Tyrepress

Optional sport tyres always deliver better performance, right? Not necessarily, says auto motor und sport (ams). When the German motoring publication tested the latest Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, the model they received didn’t arrive on standard 20-inch rims, rather with 22-inch wheels fitted with “performance tyres” – an option that costs £464 in the UK. https://lnkd.in/eFPyg2FE

In March 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union’s General Court lifted some of the sanctions imposed on Belshina in December 2021. Journalists from the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) consider this decision a mistake and have published their investigation into the tyre maker’s activities. https://lnkd.in/enEa9HYt

September 2024 marked 20 years of partnership between Marangoni and Scottish RingTread partner, Alba Tyre Management Ltd. https://lnkd.in/e97X9A7a

Although tyres account for only 2 to 4% of total fleet costs, they play a disproportionately large role in influencing other expenses, affecting fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance, and even safety. All these factors contribute to total cost of ownership, but by prioritising effective tyre management, fleet operators can significantly reduce fuel costs, decrease maintenance requirements, and maximise vehicle uptime. For Bridgestone, the provision of tailored solutions that help fleets optimise their cost structures is a business of growing significance. https://lnkd.in/eyfEFKpi

As the UK heads towards the wet winter months, Yokohama has a broad range of tyres for all-weather driving. Equally capable of tackling all terrains and mud, while delivering excellent fuel efficiency, comfort and safety performance, the Geolandar A/T G015 is proving to be the tyre of choice for more-and-more SUV owners. https://lnkd.in/eV2xepMg

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) has announced its financial results for the nine months ending 30 September 2024, showcasing moderate revenue growth and a significant increase in business profit, despite ongoing challenges in the global economic landscape and sluggish tyre sales in key markets. https://lnkd.in/ebng56sg

The rise and rise of the SUV has been the dominant feature of the European car market in recent years, with increasing numbers of SUV drivers demanding a wider variety of performance features, from on-road performance to off-road traction. This has resulted in the introduction of new products to Kumho’s SUV/4x4 line-up such as <a href="https://lnkd.in/eha5Ryw4">Ecsta PS71 SUV</a> and <a href="https://lnkd.in/egvFVzxn">Road Venture AT52</a> and significant range extensions to established patterns. https://lnkd.in/eB6wuf3w

Hankook offers an extensive range of powerful performance tyres built for the wild, ensuring confident and controlled off-road driving. Offering optimum all-terrain capability designed specifically for off-road vehicles, Dynapro, Hankook’s core 4x4 tyre collection, comprises of the Dynapro MT2, an all-season off-road tyre, Dynapro AT2, a 4x4 and SUV tyre, and the newest addition to the Dynapro family, the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme – tough in all terrains. https://lnkd.in/eHXsEJTN

Hankook Tyre UK was awarded the <a href="https://lnkd.in/ebC9HHVY">NTDA's Industry Marketing Campaign of the Year award</a> for its ‘Hankook Big Winter Giveaway’ consumer promotion, featuring a £20,000 Virgin holiday voucher. Hankook’s primary objective of the promotion was to increase brand awareness, focusing on delivering a variety of paid and organic marketing methods across its social channels and radio advertising to reach as many UK drivers as often as possible. The four-week promotional campaign consisted of twenty-five daily prizes of a £50 Virgin Gift Card and a final main prize of a £20,000 Virgin holiday voucher. Anyone was eligible to enter the prize draw, subject to the usual T&Cs; all they had to do was visit the Hankook.win website and enter their contact details. https://lnkd.in/ewpd2Xh9

Essex independent dealer Tyre-Smart was named the best Small Tyre Retailer of the Year 2024 at the <a href="https://lnkd.in/ebC9HHVY">NTDA's annual Tyre Industry Awards ceremony</a>. The family-owned business, which is a member of the Michelin Quality Centre network, on Moss Road, Witham, was triumphant against other single-site tyre dealerships from across the UK to win the prestigious trophy. https://lnkd.in/eesUq-N3