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Tyresure launches new Trailer/Caravan and RV TPMS kit

Tyresure has launched a dedicated system created specifically for the leisure and towing market. EU legislation has dictated that all passenger cars must have TPMS fitted from the factory as a legal requirement from 2012. Although this hasn’t yet been rolled out as a mandatory fitment in the leisure market and doesn’t apply to vehicles produced before this model year many industry experts feel that it is only a matter of time before safety-conscious manufacturers start including this in the options list, at least.

24th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone rolling out fleet TPMS system

Following the demonstration its new tyre pressure monitoring system at the Vienna-based ‘e-Safety Challenge 2011’ event on May 31, Bridgestone Europe has announced plans to roll out its commercial vehicle system across Europe during the course of this year. The system is being rolled out as a tool within Bridgestone’s Total Fleet Management package.

30th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

New HawksHead RV TPMS

On 30 January 2011 HawksHead TPMS launched a new Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) designed “for the serious RVer.” According to the company, the system can monitor tyre pressures and temperatures for motor homes and trucks along with their towed vehicle if needed, the system is also ideal for travel trailers, fifth wheels, enclosed and flatbed trailers. RV are Recreational Vehicle much like large versions of the camper vans commonly found at European camp sites.

1st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Sonil Ventilfabrik Hosts 27th ITTAC Meeting

Sonil Ventilfabrik recently hosted the 27th Meeting of the Indian Tyre Technical Advisory Committees (ITTAC) Tube & Valve Sub-Committee. The event was held at the Sugati Beach Resort between 1 and 2 July.

8th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

BorgWarner to Supply Turbochargers for JCB Power Systems

BorgWarner has been selected by JCB Power Systems to supply both wastegate and variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the new versions of its Dieselmax 4.4-Liter engines starting in 2012. Designated the JCB ‘Ecomax T4’, it is a four-cylinder inline mid-range diesel offering power ratings from 55 kW to 130 kW in numerous applications like agricultural, construction, and materials handling machinery. According to the company, BorgWarner's turbocharger technology will help this new engine meet stringent Interim Tier 4/Stage III B regulations without the need for exhaust aftertreatment or (DPF) Diesel Particulate Filters. These regulations require up to a 50 per cent reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions compared with previous standards.

17th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres a Potential Solution to Gulf of Mexico Oil Leak

Tyres may be conscripted into the effort to contain the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. BP chief operating officer Doug Suttles indicates that scrap tyres and golf balls could be inserted into the oil well’s faulty blowout preventer to stop the flow of some 5,000 barrels of oil into the water each day. "We have some pipe work on the blowout preventer, and if we can open certain valves on that we could inject basically just rubber and other type of material into [it] to plug it up, not much different to the way you might plug up a toilet," he said.

11th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Offering Marangoni Puncture Guarantee

Kwik-Fit has been supplying Marangoni tyres since February 1. The fast-fit network is now offering extra peace of mind for consumers purchasing from the Italian manufacturer’s range – all Marangoni tyres sold at Kwik-Fit come with a free puncture repair and free road hazard guarantee. With this guarantee, Kwik-Fit explains any repairable punctures are fixed free of charge, including re-balancing, valves and nitrogen refill, and any Marangoni tyre suffering accidental damage can be replaced free of charge.

23rd March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Autogem Consumables Catalogue Launch November 2009

Autogem, the UK exhaust fittings and tyre consumables distributor, has announced the launch of its new consumables catalogue. The catalogue features almost 3,000 products including wheel and tyre consumables, service and valeting chemicals, janitorial and safety products, hand and air tools and popular workshop fasteners. There are over 500 new products in this catalogue, making it the company's largest update on record, with a number of new product ranges as well as extensive range developments. The catalogue also features over 500 actual size images making identification of products as simple as possible. Autogem says the tyre consumables range now contains more than five times the number of products of the previous catalogue edition, with many new items in the weights, valves, chemicals and tools categories.

2nd December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Rema Tip Top Puts Safety ‘at the Core’

For many years the health and safety implications of truck and bus tyre handling and inflation has been a significant topic of discussion in the tyre industry. Nearly half of all tyre-related incidents reported are the cause of manual handling injuries, with tool-related injuries making up to a quarter of incidents alone. Rema Tip Top are claiming to have made this practice a whole lot easier with a new inflation device designed for the safe installation and removal of valves cores during the inflation of truck and bus tyres.

2nd December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin’s Agricultural Tyre Training Course Gets City & Guilds Approval

Michelin’s latest agricultural tyre training course, which is run at the Company’s Training Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, has gained City & Guilds approval. The Agricultural Tyre technical course is designed for tyre trade personnel and other people involved in the sales, maintenance and specification of agricultural tyres. It is offered to new recruits to the industry as well as giving experienced personnel the opportunity to receive formal training on a wide range of agricultural tyre-related topics.

23rd November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Richbrook Offers ‘Pro Valve’ Bolt-in Wheel Valves

Why do some enthusiast enthusiasts think nothing of forking out a four-figure sum on a decent set of wheels and tyres and then finish them off with a cheap rubber valve? That’s the question Richbrook are asking with the launch of their latest range of high quality low weight wheel valves aimed at so-called “automotive aesthetes.” As the title suggests, these new units are simply bolted into the wheel to not only provide a more secure fitment and seal, but also a subtle visual kick to any style of wheel. They’re also a worthwhile addition to any track car or club motorsport racer looking to remove the worry of rubber valve failure during those more ‘press-on’ moments. Priced from just £12.95 for a set of four, they don’t cost much, but they do make a better aesthetic impact than the standard rubber valves.

18th May 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

TRW Adds Shock Absorbers to PrOEquip Range

TRW has extended its vehicle spare parts line-up with the introduction of a shock absorber range. This addition to its “TRW PrOEquip” line-up, on the market in Europe since March 2009, offers coverage for 94 per cent of the European truck market. Manufacturers covered by the TRW PrOEquip range include BPW, DAF, Evobus, Fruehauf, Hendrickson, Iveco, Kässbohrer, MAN, Mercedes, Neoplan, ROR, RVI, SAF, Scania, Schmitz Cargobull, Van Hool and Volvo.

Brakes, steering and suspension products are already included in the TRW PrOEquip range and therefore the addition of shock absorbers is a logical development. The products are manufactured in the company’s European aftermarket factories.

27th April 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Oliver Rubber Introduces Envelope Spreader For 16-58” Retreads

Michelin North American subsidiary Oliver Rubber recently introduced a new envelope spreader for use in the retreading process, which helps mechanically facilitate enveloping prior to curing. With a push of the foot pedal, Oliver’s 1137 Envelope Expander uses preset adjustments to mechanically stretch the envelope to the optimum diameter, thus minimising envelope stretch and in turn increasing envelope life. The new Oliver spreader was developed and manufactured by the company’s Salisbury Machinery Division in Salisbury, North Carolina.

17th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear and Tredit Extend Trailer Tyre Supply Agreement

Goodyear, along with Tredit Tire & Wheel Company, has signed a two-year extension of their contact to supply trailer tyres to OE trailer manufacturers in the US. This arrangement thus sees the continuation of a relationship begun in 2005. Goodyear will supply its Marathon ST tyres, which range in size from 13 to 16- inch rim diameters. Goodyear Marathon tyres are used on light- and medium-duty trailers, which include RV, cargo, horse and boat trailers.

3rd November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Delticom Revamps Irish Website

Delticom has been busy of late. Not only has the company introduced all-inclusive services through its UK portal mytyres.com, the online tyre specialist has redesigned the website for its online presence in Ireland. The Irish site, eiretyres.com, has been totally refreshed with the aim of making it more customer-oriented and easier to navigate.

In addition to a clean, new design, much thought has gone into making the site’s function more user friendly and online purchasing a simpler task. An optimised, clear display of product searches helps customers find the desired product faster, and the various sorting functions help customers choose the right tyre. A leaner order process also shortens ordering times. Compact help functions support the online purchaser and provide answers to the most frequently asked questions as well as offering competent tyre advices.

26th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors