Archive for December, 2010

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric tyre technology – Tyre Talk

Eagle F1 has more road contact across the entire width of the tyre tread and consequently produces far more grip through the corners.

Here and Now with John Bowe

The quality of a tyre, as well as its inflation, tread depth and general condition, greatly influence its ability to stop a vehicle in an emergency situation. Remember, our tyres are the only part of our car that is actually touching the road!

Dunlop Dominates “The 6 Hour” – Cements Position as Australia’s Number One Motorcycle Tyre

After 6 hours of gruelling competition at one of the toughest circuits on racing tyres in the world, the top 9 riders across the finish line all chose Dunlop tyres, as well as Dunlop shod competitors taking out 6 of the 7 racing classifications.

Dunlop Dominates Motorsport Championships Globally

In Australia, the Dunlop Motorsport team have capped off one of their most successful years on both four wheels and two wheels with what seem like endless racing victories and highlight

Goodyear Fuel Saving Technology – Tyre Talk

Therefore a decrease in tyre rolling friction (also called tyre rollingresistance) leads to a reduction in fuel consumption.

MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport Unveiled in Dubai

The MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport, the world’s fastest series-produced tyre on the racetrack (*1), was unveiled in Dubai this week and will be launched worldwide beginning in January 2011.
The MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport was designed to accomplish one purpose: deliver the ultimate driving experience while ensuring maximum safety even in extreme conditions of use.
The tyre [...]

JAXQuickfit Offers Timely Advice to Motorists

With Christmas fast approaching, JAXQuickfit Tyres is urging motorists to take the necessary safety precautions before they start their holidays.

Bridgestone Increases Production Capacity in Thailand

Bridgestone Corporation has announced that it will invest $200 million through early 2014 to expand production capacity at its truck tyre plant at Chonburi, Thailand.
To meet growing demand for radial truck and bus tyres, Bridgestone will increase daily production at the Chonburi plant by more than 30 percent to 10,500 units.
The Chonburi plant opened [...]

Michelin Lifestyle Celebrates 10 Years of Success

Launched in 2000, Limited was created to extend and enhance the appeal of the Michelin brand through developing new consumer products for markets worldwide.

The Michelin Lifestyle business incorporates three categories of products – automotive accessories, footwear and heritage and culture products.

Fuel Saving Silica Delivers Best of Both Worlds in Goodyear and Dunlop Tyres

WHAT DO WINDOWPANES, FINE WINES, TOOTHPASTE AND THE LATEST CAR TYRES FROM GOODYEAR AND DUNLOP HAVE IN COMMON – SILICA. THE MOST ABUNDANT MINERAL IN THE EARTH’S CRUST, SILICA IS FOUND IN QUARTZ AND SAND, AND THIS INNOCUOUS NATURALLY OCCURRING SUBSTANCE HAS HAD A DRAMATIC EFFECT ON TYRE TECHNOLOGY.