Davanti Tyres believes the inaugural Tire Cologne show’s focus on innovation and agile working reflects where the industry needs to be in 2018. The Tire Cologne show will take place for the first time in the Koelnmesse from May 29 to June 1. Organisers say it has been created to promote innovation in the tyre
With more than 100 years of history, Yokohama, Japan’s oldest tyre manufacturer has boosted its range of tyres, giving drivers of all vehicles a more comprehensive choice of premium replacement tyre than ever before. The ADVAN Sport V105 ZPS (Zero Pressure System), recently launched in the UK and Ireland, is now available in a number
UK Roads Minister Jesse Norman has announced a new study into the safety of ageing tyres – the first publicly funded research of its kind in the UK. The Department for Transport has commissioned independent scientific research, which will provide a fuller picture on the safety of tyres as they get older. This follows the
Tyreshop equipment specialists, Techplus has added the TreadReader hand held tyre scanner to its product offering The TreadReader hand held scanner is a compact and lightweight device. It is quick and easy to use and eliminates errors associated with manual depth gauges. The TreadReader is suitable for wet or dirty tyres and is ideal for
Falken is expanding its portfolio of truck tyres; adding new sizes to its already proven GI388 for regional transport and construction-site use, introducing new high-load versions for the RI151 and the SI011 winter truck tyre. Falken Tyre Europe is boosting the load index of its proven-quality steering axle tyres for regional use, as well as
Falken is expanding its portfolio of tyres by introducing new high-load versions for the RI151 bus tyre in response to growing market demand. The RI151 is tailored to meet the specific needs of regional transport, bus and coach use, as well as being an ideal tyre for all-round use. Bearing the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS)
Bridgestone Ireland recently held a product demonstration for fleet customers at Mondello race track. A presentation of the company’s full tyre range highlighted Bridgestone’s A rated products and recent technology. Bridgestone demonstrated its new Turanza T005 for wet braking, its DriveGuard run-flat tyre and Potenza performance tyre. Guests covered laps of the Co.Kildare circuit in
With the new WinterContact TS 860 S, Continental has a high-performance winter tyre for sports cars and high-powered cars designed for dynamic driving in its line-up. The new tyre is available in the replacement market and as original equipment, with Continental planning to offer automakers their own customized versions with different handling properties at the
Cooper Tire Europe will showcase its acclaimed SUV and 4×4 product range at this year’s Geneva Motor Show (March 8-18), exhibiting alongside bespoke 4×4 design firm the Chelsea Truck Company at stand 1141. The Chelsea Truck Company’s all-terrain Civilian 6×6 is set to be showcased for the first time, fitted with Cooper’s Discoverer A/T3 Sport rubber (275/70R18). Meanwhile,
Michelin has extended its highly-acclaimed CrossClimate range into the light truck and van market. The new Agilis CrossClimate is a summer tyre with a full winter capability, boasting safety in all weathers, high mileage, robustness, damage resistance and long lasting performance, equating to low total cost of ownership. Rigorous tests show mobility isn’t at all
In addition to the Audi TT RS and the RS 5 Coupé, premium tyre maker Hankook is now also providing original fitment tyres for the new Audi RS 4 Avant. Following the tradition of the first RS model, this has a powerful V6 bi-turbo engine, which now has 600 Nm torque and weighs 80 kg
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