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27 Jul 2012
Michelin High Grip 315/80s last the distance
Northallerton-based Prestons of Potto is seeing the direct benefits of a move from 295/80 R 22.5 drive axle tyres to 315/80 R 22.5 fitments, after the highest mileage tractor unit in an initial 20-vehicle trial clocked-up 524,137 km before its Michelin XDN2 Grip drive tyres needed replacing.
26 Jul 2012
Pirelli supports Great Ormond Street Hospital
Pirelli has helped to contribute £14,450 towards the building of a new Surgery Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
25 Jul 2012
Continental ContiEcoContact 5 summer tyres show their pedigree
Norwegians Knut Wilthil (52) and Hanrik Borchegrevink (42) have set a new fuel saving record driving a Ford Mondeo on Continental ContiEcoContact 5 summer tyres.
24 Jul 2012
Dunlop crane tyre gets higher speed rating
Dunlop has increased the speed rating of its very popular mobile crane tyre to meet customer requests. The Dunlop 445/95R25 SP ER50 tyre is specifically designed for all-terrain cranes. These vehicles often travel long distances by road so operators require tyres that reliably allow the highest speeds possible. The new version of the SP ER50
23 Jul 2012
Goodyear takes to the sky at Olympic Games
Goodyear will lend its aerial presence to NBC Olympics’ coverage of the Olympic Games for the tenth time. Goodyear worked most recently for NBC Olympics during the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.
23 Jul 2012
Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe signs TIP Trailer Services deal
Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe has signed a contract with GE Equipment Services Europe B.V., one of the largest tyre deals in Europe.
20 Jul 2012
Continental warns on the false economy of fitting part worn tyres
Continental Tyres Ireland is warning motorists on the false economy of fitting part worn tyres.
19 Jul 2012
Michelin ready for new European labelling regulation
At a time when European tyre labelling legislation means that manufacturers have to display their tyre grades, Michelin is reaffirming its commitment to delivering the best performance balance in each of its tyre ranges.
18 Jul 2012
Jennings dominates Sean Conlon Rally
Valvoline Forest rally Championship round 5 was held last Sunday in Mitchelstown. Formally known as the Sean Conlon Memorial rally, it was hosted as usual by the Tipperary M.C. Fermanagh’s Garry Jennings (Impreza GpA) emerged as winner 18 seconds ahead of Vincent Mc Aree(Evo9).Reigning champion Owen Murphy (Evo9) was third just 2 seconds behind Mc
16 Jul 2012
Continental truck tyre appointments
In a move to further support Continental Tyres expansive fleet business and more specifically its Conti360° Fleet Services, the company has announced the creation of two new independent departments to oversee the areas of Fleet Support and Truck Tyre Marketing across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
16 Jul 2012
Goodyear at the Nürburgring Truck Race
Jochen Hahn in the Castrol Team Hahn Racing , driving his MAN truck racing on Goodyear tyres still leads the FIA European Truck Race Championship after the sixth round, which took place at Nürburgring Germany on July 13 – 15.