Tires

Trucking companies expect tire manufacturers to help them do their job safely even as they lower the total cost of ownership through fuel savings obtained by reducing rolling resistance and increasing tire longevity thanks to its “multi-life” strategy. A new offering for tractor-trailer rigs is now available at Michelin. It comprises 315/80 R 22.5-size tires for drive axles […]

Bridgestone has been chosen by the BMW Group to develop a range of tyres for its i3 electric vehicle. As the exclusive tyre supplier for this milestone in automotive history, Bridgestone has put all its technological and engineering knowhow, and above all passion into developing an exclusive tyre that translates BMW’s vision for a future

Bridgestone Corporation revealed its second generation “Air Free Concept (Non-Pneumatic) Tire” at the 43 Tokyo Motor Show 2013. The new design features improved load-bearing capabilities, environmental design and driving performance. The latest improvements to the “Air Free Concept Tire” brings Bridgestone one step closer to a viable, commercially available air free tire. Special features of

ContiSilent™ is a tire noise-reducing technology developed by Continental. It is designed to reduce  interior noise on all road surfaces. ContiSilent™ tires are equipped with an inner tire absorber, a polyurethane foam, attached to the inner surface of the tread area with an adhesive. Regardless of the temperature, the structure of the foam stays intact.