Type OE+?
(Chris Anthony, Editor) With 2008 barely underway, January saw the subject of OE tyre “type-approval” hit the headlines.
Awards Recognise Eco-Friendly Innovations
The inaugural Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence were presented at the recent Tire Technology Expo, in Cologne and there was a marked emphasis on environmentally friendly technologies and products.
Continental, General Tires Top Tire Rack Testing
The ContiCrossContact UHP from Continental Tire North America (CTNA) is ranked No. 1, and the General Tire Grabber UHP is a close second, in an online consumer satisfaction survey of street/sport truck summer tires conducted by The Tire Rack.
Bridgestone to Exhibit Eco Products at EPIF 2008
At the start of March the Eco-Products International Fair 2008 (EPIF 2008) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Goodyear to Give Max Technology UK launch at CV Show
Goodyear Dunlop will be using the 2008 Commercial Vehicle Show (15-17 April) to launch its innovative Goodyear Max Technology ranges to the UK market.
Conti’s CSEasy Awarded ‘Archie’ for Innovation
Continental’s CSEasy industrial tyre has received the Fork Lift Truck Association’s (FLTA) prestigious innovation award.
Goodway Keeps Cool With Premium Retread Range
Supercool, the flagship retread range produced by Goodway Rubber is, says the Malaysia-based company, the product of many years’ innovation and invention, guided by a single dominant principle – caring for the people who produce the product and those who use it.
New Michelin X-Ice Xi2 Promises Traction, Treadwear and Fuel Economy
Earlier this week, Michelin North America introduced its next generation of winter tires with Michelin X-Ice Xi2, which promises longer tread life and improved fuel economy without compromising winter traction.
Sumitomo Rubber Aims at 100% Natural Rubber Tire
(Tech-On.com) Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. has unveiled its current tire technology development and visions.
Michelin Improves Best-Selling Regional Truck Tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has taken its best-selling, industry-leading regional tire, the all-position Michelin XZE tire, and made it better.