Author: James Dixon

Continental’s Agro ContiSeal, a new polymer that seals punctures to allow the vehicle to continue operating, has received an innovation award.

Michelin has come out on top in an independent tyre study into the environmental credentials of the most popular tyre brands and models on sale in Europe.

Yokohama’s Advan Sport V107 has been approved for OE fitment by automotive aftermarket tuner Brabus on its 700/800/900 Off Roader based on the Mercedes-AMG G 63.

Michelin has agreed a new three-year deal to fit and manage the tyres across haulier Fred Sherwood Group’s entire HGV fleet of 650 trucks and trailers.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has selected Yokohama Geolandar X-CV tyres for OE fitment on the new Outlander. The SUV will be factory-fitted with 235/60R18 103H size Yokohama tyres.

Bridgestone recently participated in an open day at Lyons and Burton in Kilcock, Co. Kildare, promoting its VX and VT tractor tyres with accompanying finance packages.

Triangle Tyre has launched its new mobile app to serve as a Europe-based catalogue for all product categories from passenger to commercial and earth moving tyres.

Kumho’s KC53 is primarily designed for the latest generation of commercial vans and has been optimised to deliver exceptional highway performance.

Statistics show that breakdowns more than double during the winter period. Many of these breakdowns could be avoided by carrying out vital checks such as battery charging and maintenance.

Continental Tyres says it is further growing its in-house ‘ContiAcademy’ training centre following an increase in demand for courses in 2021.

Bridgestone Ireland staff recently volunteered to carry out maintenance and garden tasks at Barretstown Camp for seriously ill children in Co. Kildare.