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Apollo Tyres updates regional truck range

Product News

Apollo Tyres Europe has launched an all-new truck trailer tyre, the new EnduRace RT2. This second-generation range builds on the success of the EnduRace RT predecessor, and Apollo says it “provides excellent all-weather performance, reduced rolling resistance, and enhanced mileage and durability,” representing a “premium yet affordable solution for truck operators.” The tyre maker has also introduced a new generation regional drive axle fitment.

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  1. Apollo Tyres opens €475 million greenfield Hungarian plant
  2. First truck tyres shipped from Apollo Tyres’ Hungary plant
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  4. Apollo Tyres: European truck tyre production starting this quarter
1st July 2021/by Stephen

GRI supplying trailer manufacturer Joskin

Product News
GRI

GRI is supplying tyres to Joskin, the agricultural Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) based in Belgium. Announcing the news at the end of October, Joskin said it has been in operation since 1968 and is one of the world’s leading producers of agricultural trailers, tankers, and related equipment to meet the changing needs of global farmers.

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10th November 2020/by Chris

European trailer outlook ‘slightly improved’ after Q3 results

International News

In May, analysts reported that Q2 European trailer registrations were 44 per cent down and that full-year 2020 trailer registrations were set to be down north of 28 per cent. Now however, the same analysts – Clear International – are echoing the findings of other indicators and suggesting that things will turn out slightly better than expected this year.

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10th November 2020/by Chris

Hankook introduces new Laufenn truck and bus tyres for UK market

Product News, UK News
Hankook

Hankook has introduced a new line of Laufenn brand commercial vehicle tyres in the UK. With Laufenn the Korean tyre manufacturer targets the second tier of the market. Hankook initially launches Laufenn in the UK with nine patterns covering more than 85 per cent of tyres in the market for goods and people transportation, as well as construction truck tyres. Hankook adds that most sizes offer the three peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) marking for use in winter conditions. The Laufenn CV tyre range was due to be presented in the UK at the Commercial Vehicle Show, before the Birmingham NEC event was cancelled due to the pandemic.

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  1. CV Show launch for Laufenn truck tyre range
  2. Laufenn launch makes Hankook more holistic commercial tyre supplier
  3. Hankook extending core competencies to drive future growth
  4. Hankook UK bus and truck tyre market leader in 2014
27th July 2020/by Andrew

Dunlop launches SP247 all-weather trailer tyre

Product News, UK News
The Dunlop SP247 replaces the Dunlop SP246 range. The 385/65 R22.5 version is pictured. (Photo: Goodyear)Goodyear

Dunlop has launched the SP247 trailer tyre, which the company says offers “extended all-weather performance, high mileage and low cost per kilometre”. The SP247 replaces the Dunlop SP246 range.

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  2. Krone opts for Goodyear Ultra Grip Max T winter tyre as OE
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  4. Reynolds Logistics Becomes Latest Michelin PPK Partner
18th June 2020/by Chris

Goodyear launches higher mileage, winter compliant Kmax Gen-2 trailer tyre

Product News
Goodyear

Goodyear’s latest trailer tyre, the Kmax T Gen-2 has arrived, completing its second generation commercial vehicle tyre line-up. Designed for regional fleets, the range offers higher mileage, longer life, full winter tyre EU legislation compliance and RFID connectivity, Goodyear states. The new trailer tyre, which replaces the Kmax T, is the latest tyre product to enter Goodyear Total Mobility – a customisable group of fleet services. Total Mobility also includes smart fleet solutions and the support of an expert service network throughout Europe.

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  1. Reynolds Logistics signs new Goodyear Total Mobility five-year contract
  2. Goodyear Ultra Grip Max T winter tyres OE on Schmitz Cargobull trailers
  3. Goodyear Total Mobility represents tailored, end-to-end offer for fleets
  4. Goodyear develops Omnitrac range with new heavy duty truck tyres
3rd June 2020/by Andrew

Continental rolling out region-specific trailer tyres

Product News

Various road and climatic conditions are encountered within the Continental Tire division’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business, and for this reason, it is introducing commercial trailer tyres that reflect regional requirements. The first of these is the Conti Hybrid HT3 WR.

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16th January 2020/by Stephen

Weakness in Western European trailer market becoming clearer

International News

Since the last report in May, Clear market research analysts are now reporting that several West European economies have had their forecasts for 2019/20 economic growth downgraded yet again. In the first six months trailer demand was up by 0.4 per cent but a fall of 14.9 per cent is forecast for the second half. As a result, the market will be down 6.6 per cent for the year.

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18th November 2019/by Chris

Michelin launches VF CargoXBib High Flotation trailer tyre

Product News

Michelin is launching a new CargoXBib High Flotation trailer tyre, with four VF-rated sizes designed to minimise soil compaction. The VF 650/55 R26.5, VF 600/55 R26.5, VF 710/50 R26.5 and VF 750/60 R30.5 utilise the latest Michelin Ultraflex Technology, increasing flexibility and, therefore, having even less impact on the soil than the existing CargoXBib High Flotation range.

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  1. Ultraflex tech now present in Michelin trailer tyre
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13th June 2019/by Andrew

Eastern Europe trailer demand up and still growing

International News

According to Clear International, demand for trailers grew by 3.6 per cent in Eastern Europe in 2018. The market has grown every year for the last six years, but that growth has been quite modest. Nevertheless, trailer sales in 2018 were the third highest on record, only surpassed in 2007 and 2008. The forecast for 2023 is that registrations of new trailers will be close to setting an all-time record.

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5th April 2019/by Chris

Giti to show GTR955 Combi Road, Team Oliver Racing partnership at CV Show 2019

Product News, UK News

Giti’s GTR955 Combi Road trailer tyre and Team Oliver Racing’s bonneted Volvo VNL race-prepared truck will be the highlights of the tyre manufacturer’s stand at The CV Show 2019 (Stand 4F55, 30 April – 2 May, NEC Birmingham).

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  4. Large stand drives ‘record visitors’ to Giti at CV Show
28th March 2019/by Andrew

STARCO states opposition to EC anti-dumping complaint

Company News

In February, the European Commission announced the start of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning steel road wheels imported from the People’s Republic of China. The focus is primarily upon wheels for cars and trucks, however the proceeding also covers wheels for road-going tractors as well as for non-powered vehicles such as trailers, semi-trailers and caravans. The proceeding followed a complaint lodged on 3 January by the Association of European Wheel Manufacturers (EUWA).

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5th March 2019/by Stephen

STARCO launches Kenda trailer tyre range

Product News

For a number of years, Danish firm STARCO offered the KargoTrail and MasterTrail under its own name. The third generation of these trailer tyre lines is now available, and both have been rebranded as Kenda products. STARCO says the Kenda KR101 MasterTrail 3G and Kenda KR209 KargoTrail 3G are “improvements of the well-performing and proven STARCO range,” with changes in tyre compound and tread depth leading to “longer mileage, better wet grip and improved rolling resistance.”

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22nd February 2019/by Stephen

Next-gen Giti GTR955 Combi Road trailer tyre ‘delivers 30% mileage increase’

Product News, UK News

Giti’s new generation trailer tyre, the Giti GTR955 Combi Road, delivers around 30 per cent more mileage versus previous comparable products, the manufacturer states. This result was achieved by enhancing the tyre profile, advanced belt construction, and a newly developed tread compound, Giti adds. The tyre went through a four-year design and test period on several different fleet types, across various diverse sectors.

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  1. Giti launches key commercial tyre sizes one year since rebranding at CV Show 2018
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  4. GT Radial extends REE Tread range with drive tyre fitments
29th January 2019/by Andrew

Giti launches key commercial tyre sizes one year since rebranding at CV Show 2018

Company News, Premium, Product News, UK News

Giti Tire launched its planned transition from the GT Radial brand to the eponymous Giti commercial vehicle tyre range at the CV Show in 2017. One year on, Tyres & Accessories travelled to the Birmingham NEC to meet Tony McHugh, TBR sales and marketing director UK at Giti Tire, to ask how the transition has progressed in the intervening year, catch up on the latest range developments, and find out the story behind the Team Oliver racing truck on its stand.

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  1. Giti Tire will unveil 20 Giti commercial vehicle tyres at CV Show 2017
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  4. GT Radial extends REE Tread range with drive tyre fitments
8th May 2018/by Andrew
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