Volkswagen has selected Falken to supply a derivative of its new Euorwinter HS449 winter tyre for the Polo. The OE-approved 185/60R15 85H tyres is the second contract the Japanese tyre manufacturer has secured with Volkswagen this year and follows the agreement to deliver its Sincera tyres to the Up!
A new retrofit Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for commercial vehicles that monitors tyre pressures and temperatures has been launched on the market. One third of fuel consumption in a loaded HGV is used to overcome rolling resistance of the tyres and this increases further if tyres are under-inflated.
Chinese tyre maker Aeolus has launched two new retreadable truck tyres at Brityrex. The ASR 69 steer axle and ADR 69 drive axle tyre in 295/80 R 22.5 and 315/80 R22.5 for regional fleets, have wider tread areas offering improved regrooving and retreading opportunities compared to many other truck products from the region.
The Al Dobowi Group, owners of the Infinity tyre brand, is showcasing its new private brand, Eternity on its stand at Brityrex International this week. The Aldobowi Group says the Eternity brand is a brand for a new generation of tyre buyers.
The Michelin Training Centre a first time exhibitor at Brityrex International this week, is promoting its wide range of technical and management training courses, which are available to all tyre businesses in the UK and Ireland.
The National Tyre Distributor’s Association (NTDA) in the UK and Lanxess, a leading producer of high performance synthetic rubbers, have partnered to launch a new app for smartphone, tablet and PC, which will help dealers improve customer understanding of the impact greener tyres can have on fuel economy and carbon emissions.
Bridgestone has introduced the Ecopia EP001S tyre on the market: the company’s first tyre to carry top EU Label A/A grades for both fuel efficiency (RRC = A) and wet grip (WGI = A), as defined by the new European Tyre Regulations
Cookstown based Desmond Simpson & Sons Ltd has just been appointed exclusive Irish and British distributor for Nordexx brand by Danish company, Nordisk Daek Import A/S (NDI).
As Tyre Safety Week continues the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is urging all motorists to get their tyres checked for free at participating outlets.
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