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ATS Euromaster Backs Tyresafe in Criticism Of Cold Weather Tyre Insurance Premiums

ATS Euromaster has issued the following comment in response to reports of insurance companies charging drivers a premium for fitting cold weather tyres to their cars / vans: “We are in agreement with Tyresafe's criticism of insurance companies charging higher premiums for drivers with cold weather tyres,” says Huw Williams, Group Marketing Director of ATS Euromaster. “It highlights the widespread confusion surrounding their fitment and proven suitability for the UK market.

15th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Interest in Volvo Winter Tyre Programme “Exceeded Expectations”

Car maker Volvo reports sales of more than a thousand winter tyres since its Winter Tyre Programme was launched in the UK in October. “Interest in the Volvo winter tyres has far exceeded our expectations, with Scotland, the North of England and London seeing the greatest number of inquires and sales,” stated Lee Berrell, Aftersales manager for Volvo Car UK. “While some are struggling with supply, we pre-ordered a large number of tyres to ensure all Volvo customers can be catered for, even into the New Year."

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Suzuki Cold-weather Tyre Offer

It seems that the message about the effectiveness of cold weather tyres is gradually spreading; the latest convert is Suzuki GB PLC, which is offering a cold weather tyre promotion. Michael-Le Flay, Suzuki aftersales marketing manager, said: "Many people are unaware of the fact that when temperatures drop below 7ºC, the rubber in standard tyres becomes harder and less flexible, which affects braking and cornering performance.

9th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Carmakers Back Winter Tyres

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has issued a statement recommending motorists use winter tyres to improve road safety, which the association says echos recommendations set out by government. The report, which has been released in the context of a review of England’s infrastructural resilience during winter, outlines recommendations for industry to develop technical solutions to be better prepared for adverse weather conditions.

According to the SMMT, the report, based on consultations with 132 private and public sector organisations, was commissioned in March 2010 by the secretary of state for transport, Philip Hammond MP, and written in response to the winter of 2008/09, which recorded the harshest UK winter conditions in 30 years.

2nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Announces Two New Winter Products

Cooper Tire Europe has announced a pair of new products designed specifically to cope with the UK’s winter motoring conditions. The Wiltshire-based company’s latest high-performance tyres for winter, the WM-SA2 and WM-ST3, are available now in sizes ranging from 13” to 16”.

29th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama’s Home WTCC Stage to Equal Japanese Entrant Record

Japanese racing talent will go head-to-head with some of the world’s best touring car drivers when the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) returns to Okayama, Japan, on 31 October, 2010. The home race of official tyre supplier Yokohama will have four local drivers competing, equalling the 2008 record for the most Japanese entries in a WTCC race.

22nd October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bike Tyrestore Offers Sava Winter Pattern Scooter Tyres

The opportunity for increasing winter tyre sales has not been lost on two-wheel wholesaler Bike Tyrestore, which is publicising its range of Sava winter scooter tyres. BTS says the Sava pattern (MC32 WIN SCOOT) is widely used in Europe, allowing cold-weather riders to negotiate the slippery conditions seen in the UK last winter. The wholesaler stocks five popular sizes. Sava’s MC32 M+S is similarly made for motorcycle applications in sizes 100/80-17 52R and 130/70-17 62R.

22nd October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone a Volvo Premium Supplier

Bridgestone has only now reported that in June it was awarded the prestigious title of Volvo Premium Supplier. The Swedish carmaker’s annual Premium Supplier Awards ceremony has been held for five years and recognises suppliers who book the best measured performance in the areas of quality, safety, environmental performance, cost, logistics and corporate responsibility. Close attention is also paid to the supplier’s capacity to work with Volvo’s teams in the spirit of continuous improvement. A total of nine awards were presented for 2009, including Bridgestone’s – the first ever awarded to a tyre manufacturer. Bridgestone supplier truck and bus tyres to Volvo.

24th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

TPMS Issue Leads to US Volvo Recall

In the US Volvo is recalling more than 3,600 vehicles in its S80 range built between 2007 and 2010 due to a TPMS related issue. The US National Highway Transport Safety Administration reports that certain vehicles in the S80 range were sold to customers with incorrect maximum tyre inflation pressure on their tyre and loading information label and in their user manual. Furthermore, the vehicles’ tyre pressure monitoring system software is set to trigger at the incorrect level. As a consequence, the NHTSA states these vehicles do not meet the required safety standards. Volvo dealers will replace the label, owner’s manual label and TPMS software free of charge.

5th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Yorkshire Company Clocks 700,000km on Michelin XDE2 Tyres

Michelin reports that East Riding Sacks has clocked up over 700,000km on a set of Michelin XDE2 drive axle tyres – the equivalent of over 535 journeys from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The tyres were fitted as original equipment to a Volvo FM9-300 in May 2003 and regrooved for the first time in May last year. When they were removed in April 2010 – to be replaced with a set of Michelin Remix tyres – they had covered 752,827 km.

29th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Autodata Promotes Wheel Alignment Manual

With Autodata reporting that over 30 per cent of vehicles on the road have front or rear wheel alignment problems leading to premature tyre wear and replacement, its not a surprise the company believes its new Wheel Alignment manual will assist garage profitability.

8th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone and Bandag Gain 55 Leads in First Joint Show

Bridgestone UK and Bandag attended this year’s Tip-ex show in Harrogate for the first time since the two companies’ merger. And what’s more the company reports that it gained “55 firm leads and enquiries to follow up,” surpassing all expectations. Ross Medlyn, Bandag franchise manger for UK and Ireland commented: “Bandag attended the show two years ago and it was a real success, so we wanted to take the opportunity to present Bridgestone and Bandag under one umbrella for the first time at Tip-ex 2010."

15th June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Dawsonrentals Renews Bridgestone Tyre Contract

Dawsonrentals has extended its tyre supply agreement with Bridgestone UK Ltd for a further 3 years until 2013. Bridgestone began supplying to Dawsonrentals in 2005 and the renewal is said to represent “a major success for Bridgestone UK with the UK’s leading rental company.”

Dawsonrentals will continue to fit Bridgestone new tyres on the steer axles and “Bulldog” retreads tyres on the drive and trailer axles of its 10,000 vehicles and trailers. From April 2010, Dawsonrentals will also utilise the extended Bulldog retread line up which now includes the Firestone FD600 and TSP3000 patterns.

7th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Signs Supply Agreement with Volvo Group

A long-term contract for the supply of original equipment truck tyres has been signed between Bridgestone Europe and Volvo Group. The tyre maker states that the terms of this agreement represent a significant increase in market share for Bridgestone and cover a wide range of truck tyres, including the new Bridgestone R249 EVO and R297 EVO steer tyres.

29th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Volvo Extends Conti Truck Tyre Agreement

Volvo Group Europe has extended its established tyre supply agreement with Continental Truck Tires for a further three years. Continental will remain original equipment supplier for commercial vehicles from all Volvo Group Europe brands until at least 2012. Following the signing of this latest agreement, the German tyre manufacturer mentions that in future, customers will still not have to pay extra to have their vehicles equipped with Continental tyres.

9th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors