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Hunter balancer and changer combination – a ‘perfect partnership’

With some standard wheel balancers tricky vibration issues, which may lead to low level background vibration and poor ride quality, are candidates for the ‘too hard basket’. Not so with the Hunter Road Force Balancer (GSP9700); according to distributor Pro-Align, this unit is the only wheel balancer available capable of solving such difficult problems. The GSP9700’s effectiveness in tackling vibration issues begins with the start of the balance process, at which time a load roller is used to apply up to 700 kilograms to the wheel and tyre in order to locate stiff spots within the tyre wall.

18th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

RacingAGE promoting ‘race quality’ Fasep range

According to RacingAGE, a division of Automotive Garage Equipment Limited, Fasep wheel balancers are now widely seen as the "must have" wheel balancer in motorsport circles. The Alvechurch-based supplier of the Italian brand says nothing comes close to the Fasep B212 in terms of build quality, accuracy, speed and price. “Although they may seem expensive compared to the many wheel balancers coming out of the far east at the moment, you certainly would not be able to trust one of those lesser makes to balance 2000 wheels in 24 hours of desert heat,” commented a RacingAGE representative.

16th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

GKN Wheels sale on the horizon?

The company itself has made no public comment, yet according to an article published by The Telegraph last week, Redditch-based company GKN plc is making plans to sell its Wheels division for approximately £130 million. According to the publication’s November 8 article, GKN recently appointed corporate advisory firm Gleacher Shacklock to work on the deal.

14th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

MINI announces winter tyre programme

MINI is the latest UK car supplier to launch a dedicated winter tyre programme. While all MINIs are supplied with summer tyres as standard, the company is now offering winter tyre and wheel packages – supplied with steel or alloy rim designs. The company's sets of winter wheels and tyres are available from £560 (not including fitting costs).

11th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco prepares for ‘new generation’ of Schaad management

In recent years agricultural implement manufacturers have developed a range of modern implements and tractors that often demand wheels and tyres specifically designed and manufactured for the application. Starco recognised this trend some years ago and has focused on providing a comprehensive range of wheel and tyre solutions, including its own tyre brand. It has also strengthened its position within the sector through acquisitions of and strategic partnerships with specialist manufacturing companies.

10th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Haweka Axis 4000 – measuring a tri-axle coach in under 10 minutes

Fuel consumption and tyre wear account for a large chunk of most transport operators’ ongoing costs, thus it is crucial to eliminate all unnecessary expense. Incorrectly aligned bus and coach wheels, for example, can have an adverse effect on both tyre wear and fuel consumption. When PSV wheels are aligned properly, these two problems are reduced, less strain is placed upon mechanical components, drivers report reduced fatigue and tyres are less likely to overheat.

10th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco announces senior OEM appointment

As of November 2011, former GKN Wheels Carpenedolo sales director Thomas Ruedl will take on the role of group sales director, OEM Key Accounts at Starco. In his new role, Ruedl will report to regional director Jef de Smedt and have overall responsibility for Starco’s existing and future OEM customers. First priority for Ruedl in his new position will be prioritising Starco’s agricultural, industrial and trailers/caravans markets; this will be followed by the horticultural and internal transport markets. The new OEM Key accounts group sales director will work in close liaison with local Starco sales entities, which will also continue their daily contact with global OEM customers as before.

8th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

US to implement anti-dumping tariffs against Chinese steel wheels

The US Department of Commerce has announced that it has preliminarily decided to implement a range of anti-dumping (AD) measures against Chinese steel wheel producers/exporters ranging from 110.58 to 193.54 per cent ad valorem. According the department, for the purposes of AD investigations, dumping means “a foreign company sell[ing] a product in the United States at less than fair value.” Official reports show that the petitioners for this investigation were Accuride Corporation and Hayes Lemmerz International Inc. The final determination is scheduled to be made in March 2012. European authorities levelled a similar determination against Chinese alloy wheel makers in 2010.

1st November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

IAM: Government cuts mean councils will spend less on winter roads

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning that many of Britain’s roads will become more hazardous for motorists as the frosts and local council cuts bite. In spite of the last two winters of severe cold, snow and ice, many councils are planning to cut back on winter road services, including salting. The suggestion is that this could lead to more accidents. Last year there was a 37 per cent increase in the number of cars overturning in snow and ice, according to the IAM.

31st October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Westlake Tyres signs exclusivity deal with Direct Tyre Management

Westlake Tyres has announced that it has appointed Direct Tyre Sales as sole distributor of its truck tyre range in the UK. Direct Tyre Management (DTM). In order to supply the British market, DTM will promote Westlake’s TBR brand through its own “team of regional sales staff” where it will “complement” its own “retread brand”. DTM plan to distribute all Westlake TBR products destined for the UK from their Wigan Retread Factory in Lancashire. Sales of circa 90,000 Westlake TBR units over the next three years are expected.

26th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Vauxhall backs Autosocks

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Vauxhall has become the latest in a run of vehicle manufacturers to offers its customers winter traction advice, however while most vehicle main dealers who have take a public stance on this have promoted the benefits of winter tyres, Vauxhall appears to promoting the temporary AutoSock option. According to the company, Vauxhal retailers are once again offering “a comprehensive range of accessories in preparation for the winter months,” including AutoSock Snow Socks cold weather tyre covers.

25th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Citroën the next car manufacturer to offer winter tyre programme

On the same day as fellow French car manufacturer Peugeot, Citroën has launched its of a new Winter Tyre Programme. The programme includes a free winter vehicle check and storage for the summer tyres at an approved Tyre Hotel.

21st October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Peugeot UK launches winter tyre scheme

Peugeot UK has announced its own winter tyre scheme, following in the footsteps of other manufacturers, such as BMW, Suzuki and Volvo. The company’s new “swap and store” service being provided by dealers enables customers to equip their cars with four cold weather tyres and have their Summer ones placed in storage.

21st October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Aston Martin signs global deal with Hunter

Luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin will use the Hunter HawkEye four wheel imaging aligner and GSP9700 Road Force Balancer to be used in its dealerships around the world. Paul Beaurain, managing director of Pro-Align, which exclusively distributes Hunter products in the UK said: “It’s a real feather in our cap for Hunter to have the endorsement of such a prestigious sports car manufacturer as Aston Martin.” Pro-Align worked with Aston Martin to gain its approval for the deal.

20th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli to supply 17” Diablo to World Superbike Championship in 2013

From the 2013 World Superbike Championship season Pirelli will replace the current 16.5" tyres with larger 17" Diablo Superbike tyres. Pirelli says the move will better allow the company to develop its road-going products in the motorsport arena. The Italian manufacturer says it “develops its reference product through technologies and advances learned from its highest-level production series, the World Superbike Championship, for which it is the sole supplier.

19th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors