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Alcoa Opens New Hungary Production Line

On 8 November Alcoa officially opened its new Dura-Bright forged wheel production line at its Hungary factory. According to the company, the Alcoa Dura-Bright surface treatment process in Hungary is a very environmentally friendly operation, thanks to the “Green solution for wastewater treatment and recycling systems”, which generates zero liquid disposal, as it uses 100 per cent recycled rinse water. The first “European” Dura-Bright wheels are expected to roll off the line in January 2008. In the meantime, Dura-Bright wheels will continue to be shipped via Alcoa’s European central stock for short term delivery.

7th December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Beru Develops Bus TPMS for Harsh Winters

Automotive engineering specialist Beru f1systems has developed a specific bus tyre pressure monitoring system for Canadian firm Nova Bus and their new Nova LFS Artic bus. The long established TPMS manufacturer has designed a system that solves key durability and performance issues for bus operators in harsh environments.

“Implementing a TPMS on a 62 foot (18.9 metre) articulated bus presents a number of unique design challenges,” says senior application engineer, James Shingleton. “Achieving good radio frequency (RF) coverage along the full length of the bus requires robust technology and clever component packaging.” In this particular instance the harsh operating conditions of the vehicle was another major consideration, as components must be protected from the elements.

3rd December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosal Produces New Alloy Display Stand

Bosal has developed a new modular display unit as a way to store and display alloy wheels in parts departments and accessory shops. The system uses pre-cut lengths of high quality chromed tube to create different sizes of display to hold from three to 48 wheels. Alloy wheels up to 19 inches can be displayed and the unit is free-standing enabling it to be located on the shopfloor, in a reception area or as a window or shop front display.

Each unit comes in kit form with full and easy-to-follow assembly instructions. There’s no cutting required and self-assembly is simple and fast, requiring only the use of an Allan key. Feet are supplied for securing to the floor in accordance with the Storage Equipment Manufacturers Code.

29th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Holt Lloyd to Show Tyreweld at Aftermarket Exhibition

Holt Lloyd has confirmed it will use The Aftermarket Show as a means of strongly promoting its Simoniz, Holts and Redex brands to trade and consumer visitors. The focus of the Holt Lloyd stand at the UK’s premier aftermarket trade show will be on its Simoniz Valeting range which includes popular products like ‘Back- to-Black’, ‘Alloy Wheel Cleaner’ and a range of ‘Car Care Wipes’. Also taking centre stage will be its Tyreweld and Redex products.

According to the company, Tyreweld is the UK’s number one emergency tyre repair solution, while Redex commands 35 per cent of the fuel additive market in the UK and has recorded consistent yearly growth in the aftermarket, thanks a dedicated advertising campaign.

28th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo OE on 2009 Nissan Murano

Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation will supply its Proxes A20 tyre as original equipment on Nissan’s all-new 2009 Murano crossover vehicle. The 2009 Murano will reportedly be available starting in January of 2008. The Proxes A20 is an all-season tyre specifically designed to reduce noise and improve both wet and dry performance, while maintaining ride comfort. Improvements were also made to reduce rolling resistance. The Proxes A20 comes standard on the four-wheel drive LE trim level of the Murano in size P235/55R20 102T.

27th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

SKF Presents PSI Compatible Hubcaps

SKF recently added four new PSI compatible hubcaps to its premium wheel-end Scotseal product offering. The new hubcaps are compatible with the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by Pressure Systems Incorporated (PSI), an automatic tyre inflation system (ATIS). MTIS uses compressed air from a trailer’s air system to inflate any tyre that falls below a specified pre-set pressure. The system ultimately increases tyre life, fuel efficiency and safety, its maker says.

“The new PSI compatible SKF hubcaps provide fleets with a reliable and safe option to maintain wheel end systems during over-the-road operation,” says Leslie Kern, Senior Product Manager, Heavy Duty Market, SKF. “These new hubcaps complement our superior line of Scotseal products, including the Scotseal PlusXL wheel seal.”

23rd November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Presents Forged Supersingle Wheel

Alcoa has demonstrated its leadership in the forged aluminium wheel market by producing a new product designed for use on 455/40 R22.5 Goodyear and Dunlop, as well as Michelin 455/45 R22.5 trailer and semi-trailer tyre sizes. The wheel is also compatible with products in this size produced by other manufacturers.

The wheel has a 120 mm offset and load rate of 5150 kg. It weighs 32 kilograms versus 49 kilos for a steel wheel. This means a weight reduction of 17 kilos, or 35 per cent for each wheel. That’s a weight saving of up to 120 kilos per trailer.

23rd November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Releases MotoGP Technology in New Tyre

The latest addition to Bridgestone’s Battlax range of tyres was shown off for the first time at the EICMA 2007 show in Milan. The Battlax BT-016, an advanced hypersport tyre, is designed to provide riders with maximum sport performance via the grip performance offered by Bridgestone’s MotoGP multi-layer compound technology. Compared to the BT-014 it will progressively replace, the new BT-016 provides handling improvement in all riding modes – with noticeably better contact feel, feedback, stability and grip – as well as longer wear life and lower noise levels.

Bridgestone has combined its top MotoGP construction technology with its latest multi-compound technology from SACT (Straight And Cornering Technology) to produce a sport tyre that gives high-level grip performance in braking, cornering and acceleration. The BT-016 front tyre features a new 3-Layer Compound (3LC): a centre compound for linear handling and longer wear life, flanked by a shoulder compound to secure high grip and a strong contact feeling. The rear BT-016 tyre features Bridgestone’s new 5-Layer Compound (5LC) technology, its first ever use on a street tyre. The centre compound gives good stability and higher mileage; the shoulder compound transfers the engine power to the road with strong traction; while the edge compound provides strong side grip and a sense of sure-footed contact at deep lean angles. Bridgestone comments that the line holding feels almost like riding on a rail.

21st November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New Potential Tiger Auto Buyer Appears

South Africa’s Tiger Automotive has confirmed it received a written expression of interest in purchasing the company from prominent South African private equity manager Ethos Private Equity. The company has offered to pay R 1.05 billion (£76.2 million) for Tiger Automotive. However, Tiger Automotive added that this document is in no way a binding offer, nor is it a notice of firm intention to make an offer on the tyre and wheel distributor.

15th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Adds 26 Sizes to US Line-Up

(Akron/Tire Review) Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. has added 26 sizes to its line-up of passenger and light truck/SUV tyres. The new sizes cover OE fitments and plus sizes for custom wheel/tyre applications, and most were introduced over the last two months, the company said. The lines and new sizes include:

• Proxes T1R: 265/30ZR20 and 305/25ZR20.

• Proxes R888: 185/60R13, 205/60R13, 205/50ZR15, 225/50ZR15, 235/50ZR15, 205/55ZR16, 225/50ZR16, 215/45ZR17, 205/40ZR17, 225/40ZR18, 235/40ZR18, 265/35ZR18 and 285/30ZR18.

• Versado LX: 235/55R18, 225/50R18 and 255/45R18.

• Toyo Spectrum: 235/65R16, P235/60R16, P215/60R17 and P225/60R17.

• Open Country A20: P245/65R17 and P245/55R19.

• M-55: LT255/85R16 E and LT225/75R16 E.

7th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ Supports Met Police Road Safety Work

HiQ, is lending its support to the Metropolitan Police in an effort to increase road safety. HiQ’s presence at a recent field test day in Essex allowed collision investigators from across the UK to carry out a series of vehicle handling exercises. A team from local fast fit centre, HiQ Strood, were on hand to change tyres and lower tyre pressure on a range of vehicles being used in the tyre pressure handling and wheel locking exercises.

The event organised on behalf of the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators promoted the free and open exchange of knowledge between those involved in the field of investigating road traffic accidents.

5th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

MOT Approval For Beissbarth Test Lane

Beissbarth UK has won approval of its 600 series automatic test lane (ATL) for use in the MOT testing of vehicles. Philip Hodges, Beissbarth UK’s managing director, says he regards this new development as part of their ongoing process of providing the very latest technology to assist in the MOT, which is such a part of everyday motoring requirements and garage revenue.

He added: “The Beissbarth ATL 600 brake tester is capable of testing – as an option – vehicles with the Haldex Clutch as used by VAG and others and which is becoming a feature of many of the four wheel drive off-road vehicles.

2nd November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa and Greg Weld Design Offer Tru-Forged Wheels

Greg Weld Design and Alcoa Wheels will have decided to combine their efforts to design, manufacture, market and sell what they say will be “some of the most advanced forged alloy wheels available for the automotive aftermarket.” The two companies’ aim is to exceed the needs of the most demanding 4×4 or “Tuff Truck” enthusiast by offering Greg Weld Design’s new Tru-Forged wheels by Alcoa. The wheels will be Available in 20, 22 and 24 inch diameters and up to 14 inches wide. All Tru-Forged wheels will feature a unique polished finish that carries a limited 5 year warranty supported by Greg Weld Design.

All Tru-Forged wheels will be hot-forged from a billet of 6061-T6 aerospace alloy for maximum strength and durability. The one-piece design is 100 per cent CNC machined. The lightweight design, 3500lb. load rating and lifetime limited structural warranty are reportedly unmatched in the industry.

1st November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Taking Soil Compaction Out of the Equation

Those of use who didn’t grow up in agricultural families may be unaware of just how important soil quality is to arable farming. And as the size of farms grows and the agricultural industry becomes an increasingly professional business, so the use of modern machinery is also increasing. That’s why Michelin invited journalists to a farm in Leicestershire to learn about how products like its Axiobib tractor tyre prevent the problems that are associated with soil compaction.

We’ve all driven past fields with water-logged tyre tracks running across them. But did you know this can be a sign that poor tyre choice has led to lower levels of soil being compacted, which in turn hinders drainage and reduces crop yield? Neither did we, so it was a good job Michelin had invited the Soil Management Initiative’s (SMI) resident soil expert, Dr Alistair Leake, along to explain the science behind the theory. (The SMI is a non-profit making, independent organisation dedicated to promoting the adoption of systems designed to protect and enhance soil quality, resulting in agronomic and economic benefits for farmers. The Environment Agency, John Deere and Michelin are just three of the 22 SMI members.)

1st November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Beru TPMS Offers WRC Tyre Mousse Alternative

Twenty years on from the introduction of mousse-equipped tyres in the WRC, the technology that allows drivers to continue to the end of the stage is to be banned for 2008. However Beru F1 Systems is taking capitalising on the fact that there are no rules against early warning tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).

“The mousse ban means drivers need reliable information about tyre condition and performance to prevent damage to the car,” says Beru F1 Systems’ managing director John Bailey. “Digi Tyre could give them warning about potential safety issues or whether changing the wheel is the best solution.”

31st October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors