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Rema Tip Top Offers Mounting Solutions for Run-Flats

Rema Tip Top offers a range of workshop equipment for run-flat tyres that covers every need, from entry-level products to high-end solutions.

The Butler Topline tyre changer is a superb introductory machine, says Rema Tip Top, and represents an intelligent evolution of the award winning Airdraulic and Aircombi tyre changers. One of the new standard features on the Butler Topline is the Safety Belt, which was developed to reduce mounting stress particularly whilst fitting low profile, UHP and self supporting tyres, thus preventing damage to any part of the tyre or rim.

30th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Nissan to Recall Defective Wheel Nut Vehicles

Product News

In the US Nissan has issued a recall of up to 3.4 million Altima cars due to a potentially dangerous wheel problem. This issue affects the 2009 model – why wait until next year to own a defective vehicle when you can have one right now? – fitted with 16-inch alloy wheels, although the problem is reportedly restricted to those cars built at the company’s Canton, Mississippi factory between July 24 and August 14. The wheel nuts apparently become loose of their own volition, a ‘standard feature’ Nissan rightly believes is not very helpful.

Altima owners in the US can telephone Nissan on 800-647-7261 for further information.

30th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Nokian Introduces HT SUV Tyre for Urban 4x4s

Product News

Nokian’s product range has grown with the addition of the Nokian HT SUV, a summer tyre intended for urban use 4×4 vehicles. The HT SUV is, says the manufacturer, most at home on asphalt roads, however it is said to also function excellently off on “twisty small roads” and “tracks that are covered in sand and gravel and difficult to drive on.” The T and H speed rated range will be available in a wide range of sizes covering all popular 4x4s sold in Europe, with sales starting in the spring of 2009.

30th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Mak Launches New 10-Spoke Wheel design

Product News

Italian wheelmaker Mak used the recent Automechanika exhibition to launch its latest design, the Iguan, on the international car accessories market. The new wheel is a ten-spoke design “purposely developed in order to embellish stylish and upper-class cars.”

Its 10 spokes are coupled in order to surround the five fixing holes and are based on stylistic detail that makes the wheel slender and light. According to the company, the clever thing about the new design is having produced a wheel with spokes large enough to take the weight of the heavy upper-class cars it is designed for, while still appearing light and well spaced.

The Iguan range is currently available in the following size – 8J18.

26th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Beissbarth Displays Prototype Aligner at Automechanika Show

Product News

Nestled amongst its current product line-up at the recent Automechanika show in Frankfurt, Germany, was a prototype of Beissbarth’s latest generation 3D wheel alignment. Called the Easy3D, the new system builds on the tried-and-tested Beissbarth reference system and therefore combines the benefits of an open 3D system with a familiar user-friendly user interface. In addition, the camera used in the company’s KDS.NG axle measurement system is also used here.

26th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Tiger Wheels under Provisional Liquidation

Product News

Tiger Wheels, the JSE-listed wheel manufacturer (Tiwheel), has gone provisionally into liquidation following an order from the High Court, which – the company reports – has appointed joint provisional liquidators.

South African news sources reported that earlier this year, the investment arm of the Nedbank group, Nedgroup Investments, served a notice of motion to apply for the liquidation of the company. The basis of this motion was based on Tiwheel’s liability on the financing of the property occupied by one of Tiwheel’s subsidiaries, ATS Light Alloy Wheels SA. Tiwheel agreed to underwrite any losses that the Nedbank group could incur in the financing arrangement.

The multinational ATS group went into liquidation, affecting its worldwide interests including the South African operation, which was now to be sold off either in part or whole.

26th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Wheel Producer BBS to Relocate Facility

Product News

Some time in the next few years – by 2011 at the latest, aluminium wheel producer BBS International will close its factory and headquarters in Schiltach, Germany (the “S” in the name BBS). In its place, corporate owner, Belgium’s Punch International will invest 25 million euros in the second BBS plant, in Herbolzheim, southwest Germany.

1st September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Finichi Launches the Firenze

Product News

Italian Wheel Designer Finichi has released its latest design. The Firenze features an ‘aggressive’ split spoke design and deep stainless steel lip that contrasts with the spokes, which can be specified in black or, for those wanting a look more in keeping with OEM fitments, hypersilver. The pseudo split-rim bolts, says Finichi, add a final finishing flourish.

29th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

BFS, EPA Pushing Lead-Free Wheel Weights

Product News

Bridgestone/Firestone and the U.S. EPA are joining forces to recognize companies committed to reducing the use of lead wheel weights.

Later today, EPA Assistant Administrator Susan Parker Bodine will join IndyCar Series drivers and Bridgestone/Firestone representatives to honor those that have joined the National Lead-Free Wheel Weight Initiative, which targets a significant reduction of lead wheel weights by the end of 2011.

The ceremonies are being held in conjunction with the IndyCar series event at Belle Island near Detroit, set for this weekend. (Tire Review/Akron)

29th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Former Hayes Lemmerz CEO, CFO Found Liable for Securities Fraud

Career Tracks

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that on August 20 a federal duty found former Hayes Lemmerz International CEO Ranko Cucuz and former CFO William D. Shovers liable for securities fraud charges against the SEC. The verdict followed a two-week jury trial in Detroit, Michigan.

26th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

MAK to Appear at Automechanika

Product News

Italian wheel manufacturer MAK has announced that its presence will be felt at the next Automechanika – the international fair dedicated to car components and accessories. The event will be held in Frankfurt between Tuesday 16 September and Sunday 21 September.

Automechanika will give MAK the opportunity to speak with many international dealers: the company promises to the opportunity to increase its contacts and business, especially since it exports many of its products. “Looking at our growth and considering our purpose to develop our business in those foreign countries that seems to be more interesting concerning car fashion accessorizes, we have to say that we must be present and exhibit MAK range at such an important international fair as Automechanika: there we can optimize our business,” says Emanuele Roncadori, MAK Export Manager.

26th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

California Getting the Lead Out

Product News

California will soon be lead-wheel weight free, thanks to a new agreement with one major automaker and wheel weight suppliers. Chrysler LLC, the last U.S. carmaker still using lead weights, signed a legal agreement with the California Center for Environmental Health, in which the automaker will stop selling lead wheel weights by the end of 2009.

Joining the agreement were wheel weight marketers Plombco, Hennessy Industries and Perfect Equipment. The agreement brought to a close a lawsuit filed by the CEH against the companies which sought to end the sale and use of lead weights in the state. (Tire Review/Akron)

22nd August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Suffolk Man Charged After Blow-Out Drive

Product News

A resident of Woodbridge, Suffolk has been charged with dangerous driving after he drove along the A12 with a blown-out tyre. The damage to the road – caused by the Ford Mondeo’s screeching wheel rim – was so great that it allowed police to pursue Ashley Durrant using the trail left in the tarmac.

Durrant has been disqualified from driving for at least six months and has been released on unconditional bail following his complete cooperation. If only he’d read TyreSafe’s top tyre safety tips… (See “TyreSafe Provides Online Tyre Safety Lessons”)

21st August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Safety Scholar Video Contest Winners Named

Premium, Product News

Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has announced the winners of its second Safety Scholars video contest.

Three grand-prize winners, plus one Critics’ Choice winner, were selected from 10 finalists through an online voting process that was open to the general public. BFNAT said that more than 10,000 online votes were collected.

BFNAT said that all four winning videos will be used as public service commercials, and the winners receive a $5,000 college scholarship and a trip to the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.

The winners were:

• Danny Belkin of Rockville, Md., who warned about the dangers of behind-the-wheel cell phone use.

• Ryan Massey, 18, from Laguna Niguel, Calif., used a first-person accident account as the basis for his seat-belt use video.

• Sarah Wilson of Tampa featured a group of teenagers recounting a collision they were involved in as a result of text messaging while driving.

• Critics’ Choice award was given to Angela Roscioli, 17, of Bethlehem, Pa., who contemplated the impact a collision near her home would affect the family of a young woman who was killed. (Tire Review/Akron)

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20th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Beru f1systems Produces New Touring Car TPMS

Motorsport

Beru f1systems has developed what it calls a cost-effective tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for touring cars. Specifically for closed-wheel, road car-derived saloons and sports cars, the system provides accurate tyre pressure and temperature information for drivers and engineers to optimise tyre pressures and wear, as well as offering puncture detection. A new feature is the ability to switch wheel positions on the car without having to manually re-assign wheels sensors to different corners of the car. The system available from August 2008, is permitted for race and test in WTCC and dependent on regulations, other national series such as the BTCC (only testing, not race).

“Engineers can now switch wheels without manually allocating wheel sensors,” continues Shingleton. “Switching tyres to balance out wear is common in touring car applications, our solution gives them more time to work on set-up rather than inputting data.”

18th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

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