We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again and again: If you live in a state that experiences winter, you should invest in a good set of Snow Tyres tested. Yes, even if you’ve been …
This is a great article
That shows the length that tyre companies take to test their tyre products before they are released to the public for road use.
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the new tyres tested by Hankook Tyres. The same also applies to other tyre companies, which rigorously test their tyre products in real-world conditions, taking the cars to their extreme limits.
I am lucky enough to experience such extreme testing conditions. I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Austrian Alps to witness winter tyres tested, at first hand.
The winter tyres tested were new winter tyres to sell to the SUV winter market.
I was in a group made up from other independent tyre dealers from across the UK. We were all allocated to an SUV vehicle that were fitted out with the new tyres. The drivers were all test drivers from the world of motorsport. These drivers took the vehicles up the Austrian Alps and the new winter tyres were put through their paces.
We drove on snow and ice,
and I must admit to having been a little frightened by the extreme conditions in which these vehicles were driven. In fact, I was glad when the thing finished and we got back to the hotel in one piece?
It was a great experience and showed that the winter tyres tested were put through their extreme paces.
This winter, we have decided to stock
some Apollo/Vredestein winter tyres, along with the excellent Yokohama winter tyres.
Wow if like me you work in the auto industry then we had better be looking for another job?
This article portrays a nightmare scenario for the whole of the motor industry?
Self-Driving cars
Self-Driving cars
Self-Driving cars
You have to read it
and keep nipping yourself every now and again. I still do not see a future for self driving cars and I just think that it is for huge companies with loads of money to burn.
I cannot see how you could even start mixing self-driving cars on the same roads as cars with human drivers.
These self-driving cars cannot think like humans.
It was proven when self-driving cars got stuck on a roundabout during testing. The car could not think how to join the roundabout because all the human drivers were using their brains and speed of thought. They were nipping out, leaving the self-driving cars with nowhere to go.
Also, the auto industry generates billions of dollars for various exchequers and employs billions of workers. How are these things going to replace the lost revenue from taxes?
Also, what about the insurance? Self-Driving cars
problems and the emergency services, What are they going to use?
My blood is boiling at the moment. So I will cut it short, but I don’t think it will ever happen, perhaps on a new planet in three hundred years.
I was recently lucky enough to be able to visit Rome, the capital of Italy. When I saw the organised chaos of the Italian traffic system, I had a little chuckle to myself at the thought of the introduction of self-driving cars into their system.
No disrespect to any Italians who may read my blogs, because their traffic system does work, albeit at high speed. We will have to see.
2020 Update. Self-Driving cars
Of course, here in 2020 we have the Corona virus outbreak, which has brought most things to a halt. Including the progress of the driverless car.
Here in Halifax, we just keep on plodding along, fitting tyres and servicing cars the good old-fashioned way. In my opinion, these “fads” will come and go! Moving forward, I believe that the horrific cost of this pandemic will put many of these crazy ideas on hold.
2024 article update. Self-Driving cars
Certainly, let us engage in a discourse regarding the most recent advancements in the realm of autonomous vehicles, a subject that is presently generating considerable interest and chatter.
It’s truly remarkable, particularly when you consider the potential transformative impact of this technology on our transport infrastructure as well as the far-reaching implications for daily commutes and delivery processes for organisations such as ours.
What then has emerged in the domain of autonomous vehicles? The most significant news is consistently how these intelligent vehicles are improving their ability to navigate our unpredictable streets.
Due to the fact
that the software has been fine-tuned and improved by the technologists, these vehicles are becoming increasingly adept at handling a variety of obstacles, including stray cyclists and pedestrians.
There have been several additional industry titans dipping their caps into the ring. Conventional automakers are collaborating with technology companies in order to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles.
It is comparable to observing a high-stakes relay race in which all participants transfer the technological baton in an attempt to gain an advantage.
The developments in artificial intelligence
that enable vehicles to make decisions in real time have been a major highlight. This technology is about more than just travelling from A to B; it also improves the safety and efficiency of travel.
One could envision a future in which traffic congestion and accidents are relegated to the annals of history; that sounds fairly enticing, wouldn’t you say?
Significant urban trials generate considerable anticipation in the United Kingdom. These trials serve the purpose of determining the compatibility of self-driving vehicles with our current road infrastructure, which, let’s face it, is not always the most spacious or uncomplicated!
Furthermore, there is considerable discourse surrounding the regulatory framework that must be adhered to in order to guarantee ethical conduct and safety. It is comparable to establishing the regulations for an unorthodox game; a comprehensive understanding of the stipulations is imperative prior to commencing actual gameplay.
As tiny business owners and locals
The ramifications are enormous. We are discussing the possibility of drastically reducing delivery times due to the continuous operation of these vehicles.
And it’s quite exciting to consider the possibilities, especially for someone like me, who is constantly on the lookout for the next great thing in technology to help the company grow—perhaps even delivering car batteries to customers without a driver!
Thus, maintain vigilance.
The self-driving car industry is advancing rapidly, and all hands are on deck. Not only does it pertain to technology, but also to equipping our communities and enterprises for an intelligent and streamlined future.
Who knows, then? Potentially approaching sooner than we anticipate, these intelligent vehicles will be navigating the thoroughfares of Halifax, thereby considerably enhancing road safety and simplifying our daily lives.
Anticipation is warranted for the voyage ahead; it deserves to be a thrilling one!
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As the owner of a garage. So, we see drivers pulling in with many different types of problems. From rattling and banging brakes. Of course, to the “my brakes don’t work at all brigade”. Like most garages we see them all.
Most problems would have been solved. Of course, by the driver having the cars brakes serviced once in a while. The problem is that we all lead busy lives and time flies by, well you know what i mean.
BMW With hand brake problem
Before you know it the brakes dont work very well and you start to panic.
Hand brake problem
This is exactly what happened today(September 22nd 2015) A guy turned up out of the blue and told us the story about how he nearly lost his car. He parked the BMW on a hill, pulled on the handbrake and as he started to exit the car, it started to roll back down the hill.
Lucky for him, the guy was agile and shot back into he car and put on the foot brake. With a very fast beating heart he drove the car straight to my garage here in Halifax UK.
A mixture of crushed pieces of discarded tyres and sand around foundations can protect buildings during earthquakes, civil engineers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) say.
The world is coming up with some great ideas from waste and thrown away tyres. They are now used in the making of tarmac for road surfaces, right down to the householder making garden planters from discarded tyres.
They can also be used in making barriers against land subsidence, by
Waste discarded tyres are now used for many things including these fine plant holders
weaving a wall and filling the old tyres with soil or concrete as the wall is been built.
Sea defenses are also made from discarded tyres. some are even used as a type of barrier reef and are fastened together under water. This idea has been very successful to attract breeding water life, who use the reef for shelter and also breeding purposes.
This new idea comes out of India.
The article explains discarded tyres are crushed and mixed with concretes. The mix forms a perimeter around the building and the foundations before the building starts to be built. The waste tyre and concrete mix will take any of the vibrations caused by an earthquake. A similar idea has been used in some countries to make walls on eroded river beds and road sides. As you can see in the image, the tyre sidewalls have been removed and the centres are stacked on top of each other. The wall is sloped back and filled in with earth or concrete as the wall rises, making an effective barrier against erosion.
These old Discarded tyres have been converted into a re-enforcing wall to protect the land against soil erosion.
India is very prone to earthquakes and this new development will protect new buildings as well as using millions of old tyres.
Tyre company Michelin promises tyres that will let grand Prix drivers race faster if it wins the tender to supply F1 from 2017.
Michelin versus Pirelli-drivers have mixed opinions?
The Beginnings The Michelin brothers,
Édouard and André, established Michelin in 1889 as a French tyre manufacturer. Their inventions in tyre technology, such as the detachable pneumatic tyre, established them as industry pioneers. Michelin’s engagement in motorsport began in the early twentieth century, allowing the corporation to test and enhance their products while also demonstrating their technological prowess.
Pirelli,
founded in Milan, Italy, in 1872 by Giovanni Battista Pirelli, began with rubber and derivative operations before expanding into tyre manufacturing. Pirelli, like Michelin, realised the importance of motorsport as a testing ground for its goods and began competing in races in the early 1900s.
Michelin Race Expertise
The Formula One era
The advent of both businesses into Formula One, where tyres are vital to performance, represented a watershed moment in their competition. Formula One has always been the pinnacle of automotive technology, and the sport’s demands tested tyre makers to their limits.
Michelin originally entered Formula One in the mid-1970s, offering radial tyre technology, which was a dramatic departure from the cross-ply tyres used at the time. This invention improved durability and performance, creating a new benchmark in the racing world.
Pirelli first entered Formula One in the early 1950s, but made a more frequent appearance in 1981. They introduced innovations like the low-profile tyre, which improved grip and handling. Pirelli tyres were noted for their aggressive performance, which was ideal for faster, shorter races.
The Battle for Supremacy
Michelin and Pirelli have seen their fair share of technological advancements and controversy throughout the decades.
Michelin’s most infamous event in Formula One occurred at the 2005 United States Grand Prix in Indianapolis, when a tyre failure forced most Michelin-equipped teams to quit due to safety concerns. This incident had a huge impact on Michelin’s reputation, leading to their decision to leave from Formula One at the end of 2006.
After a brief break, Pirelli returned as Formula One’s sole tyre supplier in 2011. This monopoly put an end to direct competition on the track, but it also ushered in a new era in which Pirelli’s every move was scrutinised, dealing with the burden of being the sole supply.
Legacy and Ongoing Competition
The competition between Michelin and Pirelli goes beyond Formula One, with both firms highly involved in other disciplines such as the World Rally Championship (WRC) and Le Mans. Each brand is constantly developing new technology to maintain an advantage over the competition.
Pirelli places more of an emphasis on performance and adaptability, as seen in their specially designed tyres for high-performance sports vehicles, in contrast to Michelin’s emphasis on endurance and efficiency through technology like Energy Saver tyres.
Impact on the Automotive Industry.
The battle between these tyre behemoths has resulted in substantial advances in tyre technology, influencing even the tyres used on common road vehicles. Racecourse innovations frequently make their way into the consumer market, enhancing safety, efficiency, and performance for the regular driver.
Conclusion The battle between Michelin and Pirelli in Formula One and beyond demonstrates the importance of competition in driving technological innovation.
Each company’s devotion to innovation informs not only their motorsport plans but also the entire automobile sector, demonstrating how important this competition has been in pushing the limits of what tyres can achieve.
Whether it’s the race circuits of Formula 1 or the streets and motorways of the UK, the history of this rivalry continues to inspire the tyres on our cars, marrying high-performance technology with everyday dependability.
F1 drivers are coming out with mixed feelings for the Pirelli race tyres and a Michelin versus Pirelli race is beginning to happen.
In my opinion, it appears that the drivers are having to think more about their tyres than they think is necessary.
Some race pundits
think this is a good thing because it brings other aspects into the races and makes winning more skillful.
The Michelin versus Pirelli confrontation came along when Michelin began to show interest in F1 racing a couple of years ago. The interest has grown as the deadline for the new F1 tyre tender becomes closer.
Michelin claim that their tyres would take the F1 racing scene back to its origins and could be up to three seconds a lap faster.
One of the recent tyre problems
has been how many races or laps could be achieved on the same tyres.
The Michelin versus Pirelli arguments and claims will go on right up
to the tender time. Pirelli say that they have only produced the tyre that they were asked to produce. Michelin on the other hand are saying that their tyres could offer more calculated lap times per tyre.
In my opinion,
The race to supply the new F1 race season will heat up, with new claims and counter claims.
It will be interesting to see which of these tyre giants will win the Michelin versus Pirelli battle ahead to supply F1 with their tyres in the coming years.
Fleet managers from UK emergency services have given the thumbs up to Michelin’s new CrossClimate tyres—the first summer tyres with winter capabilities—following a day of testing at the MIRA proving ground.
As the year flies by, it will be time again to be thinking about winter driving and winter tyres.
The guys who run our emergency services are already thinking about the winter ahead and in this article have attended a tyre trial, looking at the Michelin CrossClimate tyres.
Michelin have put much time and research.
into this tyre and hope that it will bridge the gap between summer and winter tyres.
Unlike other tyre manufacturers products, Cross-Climate Tyres-Emergency services, are said to be a summer tyre that is also suitable for spells of cold and snowy weather.
We have already sold some .Cross-Climate Tyres- Emergency services
of these CrossClimate tyres here in Halifax, Yorkshire, UK. We are in a hilly district and have many customers who fit their winter tyres every October and November.
Michelin hope that with the new CrossClimate tyres, then drivers will not have to change from summer to winter tyres every year?but i am not sure?things do not seem to end up like that in the tyre trade and i do not think that the CrossClimate will make a clean sweep of it?
The new Michelin tyres .Cross-Climate Tyres- Emergency services
are also attracting the attention of fleet car managers. The fleet car and van industry are always looking for other ideas that could save them money in the
The Michelin CrossClimate tyre will be a winner and a tyre worth investing in
long run. The CrossClimate tyres will eliminate the need to change the summer tyres for winter tyres, and at the end of winter, the other way around. The cross-climate tyres will do one job.
I also believe that this will open up opportunities
for other manufacturers with a similar product. I am thinking about the excellent Falken Winter Tyres. These are also suitable for all weathers, and I think they would also be more cost-effective.
Winter is just getting started! And, for those who drive their cars during this snowy season, it’s time to get your remote car starter ready and change your tyres for snow tyres. It doesn’t matter if the snowy road you’re driving down is dry or wet; having quality […]
Insight-Winter Tyres
I am writing this article with the threat of an imminent snow storm here in Halifax, Yorkshire, UK. Hence, many of our customers are already well equipped with their winter tyres fitted to their vehicles.
The Importance of Winter Tyres for Your Winter Safety Campaign
Hi there, fellow lovers of safety and drivers! Being the proprietor of a busy garage in Halifax, I have personally witnessed the change in public perception on winter tyres in recent years. Considering how erratic British weather can be, particularly in the winter, this is hardly surprising. Let’s explore the reasons why winter tyres are now regarded as an essential component of your winter safety initiative.
The Crucial Elements of Winter Tyres. Insight-Winter Tyres
To begin with, what is the significance of winter tyres? They’re not just any tyres, though; on chilly mornings and wintry evenings, they’re your closest companions. Winter tyres are made specifically to withstand the difficulties of driving in cold weather. Their distinct rubber formulations and deeper tread depths allow them to remain flexible in even the coldest weather. This flexibility contributes to improved handling, braking, and traction on wet and snowy conditions.
Imagine yourself on a frigid December morning, travelling through the picturesque roads of Yorkshire. Low temperatures can cause regular tyres to harden, which can reduce your grip on the road and make driving feel more like ice skating. Conversely, winter tyres adhere to the pavement, providing you with the necessary control to drive safely in snowy situations.
Local Focus: Honouring Halifax’s Varied Past
In Halifax, where history permeates every market and alleyway, adjusting to the shifting of the seasons is ingrained in our culture. Our driving habits need to change, just as our town did before and after the Industrial Revolution. Adding winter tyres to your car is just as wise as dressing appropriately for the weather—both for comfort and security.
An Increase in Recognition. Insight-Winter Tyres
There has been a slow transition in the understanding of the significance of winter tyres. A mixture of heightened awareness and, to be honest, harsh experience have led to this. Many people now consider winter tyres to be essential rather than optional, following multiple severe winters and a few near-miss incidents. information-of-mouth and safety campaigns have undoubtedly assisted in getting the information out. More than ever, we at our garage have talked with clients about the advantages of changing their tyres.
Campaigns for Winter Safety: Beyond Just Tyres
Naturally, a comprehensive winter safety campaign encompasses more than just tyres. It has to do with making sure your car is ready for winter. This include routinely inspecting your lights, antifreeze, and batteries. Speaking of batteries, it’s a good idea to have them inspected at your neighbourhood garage—perhaps one in Halifax?—as they may be very finicky in the winter. Just a notion!
Why Not Make the Change? Insight-Winter Tyres
If you’re still debating whether or not to get winter tyres, keep in mind that they could potentially save a life in addition to protecting you from a dangerous slide-off. That alone should be enough motivation for you to include them in your yearly winter preparation. As winter draws near, a lot of nearby tyre retailers have fantastic discounts, and returning to your standard tyres in the spring is simple.
Last Words
Adopting winter tyres is a commitment to driving that is more intelligent and sensitive than it is merely a gesture towards safety. As we have done in so many other areas throughout history, let’s as Halifaxians set the standard for driving safety.
Here’s to a safe and warm driving season ahead! Stay safe! Visit the garage if you’re in Halifax; we’ll make sure your car is as prepared for winter as a cosy Yorkshire pudding on a chilly day! Salutations
This article lists some of the best winter tyres on the market today. Therefore, it will be well worth a click onto the web page below. We here at Pellon Tyres recommend a couple of makes. Thus, these are makes that we are very familiar with. Naturally, these are brands that our customers have fitted and are tried and tested.
Apollo changed direction. Insight-Winter Tyres
So since I first wrote this post then things have moved on. As suspected Apollo tyres changed their trading style . Consequently, my tyre business did not balance out with the new Apollo trading methods. Mainly our relation with the Vredestein brand. Vredestein were up there when it came to making winter tyres. Unfortunately, Apollo are now the owners and started to mess about with the Vredestein brand.
Apollo-Vredestein is perhaps one of the best known. We have had good results from economy brands. These include Jinyu winter tyres and Falken winter tyres.
Continental have just launched the new Sportcontact 6 sports tyres across the Middle East, which has been designed for high-end cars. It replaces the
This tyre should perform very well on the supercars of the oil sheikhs. of course, in the Middle East. With their superfast cars.
This new tyre from the great German tyre maker, SportContact 6-Continental tyres
Continental tyres, was specially designed to fit the top-of-the-range supercars. Continental have come up trumps once again with a new technology that will allow the SportContact 6 tyres to reach a staggering 220 mph.
These speeds are just a dream to the everyday motorists, but 220 mph on the Sportcontact 6 is achievable on either private tracks or on some parts of the German motorway system. This new tyre has been developed to take extreme speed and the pressures that are put on tyres at such high speeds.
These cars can easily reach speeds of over 200 mph and the German engineers had to come up with a tyre that would be safe when fitted to such supercars.
These cars are also coming onto the market. With larger tyre and wheel sizes. So the SportsContact 6 will be coming out in tyre sizes from 19 to 23 inch. The new technology built into these sportscontact tyres is a cap ply. So, it is made of a material known as Aralon 350. A strong material that has been developed from the aerospace industry. This gives the new tyre stability at very high speeds.
One of the secret ingredients. SportContact 6-Continental tyres
to help Continental achieve a greener footprint. Importantly, the use of Black Chilli in the tyre compound. This helps to give this high-performance tyre a better grip. Hence, offering a better driving experience at high speed.
The new SportsContact 6 will be available with a speed index of (ZR)Y and aspect ratios of 25 to 40, probably making them a tyre fitter nightmare?
The SportContact 6 has been developed
with the help of Honda during extensive test drives at the famous Nuburgring race track. The new tyres helped break the lap record for a front-wheel-drive hatchback.
Kumho Tyres will be revealing some future tyre technology, including SEALANT tyres, at this weeks Iaa Frankfurt International Motor Show…
There is no saying what the large tyre companies will be coming out with next? SEALANT TYRES
Another exciting thing to come out of the tyre scene recently is the research and development pact that Kumho and Yokohama tyres have just announced.
These are exciting days in the tyre trade, with all sorts of
Sealant tyres will not prevent tyre damage like this?
announcements coming out on a daily basis.
Sealant tyres are nothing new?
several of Kumho tyres competitors have marketed a similar product in the past two years.
This works because when an object penetrates the tyre (such as a nail or screw), the sealant tyre will plug the hole with a semi-liquid substance.
This will seal the hole, and these special tyreswould have done the job. This is just another one of the ways that tyre companies are getting around the “no spare wheel” problem.
In my opinion, it is a great idea and we have first-hand experience of a similar product being successful in our tyre shop in Halifax, Yorkshire, UK.
SEALANT TYRES are nothing new?
Two of the major tyre companies also manufacture self-sealing tyres. I covered this in the post that i have linked below. The other tyre companies are Michelin and Continental. Both these tyre companies produce similar products. I believe that Kumho will be the first of the mid-range tyre companies to make such a safety product.
More and more cars will be produced
without a spare wheel. These products will be developed to help motorists get out of trouble should they be unfortunate enough to have a puncture due to a nail or a screw.
The downside of sealant tyres, in my opinion, is that most tyres that are deflated at speed are damaged by the weight of the car and the speed of the car. No amount of sealant will help in this situation. The tyre will be damaged beyond repair.
We saw this very week that customers with damaged tyres were unable to stop their cars when a sudden deflation occurred.
This sort of vandalism. Slashed tyres is becoming common place across the country.
POLICE have a description of a man they want to speak to the case of the Pocklington tyre slasher, who punctured Slashed tyres on nearly 100 cars in the…
The thing is that it is extremely difficult. So to stick a knife into an inflated tyre. Including, with and the weight of the car brought into the equation. It becomes even more difficult.
This Slashed tyres incident happened in
the picturesque market town of Pocklington, situated in the York area of North Yorkshire. This is normally a very sleepy little town with a small amount of vandalism on a Saturday night, but i do not think the town has seen the Slashed tyres on a hundred cars before?
I have visited Pocklington on many occasions.
Of course, it is the home of Bonds of Pocklington. Bonds is one of the leading tyre wholesalers in the country. Consequently, the Bond family were involved in Pocklingtons leading garage, a Ford dealership.
Joe York of the Humberside police
is now looking into the matter, thinking that someone in this close-knit community should have seen something during the mass stabbing of a hundred cars tyres.
Tyre slashing is a modern-day common thing, but not to this extent. Not a week goes by without one of our customers here in Halifax, Yorkshire, coming to the depot or calling us out with a tyre that has been cut with a knife or stabbed with a dart or other sharp object.
It must be a sad reflection of our modern-day society when people get kicks from going around slashing car tyres.
Slashed tyres are very seldom repairable, and it almost always resorts to the customer having to buy a set of new tyres. In many cases, this can put a heavy strain on the household budgets of car owners.
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