MAK launches Gravel wheel
MAK has launched its Gravel wheel available in 16-, 17- and 18-inch as part of its new 2023 4X4, heavy-duty, camper wheel range.
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moveero launches online wheel selector
moveero has introduced a new wheel selector to the company’s site, following the launch of a new web portal. According to the company, them wheel selector enables customers to identify the right wheel to meet their specific requirements…”.
Maxion Wheels debuts low CO2 Bionic
Maxion Wheels has launched its latest light vehicle wheel innovation, Maxion Bionic, at IAA Mobility 2023. When it comes to market in 2025, Bionic will be available in 18-inch and larger diameter sizes and customisable finishing. Maxion also speaks of utilising the lowest CO2 primary materials and optimised aerodynamics, as well as “revolutionary design options.”
Superior Industries likely to decide German plant’s fate in 2023
As reported yesterday, a wholly owned subsidiary of Superior Industries International has commenced insolvency proceedings in Germany. The outcome of this process will decide the fate of the company’s Werdohl aluminium wheel manufacturing facility, and Superior will make its decision within a matter of months.
Borbet names Andreas Güntner MD of Thüringen subsidiary
Wheel manufacturer Borbet has marked 20 years of alloy wheel production at its Bad Langensalza plant in Germany with a celebration at the site on Saturday. The company has also announced that Dr Andreas Güntner will succeed Dr Claus-Michael Honsel as managing director of the subsidiary operating the Bad Langensalza factory, Borbet Thüringen GmbH, from November 2023.
Icelandic coach company reports safety and savings due to Wheely-Safe
Wheely SafeGTS, an Icelandic coach company and tour operator, reports that it has improved the safety of its operation and made significant financial savings since fitting its vehicles with Wheely-Safe technology.
moveero’s Profi-Grip wheel designed to eliminate tyre-to-rim slippage
moveero’s Profi-Grip is designed for all weather conditions, but – according to the company – it is particularly good at eliminating tyre-to-rim slippage in hot weather.
Brocks Wheel & Tyre fits Bridgestone VX-Tractor tyres on new 3S wheel brand
Brocks Wheel & TyreEssex agricultural rim manufacturer, Brocks Wheel & Tyre (BWT) has launched a new wheel brand, 3S, and is fitting Bridgestone’s VX-Tractor as original equipment. The new brand is the company’s first since it was founded 15 years ago in Thaxted, where the company now employs 16 members of staff. Director Will Brock and son Eugene, the company’s business development director, launched 3S at the Royal Highland Show in June. They say demand is already high for the UK manufactured wheels, which are also being supplied as an option in an eye-catching powder-coated chrome finish.
GB Tyres introduces commercial vehicle wheel range
GB Tyres started its wholesale offering back in 2012 focusing on value truck tyres. The business has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, and has even extended its product range into PCR, agricultural, plant and OTR segments. The business is now sees itself as “easily one of the largest commercial truck tyre wholesalers in Europe”, with a stockholding of more than 80,000 truck tyres and continues to focus on development in the commercial vehicle sector.
Ronal Group partners Lamborghini to develop SC63 racing wheel
LamborghiniThe Ronal Group is partnering with Lamborghini to develop the wheel for its SC63 Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) race car. The car will participate in the WEC FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA (International Motor Sport Association) series from 2024. The Swiss wheel maker has vast experience in supplying motorsport-grade wheels, such as the 89 FIA World Champion titles won on its products in Formula 1. It also supplies the World Rally Championship, World Rallycross Championship, Super Touring and GT Racing.
Ronal Group re-launches dealer webshop
Wheelmaker Ronal Group has published its revised webshop which features a number of additional functions. One of the highlights is a new 3D configurator, which allows various wheel designs, sizes, colours and finishes to be chosen and viewed on a selected vehicle.
Rimstock Ltd enters administration
The UK’s last remaining wheel manufacturer, Rimstock Limited, has entered administration. Chris Pole and Ryan Grant from Interpath Advisory were appointed Joint Administrators of Rimstock Limited on 5 July 2023. There have been no redundancies amongst the company’s 74 staff while options are explored.
Yokohama “eliminates” fake wheels in China
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. says it has eliminated “counterfeit versions of the company’s aluminum wheels in China”. Yokohama Rubber filed an administrative complaint and submitted information to the Administration for Market Regulation in Foshan, Guangdong Province, regarding five companies engaged in the distribution of counterfeit sports car aluminium wheels imitating Yokohama’s “ADVAN Racing” wheels. The distributors were selling the counterfeit wheels via internet shopping sites and retail shops outside of the company’s official distribution channels.
The Ronal Group displays Energy Wheel concept at Essen Motor Show
The Ronal GroupThe Ronal Group has displayed its latest Ronal and Speedline Corse wheels at the Essen Motor Show (3-11 December, Hall 7) including its innovative new Energy Wheel. The new concept wheel uses a generator to produce energy while driving; storing this energy in a battery. An LED lighting system located in the gaps between the wheel spokes is supplied with this energy and can then light up in different colours, thus also functioning as a warning system. The company’s exhibition highlight was presented in a darkened container to maximise the impact of the patent-pending concept.
Borbet’s Solingen wheel factory to close
BorbetThe Borbet wheel factory in Solingen, Germany will close on 31 December 2022. The wheel manufacturer told its workforce on Monday 28 November at a works meeting. Around 600 employees are affected. All previous attempts to find an economically viable future for the location had failed. A transfer company will be set up.
