Conti Tyre Africa (CTSA) is celebrating a significant milestone as the company reaches its 70th anniversary this year.
Some parts of the world can get away by using these one stop bucket shops. The reason is that they are not profitable? not here in the UK ?
I must admit that i do like the style and layout. But they are more akin with the American franchise outlets. This outlet in South Africa is obviously a Continental tyre franchise. Naturally, it looks very nice and is decked out with the Continental tyres logo.
In the UK it would not be profitable to run with a single tyre brand. Because our competition is far greater, then we need to be offer a multi-brand choice. Hence, to our retail customers.
Continental Worldwide
Of course, Continental tyres are in the top three tier when it comes to making tyres. Car tyres are in my opinion the German companies forte.
The successful tyre company made their debut when Queen Victoria was on the throne here in the UK, 1871. Of course this was in the German city of Hanover. So, from that year on then the German tyre makers have strived to develop products to enable all types of vehicles have better mobility.
Naturally, as time and new technologies were invented in the Automotive section then Conti were able to produce tyre products to service their needs. Human mobility was to be paramount! Transport was the new way forward in human development and Conti did not disappoint.
Tyres up to date
Bringing time forward then Conti are on the forefront of tyre innovations. So, such new developments as “self seal tyres“, Also more recently the “ContiSense” was developed and is based on the development of electrically conductive rubber compounds that enable electric signals to be sent from a sensor in the tire to a receiver in the car.
Also including, “ContiAdapt” which combines micro-compressors integrated into the wheel to adjust the tyre pressure with a variable-width rim.
Continental continue with a stream of great ideas and ingenuity regarding tyre development and tyre safety.
Spare Wheel Problem: AAA is calling on automobile manufacturers to stop eliminating spare tyres from new car models.
cars without spare wheels?
This is one of the most stupid things to come out of the auto industry. I recommend that my customers either buy a spare wheel themselves or join one of the motoring organisations, such as the AAA in the USA or the AA here in the UK.
The idea was to lighten the weight of the car
to save on the environmental impact and make the car greener, but the car manufacturers must have saved themselves a fortune by leaving out a spare wheel.
The AAA in America is complaining in this article about the lack of a spare wheel, but I bet their membership has gone up recently?
Listening to my customers in Halifax, UK, there really is a spare. Or the lack of a Spare Wheel Problem, to be precise. It tends to be the older guys who do have a problem. Perhaps that is due to the amount of driving experience that they have had, combined with the number of times that a wheel problem has occurred.
Why Are Spare Wheels Going Spare? A Look at Modern Cars with Pellon Tyres.
Hello, fellow automotive fans and friends!
Today, I’m delving into an issue that has been bothering me lately: why are car manufacturers abandoning the good old spare wheel in many of their models? It’s similar to fish and chips, but without the vinegar, right? A little incomplete!
First, let’s go down memory lane. Remember the good old days of Halifax, with its rich industrial history? Cars have changed in the same way that our town has, from wool and textiles to a more diverse economy. But, as we sit comfy in our wonderful Halifax, sipping a tea, we have to wonder: are these changes for the better?
So, why are manufacturers abandoning up on the spare wheel? It’s all about space and weight. New cars, like modern apartments, aim to maximise space and efficiency. Ditching the spare wheel frees up more space for your luggage or shopping bags from The Piece Hall. Furthermore, less weight means improved fuel efficiency. With petrol costs like they are, who wouldn’t want a few more miles per gallon?
But here’s the catch:
without a spare wheel, what happens if you get a flat? You’re stuck, right? Okay, not quite. Manufacturers now provide alternatives such as run-flat tyres and puncture repair kits. Even with a puncture, run-flat tyres may take you up to 50 kilometres. It’s like having a Yorkshire Terrier: tiny but powerful!
At Pellon Tyres, we’ve seen plenty of these shifts. We appreciate that, while this progression makes sense from a bird’s-eye perspective, it’s not much comfort when you’re stuck on the M62 with a flat. That’s why we’re here to assist, whether it’s installing run-flats or providing information on puncture repair supplies.
And don’t forget about the environmental impact.
Less weight equals lower emissions, which is fantastic for our beautiful Yorkshire countryside. We are all for greener cars, but we also realise the need of practicality. It’s similar like wearing wellies in the Yorkshire Dales: you want to enjoy the view without getting trapped in mud!
So what is the verdict?
Do we support or oppose this change? Well, at Pellon Tyres, we believe in keeping up with the times while keeping our customers’ demands in mind. Whether you drive a car with or without a spare wheel, we’ve got you covered.
Remember, whether you need tyre advice or just want to talk about the newest in the automotive industry, stop by our garage in Halifax. We’re always up for a nice conversation, especially regarding vehicles and our beautiful town. Until next time, keep those wheels turning and enjoy the journey – even if there’s no spare wheel!
Spare Wheel problem
Let’s face it, when you do have a puncture, it is usually in some awkward spot? The last one that I had was when boarding a ferry to France, with five screaming kids sitting in the back. We had to carry on driving onto the ferry before I could attempt to change the wheel.
I had to unload all the holiday stuff
to get a spare wheel, but at least i had one. You would be surprised at the number of drivers who have been stuck with a spare wheel problem? The problem is that they did not have one?
When they bought the car, it was the last thing on their mind!! Does the car have a spare wheel?
Pirelli will feature in all the key motorsport disciplines this year. Single-seaters, saloon cars, sports and GT cars as well as rallying and bike racing. In the UK, Pirelli will supply British GT, GT Cup, F3, F3 Cup, LMP3, and the Porsche Club Championship as well as the British Rally Championship, BTRDA, Scottish Rally Championship, Historic Rally Championship and Irish Rally Championship.
Pirelli has explained how it expects a new system to allow teams more tyre choice freedom in 2016 will work – as teams close in on finalising the regulations.
late on in the 2015 season The F1 governing body chose between Pirelli and a new bid from Michelin. Both these great tyre companies wanted to change the way that the tyre system operated for the 2016 season. Pirelli retained the franchise and also came up with some new ideas.
In the 2016 season Pirelli will now odder the racing teams three dry tyre compounds. This will be instead of the two offered in the 2015 racing season . The three compounds will cover the full racing weekend.
it gets a little complicated, with Pirelli allocating two sets of tyres for each race. Only one set though, can be used. It also offers one set of the softest compound tyres, that can only be used in Q3.
To finalise every driver will be able to choose a further ten sets of tyres from all three compounds. This will take their race allocation to thirteen sets of tyres.
Pirelli Tyre Choice
Each driver will then be able to choose 10 further sets from the three compounds to take their weekend allocation to 13.
I think that if you take some control out of choice of tyres, then you may be showing different skills? Michelin tyres wanted to come up with a similar proposition, but were pipped at the post by Pirelli, who also had some new ideas of there own.
In the 2016 coming race season Pirelli will be using their medium compound tyres(white), Hard compound (orange), soft compound (yellow) and supersoft (red) compounds. These will be joined by a fifth ultra-soft (purple) compound. The softest compound in the Pirelli racing range.
The racing will be more exciting because the winning team would have made all the right decisions including the correct tyres to race on, that particular day?
Just have a think for a moment, how many convertible 4WDs have you seen? That’s right – none. Unless you’ve been into a Range Rover dealership in the last few weeks. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible went on sale this week, and to see if it was all looks no delivery, we ventured to Queensland’s Fraser Island to give it a crack on some narrow bush tracks, soft sand and open beaches. The Evoque look
Nothing special about this post. Naturally, the Range Rovers appeal to many of the motoring public. Thus, including many of my customers. In Halifax, we have a Range Rover main dealer. So we get many of the second and third hand cars in for servicing and repair work.
Not forgetting the General Grabber tyres and batteries. This Evoque looks great and well worth a look at although it is in Australia?
Of course the Range Rover models are very popular in the Halifax area of the UK. So, there are a few reasons for this! Mainly, because we have a Range Rover main dealer in the Calderdale area.
So, these vehicles are also very popular with the farming community. If only because of the vehicles good performance in bad conditions. Halifax of course is a very hilly area. So, when bad weather prevails then these vehicle are well up to the task of coping with snow and ice.
Source: A convertible 4WD – Range Rover Evoque Convertible: Review – EFTM
Kacey Webster, General Manager of Larry H. Miller Chevrolet in Murray, shared some tips on Car Chicks Tyres now that the snow is here. She says you do not need new to run out and buy new tires just because i…
car chicks is a female friendly website that has been developed to be more informative to female drivers, therefor i have called my article car chicks tyres? although the title is about winter tyres, then i think this article includes the whole female garage scene.
Although this is a growing trend, (female web sites) I am not sure why their is a recent emphasis on tips for female drivers. In my opinion ALL drivers should be educated and advised when it comes to tyre care and anything else to do with car servicing and repairs.
It is good though that we do have many female drivers now. These
drivers are very confident, when visiting my garage. We do though have a female manager and this definitely gives our female customers more confidence when they have car problems or just need some new tyres.
Car Chicks Tyres
In the UK though the phrase “car chicks tyres”, would not be used. We do now though have various female friendly web sites that offer motoring advice to their members. The one i am thinking about is “Sheilas wheels” .This web site gives excellent advice to female drivers. I am sure that this gives the ladies more confidence when dealing with men in the garage atmosphere?
In my garage in Halifax UK we have larger ratio of female customers than to male customers, but you know? they are all treat with the same politeness and the same good experience as each other.
We try to make a stressful situation as comforting as possible for both the sexes.
I suppose if you must target one sex then so be it, but i dont agree with it.
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