Delticom now offering Mickey Thompson 4×4 tyres
Delticom is now offering Mickey Thompson branded 4x4 tyres through its mytyres.co.uk consumer and professional yourtyres.co.uk websites.
Continue ReadingMicheldever instigates removed tyre drilling policy
Micheldever Tyre Services has formalised a policy of drilling removed tyres with a view to preventing used tyres entering illegal or dangerous secondary markets. According to Mark Harley, retail operations director, at Micheldever Tyre Services: “Tyres removed from vehicles are usually taken off for a reason…they may have hidden damage which is only likely to be revealed when the car is driven down the road. The reality is that they pose a real road safety danger, are not fit for purpose and in fact offer very poor value for money”. According to a recent Auto Express survey, arranged in conjunction with TyreSafe, the cost per millimetre of part worn versus new tyres was almost double.
Continue ReadingCommercial vehicle sales rise in May
"It is encouraging that new truck and van sales increased in May with the overall market up 10 per cent in comparison to the same month last year” said Sue Robinson, Director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association which represents commercial vehicle and franchised car retailers across the UK, commenting on the SMMT’s van and truck registration figures. Robinson continued "Van sales improved in May, for the first time in 2012, up 6.7 per cent.
Continue ReadingTGI enters partnership with Tire Warehouse
US-based wholesaler Tire Group International has announced the formation of a partnership with Tire Warehouse, Inc., a tyre distributor with a focus on the construction, industrial, forestry, earthmover and agricultural tyre segments. Commenting on the new partnership, TGI’s vice-president of Business Development, Osvaldo Marchante, said “our strategic partnership with Harvey and Rick Malove, along with their key management personnel, will allow TGI to strengthen our position in the fast growing off-the-road market segments.” Tire Warehouse’s Rick and Harvey Malove stated they are “looking forward to our new partnership with TGI. As a result of this partnership, we shall further enhance our main focus of continuing to offer top quality products and services to our customers."
Continue ReadingMild to wild: something for every driver in Yokohama’s range
When it comes to high performance tyres, Japanese manufacturer Yokohama says there’s something for everyone in its range. From motorsport-bred circuit tyres to safety and confidence-inspiring replacement road tyres, Yokohama offers a range that caters for drivers from mild to wild.
Continue ReadingRevenue potential of Snap-on’s Hofmann aligners
Snap-on Equipment’s extensive Hofmann range of wheel alignment equipment could generate a net income of over £30,000 per year even given conservative throughput expectations, according to the company’s recent field research. Snap-on says its range accommodates any workshop and level of service volume, while the leading European manufacturer of garage equipment also offers wheel alignment service expertise and aftersales care. Its most recent machines feature the latest full 3D four wheel alignment technology.
Continue ReadingOE key to Bridgestone’s high performance portfolio
Competition in the high performance tyre market is growing as second line and budget brands bring aggressive performance patterns and larger diameter sizes to market. Established premium tyre makers, who previously had the market all to themselves, now share the performance segment with an abundance of lower-priced products. How can a premium tyre maker maintain its market share in such an environment?
Continue ReadingDunlop unfurls new road, track products
Earlier this year, Dunlop announced the launch of a new European breed of sports tyres with the introduction of its Sport Maxx RT (Racing Technology). This road tyre, which Dunlop says was designed especially for the driving enthusiast, aims to “deliver to the needs of the continent’s most passionate driving aficionados”, motorists who “savour the feeling of being in control of significant horsepower and dream of being in pole position at some of the world’s most prestigious races.”
Continue ReadingA complete alignment package from Supertracker
Southampton based Supertracker, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012, has recently introduced a new alignment-based addition to its extensive product portfolio – a new fully computerised truck aligner, the STR410T. The new aligner has been specifically produced for the commercial vehicle sector and provides many of the Supertracker STR410R car aligner's features as well as incorporating a number of additional data adjustments for the professional alignment of trucks.
Continue ReadingConti adds to ‘fifth generation’ performance range
Over the last two years, Continental has introduced its fifth generation of tyres. Representing the high performance segment is most notably the ContiSportContact5 and ContiSportContact 5P. A third, recently introduced addition to Continental’s high performance range is the ContiForceContact. Tyres & Accessories spoke to Continental brand manager Peter Robb about the line-up.
Continue ReadingWestlake elevated to flagship Hangzhou ZhongCe brand
At a gala dinner held during the week of the Reifen 2012 show, Ge Gurong, vice-president of ZhongCe Rubber, unveiled the tyre maker’s short-term plans for the Westlake brand. Mr. Ge told European Westlake dealers the decision has been made “with immediate effect” to end pattern sharing amongst Hangzhou ZhongCe’s different tyre brands, and from this time forward Westlake will be promoted as the company’s flagship brand.
Continue ReadingZeon 2XS – OE reliability at an affordable price, says Cooper
The Cooper Zeon range features high performance tyres that are designed to give superior safety and performance levels across the board. Cooper Tire says this high performance range has been developed using the same principles and technology applied to the Cooper Motorsport range, and the result is that it delivers exceptional performance on both road and track.
Continue ReadingR&D investment aids quality and technology within Hankook range
Hankook reports that five per cent of its annual revenue is directed towards research and development, an investment it says allows the development and production of the very latest in market-specific tyre solutions. Such investment is considered by the Korean manufacturer as key to ensuring optimum quality and technology within its high performance portfolio – a range it says is specifically designed to suit all types of motorists.
Continue ReadingInfinity INF 050: ecological performance
Infinity Tyres describes its INF 050 as a tyre that combines performance with a great respect for the environment. This particular tyre, which is available in up to 20 different sizes, kicks off by being completely free of aromatic oils and thus is fully compliant with REACH legislation. Furthermore, Infinity says the INF 050 benefits from its Eco-Friendly Fuel Efficient (EFFE) manufacturing process.
Continue ReadingAlliance unveils a new approach to dual excavator tyres
At Reifen 2012, the Alliance Tire Group presented a new off-road tyre it says represents an innovative approach to dual-tyre configuration for excavators. Called the 528 Dual Master, the new product solves the problem of stones becoming embedded between double tyres. It does this through the use of a unique sidewall construction that enables close contact between the two tyres. “There is normally a rubber spacer between the tyres, but stones nevertheless get between the tyres and cause punctures,” commented ATG marketing communications manager Tal Rappoport to Tyres & Accessories. “The 528 Dual Master is the first tyre model for excavators that doesn’t require this spacer, and stones therefore can’t get penetrate this space.
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