News : Tyres

Eleven year old racing driver gets Falken support and scores her first victory

6/13/2013 6:15 AM EST - Propel Technology Ltd

Falken supplies tyres to Catherine Harris for her National Ministox Campaign, raising awareness to the youth market about the importance of selecting the right tyres.
Offenbach, June 13 2013. An eleven year girl is the latest youngster to gain tyre support from Falken as the Japanese manufacturer expands its presence in UK grass roots motorsport. Complementing its recent announcement to back the ANWCC Under 17s...

Limited places now available for next TyreSafe industry briefing

6/7/2013 5:45 AM EST - TyreSafe

Motor industry and road safety professionals from a wide range of sectors are being advised to act now in order to reserve their place for the next TyreSafe industry briefing which will be held on Thursday 18th July.

Taking place at the Ardencote Manor Hotel in Warwickshire, attendees will see the launch of campaign materials for this October’s tyre safety month and hear about a number of ways they can get involved...

Cancer charity benefits from TRA industry dinner

5/23/2013 10:25 AM EST - Tyre Recovery Association

More than £1,000 has been raised for charity by attendees at the seventh TRA sponsored tyre industry dinner.

The money, which was generated through a raffle with prizes including theatre tickets, luxury food hampers and magnums of champagne, will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support, helping to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.

“It was a great effort to raise £1,020 for Macmillan and I’d like to...

TT tyre advice for maximum performance

5/23/2013 9:13 AM EST - TyreSafe

Riders visiting this year’s Isle of Man TT races are being reminded to check their tyres before heading off to maximise their own performance.

The timely advice has been issued by TyreSafe and follows its recent PACT campaign showing bikers that tyre maintenance is essential to get the best out of their machines.

Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, said: "Whether you’re planning a trip to the TT races on the Isle...

Falken announces new year-round tyre for all weather conditions

5/20/2013 11:19 AM EST - Propel Technology Ltd

The new EUROALL SEASON AS200 is a multi-talented tyre for use 365 days a year.
Offenbach, May 20 2013. Falken's new all-year-round tyre offers improved traction on dry, wet and even snowy roads without compromising on comfort. The EUROALL SEASON AS200 also features significantly reduced tyre rolling noise and shorter braking distances. The tyre will be available at specialist tyre dealers from July 2013 in a...

Falken ready for its 14th endurance race on the Nordschleife circuit

5/15/2013 10:54 AM EST - Propel Technology Ltd

With an upgraded Porsche 911, Falken Motorsport will be chasing a top ten ranking in its 14th Nürburgring 24 Hour race.
Offenbach, May 14 2013. With over a decade of endurance racing under their belts, the Falken Motorsports team will once again be on the starting grid for its 14th race at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. With an experienced team and an upgraded Porsche 911 GT3 R, Falken will be aiming to finish in...

New initiative helps garages demonstrate their environmental credentials

5/13/2013 4:51 AM EST - Tyre Recovery Association

Garages and tyre retailers across the UK are now able to demonstrate their environmental commitment and credentials with the launch of the tyre industry’s ‘Responsible Retailer’ initiative.

The new programme has been designed specifically for retailers and will help them to not only manage their used tyre disposal in line with industry best practice guidelines, but will also help them promote these credentials to...

Keeping the pressure on caravan and motorhome safety

4/29/2013 5:50 AM EST - TyreSafe

After one of the longest and coldest winters in recent memory, the UK’s 650,000 touring caravan and motorhome owners are being reminded about the importance of checking their vehicle’s tyres before hitting the roads this spring.

With two Bank Holiday weekend’s fast approaching and temperatures finally starting to rise, the advice being issued by TyreSafe is particularly timely as many owners will be starting to...

Treadsetters expand brand portfolio with Falken truck and bus tyres

4/25/2013 6:30 AM EST - Propel Technology Ltd

Falken will be supplying truck and bus tyres to Telford-based distributor Treadsetters, to expand its UK distribution network for commercial vehicle tyres.
Offenbach, April 25 2013. Treadsetters, one of the UK’s and Europe’s principal wholesalers of commercial vehicle tyres, will be stocking Falken’s range of commercial vehicle tyres for trucks and buses. Falken’s tyres will join Treadsetters’ expanding brand...

Victory for James Deane at the Irish Drifting Championship

4/24/2013 8:08 AM EST - Propel Technology Ltd

James Deane in his new Mazda RX-7 snatches the podium position in first round of the Irish Drifting Championship at Mondello Motorsport Park.
Offenbach, April 24 2013. Last Sunday saw some tightly contested drift battles at the Mondello Motorsport Park, with James Deane coming out on top in the first round of the Irish Drifting Championship. In his Falken sponsored Mazda RX-7, the 21-year-old Irishman saw off...

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