Action needs to be taken to clamp down on the sale of part worn tyres, and those involved in the sale and fitment of part worn tyres need to be made aware of the consequences of their activities. That’s the view of a significant group of manufacturers and importers that participated in a survey carried
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
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,
Garage equipment specialists, Techplus, is running a summer promotion that’s guaranteed to keep your compressed air flow in tip top condition. Techplus is offering a free High Flow Quick Release Coupling and Tailpiece with all orders received before July 31.
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.
Michelin’s innovative Active Wheel technology, along with other mobility-related innovations from the tyre manufacturer, will appear in the FoS Tech Pavilion at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week.
Ferrari has selected Bridgestone as one of its original equipment suppliers of tyres for the FF four-wheel drive sports car. Supplies of the Potenza S001 sport tyres to the Maranello manufacturer started at the end of 2011.
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.
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.
