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Delticom Eyes Up Emerging Markets with Tyrepac Purchase

On 13 December 2010 Delticom AG, purportedly Europe’s leading online tyre retailer, announced that it had made its first move into the burgeoning Far Eastern markets with the acquisition of a majority stake in Tyrepac Pte Ltd, Asia’s first tyre portal. So far no pricetag has been associated with the deal, but Tyres & Accessories understands that the transaction is structured as a capital increase at Tyrepac to fund the company’s further growth and geographical expansion into further markets in Asia. The partnership is meant to create a truly global tyre dealer, active in more than 40 countries on three continents.

14th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Beissbarth 2011 Range Includes 3 New Changers; 2 New Wheel Balancers

Based on the principles of the need for quick and efficient tyre servicing, especially in the peak seasons of spring and autumn; the variety of staff experience used in workshops to deal with the high turnover and any customer inquires; and the ability to deal with increasingly popular runflat and ultra high performance tyres, Beissbarth says that the market is now placing increased quality demands on the tyre fitting process. At Automechanika in Frankfurt, the company showcased three new tyre changers and two new balancers for tyre service and contracted workshops, which it says fulfil all of the requirements for quick and easy tyre service. All three changers are certified for fitting RFT and UHP tyres by the Trade Association of the German Rubber Industry (WDK).

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Match-mounting “Removes Unwanted Vibrations”: Pro-Align

Leading wheel alignment and wheel service equipment specialist Pro-Align is offering an advanced wheel balancer and tyre changer combination designed to solve the most difficult wheel vibration issues. “The majority of difficult vibration issues occur as a result of stiff spots within the tyre wall,” explains Paul Beaurain, managing director, Pro-Align. “These variations mean the tyre does not roll in a uniform manner and vibrations occur. However, as the stiff spots can only be detected under load, they cannot be identified on traditional wheel balancers. This means technicians rely on luck rather than correct diagnosis to solve issues.”

9th 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

Maxxis Unveils App to Accompany New Website

As well as rolling out a new website at the start of next year, Maxxis International is taking of smartphones to promote its brand. In the new year the company will launch a mobile phone app developed for Apple, Android, and Blackberry devices. This Maxxis app will enable people to research Maxxis products and get the latest news about the Maxxis Babes and Maxxis- sponsored sports events teams and drivers and its calendar of performance/tuning shows.

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Will DfT's Testing Review Ask the Right Questions?

It has been a clear two months since my last rant about the state of the MOT test and with road safety minister Mike Penning having recently confirmed that a wholesale review of the test will be carried out, it is about time for an update. While almost everybody in the UK industry agrees that moving to two year testing intervals – whether it is in line with the rest of Europe or not – some would argue that a review of the system is overdue. In addition technological advances such as the mandatory fitment of tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS – scheduled for 2012) and the widespread use of ESP have moved quicker than legislation or testing rules that examine if these safety critical systems continue to work correctly throughout the life of a car.

6th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Goes Green with 2011 Show Car

It has become annual tradition at Marangoni to unveil a tuned demo car sporting its tyres. This year the tyre maker showed off the ‘Z-Hydro’, a modified Nissan 370Z, but for 2011 Marangoni has selected a vehicle from its homeland to ‘give the business’. Next year’s car is being introduced to the world at December’s Bologna Motor Show; visitors to Marangoni’s stand will meet the Giulietta G430 iMove Marangoni, sitting resplendent on glow-in-the-dark green tyres.

6th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Socks an Effective Winter Tyre Alternative, says Vauxhall

While manufacturers such as Toyota and Mercedes-Benz are promoting winter tyres in the UK, Vauxhall is promoting that perennial Christmas favourite, socks. No need to fear finding Vauxhall-endorsed footwear wrapped and waiting for you under the Christmas tree though – the socks recently added to the carmaker’s range of accessories are ‘Snow Socks’, a type of tyre cover.

26th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Hayes Lemmerz Begins Passenger Car Steel Rim Production in India

A ceremony held on November 23 marked the official opening of the first facility producing Hayes Lemmerz passenger car steel wheels in Asia. The plant in Chakan, near the Indian city of Pune, is the product of an established joint-venture between the US based wheel producer and Indian automotive component manufacturer the Kalyani Group. Approximately US$15 million has been invested in the plant.

26th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Pzero Corsa for Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Performante

Thanks to the liberal use of carbon fibre, Lamborghini’s new open-top Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante is even lighter than its roofed counterpart. In total, the 5.2 litre V-10 supercar has shed 65 kilogrammes. You can get your hands on one for under £190,000, and for this money the Italian manufacturer will even throw a decent set of tyres into the bargain. To be precise, the convertible Gallardo will come fitted with the same 19-inch wheels found on the Gallardo Superleggera and versions of Pirelli’s PZero Corsa range especially developed for this new top model in the Gallardo range. Size 235/35 tyres grace the front wheels while 295/30 is fitted at the rear.

26th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg to Increase Ag, Forestry Tyre, Wheel Prices in 2011

Trelleborg Wheel Systems has announced a price increase on agricultural and forestry tyres and wheels effective 1 January, 2011. The increases will be in the range six to 10 per cent in Europe and North America. The price hike includes all tyres and wheels for agricultural, forestry and light industrial application and is the result of escalating raw material costs, according to the company.

24th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Esco Debuts High Tonnage Jacks

Esco Corp has added high tonnage/high lift jacks to its range of heavy duty hydraulic lifting equipment. Five new models are available, with lifting capacity ranging between 100 and 250 tons. All models are air/hydraulic powered and are balanced for easy moving on 13-inch pneumatic tyres/wheels. Lift extension saddles are stored in the jack’s base for easy adjustments to various lifting heights of 5, 9 and 12-inches. Stacking aluminium safety locking rings are an option as is air powered wheel drive for ease of moving. All models are built with heavy duty lifting holes. Each jack has a maximum width of 23-inches and will fit into tight clearance in mines, construction sites or railroad yards. Lifting stroke on the five models range from 14.5 to 22.75-inches.

19th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Summarises European Winter Tyre Laws

It’s getting cold out there, and tyre maker Continental notes “there are no Europe-wide regulations for winter tyres in sight.” So until the day when nations throughout the region are encouraged to sign up to the tyre world’s equivalent of EMU, those planning to take their vehicles across the Channel during the coming cold months need to study up on the various national regulations in effect. Fortunately, Continental has made such swotting easier by outlining the winter tyre rules currently in effect in Europe.

19th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New 22.5 x 11.75 Alcoa Wheel Offers 5000 Kilo Load Index

Alcoa Wheel Products Europe has introduced a new 22.5 x 11.75 wheel with 120 mm offset and a 5000 kilogram load index. The product, which is designed for truck front steer axles and trailer axles, reportedly weighs just 23.6 kilos and is available with 26 mm mounting holes in four finishes – Brushed, Mirror Polished, Dura-Bright and Dura-Flange.

18th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Xlite Coach Wheels Launched at Euro Bus Expo

Motor Wheel Service reports that it successfully launched xlite coach at Euro Bus Expo 2010, receiving over 100 enquiries for the new forged aluminium wheel range. Available in 9.00 x 22.5 inches and 11.75 x 22.5 inches, the product range has been specially adapted for the coach market and is available immediately.

16th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors