Sumitomo to Debut Fossil Fuel-Free Tire
Sumitomo Rubber Industries will debut a 100% fossil fuel-free tire at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, slated for Nov. 23 to Dec. 1. The tiremaker added it will begin selling the tire at the same time. An Enasave Special Site will launch on Dunlop’s homepage as a precursor to the release. The site will feature
Sumitomo to Debut ‘Ultra Pure’ Tires in 2014
Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ recent development of a highly purified form of natural rubber may take on tire form as early as next year. The Japanese manufacturer says it plans to utilize its UPNR (Ultra Pure Natural Rubber) in several tires, starting with new ranges scheduled for launch in 2014. “With the recent rise in global
Conti Gives Overview of Green Developments
The commercial availability of Sumitomo’s Enasave 97, albeit in small volumes, has demonstrated the feasibility of producing tires containing very little in the way of fossil fuels.
Time Gives Nod to Goodyear AMT
Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology has been named one of Time magazine’s "Best Inventions of the Year 2012." Time’s 2012 list of innovations includes NASA’s Z-1 space suit, the Tesla Model S electric car and indoor clouds. Not yet available for purchase, Goodyear’s AMT was developed to “help ensure the optimum tire pressure is maintained” in
New Proxes DOT Race Tire
Toyo Tire USA Corp. has released the new Toyo Proxes RR, a DOT-approved competition tire designed for dry tracks. The symmetric tire features two circumferential grooves molded to a 4/32-inch tread depth with additional wear inspection holes on the void areas. The low tread depth "eliminates the need for tire shaving and provides ultimate traction
U.S. Gets Full Toyo Proxes RS1
Toyo Tire USA Corp. said its full-slick Toyo Proxes RS1 is now available in the U.S. The Proxes RS1 is available to U.S. racers in four popular sizes: 245/640R18, 285/650R18, 285/680R18 and 335/710R18. A comprehensive contingency program is also being offered in conjunction with the National Auto Sport Association, and details are available at nasaproracing.com.
Sumitomo Collaborates to Make Top Eco Tire
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. has announced its collaboration with Sumitomo Rubber Industries on the development of the tiremaker’s Enasave Premium tire. Enasave earned the best rating (AAA) for rolling resistance under Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association’s (JATMA) labeling system. Launched at the Tokyo Motor Show last month, Enasave Premium is Sumitomo’s flagship in its fuel-efficient
How Tire Engineers Select New Ingredients for Rubber ‘Recipes’
With passenger tire sales in the U.S. reaching $21.8 billion last year, tire manufacturers constantly seek a competitive edge by delivering the latest high-tech products to technology-hungry consumers. In an age when cars can parallel park themselves and drivers can sync their smartphones to automatically broadcast music over car stereos, it makes sense. Just like
Toyo Official Tire of Auto Sport Association Through 2015
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. will continue as the official tire of the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) through 2015. Toyo’s Proxes RA1 first became the spec tire for select racing classes in 2002. In addition, Toyo Tires returns as the title sponsor of the NASA Championships at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. The tiremaker also
Last Shuttle Mission a Grand Finale for Michelin
For as long as there has been a Space Shuttle – since 1981, in fact – Michelin North America has been a part of the program. Michelin has been the exclusive supplier of the enormous radial tires that rode on all five Shuttles that flew a total of 135 missions over 30 years. Today, the