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National Supporting Tyre Safety Month with Tyre Checks

As part of its support for October’s Tyre Safety Month, National Tyres and Autocare will offer customers free tread, pressure and general condition checks for their tyres. National notes that this year’s campaign reinforces the importance of well maintained tyres, particularly tyre tread, with simple advice for motorists on how to check the legality of tread depth with a 20p coin. The campaign urges motorists to regularly check their tyres, and if doubts arise over tyre condition National encourages motorists to seek advice from a tyre specialist.

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Tyres & Accessories August 2010

The August edition of Tyres & Accessories magazine is now available to subscribers for online viewing. This month's issue contains all your favourite regular news and analysis, plus Winter Tyre and Brityrex exhibition features. Click more to view the virtual edition.

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Kwik-Fit Offers Tyres a Hotel Respite during the ‘Off-Season’

For the first time ever Kwik-Fit Fleet is running a special winter tyre programme, and at the time the company is offering corporate customers a hotel facility to store summer tyres when the weather is at its severest. The fast-fit company is urging fleets to plan for winter driving conditions by arranging now for summer tyres fitted to vehicles to be removed in October/November before the first snows, and for £40 a van’s summer tyres can be removed, packed, labelled and stored at Kwik-Fit Fleet’s National Distribution Centre in Northamptonshire. In the spring, the summer tyres will be returned to each customer’s centre of choice for fitment with the winter tyres removed and stored until required again.

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New Size Added to Michelin XFN 2 Antisplash Range

European fleet operators wishing to equip their vehicles for safer winter operation can now obtain Michelin’s XFN 2 Antisplash in size 385/55 R22.5 TL. This front steer-axle tyre is part of Michelin’s ‘X Grip’ portfolio of cold weather tyres and is intended for multi-purpose use on long-distance routes plus national and regional roads. The XFN 2 Antisplash bears the M+S symbol and is suitable for year-round operation.

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Cooper Launches New North American Winter Range

Cooper Tire & Rubber has released its latest North American market winter tyre. Called the Weather-Master WSC (Winter and Snow Confidence), Cooper says the new tyre represents the "next generation of tyres designed to deliver superior winter performance." The manufacturer says the Weather-Master WSC's was developed for drivers of newer SUVs, CUVs, smaller pickups and some passenger car applications looking for improved traction on slushy and snow-covered winter roads.It adds that the tyre's directional design, combined with a high silica tread compound, is ideally suited for the toughest winter conditions. The range is initially offered in ten T-rated sizes for 17 and 18-inch diameter rim sizes.

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Celebrate on a Budget With Uniroyal

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Uniroyal is adding an element of Danger to the holiday season – Kim Danger, author of ‘Instant Bargains’, is collaborating with the tyre maker to share her latest e-book tips on inexpensive ways to make any celebration memorable and easy on the hip pocket nerve. The e-book from the US based savings expert, as the imagery used on the cover hints, is aimed at American readers, yet those domiciled outside the home of the brave can also benefit from its entertaining facts and tips for holiday fun that don’t empty the wallet.

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Federal Set for Upcoming Essen Show

Taiwan’s Federal Tyres will be exhibiting at the upcoming Reifen Essen Show, June 1-4 in Essen, Germany. Federal said its Essen booth will emphasize “environmental performance,” with its range of consumer tyres. Two new products – the Formosa AZ01 and the Terra eco tyre – will be introduced during the show, Federal said. Also on display will be Federal’s 595 RPM ultra-high performance tyre, Couragia FX SUV line, the Himalaya SUV studdable winter tyre, and a prototype of the 595 EVO run-flat. (Tire Review)

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Increased Fuel Duty, Road Spending and Business Support in Pre-Election Budget

Alistair Darling’s last pre-election Budget has delivered a duty on fuel to be phased in between April and January 2011. The road network – the subject of much criticism following the appearance of more potholes than usual after the harsh winter season – will be subject of a £385 million investment.

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Bridgestone Promotion Finds Guildford Tyre Co Winner

Russell Smith from Kent has won the £2,000 holiday of his dreams courtesy of Bridgestone and Guildford Tyre Company in Horley, Surrey, having won the manufacturer’s ‘Ultimate Winter Excursion’ competition. The competition was held in association with 500 dealers, to promote the benefits of having your tyres checked and encourage more motorists to carry them out. The vouchers allow Russell to choose from prizes such as a skiing holiday, husky safaris or an exotic getaway to a faraway shore.

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Avon Advises Bikers to Check Tyre Pressure Before First Spring Ride

Spring having seemingly sprung over the last few days in the UK Avon Tyres is warning bikers across the country to check their tyre pressure before they venture out onto the road. Following one of the harshest winters for 30 years, many bikers will only now be considering returning to two wheels and the British-based motorcycle tyre specialist wants to make clear how important running the correct pressures is to the safety and stability of a bike.

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It’s Official: Bridgestone Name on Nashville Arena

As was first reported by Tire Review, Bridgestone Americas will announce today that it has signed a naming right deal for Nashville’s downtown arena. The tyre-maker and the Nashville Predators will hold a press conference this morning to announce the multi-year deal, which will create the “Bridgestone Arena.” The facility, currently named the Sommet Center, after a local firm, serves as the NHL team’s home, and hosts a wide variety of events and concerts.

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McConechy’s and Goodyear Assist Stranded Lady

Goodyear and tyre & exhaust experts McConechy's have presented Kay Ure, the lady separated from her husband for 31 days when she left her remote Highland home to pick up Christmas dinner, with a set of all weather tyres to keep her moving and hopefully avoid a repeat of her arduous ordeal.

Mrs Ure's 4×4 has now been supplied and fitted with a set of specially imported Goodyear Wrangler HP all weather tyres from Germany which would normally cost around £750. The tyre's all-weather tread means they are equally effective in both winter and summer. The tyres were fitted by McConechy's staff members who made the 200 mile treacherous round trip from their garage base in Dingwall to meet Mrs Ure.

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13% Increase in UK Suspension, Tyre-Related Call-Outs

Startrescue.co.uk figures suggest that the recent cold weather has left the UK’s roads in a bad way, causing the number of call-outs for tyre and suspension related repairs to rise rapidly in the 2009-2010 winter season. The relatively new breakdown recovery service reported a 13 per cent increase in December and January.

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Federal SS 595 Racing Tyre Offered By Van den Ban

Dutch tyre supplier Van den Ban has announced that it now offers the Federal semi-slick 595RS- Racing tyre, in addition to its portfolio of premium, exclusive, private and budget brands. “The quality of this tyres meets high standards and prices are more than competitive. It's a racing tyre to meet your need,” says Cyril Versteeg, commercial manager of Van den Ban Autobanden. The 595RS-R is available in 26 sizes from 195/50ZR15 up to 265/35ZZR18. Federal products have now part of Van den Ban's portfolio for 25 years, including its PCR, (ultra) high performance, 4×4/SUV, caravan, winter, light truck and van ranges.

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