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.
Better Technology For Better Fuel Economy
Making effective tire choices for fuel efficiency, related Curtis Decker of Continental Tire North America, means fleet managers have to first consider the true environment in which their vehicles operate. “Fuel efficiency and savings equate to certain market sectors and are difficult in others,” he said. “In some cases, such as delivery and on-highway operations,
Cut Out the Waiting With Harvie
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Harvie Tyres’ attendance at Brityrex coincided with the release of the company’s brand new 84-page catalogue.
Harvie Prema Continues Expansion Plans
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) As Harvie Prema enters its third year under new ownership, the company’s planned expansion continues with the employment of a new sales manager, Mark Prince.
IMI Develops Self-Adjusting Weight
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Last year, IMI, the maker of truck balancing powder, Equal, launched a product aimed at the passenger car market.
Sice/Auto 4: New Concept Tyre Changer
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Auto 4 and Sice have announced the launch of the S450 Super-Automatic tyre changer, which they describe as “a new radical development in tyre changer design and operation.”
Lose Weight With BBS
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The engineers at wheel manufacturer BBS are constantly striving to reduce the weight of the company’s alloy wheels.
Breaking Ground: Service, Real-World Experience Defines Success in Skid-Steer Tire Market
Perhaps the most versatile of all earthmoving equipment, skid-steer loaders have hundreds of applications – excavation, grading, general construction, demolition, recycling, mining, road repair, landscaping, agriculture, snow removal and more. That versatility ensures that there will always be a steady need – and profit opportunity – for tire dealers that sell skid-steer tires. At Maxxis
On the Road – Still: Fuel Prices, Vehicle Cost Not Stalling RV Tire Market Growth
About 8 million U.S. households now own at least one RV. That’s a whopping 58% increase since 1980. Putting it another way, 376,700 units (motorhomes and towables) were shipped in 2005, up 1.8% from 2004 numbers. Even more impressive is the 15% gain in RV ownership from 2001 to 2004. The trend is unmistakable. All
Adding Value…Harvie Style
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Harvie name has been associated with tyre repair materials and wheels service accessories for the past four decades, during which time the company has demonstrated rapid response to continuous tyre and rim change processes and the ensuing demands for high quality, technically efficient products plus customer service support within the U.K. market.