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All Goodyear/Dunlop Tyres Stuff

Goodyear spherical tyre

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Goodyear spherical tyre

Goodyear spherical tyre
Goodyear spherical tyre

Goodyear spherical tyre

Goodyear Spherical Tyre

Goodyear spherical tyre: Goodyear has wrapped up two concept tyres designed for the autonomous cars of tomorrow, including a spherical tyre that allows cars to drive sideways and one that can sense road conditions and adapt to them. …

Due to modern manufacturing techniques, tyres can be made with any special sidewall markings or tread designs that they want. This Goodyear concept tyre is a fine example of that, and what a stunner it looks?

This comes along with the news that Goodyear in partnership with the Luxembourg government, is to build a lucrative technical centre. This will replace the present facilities and house about 1,000 Goodyear employees.

This will include around one thousand scientists, tyre engineers, and development technicians. The whole new location is expected to accommodate over four thousand workers.

These are the guys who helped to develop the new type of tyre and many other new Goodyear and Fulda tyre products.

Goodyear have still got a wire plant in Bissen

Luxembourg, for making bead and steel wire for radial tyres. This will be closed, and the land will be sold off to the Luxembourg government. The development of the Luxembourg Automotive Campus. So, it will create business growth and development opportunities.

Consequently, inside the European automotive sector for the Goodyear Company.  It is also going to create the same opportunities. Naturally, for its campus partners and also the country of Luxembourg,.

As one of the founding partners and one of the first to move into the new facility at the campus. Hence, Goodyear looks forward to joining in with other progressive automotive companies. Especially, on the design, testing, and hatching of new concepts and ideas. Importantly, once again, there is the concept tyre, the Goodyear spherical tyre.

I have been very fortunate to visit one of the Goodyear facilities in Luxembourg and would like to wish Goodyear good luck in the new

2024 Goodyear product update. Goodyear spherical tyre

Okay, let’s talk about Goodyear’s concept tyre developments, which is as exciting as a twist in a Yorkshire soap opera. This isn’t just about putting rubber to the road; it’s about innovation, technology, and a bit of foresight. So take a cup of coffee and prepare to go on a fascinating adventure into the world of tyres, Goodyear style.

Goodyear’s Concept Tyre Developments: Not Just Air and Rubber

Do you know Goodyear? They’ve been there since Queen Victoria’s reign (well, almost – since 1898, to be exact), and they’re more than simply tyre manufacturers. These people are like the Heston Blumenthal’s of the tyre industry, constantly coming up with new ideas.



Eagle-360: A glimpse into the future.


First, let’s talk about the Eagle-360. This is not your normal tyre; it’s spherical. Consider a world in which cars have tyres as round as footballs. It sounds like something from “Doctor Who,” doesn’t it? This design allows cars to go in any direction, making parallel parking as simple as a Sunday morning. It’s like giving cars the agility of cats!


Oxygene: Bringing Life into Cities. Goodyear spherical tyre


Next, there’s oxygen. This is more than just a tyre; it’s a breath of fresh air, literally. These tyres contain living moss growing on the sidewalls. It sounds ridiculous, but it’s true! As the tyre rolls, it absorbs road water and sucks in CO2, releasing oxygen. It’s like having a portable Yorkshire Dales in your car, cleansing the air when you drive down to the store.


IntelliGrip: Smart as a Whip.


Then there’s the IntelliGrip. These smart tyres are similar to the clever clogs of the tyre world. They adjust to weather conditions, which, let’s be honest, in the UK are as unpredictable as a game of cricket. These tyres utilise sensors to change their grip according to the road surface and weather. It’s like having a weather forecaster built right into your tyres!


Sound Comfort: Peace and Quiet. Goodyear spherical tyre


Have you ever been on a motorway and had to shout above the traffic? Goodyear’s Sound-Comfort technology is here to help with that. These tyres are designed to significantly reduce interior vehicle noise. It’s similar to soundproofing your tyres, allowing you to listen to The Beatles, The Stones, or whatever music you want without being interrupted by road noise.


EfficientGrip Performance 2: Go the Extra Mile


Finally, let’s discuss EfficientGrip Performance 2. Goodyear claims that these tyres get 50% more mileage than their predecessors. This means fewer trips to the tyre shop and more money in your pocket for a rainy day (or a bright day out in Blackpool, perhaps).


A Step into the Future. Goodyear spherical tyre


Goodyear isn’t just producing tyres; they’re rethinking what they can be. It’s all about moving forward, from environmentally responsible advances to technologically advanced solutions. Sure, these concept tyres may not be on your car tomorrow, but they do provide a glimpse into what’s to come.

To summarise,

Goodyear’s concept tyre advancements are about more than just travelling from point A to point B; they’re also about innovation, sustainability, and a little futuristic fun. It’s fascinating to consider what’s around the corner—or, in this instance, the roundabout!

So there you have it, a quick overview of Goodyear’s most recent tyre developments. It’s more than just putting the correct shoes on your automobile; it’s about seeing a world with smart, green, and silent tyres. Isn’t that something to look forward to while you drink your tea?

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Hankook Winter Tyres

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Hankook Tyres Winter Tyres

With a decisive snip, more than a year’s work was officially complete. Four representatives from Hankook Tire’s global and European operations, suitably rugged up for the occasion, were on hand to …

Hankook Tyres Winter Tyres

This article reinforces my own opinion about the huge amount of interest in winter tyres. This time, it is Hankook tyres that are putting in efforts. Hence to produce a great winter tyre. Therefore this article is about Hankook’s efforts to rigorously test their winter tyre products.

Tough track conditions in ice and snow were provided from Finland.

Source: Technotrac: Hankook Tire opens own winter test facility in Finland

All Bridgestone/Firestone Tyres Stuff

Firestone Indy 500 Tyre

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Firestone Indy 500 Tyre

Firestone Indy 500 Tyre
Firestone Indy 500 Tyre

Firestone Indy 500 Tyre

Firestone Indy 500 Tyre; Motorsport news from Formula 1, GP2, GP3, Formula E, WEC, Indycar and MotoGP

As a tyre dealer for over 40 years. I have always admired the Firestone tyre brand?

There were numerous issues with Firestone tyres.

in the early days of steel-belted tyres. The North American tyre company were primarily making bias-belted tyres for the American market. These bias tyres suited the type of suspension that was used on many American cars at the time.

However radial tyres were being fitted to cars in the European car market and were coming out with staggering mileage figures. These tyres were becoming the buzz word in the tyre markets of Europe, with Michelin X tyres leading the way.

Other tyre manufacturers were struggling to keep up with the performance of the steel-belted tyres from Michelin. The problem was that the tyre manufacturers could not find a way to coat the steel wire that made up the steel belts with protection from oxidation (rusting).

Michelin had patented their method.

Hence, of protecting the steel cords from rusting. When a tyre steel belt rusts,. Then it causes the tyres layers to separate. Thus, an “egg” forms, and the tyre goes out of shape and vibrates the car. This makes the car almost impossible to drive and the tyre has to be changed.

Firestone tyres.Were to be the victims of the same thing. Along with Goodyear tyres. Firestone started to have major problems when making their first steel radials. Tyres were separating, causing all sorts of problems, both in the USA and in Europe.

Firestone Indy 500 Tyre

Firestone has always had a long-established connection to the motor-racing scene including the making of the Firestone Indy 500 Tyre. Eventually, Michelin sold the patent for making their steel wire rust proof and the tyre world’s steel belt issues fell.

Firestone then suffered a second period of tyres with best problems, mainly on Ford 4X4 trucks. This time, Firestone were sued and became very close to bankruptcy.

The sizable Bridgestone Tyre Corporation of Japan bought the business. Since then, Firestone tyres have begun to regain some credit and now make excellent tyre product. The Firestone Indy 500 tyre is a perfect example of the quality of the tyres that are produced today.

Firestone has always been an iconic tyre brand, for all my tyre life and they still are. I must congratulate them for producing such a great-looking tyre.

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All Neutral Tyres Stuff

BFG Mud Terrain tyres

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BFG Mud Terrain tyres

BFG Mud Terrain tyres

BFG Mud Terrain tyres

Mud-terrain tyres;

The Jeep Chief is sporting a custom fuel door, 2″ Lift Kit, and 37″ Mud-Terrain tyres. This Jeep is ready to ride!

Mud-terrain tyres. Were originally made to provide the vehicle with traction. Therefore, that could go anywhere. They were developed to give the 4X4 driver. Excellent durability. Whilst also giving good wear and traction in any weather.

Hence, that the vehicle could come up across. Including heavy snow falls. Mud tyres are technically designed with the help of racing tyres. As a result, they were derived from a “cut-chip and tear-resistant tread compound”.

This would give the tyres exceptional grip.

Also, wear resistance when driving on roads that would normally tear tyres to shreds, such as gravel roads.

The compound on these  tyres. Are therefore generated from computers. Hence, to provide the tyres with tread patterns. Also with high-void all-terrain pattern.

Thus, with interlocking   tread blocks

This is also supported by placing the sipes. Consequently, in a way that rejects and throws out pieces of grit and gravel,. At one time, tyres with many sipes would also be noisy. As a result, when driving on normal tarmac roads,

The Mud Terrain tyres, with all their siping, can now run much quieter on normal tarmac roads due to the computer design.

BFG Mud Terrain tyres

The upper shoulder sidewall armour. Consequently, features a tougher sidewall rubber compound. That’s twice as thick as previous range of BFG Mud Terrain tyres.

According to the 4X4 site,. Of which, we at Pellon Tyres are members for the Halifax area of Yorkshire, UK.

“its predecessor and extended Side-Biter Lugs. That deliver additional traction. Thus, by providing the clawing  action necessary to develop traction. Including, steering control in deep dirt, sand or on rock. Especially, during “aired down” off-road driving. The tyres internal structure. Thus, includes twin steel belts. Naturally, reinforced with spirally wrapped nylon. So on top of Goodrich’s TriGard, 3-ply polyester cord sidewall. With ply construction (2 plies for Load Range C tyres) for strength and durability. Single strand beads (a single strand of bead wire. Is continuously wrapped multiple times. Accordingly, until the desired strength is provided) enhance the tyres fit to the wheel. Therefore, to improve uniformity and ride quality”.

http://www.pellontyres.co.uk/Tyre/Details/Gt+Radial/ADVENTURO+M!2fT

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