The Italian expert in cold retreading of truck and bus tyres, Marangoni Retreading Systems (Marangoni), has just introduced the new Ringtread Blackline ICE202: a premium tyre specially designed for use in severe winter conditions ?on long-distance vehicles. Apart from its…
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Continental launches new Generation 6 tyres for Indian market
The Indian chapter of tyre giant Continental has introduced a range of Generation 6 – the UltraContact UC6 and ComfortContact CC6 – tyres suited to its diverse market. UltraContact UC6 and ComfortContact CC6 tyres have been developed for higher safety…
Michelin NA launches fuel-efficient trailer tyre for line-haul market
Michelin North America (NA) has just introduced its new trailer tyre – Michelin X One Line Energy T2 tyre – for the NA line-haul market. The SmartWay-verified X One Line Energy T2 tyre is targeted for the dry van truckload,…
Mercedes to feature Yokohama Advan Sport tyres on several new AMG models
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.’s (Yokohama) Advan Sport V107 tyre has been selected by German car maker Daimler A.G. as original equipment (OE) fitments for a number of new models marketed under the vehicle maker’s Mercedes-AMG brand. The Advan Sport V107…
Michelin’s new passenger tyre said to be “most advanced, significantly raises the bar for safety”
The Michelin Cross Climate 2, which debuted at a virtual launch last week, is touted as the company’s “most versatile and advanced passenger tyre that has been developed in more than two decades.” The tyre features a V-formation tread design,…
Ceat launches unique puncture safe tyre range for two-wheelers
Indian tyre maker Ceat has launched a new “Puncture-Safe” motorcycle tyre range designed to prevent deflation at the point of puncture. The tubeless tyres contain a patented sealant that seals the puncture and prevents loss of air pressure. This property…
Bridgestone’s green Enliten Tech featured on Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID.3
Bridgestone and long-time auto manufacturer partner Volkswagen have unveiled a new groundbreaking lightweight tyre technology, Enliten Technology, applied on the roads for the first time on the latter’s all-electric ID.3 vehicle. Tyres with the innovative Enliten Technology have super low…
Cooper Tire’s new winter drive tyre RM258 features added traction for regional haulers
US-based Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) has recently launched the RM258 WDTM winter tyre to its Roadmaster truck tyre lineup. The new winter tyre features several accents which makes it Roadmaster’s “best performer in the snow and other…
ZC Rubber to offer additional rim sizes for winter tyres in Europe
China-based tyre manufacturer Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) plans to add at least 68 new sizes of its Z-series winter tyres for the European market in the coming 2020 sales season. ZC Rubber also plans to launch Westlake…
BKT introduces Maglift Eco/Premium forklift tyres
BKT has introduced two new models for its Maglift tyre specifically designed for forklifts, known as Maglift Eco and Premium. Maglift Eco is made with two layers of rubber compound and has a special shape and very wide lugs to guarantee outstanding…