News Archive
15 Feb 2017
Parnells adds new patterns and sizes
Parnells has added new patterns and sizes to boost its already impressive range of ATV and Utility tyres. If you need sturdy 8ply radial tyres for ATVs or aggressive racing tyres for quads, Parnells has the solution. Parnells is the exclusive distributor of the Wanda range of ATV and grass tyres in Ireland. Wanda is
15 Feb 2017
Semperit launches new trailer tyres
For large-volume transport jobs that require an internal load height of three metres in the trailer, Semperit offers a new low-cross-section tyre; the Runner T2 445/45 R 19.5”. The new trailer tyres with high mileage performance have been designed for a 9-tonne axle load and are intended for use in both regional applications and long-distance
15 Feb 2017
SEAT Supercup stays on track with Yokohama
The SEAT Supercup Ireland will continue its partnership with Yokohama in 2017, the high profile one make championship having already enjoyed two successful seasons working with the Japanese tyre manufacturer. Quick to pledge its support when the introduction of the SEAT Leon Supercopa based championship was first mooted at the started of the 2015 season,
15 Feb 2017
Pirelli celebrates 110th motorsport anniversary
Pirelli is celebrating its 110th motorsport anniversary. And it does so in a way that marks how times have changed. For many years motorsport has been crucial to both car and bike tyres when it comes to developing technology. Pirelli realised this back at the end of the nineteenth century, when the company’s founder Giovanni
15 Feb 2017
Bridgestone back in world championship motorcycle racing
Bridgestone is set to supply two teams in the prestigious FIM Endurance World Championship series (EWC). Both YART Yamaha Official EWC Team and the F.C.C. TSR Honda team will race on Bridgestone tyres for the next round of the FIM EWC, the 24 Heures Moto at Le Mans, France, on 15 April 2017. The two
15 Feb 2017
Apollo Vredestein launches new premium summer tyre
Apollo Vredestein is set to launch the all new Vredestein Ultrac Satin – a premium high performance tyre with cutting edge technology at the Geneva International Motor Show. Developed for the discerning driver and suitable for highline cars and SUVs, the tyre is based on advanced technology developed by the Apollo Tyres global R&D centre
14 Feb 2017
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 accredited with original equipment fitments
Goodyear proudly announces that the new Ultra-High Performance tyre Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 has been accredited with original equipment fitments on the new Porsche Panamera. The tyre, developed to meet the needs of powerful sedan and sports car drivers, was approved with a mixed fitment, with size 265/45ZR19 (105Y) XL on the front axle
14 Feb 2017
Next Michelin X Multi regional tyre to debut at CV Show
Michelin is to commence replacement of its most popular heavy truck tyre range at this year’s CV Show, with the international debut of the all-new X Multi tyre line-up. Official testing has shown the next-generation fitments deliver 15-20 per cent more mileage than the current Michelin X MultiWay 3D series, at no extra cost. Designed
13 Feb 2017
Bandvulc Group to exhibit at CV Show
The Bandvulc Group, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is set to exhibit at the CV Show, at the NEC in Birmingham, April 25-27. Bandvulc has a long and proud history of evolving and growing with clients to offer personalised tyre, fleet & call management solutions for logistic operations. This year the company’s focus
13 Feb 2017
Bridgestone to exhibit at CV Show
Bridgestone is set to exhibit its new and retread truck tyres at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham, April 25-27. Bridgestone will also be offering truck fleet solutions with its Bridgestone Partner Network, which last year took an average of 49 minutes to resolve per breakdown, from a total of 36,000 jobs.
09 Feb 2017
Tyre prices rise in Europe
The European Rubber Journal is today reporting that higher costs of raw materials, particularly natural rubber, has prompted further price rises by major tyre manufacturers in Europe. Michelin announced an 8 per cent increase in prices in Europe earlier this month (February), with Goodyear now reported to be planning a similar 8 per cent increase