Author: John Loughran

Following extensive research and development Davanti has this month launched its first range of run flat tyres. The UK-based manufacturer’s team of designers and product developers has been working to create Davanti’s own run flat for several years. Their ultimate goal was to create a run flat tyre which comfortably exceeded the ISO 16992 guidelines

Lamborghini has recently launched its all-new SUV, the Urus, and Pirelli has developed six tyres: P Zero for maximum performance, P Zero Corsa for a sporty drive and the Scorpion range for great control on and off road. The range of tyres goes from 21 to 23 inches and have been created to best highlight

Ultra High Performance customers may be among the most tyre-aware of all consumers. They are looking for certain characteristics that other buyers are not, like high speed braking performance and cornering grip. Landsail’s range now includes a UHP tyre which delivers on those expectations and more. The LS588 UHP is one of Landsail’s newest products,

Dunlop has signalled its optimism in the future of the Classic Car and Historic Motorsport markets at the Historic Motorsport International (HMI) Show recently. The HMI Show, held in London, sees the wide range of companies involved in the Classic Car and Historic Motorsport markets meet to prepare for the coming season. Dunlop is celebrating

The European Commission is now regulating imports of new and retreaded tyres for buses and trucks originating in China. As a result of the new regulations new and retreaded tyres for buses and trucks originating in China could be liable to import duties up to 74 per cent of the CIF import value of the

Michelin has taken the performance of its sport radial tyre range to an even higher level with the new Michelin Road 5. This exciting newcomer builds on the reputation of the Michelin Pilot Road 4, the European sport touring tyre market’s undisputed benchmark. Wet-weather grip is exceptional throughout the tyre’s life. In fact, the Michelin

Goodyear Dunlop been accredited with a wide range of both Summer and Winter tyres as original equipment fitments for the BMW 5 Series. The 5 Series drivers can count on the Summer performance of the Goodyear UHP Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 and winter performance of the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance. In addition to the Goodyear fitments,

Bridgestone Corporation has unveiled a new Global Sustainable Procurement Policy to help identify and evaluate qualified suppliers, promote best practices, and serve as a communication and improvement tool for the industry. The policy reflects a company commitment to procurement programming that drives action to realize long-term environmental, social and economic benefits. The policy is applicable

With just over two months to go before the Tyrexpo Africa 2018 Show opens in Johannesburg, South Africa in early April, organisers, Singapore based – SingEx has confirmed that more than 100 international tyre companies will be in attendance. At the moment well over 100 international companies have confirmed their participation at the event with

A set of Magna’s 29.5R25 MA08 OTR tyres, available in Ireland from Kevin Burk Tyres, are turning in an impressive performance at a quarry in Finland. The tyres are mounted on a Caterpillar 980H wheel loader equipped with a 13, 000 kg load capacity bucket. Under demanding circumstances the loader is feeding a crusher with

Laser Tools has introduced a new locking wheel nut adaptor for a host of Mercedes-Benz models. Ten dedicated Mercedes-Benz adaptor keys are included which fit into the special adaptor socket. A hardened shaft is also provided so that you can knock the keys back out of the socket when finished. Manufactured from strong chrome molybdenum