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Vintage Appoints New Member of Export Department

Vintage Tyres has added a new member of staff to its expanding export department. Muriel Colange has a long history on the European classic car scene, having worked for various specialist parts distributors across France, as well as spending time working for a Lotus car distributor, where she participated as an active member of its racing team.

As befits the staff of the company, which supplies specialist tyres to classic cars, Colange possesses a great interest in and passion for cars. She has two early-model Minis and is president of the French Mini Owners Club. With a diploma in automotive commerce and marketing, she will specialise in the European development of the Vintage name. Vintage is based at The National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire.

9th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Vintage Tyres Resurrect Avon CR39 Turbospeed

Owners of Jaguar XJ40s and XJ6s from the late 80s and early 90s have had an impossible task locating their discontinued replacement tyres. However, Vintage Tyre Supplies is aiming to solve this problem with the re-introduction of the 220/65VR390 Avon CR39 Turbospeed. According to the vintage tyre specialist, Cooper Tire Europe (the home of the Avon brand) had been holding these moulds for the tyres in storage at its Melksham headquarters. So, following some mould refurbishment the first batches completed their test programme with flying colours and are now exclusively available from VTS

21st November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa to Supply US Bus Fleet

Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products has announced it has entered into a partnership agreement the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, one of the oldest bus fleets in the US. The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, with over 11 million passenger trips a year, is Ohio’s fourth largest public transit system. Its fleet includes diesel buses, electric trolley buses, ‘Project Mobility’ vans and buses and vintage ‘Wright Flyer’ trams.

3rd October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Roadrunner Tyres Get Stuck in at Garstang Show

First Stop depot, Roadrunner Tyres had a significant presence at this year’s Garstang Agricultural Show as part of a summer of events which has seen the dealership out and about across the region. Roadrunner Tyres, part of Bridgestone’s network of independent tyre retailers, hosted a large hospitality area which celebrated fifty years of the tractor tyre including showcasing a vintage tractor and giving away Bridgestone merchandise.

The vintage tractor was the star attraction at the event along with a huge Firestone tractor tyre. Staff from Roadrunner Tyres, which is based in Garstang, were also on hand offering information and advice to visitors to the stand on its products and services, which include agricultural, commercial and car tyres, servicing and repairs.

19th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bianchi Victorious at Zolder F3 Masters

Jules Bianchi stormed to the top of the podium at Zolder yesterday in the RTL GP Masters of Formula 3, heading an ART Grand Prix trio and overcoming pole-positioned team-mate Nico Hlkenberg, who was defending the title he won last year. Following torrential rain 36 competitors from 18 countries took to the track on Kumho’s ECSTA wet tyres for 28 challenging laps. This was the 18th running of the event, which invites the top-ranked participants in the F3 Euro Series and the British F3 Championship.

11th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

RAC Foundation, NTDA Offering Free Tyre Aging Checks

According to the RAC Foundation, up to three million UK motorists could be risking tyre problems during this summer season by not checking the age and condition of their tyres. The motoring organisation made this statement on July 31, at the commencement of an eight-week tyre safety campaign urging drivers of low-mileage vehicles to have their tyres inspected.

A survey of 500 motorists, performed by GfK NOP for the RAC Foundation between July 11 and 13, reveals that although nine out of ten drivers understand the link between tyre age and road safety, up to three million – more than the populations of Greater Manchester or the West Midlands – may not. Furthermore, six out of ten (59 per cent) say they are unlikely to check vital tyre age information contained on the sidewall.

31st July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

VTS Testing 2 New Beaded Edge Tyres

Vintage Tyre Supplies is the process of testing two new Waymaster Cord beaded edge tyres. Recognising that beaded edge products are increasing hard to come by, it apparently was an easy decision for the company to begin making its own products for this niche segment. “It seemed quite natural for us to take the brave step and develop our own brand, the,” company representatives reported in a customer newsletter.

The two new tyres currently being tested are: 760 x 90 and 895 x 135, which will soon be added to the range which also includes: 710×90, 810×90, 815×105, and 820×120.

14th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Ploughs its Way to the Championships

The Goodyear Farm team reports that it had “yet another successful year” in 2007. In addition to launching several new tyres in their Optitrac range, they helped some of the UK’s best ploughmen to perform and gain the opportunity to compete in the 2008 World Ploughing Championships in Austria. To win a position in the World Ploughing Championships the competitors first had to plough through the British championships which took place at Crockey Hill near York in October. The event was so well attended that the car park had to be extended on the second day. 16 of the 22 plough-off entrants used Goodyear tyres. These included the winners of the top three competitions who ploughed their way to success on Goodyear tyres.

2nd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

NETE Takes the Exhaustion out of Custom Exhausts

North Eastern Tyre and Exhausts recently announced its intention to make further inroads into the retail market, and steps towards this goal have been made through a number of investments, including upgrading of its outlets and the construction of a ninth premises in Harrogate/Knaresborough, which is nearing completion. Now the Middlesbrough based business has invested into the exhaust side of its operations in North Yorkshire with the addition of a piece of equipment that is proving a drawcard for the region’s car enthusiasts.

The company’s Brotton outlet has become the recipient of a specialist exhaust-bending machine that allows NETE to produce any style of exhaust for any type of car. The machine, which cost in excess of £20,000, utilises the latest in exhaust customising technology to come from the US and, reports the manager of NETE’s Brotton outlet, Tony Darcy, it is attracting a wide variety of drivers from right across the region.

13th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Vintage Tyre Supplies – Supplying Vintage Tyres

The name says it all – just like that well known brand of paint they do “just what it says on the tin” Vintage tyre Supplies distributes one of the largest ranges of original equipment classic and vintage car and motorcycle tyres in the world. Pneumatic tyres have been with us now for almost 120 years and with our insatiable appetite for collecting old things the need for good quality authentic tyres is as strong as ever. Many readers will find it incredible to discover that it’s still possible to get a tyre for a vehicle manufactured when Queen Victoria was on the Throne! Even harder to believe is that it’s a British company that manufacturers them.

When Vintage Tyres was originally set up to fulfil the needs of the motoring enthusiasts, the founders could not have imagined that after almost 50 years the company would become one of the largest specialist distributors in the world. VTS still works closely with Dunlop but now also offers Avon, Michelin, Firestone, Vredestein and more recently their own brand Waymaster, together with a whole host of other smaller specialist brands. VTS have also been active in the re-development of many discontinued tyre sizes, such as the Dunlop Aquajet, the Michelin X and more recently the Avon Traction mileage. Managing Director Chris Marchant is also mindful of the need to also offer more competitively priced products, a gap that is filled with the company’s own Waymaster brand.

2nd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Coker Releases New Firestone Rear Tyre

Coker Tire has announced the release of its new Firestone 820-18 grooved rear tyre. According to the company, this tyre is “recognised as a great choice for fitment on vintage racers, sprint cars, or nostalgic hot rods,” and adds that “these tyres deliver an old-school street look coupled with modern reliability, safety and a comfortable ride.”

Moulds for the 820-18 were created from original Firestone drawings and Coker state that every original detail, right down to the sidewall engravings, has been replicated in the 2007 version of the tyre. The Firestone 820-18 grooved rear tyre features four-ply polyester construction, and in the US will retail for $293.

2nd July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Double Identity

Followers of contemporary Formula One are well aware that motor racing can often seem more like a wheel oiled business than a sport, and the evidence of sponsorship deals and advertising tie-ins are an ever present companion to spectators either at the racetrack or when watching at home. But the sport wasn’t always this mercantile, and in the early days competitive racing was still a pastime within the reach of well to do individuals. There was a time when all one needed to race was a powerful car, a talented mechanic, some spare cash….and the right tyres.

The owners of vintage performance cars can today still enjoy the thrills of this more gentlemanly age of racing through vintage championship events, and on most weekends throughout the summer months the proud owners of some of the last century’s finest machines can be found thundering around the circuit at race meetings, competing in spectables offering a level of excitement often sadly absent in modern racing.

29th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Vintage Tyre Supplies Launches Avon Turbospeed

Vintage Tyre Supplies (VTS) is publicising the launch of the new Avon Turbospeed in size 670R16 (97V). This completely new tyre was designed by Avon Tyres of Great Britain as a modern replacement for 650 and 670-16 cross-ply products.

“It has been introduced to enhance the driving experience by providing better grip in all conditions, it will not only last longer but provide a superior ride. And it has a special introductory price £179.50 +vat including free delivery to a UK mainland address,” VTS’s Chris Marchant told Tyres & Accessories

Popular applications include: Austin Sheerline and Princess, Bentley 4,1/4 and 4,1/2 litre, BMW 501, Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, AC 2 litre and Sports, Jaguar mk V and VII, Riley Pathfinder, Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire, Daimler Regency, Empress and many American cars.

11th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Where there’s a Will there’s a Waymaster

Recently, Vintage Tyre Supplies celebrated the 10th anniversary of the company’s Waymaster private brand. So what? I hear you say. Just about every wholesaler has their own brand nowadays. But before you follow that trail of thought through, the Waymaster range is a little different and VTS isn’t your average wholesaler. To begin with, VTS only deals in vintage and classic tyres for cars and motorcycles, and we’re not just talking about 80 series radials like so many “classic” dealers. The VTS range goes back way further than this.

If you consider the changes that have taken place in the tyre industry over the last 10 years, you can multiply that by 10, because the VTS range starts around 1900, and that’s where the Waymaster range begins.

26th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Coker Tire Pumps Up Hot Rods with New Releases

Coker Tire, the world’s largest supplier of collector vehicle tyres, is promoting the availability of its new BFGoodrich Silvertown Blackwall. Recognized as a great choice for fitment on street rods, hot rods, customs or quality restorations, these tyres are said to deliver a street-mean look coupled with modern reliability, safety and comfort.

Coker’s new BFGoodrich 285/70R15 Silvertown Blackwall is S-Speed rated and features the popular V-Block tread pattern to maintain an authentic, timeless look. At 30.75-inches in diameter, with a cross-section of 11.5 inches and a tread width of 8.60 inches, the Silvertown Blackwall delivers a wide and tall, aggressive stance, making it easy to achieve a “natural rake” on hot rods and customs when matched up with a smaller front tire in a Big-Little Combo.

30th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors