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Goodyear named as British Touring Car Championship partner until 2026
Goodyear Tyres and TOCA, Series Organiser of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), have announced that Goodyear will continue its long-standing partnership with the BTCC for another five years, through to the end of 2026 and through the introduction of hybrid power to the championship. This five-year partnership brings with it a number of accolades […]
Goodyear-equipped KAMAZ-master team superior in Dakar 2021 with full TOP 3 podium
The KAMAZ-master factory team once again won the toughest rally in the world, the Dakar. Not only did they win the 12-day rally-raid for the 18th time, but also managed a full TOP 3 podium win, breaking more than one record with Goodyear as their official tyre partner. It is Dmitry Sotnikov’s first Dakar Gold since […]
Revolution Tyres Expands Product Portfolio
That not all foreign-made tyres are created equal, we are rapidly coming to learn. Imported brands, especially those made in China, are subject to much criticism in the market, with many claiming they are inferior to locally produced makes. And, yes, some are. But, tyre producers in China, India, Brazil and other emerging markets are […]
TIGER WHEEL & TYRE TEMBISA CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL OPENING
Tiger Wheel & Tyre has announced the opening of their latest store in Gauteng, located in the East Rand suburb of Tembisa. At the helm of the newly acquired fitment centre is Mahene Patrice Benzane – owner and businessman who has seen great success in the mining industry and is now using his experience and […]
RECIRCLE AWARDS 2021: Nominations Shortlist Announced
Valebridge Media Services (VMS), the Crewe, UK and Madrid, Spain-based media services agency, has announced the shortlist of nominees for the inaugural Recircle Awards 2021, the recently launched awards event recognising sustainable innovation, production processes, management and services within the tyre retreading and recycling industries. The shortlist, selected from a preliminary list of candidates nominated […]
Bridgestone EMIA increases OE presence in 2020
Bridgestone EMIA’s Original Equipment (OE) business achieved new successes in 2020, as the organisation continued to deliver on its standing as a sustainable solutions company. As a valued and trusted partner of the world’s leading car manufacturers, Bridgestone has continuously grown its OE business in recent years thanks to its strengths in innovation, agility and […]
MIND THE POTHOLE! – By Liana Shaw
Ever driven on one of South Africa’s secondary roads in a typical Highveld storm, amid gale force winds, with the rain pelting down marring visibility, only to hit a flooded pothole you may have ordinarily attempted to dodge? I have, with extensive damage caused to both the affected rim and tyre, and unexpected expenses I […]
Tyrexpo Asia 2021 continues to gain momentum
Having announced in November 2020 the re-scheduling of the Tyrexpo Asia 2021 show to the 17th to 19th November this year due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, Tarsus Group has since been working hard to communicate with all confirmed exhibitors and rearrange the hall layout of the show which will still take place at the […]
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DOWNLOAD LATEST EDITION OF SA TREADS 👇🏼DIGITAL DEC/JAN 2021👇🏼 Contents:InterviewAn exclusive with Morne Dreyer, Franchise Director, Supa Quick – pg2 FeatureBleak outlook for SA economy predicted – pg6 FeatureTo mutilate or not… that is the question – pg10 FeatureMind the Pothole! – pg12 Tyre TestMaxxis makes a stir in 2020 tests – pg15 Industry NewsGoodyear […]
Supa Quick offers mobile service
While it has one of the largest footprints of auto fitment centres in South Africa, Supa Quick says it is moving even closer to its customers with the launch of the first of its Mobile Van project. In a pilot launch in November, these mobile mini fitment centres started offering customers in the East Rand […]
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