Manufacturer Silence About Tread Depth Dangers Criticised
The continued lack of public recognition some U.K.-based tyre manufacturers give to wet condition grip performance in tyres with a tread depth below 3mm has been criticised by the chairman of the NTDA’s Tyre Wholesalers Group.
Trelleborg TM900 Now Available in 800/70R38
Trelleborg has added a 800/70R38 variation to its TM900 High Power line.
Conti: Planned EU Requirements Would Harm Traffic Safety
The European Union plans to reduce both CO2 emissions and noise pollution from road traffic with a range of planned regulations.
Progress or Trade-Offs?
Are we making any progress? It’s always an interesting question. When it comes to tires, the industry and fleets tend to focus on different goals. Fuel economy, maximizing intervals between scheduled maintenance, extending tire removal mileages, increasing driver satisfaction, maintenance outsourcing and a host of issues may compete for top billing. Tire selections are especially
When The Going Gets Tough, Retreads Get Going!
The following two quotes were in a news article in June 2009. “Worst Economy in a Generation,” Says Economist: Trucking especially hard hit, not likely to lead recovery "This is the worst economy in a generation," Robert Costello told the Los Angeles Transportation Club on Tuesday. There is no doubt that the trucking industry is
Tyremakers Get Earthy at Agritechnica
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Agritechnica exhibition, held in Hanover, Germany between Nov. 13 and 17, provided a platform for European and international tyre manufacturers to display their latest products.
Rhodia Plans second China Silica Facility
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The chemical company Rhodia plans to construct a second facility for the production of high performance silica in China.
EU Requirements for Tyres Will Reduce Safety, Says Conti
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) By means of various regulations, the EU intends to reduce both CO2 emissions and noise pollution from road traffic in the future.
Marangoni Retreading a ‘Reliable Alternative’ to Delocalisation
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) After working for over half a century in the tyre sector, the Marangoni group claims the distinction of being one of only a few players in the global tyre industry to be fully active across the spectrum of tyre industry sectors; from the production of new tyres to industrial-scale retreading, from the design to the development of machinery for the production of tyres, from the manufacturing of retreading systems to the distribution of the finished product to end users.
Tyre Technology – What’s Next?
(Douglasdale, South Africa/SA Treads) People often ask me what drew me to the tyre business. Why, the dynamism, creativity and sophistication of the industry I promptly reply.