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Rotary Unveils Ultra-Low Profile Lift

Rotary Lift launched the SL210-MP8 Moveable Pad SmartLift, an in-ground lift the company said “makes raising a car for service faster and easier than ever.”

With an ultra-low profile of 2 3/8 inches reduces scraping the undersides of lower profile vehicles on the lift superstructure. Rotary said.

“Our customers asked us for a lift that will help increase their technicians’ productivity by reducing the time needed to properly position and raise a vehicle,” said Jim Dirksen, Rotary vice president of sales and marketing. “This is a perfect for quick service operations, and since the vehicle wheels are free, and not directly engaging the lift, it can also be used for tyre and brake work, as well as routine maintenance.”

13th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Carlisle Net Sales Increase in 2007

Carlisle Companies Incorporated reported net sales of US$675.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, an 11 per cent improvement over its fourth quarter 2006 net sales of $608.7 million. For the full year ended December 31, 2007, net sales were $2.88 billion, a 12 per cent increase over net sales of $2.56 billion in 2006. Organic growth of 7 per cent was driven by increased sales volumes across all reporting segments.

“2007 was another successful year for Carlisle with fourth quarter and full year sales growth in all of our segments,” commented company chairman, president and CEO David Roberts. “Our attention is now turned to the opportunities ahead. We have established a five year average sales growth target of 10 per cent and have set our sights on achieving a 15 per cent operating income margin by 2012. We plan to reach these goals through a combination of operating excellence and strategic growth.”

13th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Car Boutique Relaunches Tyre and Wheel Website

In the US, Car Boutique inc. has relaunched its website. The relaunch brings vast improvements in both navigation and product offering, making it easier for performance car enthusiasts to find the right wheel and tyre package for their vehicle. Car Boutique has enjoyed 25 years in business under the same family ownership in South Florida serving both retail and wholesale customers across the US.

Car Boutique is a top-level distributor of many nationally recognized brands such as Axis, Cor, Drag, Dub, Enkei, Foose, Forgeline, Giovanna, HRE, KMC, Maya MHT, R1 Racing, Sevas, Tork, Volk and Vossen and many others. According to the company, Car Boutique carries all popular brands of tyres with different performance and pricing options including Falken, Nexen, Nitto, Pirelli and Toyo. The wheel and tire sections are updated weekly to ensure that we offer our customers the latest styles and best fitments for their vehicle.

12th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Beru f1Systems’ New Truck TPMS

With all eyes on green issues at the moment, Beru f1Systems is pointing out that tyres are the second or third largest expense for most truck fleet operators. Tests by tyre manufacturers have shown that under-inflation by 15 per cent reduces fuel economy by 2.5 per cent. Incorrectly inflated tyres also wear faster and are more prone to premature failure. That’s where BERU f1systems’ new Truck Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The new system has been engineered specifically for the challenges of tyre pressure monitoring on large, multi-wheeled vehicles operating in fast-moving logistics environments. It is capable of automatically detecting trailer changes, and re-calibrating itself to keep the driver informed.

7th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

G-Power Claims World Record on Dunlop Tyres

G-Power has claimed that its souped-up BMW M5, the 360-km/h G-Power Hurricane is the fastest in the world. At the heart of the high-performance saloon is a five-litre V10 engine with a G-Power Evo II supercharging system that delivers 730 hp. Needless to say, the enormous performance places extreme demands on aerodynamics, tyres, suspension and brakes.

At this point the G-Power reports that it hit a roadblock because the OE tyres that came with the care are limited to 340km/h. First they switched to an unnamed Continental product that allowed a speed of more than 350 km/h. Not content with this G-Power reports that the team selected 295/25 ZR 21 Dunlop tyres mounted on Brilliant Graphite Silverstone 21-inch (9.5 J x 21) light-alloy wheels.

6th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Nero Adds Style

New to its tuning range, Italian auto accessory company MOMO has introduced the Nero collection; a brooding new line-up of steering wheel, gearshift knob, pedal set and harness pad set, inspired by the Italian definition of the collection’s name…’black’.

Already well renowned for its range of steering wheels, MOMO’s 350mm Nero model is finished in leather and features black suede grip inserts, satin silver detail rings, a moulded black satin centre pad and a sculpted base section.

5th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Lotus Choose Hofmann Megaplan

Tyre and wheel equipment supplier Hofmann Megaplan has recently installed a new tyre & wheel assembly line for Lotus at the car manufacturer’s factory in Hethel, Norfolk. The new facility includes a megaspin 900 TFT wheel balancer, megamount ‘Boss’ tyre changer and various items from the ‘speedline’ system including inflation system and wheel lifters.

23rd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Team Dynamics Sells Monza R Wheel Through Halfords

Well known for it’s motor sport styling, wheel brand Team Dynamics, has launched an new Monza R limited edition ‘Redline’ alloy wheel design, available exclusively through Halfords. As pictured, the Monza R ‘Redline’ is available as 15 and 17-inch sizes in ultra cool, matt black with a striking red beadline, priced £399.99. The limited edition Monza design is said to be available nationwide while stocks last. Team Dynamics wheels are produced by Birmingham-based manufacturer Rimstock Wheels.

16th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Dueler OE for New Generation Toyota SUV

In 2007 and 2008 Toyota is launching in numerous global markets the next generation model of its Highlander 4×4, and Bridgestone has announced that in North America the smaller sibling of the Landcruiser will come fitted with Dueler H/L 400 tyres as original equipment. The 270 hp 3.5 litre V6 powered vehicle is available in three versions: The entry level Base will be sold with P245/65R17 105S size tyres, while the Highlander Sport and Limited, both supplied with 19-inch alloy wheels as standard, will be fitted with the P245/55R19 103S.

The Dueler H/L – the “H/L” being short for ‘highway luxury’ – 400 has a directional all-season tread pattern for wet and dry traction. The tyre is also fitted as OE to the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mazda CX-9 and Acura MDX in North American markets. While the H/L 400 is not sold on this side of the Atlantic, similar models in the Dueler family, such as the H/L 683, are available in the UK.

14th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama HPT Stand to Tempt Autosport International Visitors

According to Yokohama HPT, there are a number of good reasons for visiting the company’s stand at Autosport International 2008. One of the greatest drawcards will naturally be the cars on display, and the Yokohama HPT stand will feature two notable specimens – the Lotus 2-Eleven, factory fitted with Yokohama Advan A048 tyres and the Yokohama Advan-shod, WTCC-winning BMW 3-Series driven by Andy Priaulx. The man himself will also put in appearance at the Yokohama HPT stand; visitors to the show can meet Andy Priaulx at 11.00am on Saturday January 12.

9th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Celebrates Motorsport Results at Autosport

Dunlop will be celebrating its 2007 motorsport successes, and unveiling important new motorsport contracts at the Autosport International Show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre on Thursday. When the show opens at the NEC, the company’s key stand means that once again, the iconic Dunlop bridge will be the first thing that the predicted 100,000 visitors will see when they enter Hall 9. Dunlop design, develop and manufacture motorsport tyres at Fort Dunlop in Birmingham, and in 2007 were victorious in international Superbike racing, 125cc and 250cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing. On four wheels, Dunlop is the choice for touring car championships around the world, with success in the British, German and Australian national championships.

9th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Reports On UK Tyre Market Size

One thing that almost everybody agrees on in the UK tyre industry is the lack of readily available, meaningful statistics on the size and value of the tyre market. The NTDA has teamed up with research company GfK to produce the "World of Tyres" – an exclusive members' newsletter which includes a regular review of retail sales data on the passenger car, 4X4 and light commercial tyre market.

7th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Optimism Returning to the Market’

“It was fantastic to see optimism returning to the agricultural tyre market in 2007. Despite all the problems that farmers faced last year, the better wheat and milk prices seem to have steadied the ship,” comments Barry Coleman, Firestone’s marketing manager. According to Coleman the UK agricultural tyre market looks like it has turned a corner compared with the broader trend seen in recent years. “Over the past few years the market demand has been in steady decline, but in 2007 demand was about the same as the previous year. However, the market is changing with sales of the traditional standard 85 series tyres diminishing as sales of specialist agricultural tyres grow.”

“Firestone has a continuous stream of new products to meet these specialist demands. In November we launched Maxi Traction, a range of large tyres designed specifically for high horse power tractors,” Coleman continued, adding: “Maxi Traction is designed to operate at 2.4 bar which means the load carried is significantly higher than a normal tyre can carry. The main original equipment tractor manufacturers have already started to fit Maxi Traction as standard fitment to new machines.”

4th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Standard on Mitsubishi Evo

Yokohama tyres are standard equipment on the new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Evo), introduced during the recent Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. According to press information from the show, the Japanese performance car will be fitted with Yokohama A13C size 245/40R18 tyres with 93Y load and speed ratings. The tyres will be mounted on 18 x 8.5 inch Enkei cast alloy or BBS forged aluminium wheels, depending on the model level. The EVO comes with a 291-hp 2-litre turbocharged and intercooled engine and an all-wheel-control dynamic handling system to regulate drive torque at each wheel.

3rd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyremen Distributes CMS, Seeks New Trade Partners

As we enter 2008, Tyremen’s is seeking new trade partners to distribute CMS light alloy wheels. Having traded as tyre and wheel specialists for more than 40 years, Tyremen has been importing quality wheels since 1998. “Our European supplier is a company called CMS, which is based in Germany,” explained Phill Carlin of Tyremen. “As firm believers in the quality of these products, we’re very excited to be able to promote CMS wheels to potential trade partners.”

A leading manufacturer of light alloy wheels, CMS develops and exports more than 3 million wheels every year. As well as supplying companies such as Tyremen with high quality wheels for the aftermarket, CMS manufactures original equipment for top motoring names including Bentley, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Toyota and Volkswagen.

3rd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors