News Archive
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
27 Jun 2012
Patch Tyre Equipment launches Rema Tip Top Aramid repair patches
Patch Tyre Equipment has just launched the Aramid range of repair patches, from Rema Tip Top, which are ideal for repairing agri-tyres. Rema Tip Top’s Aramid repair patches are lightweight, provide optimal flexibility and are specifically designed for the repair of agri-tyres used in the most demanding driving applications. These patches feature a precise contour,
27 Jun 2012
A world first in air supply
An air compressor designed especially for mobile use looks set to change the face of the mobile tyre fitting industry. Mobilair, manufactured by Transit Power Systems, boasts a number of economical and environmentally-friendly innovations, such as: the elimination of wasted air by generating only the amount it needs for the task; avoidance of noise reduction
27 Jun 2012
ITMA elects new President
Following its annual general meeting, members of the Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA) have elected Alfred Graham to the position of President with immediate effect. Having previously held the position of the Association’s treasurer for the last eight years, Graham succeeds David Seward who stood down as President at the end of his two-year term.
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.
26 Jun 2012
Stafford and Stafford wins Ravens Rock Rally
James Stafford and co-driver James F. Stafford won the Ravens Rock Rally at the weekend in their Darrian T90 GTR
26 Jun 2012
Tyrexpo Asia shaping up to be biggest yet
Next year’s Tyrexpo Asia is shaping up to be the biggest and most successful version of the exhibition ever staged in the Singapore Expo Centre.
25 Jun 2012
RSA reviews part worn tyre issue
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reviewing the issue of the sale and fitment of part worn tyres and is working on proposals on the subject in the context of the 2013 – 2020 Road Safety Strategy.
25 Jun 2012
Michelin trials communicating tyres
Following more than six billion kilometres of testing involving 50,000 tyres over seven years, Michelin is taking the first steps to combine the introduction of a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips in tyres for large commercial vehicle fleets.
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
Death of well known tyre industry figure
The death has occurred of Michael English, founder of Phoenix Tyres of Jones Road, opposite the Hogan Stand at Croke Park, Dublin.