Tyre manufacturer Michelin is supporting the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and its efforts to raise public awareness of the importance of tyre safety. In an analysis by the RSA of fatal road accidents occurring in Ireland between 2008 and 2012 just published, defective tyres were identified as the largest single ‘vehicle factor’ involved. As part
The tyre trade is being asked to cast a vote for a dress made from inner car tubes, which is in the running for a design award in the Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion Competition, sponsored by Bank of Ireland. Becarra Bandini is a dress designed and made by TY students Anna Coll, Úna Togher and Rachel
Goodyear is reinventing the truck tyre with the launch of a completely new industry size: the low profile Goodyear KMAX S steer tyre in the dimension 375/45R22.5. In addition to this industry innovation, the leading tyre manufacturer further broadens its portfolio with another low profile tyre: the Goodyear KMAX D drive axle tyre in size
Supply chain specialist Gist is aiming to increase its reliability and safety and boost efficiency after signing up as the UK launch customer for Michelin solutions’ new EFFITRAILER™ programme. EFFITRAILER™ centres around the installation of dedicated trailer telematics equipment, featuring an on-board datalink, tyre pressure monitoring system and electronic braking system (EBS) data analysis. Once
The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) has become an official event partner for the inaugural Automechanika Birmingham exhibition to be held at the NEC, June 7-9. The UK tyre industry’s principle retailer organisation will be promoting the value and uniqueness of the exhibition to its membership, with the association taking an on-going role beyond the
There’s no getting around the fact that prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in men. Thankfully there are several funds, charities and schemes, and thousands of passionate individuals taking the fight to prostate cancer, with Prostate Cancer UK being one of the most proactive. Toyo is keen to help fight this disease in
Goodyear’s brand new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 product, which is only just hitting the shelves in tyre retailers, is already accredited with fitments on the Mercedes- Benz E-Class. The new Goodyear product will be fitted in a range of sizes from 17 to 20 inch rims, section width ranging from 225 to 275, and
BKT is set to exhibit its new Liftmax LM 81 tyre, which is perfect for forklift apllications at the forthcoming Bauma trade in Munich, Germany. The new Liftmax LM 81 tyre is strong, resistant and unbeatable tyre for long distances, even at high speed.
Interstate Tire & Rubber Co is set to introduce its all-new all-season line; the Interstate All Season GT, a full range of European all-season tyres with 32 sizes in Passenger, SUV and Light Truck. Theo de Vries, Interstate Vice President says that he expects that this segment will continue to grow and that these tyres
Leading specialist fuel oil delivery operator, Campfreight Limited, based in New Ross, has turned a trial of Continental tyres four years ago into a money-saving, safety-improving policy. The company delivers fuel for industry, direct from terminals at Dublin, Cork and Foynes to fuel depots, service stations, commercial premises and ship bunkering. Managing director, George
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