John Sutch Cranes has confirmed it will specify Michelin tyres across its fleet of mobile cranes, tractor units, trailers and rigid trucks, after a trial set of Michelins covered more than twice the distance normally seen from the firm’s previous tyre of choice. The family business compared the performance of… Read more »
Fraikin appoints Prometeon as tyre supplier for its trucks and trailers
Prometeon is supplying and managing Pirelli and Formula tyres for Fraikin’s fleet of 3,100 rigids, tractors and trailers. Prometeon is the licensed UK supplier of Pirelli-branded commercial vehicle tyres and the only tyre company solely focused on the commercial and industrial vehicle sectors. Contract hire, fleet management and rental specialist… Read more »
Michelin Truck Tyres clock-up 300,000KM
A family owned and run motorcycle racing team competing in the British Superbike Championship has replaced the Michelin steer tyres on its 1995 Mercedes-Benz 814 transporter after more than 300,000km in service. Used to carry the team and its equipment to circuits across the UK, Ireland and the continent, Phil… Read more »
N.S. Clarke Transport rolls out Michelin tyres as original equipment across 30 new Volvos
Staffordshire-based N.S. Clarke Transport has specified Michelin tyres as original equipment across 30 new Volvo FH 6×2 500hp tractors joining its fleet, praising the tyre company for its impressive pence per kilometre running costs. The new vehicles join a total fleet of 160 trucks and 125 trailers operating on a… Read more »
Bridgestone to supply tyres to Volta Trucks’ launch and demonstrator fleet vehicles
Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a tyre partnership with the world’s largest tyre and rubber manufacturer, Bridgestone. The agreement covers the first launch vehicle, to be revealed at an online event on Thursday 3 September, and the supply of tyres to the pilot vehicles that… Read more »
Van fleets can gain an extra 40 miles per tank with Michelin – Tyre fitter claims
Mobile tyre fitting specialist, Mid Beds Tyres is said to be benefiting from improved traction and an increased range of up to 40 miles per tank of fuel, since replacing the original equipment tyres on its MAN TGE 4×4 van, with a set of Michelin Agilis CrossClimates. The Bedfordshire-based firm… Read more »
Prometeon welcomes new ban on old tyres on steer axles
Prometeon Tyre Group UK has welcomed the government’s ban on tyres aged 10 years or older on the steer axles of commercial vehicles, and has reassured its customers that there is no cause for concern. Roads Minister Baroness Vere recently announced the ban, making it illegal to fit tyres that… Read more »
Tiny percentage of damage claims show Michelin’s product confidence is well founded
In the 12 months ending 30 June 2020, Michelin received just 769 eligible claims for damage under its free accidental damage guarantee – from nearly 120,000 entitled truck and bus tyres sold in the UK and Ireland. Michelin says the claim rate of just 0.65 per cent highlights its unrivalled… Read more »
Fowler Welch renews contract with Bandvulc Tyres
Supply chain logistics provider Fowler Welch has extended its long-running tyre fitment and management contract with Continental Tyres subsidiary and retread specialist Bandvulc. Continental and Bandvulc tyres will be specified across the entire Fowler Welch fleet of 450 Euro 6 trucks and 750 temperature-controlled trailer units for a further three… Read more »
New BFGoodrich cross control 2 expands robust range of construction tyres
BFGoodrich has added to its popular range of heavy truck tyres with the launch of the new Cross Control 2 – the brand’s first second-generation product to be introduced into the UK and Irish markets. Available as a steer and drive tyre, the new fitment is targeted at tippers and… Read more »
