The Irish Tyre Wholesalers & Retailers Association (ITWRA) is holding an important meeting in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, on Thursday...
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07 Mar 2017
TyreSafe raises issue of MOT failures

TyreSafe has aired its concern at the implication for road safety of skyrocketing MoT failure rates caused by defects with vehicles’ Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS). More than 23,000 vehicles required a retest following identification of TPMS issues in 2016 compared with a little over 7000 in 2015 – an enormous rise of 212 per
06 Mar 2017
New Conti Urban HA3 245/70 R 19.5 tyre

The requirements placed on urban bus tyres are high, with these tyres placed under higher stress in the inner-city public transport segment than in any other area of application. Stop/start operation coupled with frequent braking and accelerating, varying road surfaces, and recurring contact with the kerb due to pulling up to and away from bus
06 Mar 2017
Hankook presents new tyres at CV Show

Hankook is set to present a comprehensive range of commercial vehicle tyres including the new all-season trailer tyre SmartFlex TH31 and, for long-distance coach travel, the new SmartTouring AL22 at the CV Show. Hankook’s stand will feature a launch of the tyre manufacturer’s new all-season trailer tyre SmartFlex TH31 displayed in size 385/65 R22.5. Alongside
06 Mar 2017
Michelin is embedding RFID microchips in its truck tyres

Smart and connected truck tyres can now easily be identified and provide information on tyre pressure, temperature, wear, etc. For distributors, connected Michlein tyres are an effective way to promote product performance and gain the trust of fleet managers. Information such as temperature, pressure, ID number, and location on the vehicle is all necessary to
03 Mar 2017
RecruitAuto.ie welcomes further fall in Live Register

RecruitAuto.ie, Ireland’s recruitment website welcomed the publication of the latest Live Register figures, showing a continuing fall in the numbers of people signing on. The seasonally adjusted figures show a decline of 2,800 compared to the January figures and a decline of 44,356 compared to the February 2016 figures. All 8 regions have shown fall
03 Mar 2017
Sealey launches their new bumper ‘Spring Promotion’

Sealey have launched their new 68 page ‘Spring Promotion’ which it says is packed with over 700 fantastic deals of their most popular tools & equipment and also features over 70 new lines and discounts up to 56 per cent off the list price. The promotion includes a range of vehicle service tools, vacuuming & valeting
03 Mar 2017
Toyo Tires to sponsor BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship

Toyo Tires have agreed to become principle associate sponsor of the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship. The deal, which secures the sponsorship for three years, will see Toyo Tires extending its influence in Rallycross beyond the British Championship to support Clubmans racing in their stand alone championship. Additionally, a prize fund has been estabished to reward
02 Mar 2017
Michelin Auto Professional dealerships boost net results with digital training sessions

Tyre dealerships have crowned their new ‘Online Champions’ at two free digital training sessions hosted by Michelin, which is helping retailers boost sales and profits through internet optimisation. Representatives of 20 Michelin Auto Professional dealerships attended one of two training events, held jointly in Stoke-on-Trent and Dublin. They mark the first of several initiatives planned
02 Mar 2017
Fit2Go set to launch solar powered tyre monitor at CV Show

Fit2Go TPMS Ltd & Wheely-Safe Ltd is set to launch its new new solar-powered Tyre Pressure Monitoring System at the forthcoming CV Show, at the NEC in Birmingham The Fit2Go system is easy to install and requires no wires, batteries or in-vehicle chargers and won’t take up space on the dashboard. The system monitors tyre
01 Mar 2017
Hankook opens European test centre for winter tyres

Hankook opened ‘Technotrac’, its own European test facility for winter tyres in Finland last weekend and Padraic Deane was in Finland to cover the event and test some of the company’s technically advanced new winter tyres. With a development centre in Germany, high-end production and state-of-the-art indoor testing in Hungary, as well as its very
01 Mar 2017
Bridgestone at the Geneva Motor Show 2017

The latest developments from the Bridgestone and Firestone brands, will be on display at the Geneva Motors show,March 9-19. Centre stage will be Bridgestone’s exciting TOP Partnership with the International Olympic Committee. A frieze of imposing imagery will take the visitor on a journey of innovation in sport and in tyre development. This culminates in










