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28 Jun 2012
New SIMI President warns on part worn tyres
The new president of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is warning motorists that fitting part worn tyres may save money in the short-term, but such decisions may come back to haunt them in the longer term.
28 Jun 2012
Safety and environment key factors in truck tyre design
In the future, tyre developers will not just have to consider low rolling resistance, high mileage, durability, retreadability and new pressure monitoring systems, but also enhanced safety and environmental factors.
27 Jun 2012
New tyre repair equipment and consumables website launched
A new online source of tyre repair equipment and consumables is now live at TyreBase.ie. The TyreBase.ie team, which has more than 40 years experience in the tyre trade, says there is a gap in the market for a high quality website, that brings the tyre trade quality, innovative products at best value for money
26 Jun 2012
Gareth Roberts funeral arrangements
The funeral of Gareth Roberts, who was tragically killed on the recent Targa Florio rally in Northern Sicily takes place on Wednesday in Llanpumsaint Church in Carmarthenshire, West Wales.
25 Jun 2012
Half of motorists no longer enjoy motoring – Continental survey
Half of motorists no longer enjoy driving, with the threat of road rage among the reasons why, according to new research from Continental Tyres.
25 Jun 2012
Alonso wins in Valencia
By using a two-stop strategy, Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso became the first driver to win two races in the F1 2012 season, taking the championship lead thanks to an emotional victory on home territory. Alonso qualified 11th on the grid but made up 10 places with two short stints on the P Zero Yellow soft tyre
22 Jun 2012
Pirelli announces changes to truck website
Pirelli has upgraded its truck section on its company website to include information on the new European label legislation and Cyber Fleet.
21 Jun 2012
Firestone launches first Run-Flat Technology tyre
Firestone has launched the Firehawk SZ90µ RFT for the replacement market, the brand’s first tyre with Run-Flat Technology in Europe. The tyre’s reinforced sidewall rubber construction enables the driver to continue driving safely if the tyre deflates or suffers a total loss of pressure.
20 Jun 2012
Patch Tyre Equipment introduces Thermopress XL vulcanising machine
Patch Tyre Equipment has added the Rema Tip Top Thermopress XL vulcanising machine to its product portolio.
19 Jun 2012
Cam to launch online tyre catalogue
A new Online Tyre Catalogue (OTC) is being launched by Cam Systems in order to provide the UK and Ireland tyre industry with a central tyre data hub that helps address the requirements of EU legislation which becomes effective on the July.
19 Jun 2012
Michelin man logs on to agriculture
Farmers and contractors can access detailed tyre information online, following the launch of a dedicated Michelin farming website for the UK and Ireland.