessly measures tyre temperature and pressure data and conveys these from the jobsite to give real-time tyre pressure and high temperature alerts. Trimble says the system helps fleet managers and site supervisors schedule cost-effective preventative tyre maintenance, extend tyre life, increase fuel efficiency and avoid blowouts.

8th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti HD Hybrid impressing Tarrant International with longevity

Irish haulier Tarrant International Transport has declared itself impressed with the longevity of Continental’s new HD Hybrid truck tyre. The drive axle tyre is designed for combined regional and long-haul use, and having achieved 280,000 km already Tarrant is confident that 300,000 km will be reached before the tyres require replacing. Donagh Tarrant, transport manager at the Cork based family-run firm said the performance was “exceptional and well beyond the mileage that we have been getting out of another premium brand.” In fact, he expects nearly to double the mileage achieved by previously fitted tyres.

7th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti-shod Audis to benefit from noise reduction foam

Last month, Pirelli announced its production of a quieter tyre for original equipment customer Audi, but it hasn’t been the only tyre maker working on noise reduction solutions with its customer; the German car maker has also developed a very similar product with another major tyre supplier, Continental.

7th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg’s new Sugar Cane tyre

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Trelleborg has launched a new 710/70 R38 TM800 SugarCane specifically engineered for sugar cane applications. Lorenzo Ciferri, marketing director Agricultural & Forestry Tires at Trelleborg Wheel Systems, said: “The Trelleborg TM800 SugarCane tyre is the result of years of experience and research in sugar cane fields. For example, to cope effectively with sugar cane stubble, the profile of the tyre lug’s base is significantly smoother and more rounded when compared to a conventional tractor tyre.”

31st July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli adds to trailer, semi range

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A third tyre has been added to Pirelli’s trailer and semi-trailer line-up. The new ST:01 Base joins the ST:01 Neverending and Formula Trailer to round out the Italian tyre maker’s range for this market; with the commercial launch of the ST:01 Base in July, Pirelli says its trailer and semi-trailer portfolio now covers “every need from every haulier” and caters to varied priorities, including mileage and retreadability, low rolling resistance or durability – Pirelli says it now offers an answer to each of these.

31st July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

CST global website launched

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Cheng Shin Rubber has unveiled a new global website for its CST tyre brand. The company says it aimed to develop a user-friendly site that features a responsive design, one that allows customers to “seamlessly find the tyre that best suits their passion.”

30th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama launches AD08 ‘evolution’

Yokohama has added another high performance PCR to its ranks following the introduction earlier in the year of its leading UHP product, the Advan Sport V105. The Japanese manufacturer has added the latest evolution of its Advan Neova AD08 tyre, a product it describes as its “most aggressive road-going product.” The new version, the Advan Neova AD08R, appears similar externally; however, Yokohama assures its customers that alterations made to the tyre’s compound have resulted in significant improvements to the high levels of grip and response that made its predecessor a tyre of choice for ultra-high performance road and track day use.

22nd July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Ghana sets used tyre record straight

Ghana’s National Road Safety Commission wishes to clarify comments it recently made, comments that were widely interpreted as heralding a ban on part-worn tyres within the country.

22nd July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Winter patterns for all surfaces from – SD-International

Contract tyre manufacturer SD-International reports that it provides winter tyre patterns for all road surfaces across its three private brands – Pace, Zeta and Maxtrek.

22nd July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis offers both winter and all-season options

Maxxis produces tyres for the range of weather conditions, from the high performance PRO R1 summer tyre to the MAPW performance winter tyre. Despite originating in Taiwan, the company’s research and development department has even created a range of Nordic tyres specifically designed for Scandinavia and its severe weather conditions. These extreme tyres come with advanced tread compounds, high density sipes, and a rectangular shoulder profile that helps expand surface contact and provide extra safety in all conditions, meaning they work differently to other winter tyres due to the severe weather conditions.

22nd July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Falken launches new all-season tyre

Falken has launched the Euroall Season AS200, which is – as the name would suggest – an all-season tyre. According to the company, Falken's new all-year-round tyre offers improved traction on dry, wet and even snowy roads without compromising on comfort. The Euroall Season AS200 also features significantly reduced tyre rolling noise and shorter braking distances. The tyre will be available at specialist tyre dealers from July 2013 in a total range of 27 dimensions.

22nd July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni completes on/off road Ringtread range

Marangoni Retreading Systems has launched the product it says “completes” its Ringtread on/off range. This final addition to the line-up, the non-directional pattern Mix101, is designed for use on drive axles of vehicles operating in mixed road/quarry applications and is a new version of the Mix100 that is aimed at less heavy-duty applications.

9th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors