Untangling the Not-So-Easy Sell of Run-Flat Tires
It was a scorching hot August day in the Midwest. My dash said 93 degrees in the mid-day heat as my Ford crested a rolling hill on U.S. Route 24 smack dab in Indiana when it happened. A hunk of metal fell off of the flatbed trailer in front of me somewhere between 65 and
New Study Paves Way for Building Walls from End-of-Life Tires
A new study by The University of South Australia has tested and verified the structural integrity of building walls made from tires packed with other earth materials. The study says the results potentially provide new opportunities for the reuse of end-of-life tires in the construction industry. According to this study, tire waste represents a major
Falken Tires To Launch Commercial Van Sizes In Wildpeak H/T02, A/T3W
Falken Tires has launched multiple sizes for the commercial van segment in both Wildpeak H/T02 and A/T3W. Two sizes in the Wildpeak H/T02 – 235/65R16C and 225/75R16C – with the same sizes in Wildpeak A/T3W – will become available for Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster van fitments beginning in August. In addition, coming in 2023
Apollo Tyres Launches New EV-Specific Tires in India
Apollo Tyres has introduced specific tires for electric vehicles (EVs) for both passenger vehicles and two-wheelers. The Apollo Amperion range of tires for the passenger vehicle segment, whereas the Apollo WAV range is for two-wheelers. Both were launched for the Indian market. The Apollo Amperion will cater to the EVs in hatchback, compact SUV and
Mitas Introduces New Size of Grip N’ Ride Construction Tire
Mitas has expanded its Grip ‘N’ Ride construction tire range with a new, larger size tire for wheeled and backhoe loaders. The new 21L – 24 IND tire is designed for improved performance even on softer terrain and features strengthened sidewalls for greater durability when handling increased load capacity, a special tread pattern that delivers
Pirelli Talks EV Tires for the Aftermarket, Investing in North America
You may not be seeing electric vehicles in your shop now, but, as market data predicts, they are coming, and tiremakers are preparing in a variety of ways to provide for this new vehicle segment. Thanks to its OE relationships and technology-driven development, one tiremaker that is making significant strides in this segment is Pirelli,
BKT Responds to Industrial Handling Challenges with MagLift Tires
Industrial logistical operations create numerous challenges for machinery operating in this environment and especially for the tires that equip them. Goods transport and handling require stability, traction, significant load capacity and a high level of driving comfort. For this reason, BKT is developing new compounds that are highly resistant to cutting and tearing, as well
Trelleborg, BKT Display New Tires at Waste Expo 2022
Trelleborg exhibited its tire solutions for sustainable operations in waste management and construction industries, while BKT showcased several heavy-duty tires representing the BKT Earthmax All-Steel radial tire at Waste Expo 2022. According to Trelleborg, attendees at the Trelleborg booth saw an eye-catching neon wheel loader fitted with tires from the EMR Range, made for critical
The Science Behind High-Load Tires
Something in every vehicle needs to carry the vehicle and payload. It just so happens that the black, round objects in the four corners of the vehicle are designed to do the job, and the amount of weight they can carry is known as the tire’s load-carrying capacity. When we started the “Science Behind” series
Stability, Extended Life Define BKT’s Tires for Compactors
In BKT‘s tire range for compacting operations in the industrial and construction sectors, the company has addressed operators’ needs with determination, providing specific solutions which are aligned with operators’ working styles. Compaction operations are a specific niche for BKT in the OTR tire space, and the company has many products to fit each operations’ needs.
