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Dotz Launches New GTR Rim

Dotz has released its latest deep-dish design, which offers a 6-spoke profile, combined with a dish and the all-important deep lip. As its Eastern look suggests, the wheel is aimed squarely at the Japanese and tuner markets, but its makers hope it will be a hit in the VAG scene, with fitments being available for all of the usual suspects. Size wise, 18-inch offered in either 7.5 or 8-inch widths and 19-inch diameter available in both 8.5 and 9.5-inch. All are available from stock immediately in the UK. Prices start from £118 + VAT.

27th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan Increasing Activities in Canada, Mexico

Upon announcing Titan International’s first quarter 2010 results, company chairman and CEO Maurice M. Taylor Jr. spoke on the company’s direction during the year. “Titan plans to open a facility in Fort MacMurray, Alberta, Canada, by the end of third quarter this year to service our new mining customers, and we plan on embarking on a joint venture in Mexico this year for the distribution of all Titan products,” he stated.

26th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Still Interested in Formula One Tyre Supply

While all the buzz earlier in the week surrounded the surprise revelation that Cooper Avon was in the running for the contract to supply Formula One’s tyres, now there is the possibility of a third way. Italian manufacturer Pirelli appears to have thrown its hat into the ring, apparently prompted by Michelin’s suggestion that 18” wheels replace the 13” diameter products currently used in the sport in a move designed to make F1’s tyres more relevant to other sports tyres. Motorsport website Crash.net quotes Pirelli chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera as saying the increase in size and the potential competition desired by Michelin “is something we have been pushing for for years.” He told ANSA – the Italian news agency – that the company “would consider a return to F1” should the Michelin-proposed regulations pass into F1 law.

22nd April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyremen Moves into 26,000 sq ft Premises

Tyremen Hull Ltd is expanding into new 26,000 square foot (2500 square metre) premises, reportedly creating “a new one stop shop for tyre services.” The new site in Witty Street, west Hull, just a few yards from one of the firm’s current sites, means the well established family tyre business in Hull is bringing all its services together under one roof. Currently, the company is split between three units in Witty Street, Anlaby Road and Argyle Street, however after the move is completed the three sites will be consolidated into one “huge” facility offering services such as tyres, alloy wheels, batteries, exhausts and wheel alignment.

By centralising all its work at the former Swedecor premises, Tyremen representatives say the company hopes to improve efficiency and increase work capacity. Tyremen was set up more than 40 years ago and is run by co-directors Lindsay Carlin and his son Phil.

20th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Avon a Potential F1 Tyre Supplier

The BBC reports that another contender for next year’s Formula One tyre supply has emerged. Cooper Avon has apparently joined Michelin as a possible replacement for Bridgestone, who ends its tyre supply arrangement at the end of the current race season – and Bernie Ecclestone has told BBC Sport he doesn’t mind which company ends up taking over tyre supply “as long as the teams are happy.”

According to the BBC, race teams appear to have a preference for Michelin, as concerns exist over the much smaller Avon's capacity to do the job, even though it is believed the plan is for it to use tyres supplied by Bridgestone.

Should Michelin be selected, the 13-inch wheel rims currently used on F1 vehicles will be replaced by 18-inch wheel rims. This will change the cars’ suspension set-up – at the moment, the taller tyre sidewalls are effectively used as part of the suspension to absorb bumps, but the smaller sidewalls of the lower-profile tyres fitted to the 18-inch wheels would perform this role less effectively, and therefore suspension would have to be changed to accommodate this.

19th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon Tyres backs Molyneux at the 2010 Isle of Man TT

Avon rubber is once again the tyre of choice for Isle of Man sidecar legend, Dave Molyneux. Last year, Molyneux took his victory tally on the Island to 14, thanks in part to the Avon Tyres on his outfit. This year, it is all changed as Molyneux has a new passenger – Patrick Farrance – and now has Kawasaki power for the coming road-race season.

16th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Stamford Tyres to Introduce New Performance Tyre

Singapore based Stamford Tyres plans to use its appearance in Essen to promote a new high performance tyre. The company also gave details of the latest addition to the company’s international sales team. Rob Henderson, who is well known in the tyre industry and previously worked for London-based Eskay Tyres and Goldspark Trading, was recently appointed business manager (UK and Europe) for Stamford’s Sumo Firenza brand.

However, taking centre stage will be the new Sumo Firenza ST05A ultra high performance tyre, which is based on an asymmetric pattern and comes in a range of 34 sizes inclusive of 19 and 20 inch diameters. According to the company, the Sumo Firenza ST05A has been specifically developed and manufactured for the European and UK tyre markets and its official introduction has been targeted for Reifen 2010. This latest product from Stamford Tyres has been designed with low noise and rolling resistance in mind together with high grip levels in wet road conditions complying with all the latest European tyre standards.

14th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Brothers Open New Tyre Dealership in Florida

Scott and Michael Steadham recently opened A-1 Tire Center in Cantonment, Florida, reports Tire Review. The dealership, located at 228 South U.S. 29, offers a full line of passenger car and light truck tyres, including Bridgestone, Firestone, BF Goodrich, Michelin, Goodyear and Nitto, as well as other brands. Brake and undercar service, custom wheels and tyres also are available.

12th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin’s F1 Return Dependant on Competition

The rumours continue to circulate about Michelin’s return as a tyre supplier to Formula One, says Tire Review. However, a source with the French manufacturer told Racing Engineering that its return is sure to be partly dependent on competition from rival companies. “We are interested in it but it must be right, who knows what will happen,” the spokesperson said. “Certain things have to be done, we must have competition, and we do not want to be the only supplier.”

12th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Ad to Feature KITT

Before Baywatch and a questionable singing career, David Hasselhoff was best known as Michael Knight, the character he played in the early 1980s US series Knight Rider. Yet – and while we don’t wish to hassle the Hoff – the real star of the show was KITT, knight’s intelligent Pontiac Trans Am. This black car is fondly remembered by many who grew up in the 80s, and more than a few people will be thrilled to hear that KITT is making its television comeback in an advertising campaign for Kwik-Fit.

9th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

B&J Rocket Introduces Jensen Budget Range

Buffing and grinding tool maker, B&J Rocket has announced plans to launch a second budget brand called Jenson. The Jensen product line consists of most in-demand buffing and grinding tools, with production of the tools remaining at the firm’s Middlebury manufacturing plant.

B&J Rocket’s new second line offers three types of copper carbides like flat faced and round faced buffout wheels as well as most commonly used contour wheels. The blades cover all general applications and fit in all standard buffing hubs. Furthermore they will be available without restrictions through the worldwide network of B&J Rocket.

8th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Global Tire Expo to Debut at SEMA 2010

The Tires, Wheels & Equipment Section of SEMA Show in Las Vegas is regarded as one of the major fixtures in the international tyre industry calendar. For years it has, as describes Tire Industry Association executive vice president Roy Littlefield, been “like coming home”, a place to catch up with old friends and colleagues, see valued customers face to face and learn the latest developments in the tyre industry. Yet Littlefield observes that, between the drastic downturn in the global economy and what he describes as “some complacency on the part of TIA and SEMA”, some within the industry may feel that the show might have lost its way.

31st March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Just for the Ladies

The Swiss rim forging company Barracuda Racing Wheels makes the courageous observation that “it will probably remain a secret from men for all eternity as to why a woman will regularly drop everything and always pursue the latest shoe trends, regardless of the danger of thus ruining themselves financially.” And while many a male has pondered the seemingly unfathomable relationship between footwear and the fairer sex, few pretend to understand its importance. Barracuda, however, has boldly stepped forward and is attempting to harness the power of shoe desire for its own purposes.

31st March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New Zealand Introduces New Winter Tyre Rules

On April 1, new regulations covering the use of winter tyres will take effect in New Zealand. The new requirements included in the Land Transport: Tyres and Wheels Amendment Rule prohibit the mixing of winter tyres with other types of tyres on the same vehicle. This ban applies to passenger cars, 4x4s, vans, small buses and light commercial vehicles.

31st March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan Wheel Awarded for Military Vehicle OEM Supply

Titan Wheel Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, has been named as a top-performing supplier by Spartan Motors Chassis. Titan Wheel produces off-highway wheels and rims for Spartan Motors, who supplies defence contractor BAE Systems with Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) tactical vehicles. Spartan awarded the top-performing designation to the uppermost four per cent of its more than 300 suppliers. The Spartan award, comments Titan, commends exceptional performance criteria related to quality, delivery, customer support and competitiveness.

31st March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors