Brands Archive
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.
25 Jul 2012
Fegan Transport switches back to Continental truck tyres
The old adage of “You get what you pay for” has certainly come true for Fegan Transport Ltd, the general haulage company based in County Down.
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.
25 Jul 2012
Goodyear discovers soybean oil can reduce use of petroleum in tyres
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced a development that could help consumers and the environment by reducing the amount of petroleum-based oil used in tyres, while at the same time, extending tread life.
25 Jul 2012
Porsche honours Pirelli with 2011 Supplier Award
Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has been honoured as Porsche AG’s supplier of the year award for 2011.
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 Dunlop Ireland warns motorists on part worn tyres
Goodyear Dunlop Ireland is warning motorists not to be tempted into fitting part worn tyres on their cars.
23 Jul 2012
Interstate unveils new winter tyre for commercial vehicles
Interstate’s new special winter tyre for small commercial vehicles, vans and motor homes, the Winter Van IW-ST is a combination of uncompromised grip and exceptional durability.
20 Jul 2012
GiTi appointment
Having played a lead role in the rapid expansion of GT Radial and Primewell in European truck and bus markets, Peter Foulkes has been promoted to Marketing Director Europe – Commercial Tires at GiTi Tire.
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.
20 Jul 2012
Second hand tyre sales are symptom of economic climate – Bridgestone
Second hand tyre sales are a symptom of the current economic climate according to Bridgestone Ireland. “They will probably disappear when the economy’s recovery speeds up,” a spokesman said.