Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and according to Tiger Wheel & Tyre it’;s time to give your car battery the old pre-winter once over.

“Much like humans, car batteries aren’;t especially enthusiastic about getting started in the cold. The exercise is often accompanied by much groaning and if you’;re lucky, after a few failed attempts you might enjoy success. But if you’;ve ever been stranded in the cold with a dead car battery, you’;ll need no encouragement to bring your vehicle to Tiger Wheel & Tyre and have your battery tested,” said Group Marketing Executive Joe du Plooy.

It bears mentioning that even a relatively new car battery can die prematurely if you don’;t actively take measures to extend its life. Here are some guidelines from Tiger Wheel & Tyre to extend your battery’;s life this winter:

• If you go away for any length of time, disconnect the battery and attach it to a trickle charger or arrange to have someone come over regularly to start and run your car for several minutes at a time.
• Keep in mind certain vehicle tracking devices draw power from your car battery and will drain it completely if the battery isn’;t allowed to recharge.
• Cut down on short trips. Frequent trips of less than 20 minutes don’;t give your battery enough time to charge and drain it faster.
• Park inside the garage where it’;s warmer, to protect the battery from extreme cold which shortens its lifespan.

Kickstart winter with a free battery test from Tiger Wheel & Tyre, because you know that if it is going to die it will happen on a Sunday morning at 2 AM,” concluded du Plooy.

Tiger Wheel & Tyre stock a range of superior quality, maintenance-free automotive batteries from leading brands ATLASBX and Duracell. Visit the website www.twt.to to locate the store nearest to you, then stop in for your free battery test and to get sound advice on the best battery for your vehicle.

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Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and according to Tiger Wheel & Tyre it’;s time to give your car battery the old pre-winter once over.

“Much like humans, car batteries aren’;t especially enthusiastic about getting started in the cold. The exercise is often accompanied by much groaning and if you’;re lucky, after a few failed attempts you might enjoy success. But if you’;ve ever been stranded in the cold with a dead car battery, you’;ll need no encouragement to bring your vehicle to Tiger Wheel & Tyre and have your battery tested,” said Group Marketing Executive Joe du Plooy.

It bears mentioning that even a relatively new car battery can die prematurely if you don’;t actively take measures to extend its life. Here are some guidelines from Tiger Wheel & Tyre to extend your battery’;s life this winter:

• If you go away for any length of time, disconnect the battery and attach it to a trickle charger or arrange to have someone come over regularly to start and run your car for several minutes at a time.
• Keep in mind certain vehicle tracking devices draw power from your car battery and will drain it completely if the battery isn’;t allowed to recharge.
• Cut down on short trips. Frequent trips of less than 20 minutes don’;t give your battery enough time to charge and drain it faster.
• Park inside the garage where it’;s warmer, to protect the battery from extreme cold which shortens its lifespan.

Kickstart winter with a free battery test from Tiger Wheel & Tyre, because you know that if it is going to die it will happen on a Sunday morning at 2 AM,” concluded du Plooy.

Tiger Wheel & Tyre stock a range of superior quality, maintenance-free automotive batteries from leading brands ATLASBX and Duracell. Visit the website www.twt.to to locate the store nearest to you, then stop in for your free battery test and to get sound advice on the best battery for your vehicle.

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Safe Driving in Winter /Driving in Snow and Ice

Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and according to Tiger Wheel & Tyre it’;s time to give your car battery the old pre-winter once over.

“Much like humans, car batteries aren’;t especially enthusiastic about getting started in the cold. The exercise is often accompanied by much groaning and if you’;re lucky, after a few failed attempts you might enjoy success. But if you’;ve ever been stranded in the cold with a dead car battery, you’;ll need no encouragement to bring your vehicle to Tiger Wheel & Tyre and have your battery tested,” said Group Marketing Executive Joe du Plooy.

It bears mentioning that even a relatively new car battery can die prematurely if you don’;t actively take measures to extend its life. Here are some guidelines from Tiger Wheel & Tyre to extend your battery’;s life this winter:

• If you go away for any length of time, disconnect the battery and attach it to a trickle charger or arrange to have someone come over regularly to start and run your car for several minutes at a time.
• Keep in mind certain vehicle tracking devices draw power from your car battery and will drain it completely if the battery isn’;t allowed to recharge.
• Cut down on short trips. Frequent trips of less than 20 minutes don’;t give your battery enough time to charge and drain it faster.
• Park inside the garage where it’;s warmer, to protect the battery from extreme cold which shortens its lifespan.

Kickstart winter with a free battery test from Tiger Wheel & Tyre, because you know that if it is going to die it will happen on a Sunday morning at 2 AM,” concluded du Plooy.

Tiger Wheel & Tyre stock a range of superior quality, maintenance-free automotive batteries from leading brands ATLASBX and Duracell. Visit the website www.twt.to to locate the store nearest to you, then stop in for your free battery test and to get sound advice on the best battery for your vehicle.

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Safe Driving in Winter /Driving in Snow and Ice

Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and according to Tiger Wheel & Tyre it’;s time to give your car battery the old pre-winter once over.

“Much like humans, car batteries aren’;t especially enthusiastic about getting started in the cold. The exercise is often accompanied by much groaning and if you’;re lucky, after a few failed attempts you might enjoy success. But if you’;ve ever been stranded in the cold with a dead car battery, you’;ll need no encouragement to bring your vehicle to Tiger Wheel & Tyre and have your battery tested,” said Group Marketing Executive Joe du Plooy.

It bears mentioning that even a relatively new car battery can die prematurely if you don’;t actively take measures to extend its life. Here are some guidelines from Tiger Wheel & Tyre to extend your battery’;s life this winter:

• If you go away for any length of time, disconnect the battery and attach it to a trickle charger or arrange to have someone come over regularly to start and run your car for several minutes at a time.
• Keep in mind certain vehicle tracking devices draw power from your car battery and will drain it completely if the battery isn’;t allowed to recharge.
• Cut down on short trips. Frequent trips of less than 20 minutes don’;t give your battery enough time to charge and drain it faster.
• Park inside the garage where it’;s warmer, to protect the battery from extreme cold which shortens its lifespan.

Kickstart winter with a free battery test from Tiger Wheel & Tyre, because you know that if it is going to die it will happen on a Sunday morning at 2 AM,” concluded du Plooy.

Tiger Wheel & Tyre stock a range of superior quality, maintenance-free automotive batteries from leading brands ATLASBX and Duracell. Visit the website www.twt.to to locate the store nearest to you, then stop in for your free battery test and to get sound advice on the best battery for your vehicle.

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Safe Driving in Winter /Driving in Snow and Ice

Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and according to Tiger Wheel & Tyre it’;s time to give your car battery the old pre-winter once over.

“Much like humans, car batteries aren’;t especially enthusiastic about getting started in the cold. The exercise is often accompanied by much groaning and if you’;re lucky, after a few failed attempts you might enjoy success. But if you’;ve ever been stranded in the cold with a dead car battery, you’;ll need no encouragement to bring your vehicle to Tiger Wheel & Tyre and have your battery tested,” said Group Marketing Executive Joe du Plooy.

It bears mentioning that even a relatively new car battery can die prematurely if you don’;t actively take measures to extend its life. Here are some guidelines from Tiger Wheel & Tyre to extend your battery’;s life this winter:

• If you go away for any length of time, disconnect the battery and attach it to a trickle charger or arrange to have someone come over regularly to start and run your car for several minutes at a time.
• Keep in mind certain vehicle tracking devices draw power from your car battery and will drain it completely if the battery isn’;t allowed to recharge.
• Cut down on short trips. Frequent trips of less than 20 minutes don’;t give your battery enough time to charge and drain it faster.
• Park inside the garage where it’;s warmer, to protect the battery from extreme cold which shortens its lifespan.

Kickstart winter with a free battery test from Tiger Wheel & Tyre, because you know that if it is going to die it will happen on a Sunday morning at 2 AM,” concluded du Plooy.

Tiger Wheel & Tyre stock a range of superior quality, maintenance-free automotive batteries from leading brands ATLASBX and Duracell. Visit the website www.twt.to to locate the store nearest to you, then stop in for your free battery test and to get sound advice on the best battery for your vehicle.

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Safe Driving in Winter /Driving in Snow and Ice

Kickstart this winter with a free battery test at Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Tyre manufacturing industry gears for growth

A high level of confidence in South Africa’s ability to manufacturer quality tyres has resulted in a R553 million capital investment in local production by the local tyre manufacturers over the past year. This key indicator is driving Nobuzwe Mangcu, newly appointed Managing Executive at the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC)’s passion for this R30 billion industry.

Mangcu was appointed as Managing Executive of the SATMC during March 2015. She is filling the gap left by industry veteran, Dr Etienne Human, former SATMC CEO, who has worked in the tyre industry for 23 years, and has been at the helm of SATMC for the past 16 years.

SATMC is a representative body consisting of the 4 South African tyre manufactures Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear and Sumitomo. Together these 4 manufacturers produced a total of 8.6 million tyres in 2014 for the South African market and export.

“My role at SATMC allows me an in-depth view into the tyre production industry; a significant contributor to our country’s economy and one of the key supporting industries for the automotive industry,” explains Mangcu. “The automotive industry has very strong growth prospects in South Africa.”

Most recently, Sumitomo announced a R1.1 billion investment into its Ladysmith factory in 2014, increasing capacity and upgrading the technology used in the plant.  “Sumitomo produces tyres for the Chevrolet Utility and will begin supplying tyres for new models of Volkswagen and Toyota vehicles in 2016,” says Mangcu. Additionally, Continental Tyres recently invested a total of R65 million in a new Coal Boiler House.

“The opportunity to work with the local tyre manufacturers to identify opportunities to grow the tyre industry further and ensure that South Africa remains a sustainable location for tyre manufacturing excites me tremendously,” says Mangcu.

Similarly, Human says that he has found great fulfilment in making a contribution to the industry, creating a platform for the success and sustainability of the tyre industry in South Africa.

Mangcu’s focus for SATMC will be on finding workable solutions to the challenges facing the South African tyre industry in order to retain and grow tyre production in South Africa, while finding opportunities to enhance government and industry co-operation to work together towards this objective.

SATMC would like to thank Etienne for his dedication to SATMC and the many years of tireless service to the industry.

For more information on tyre safety or the tyre industry, contact SATMC at info@satmc.co.za.

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Tyre manufacturing industry gears for growth

Tyre manufacturing industry gears for growth

A high level of confidence in South Africa’s ability to manufacturer quality tyres has resulted in a R553 million capital investment in local production by the local tyre manufacturers over the past year. This key indicator is driving Nobuzwe Mangcu, newly appointed Managing Executive at the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC)’s passion for this R30 billion industry.

Mangcu was appointed as Managing Executive of the SATMC during March 2015. She is filling the gap left by industry veteran, Dr Etienne Human, former SATMC CEO, who has worked in the tyre industry for 23 years, and has been at the helm of SATMC for the past 16 years.

SATMC is a representative body consisting of the 4 South African tyre manufactures Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear and Sumitomo. Together these 4 manufacturers produced a total of 8.6 million tyres in 2014 for the South African market and export.

“My role at SATMC allows me an in-depth view into the tyre production industry; a significant contributor to our country’s economy and one of the key supporting industries for the automotive industry,” explains Mangcu. “The automotive industry has very strong growth prospects in South Africa.”

Most recently, Sumitomo announced a R1.1 billion investment into its Ladysmith factory in 2014, increasing capacity and upgrading the technology used in the plant.  “Sumitomo produces tyres for the Chevrolet Utility and will begin supplying tyres for new models of Volkswagen and Toyota vehicles in 2016,” says Mangcu. Additionally, Continental Tyres recently invested a total of R65 million in a new Coal Boiler House.

“The opportunity to work with the local tyre manufacturers to identify opportunities to grow the tyre industry further and ensure that South Africa remains a sustainable location for tyre manufacturing excites me tremendously,” says Mangcu.

Similarly, Human says that he has found great fulfilment in making a contribution to the industry, creating a platform for the success and sustainability of the tyre industry in South Africa.

Mangcu’s focus for SATMC will be on finding workable solutions to the challenges facing the South African tyre industry in order to retain and grow tyre production in South Africa, while finding opportunities to enhance government and industry co-operation to work together towards this objective.

SATMC would like to thank Etienne for his dedication to SATMC and the many years of tireless service to the industry.

For more information on tyre safety or the tyre industry, contact SATMC at info@satmc.co.za.

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Fleet tyre maintenance worth its weight in rubber

Ineffective management and maintenance of fleet tyres can affect the performance of a company’s fleet and give rise to unnecessary and costly operational expenditure, which severely impacts on an organisation’s bottom line, warns the South African Tyre Manufacturer’s Conference (SATMC).

As the focus of all businesses shift to budgeting and improving on past performance with the dawning of the new financial year, the SATMC urges all fleet managers to plan and budget for routine tyre checks, maintenance and timely replacement of tyres to assist them with containing cost.

“A fleet that is fit for purpose and operates cost-effectively and efficiently is worth its weight in rubber,” says Dr Etienne Human, CEO and Director of the SATMC. “Having a comprehensive budget for fleet management in place can help curb any unexpected price escalations that may affect your business or its profitability.”

Human shares tips for keeping costs to a minimum during all stages of the fleet tyre lifecycle, including procurement, maintenance, running and disposal, that can help fleet managers save time and money during the 2015 financial year.

PROCUREMENT

When procuring tyres for fleets, the speeds, distances, loads, poor road surfaces, heat, likelihood of scuffing against pavements and objects on the roads and in quarries, all need to be taken into consideration.

“Opting for the cheapest tyres does not automatically translate into a cost saving,” says Human. “Fleet managers need to weigh the price in relation to the quality of the tyre to ensure that they procure tyres that will result in the lowest cost per km.”

Tyres supplied by the South African tyre manufacturers, including Bridgestone, Continental, Sumitomo and Goodyear, are designed and manufactured for the harsh South African conditions. “It is not uncommon to hear that they last twice as long as some imported tyres, which could ultimately result in a huge cost saving,” says Human.

MAINTENANCE

“Regular tyre inspections and early detection of any damage to tyres are vital to prevent premature tyre failure and keeping maintenance costs to a minimum,” says Human.

Fleet managers and drivers have a duty to maintain their vehicles to the highest standards, which means checking all levels regularly, especially tyre pressures, tread depth and checking for damage to tyres. “Under-inflated tyres is not only dangerous, but also contributes to a significant cost increment for organisations due to prematurely worn tyres and resulting road accidents,” warns Human.

Any damage on tyres could cause tyre failure, including punctures, smooth tyre tread, cuts and bulges. “Although some damage to tyres can be fixed, no repairs can be made to the sidewall of passenger and light commercial vehicle type tyre and not all repairs are permanent,” Human explains. “Using a quick spaghetti type repair to seal a penetrated tyre is temporary and should be replaced with a proper mushroom type repair, where the tyre is removed, inspected and properly repaired as soon as possible.”

RUNNING

“Educating drivers to take better care of their vehicles will further reduce wear and tear on tyres and brakes, in turn reducing maintenance and repair costs, as well as improving fuel consumption, amounting to a massive cost saving,” says Human. “Driver training should be regarded as part of an ongoing management process, to ensure optimum running.”

Informed and gentle drivers will further result in reduced vehicle and driver downtime, which result in both hard savings including reduced repair costs and soft savings, by keeping the vehicle and the driver on the road safely.

DISPOSAL

“Delaying replacing aged tyres or worn tyres with a below regulatory tread depth is likely to result in additional expenditures, due to the knock-on effect of ultimate tyre failure,” says Human. “Accidents or breakdowns next to the road due to unroadworthy tyres will result in high costs, which could easily be avoided.”

To reduce the risk of tyre failure and its effect on business cost and performance, all tyres need to be replaced well before they reach the tread wear indicator or regulatory minimum depth of 1mm and regardless of how much tread is left, it is recommended that tyres be replaced at around the age of 5 to 7 years.

For more information about the SATMC, contact info@rubbersa.com.

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General Tyre relaunches its range and brand profile in South Africa

 

• Relaunch strategy builds on proud legacy and consumer support in SA


• All-new passenger car tyres and expanded 4×4 line-up complement existing range


• Builds on General Tyre core values of performance, reliability and heritage, linked to strong value proposition

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, 16 July 2014 - General Tyre is embarking on a bold relaunch campaign as it sets out to dramatically expand its product portfolio and increase its profile in the South African market.

Some 65 years since opening its manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth, General Tyre – which has been owned by Continental AG since 1987 – is undergoing a resurgence in SA with a focused campaign that aims to capture a larger share of the market.

The relaunch programme is built on an expanded and thoroughly modern product line-up that combines innovative new technologies with General Tyre’;s proven core values of reliability, performance, heritage and overall value.

“General Tyre enjoys an extremely loyal following and a strong historical association with the South African market,” says Niel Langner, marketing manager for Continental Tyre SA (CTSA).

“We are building on this legacy with an up-to-date product range that employs the latest design and technology derived from the Continental Tyre group to provide customers with excellent levels of safety, performance, quality and reliability.

“This is matched to a strong value-for-money proposition that is crucial in our extremely competitive market, and gives buyers a wider range of choice.”

While Continental is a global leader in the development and manufacture of original equipment (OE) tyres to vehicle manufacturers, and retains its status as CTSA’;s premium tyre brand, General is now positioned as a fully-fledged offering in the value segment as part of the company’;s new multi-brand strategy.

With the high level of brand recognition that General Tyre enjoys in SA, the new plan sees it replacing the Barum-branded tyre range locally.

“Although our Barum tyres offered good quality and pricing, the marque was never able to match the levels of brand awareness carried over more than 6 decades by General Tyre. Accordingly, the General Tyre range now fulfils the role as our value segment contender, followed by our exclusive Matador range, that competes in the budget tyre sector.”

Modern range, latest technology

The relaunch of General Tyre in SA is spearheaded by an exciting line-up of new products that deliver innovative technologies and contemporary design.

General Tyre heralds its return to the passenger car segment with 2 all-new tyre ranges: the Altimax Sport and the Altimax Comfort. Developed based on stringent European demands, the Altimax range delivers superlative braking and handling performance, combined with low rolling resistance in the interests of improved fuel efficiency.

The General Grabber GT is the company’;s latest offering in the rapidly growing high-performance SUV segment. It is introduced alongside the award-winning Grabber AT and the rugged Grabber MT – both of which are already highly rated contenders in the all-terrain and mud-terrain 4×4 segments, respectively.

2 significant new features make their debut on the Altimax and Grabber GT ranges as part of General Tyre’;s innovative Monitor Technology.

The Visual Alignment Indicator (VAI) allows vehicle owners to identify uneven wear within the first 1 000 km of driving, highlighting potential wheel alignment issues and assisting in preventing premature wear.

The Replacement Tire Monitor (RTM) represents an important innovation in driving safety. The tyre boasts the ‘Replacement Tire Monitor’; inscription in the centre rib that changes to ‘Replace Tire’; as the 3 mm tread depth is reached, thereby indicating that the tyre should be changed.

Building on a proven legacy

The expansion of the General Tyre range and introduction of several important new models in the passenger and off-road categories builds on the long-standing legacy of the brand’;s existing top performers.

Over the decades, General Tyre has established a solid foundation in the light and heavy truck segments with a mix of bias and radial-type tyres, and these continue to be offered in the SA market in a variety of popular sizes.

The brand also enjoys a strong presence in the off-the-road (OTR) sector, particularly in the agricultural market. This is complemented by a vast array of specialist tyres for mining and earthmover applications, as well as logging and road grading.

Investing in success

A vast range of General Tyre products have been produced at the Port Elizabeth plant since the start of local production in 1949, however the facility has benefited from massive investment and expansion, particularly in recent years.

A multi-million rand investment in the Continental Tyre SA factory has ensured that locally produced tyres offer the latest technology and meet the highest international standards for quality, performance and efficiency. The production volume caters for OE customers and the domestic market, as well as for export.

Within the new General Tyre range, local production encompasses selected sizes of the Grabber AT, Altimax Comfort and Altimax Sport, as well as an extensive range of agricultural, mining and truck tyres.

The line-up also incorporates selected imported sizes, while the Grabber MT is fully imported from the US.

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Drif2rks is Europe’;s number 1 for Drifting. It really is run for Drifters by Drifters and backed up with years of Drifting experience.

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