Author: John Loughran

Avon Tyres  has been confirmed as the official tyre supplier to the newly launched Series Elite, which has been unveiled this week. Series Elite is a new one-make racing series that has been designed to allow amateur and more experienced drivers to compete on a level playing field. The sports car selected for the championship

TIanli has launched a simple app for agri tyre dealers which is available for download from both Apple and Google play stores. The App offers detailed technical specifications for all of the Agri, Forestry and OTR tyres offered by Tianli, including sizes and patterns available, load and speed index, tyre pressure recommendations, outer diameters, rolling

TBC Corporation, one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tyres through a multi-channel strategy has acquired the marketing rights of the Interstate Tire brand. For more than 45 years, Interstate Tires has offered a broad portfolio of tyre throughout more than 73 countries worldwide. “We’ve had the opportunity to work with the Interstate

Almost three quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks, according to startling new research unveiled today (Tuesday 24 April 2018) by Highways England and tyre company Bridgestone. More than 30 people were killed or seriously injured in motorway accidents in 2016 due to illegal or

Andy Aylward has been appointed Michelin’s Retail Programme Manager for Ireland and the UK, overseeing its network of more than 80 accredited car and motorcycle dealers, which are each Michelin Certified Centres. The 30-year Michelin man was previously at the helm of the company’s two-wheel retail programme – and he’s now looking to replicate his

Ashcourt Group, the Hull-based transport and haulage operator, has developed a tyre-management strategy with Continental Tyres and local dealer Adams Tyres, that has reduced running costs by an estimated 20 percent. The Group operates a fleet of 79 vehicles including heavy-duty tipper wagons, hook loaders, tankers, concrete mixers, skip loaders and low loaders for specialist

Tyreshop equipment specialists, Techplus has added the TreadReader hand held tyre scanner to its product offering The TreadReader hand held scanner is a compact and lightweight device. It is quick and easy to use and eliminates errors associated with manual depth gauges. The TreadReader is suitable for wet or dirty tyres and is ideal for

Air-Seal Products is set to exhibit its range of tyre sealants at the CV Show in Birmingham next week. The company says its range of tyre sealants not only protect tyres from punctures but will extend the life of truck tyres by up to 20 per cent and will also decrease fuel bills. Air-Seal Products

Bridgestone has launched the Battlax Adventure A41, a motorcycle tyre that will also be fitted as original equipment on the iconic BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. Bridgestone developed the Battlax Adventure A41 with adventure in mind. They wanted to create a tyre that would instil complete confidence and encourage riders to pursue adventure

The Tyre Recovery Association in the Uk has introduced a Part Worn Tyre Programme with the aim of raising standards. The programme has been endorsed by the National Tyre Distributors’ Association (NTDA) and has been designed with the purpose of raising standards of professionalism in retailers selling part-worn tyres, ensuring all tyres sold by participating

Cartyzen, the disruptive tyre subscription service developed by the Zenises Group, will be presented at Tire Cologne. Harjeev Kandhari, Zenises CEO, will be present at the Hall 7C – 065 to present this innovative and game-changing service. Cartyzen, the service for replacement and maintenance of tyres recently launched in Spain by Zenises, constitutes a promising