Bridgestone India has expanded its Flagship Select Store network with the opening of four new Select outlets in Hyderabad. With these new outlets, the company has taken its tally of stores in Hyderabad to 46 with an aim to transform the tyre buying and servicing experience by addressing the evolving needs of Indian consumers.

The Bridgestone Select Stores, which are supported by a robust premium network, offer an engaging and instructive experience that enables consumers to choose tyres with knowledge. To assist consumers get the most out of their tyres, the business also gives demos so they can see the impact that each service offers. At the moment, Bridgestone has a strong dealer network of 3,200, which includes 820 Bridgestone Select stores in India. Bridgestone India operates a few select storefronts in important cities including New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Bangalore, Kolhapur, Chennai and Hyderabad. The Select shops are designed to address a long-standing demand for a more intelligent tyre retail structure.

Hiroshi Yoshizane, Managing Director, Bridgestone India, said, “Hyderabad is an important market for us, and we’re proud to expand this pioneering concept of Select stores in the city. Bridgestone is committed to provide superior products and services to customers in line with its mission of serving society with superior quality. At Bridgestone, we’ve consistently led in enhancing customer experience, and these stores will help customers in Hyderabad to make informed tyre choices tailored to their needs. It also offers our dealers a unique, differentiated format to drive more walk-ins. As tyres are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road, the store is designed to offer customers premium products, services and an elevated buying experience through its exclusive network.”

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Flat tyre protection specialist Tyron Runflat has joined the UK Towing Safety Alliance (UKTSA), strengthening efforts to raise safety standards for drivers who tow caravans, trailers, horseboxes and commercial loads across Britain.

Formed in May 2025, the Alliance is a national coalition convened by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety. It was created after the disbandment of the Trailer and Towing Safety All Party Parliamentary Group, driven by findings from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Nearly half of non‑caravan trailers inspected were non‑compliant, with many prohibited from road use due to defective brakes, lights or tyres. Towing‑related incidents rose 16 percent between 2022 and 2024.

The Alliance’s TLC campaign urges drivers to perform three pre‑towing checks. Tyres: pressure, tread depth and damage. Load: even distribution, legal limits and securing. Connectivity: lights, electrics and breakaway cables. Member organisations like TyreSafe, the National Caravan Council, the British Horse Society, National Highways, the Camping and Caravanning Club, the National Trailer and Towing Association and NFU Mutual tailor messaging to their audiences.

Tyron specialises in blowout protection. Its patented MultiBand fills the wheel well, preventing the tyre bead from dropping during rapid deflation. This helps drivers maintain steering control to reach safety. The system can also fit alongside Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems using a dedicated bracket.

The Alliance focuses on education over enforcement, helping drivers take simple steps for safer towing. By combining members’ expertise, it delivers practical guidance from leisure caravanners to agricultural and commercial operators.

Peter Simson, Director, Tyron Runflat, said, “Towing safety depends on multiple factors, but tyres remain one of the most critical elements in maintaining control of both the vehicle and the trailer. We’re pleased to join the UK Towing Safety Alliance and support the TLC campaign, which provides clear and practical guidance for drivers. Collaboration across industry is essential if we are to reduce incidents and improve awareness of the risks associated with towing. By working alongside organisations that share the same commitment to road safety, we can help ensure drivers are better informed and better prepared before they set off.”

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Goodyear kicks off its third year as the exclusive tyre supplier for the LMGT3 class in the FIA World Endurance Championship at the 6 Hours of Imola. All 18 cars competing this weekend will be fitted with Goodyear Racing Eagle tyres, continuing a partnership that began in 2024. The chosen compound for Imola is the Medium variant, recognisable by its yellow sidewall lettering, which is valued for its steady performance and reliability across multiple driving stints. This same tyre will be used at every WEC track throughout the current season.

Imola presents a unique test compared to more abrasive circuits thanks to its smooth asphalt and flowing layout that puts less stress on tyres. Lower degradation shifts the emphasis towards strategic planning over the six-hour race, rather than pure tyre preservation. This backdrop is where Richard Lietz and Riccardo Pera previously claimed their first victory together, eventually becoming 2025 LMGT3 champions alongside Ryan Hardwick. They now return with The Bend Manthey Porsche, joined by Yasser Shahin.

New regulations this season have increased tyre allocations, giving teams more strategic freedom. While the Medium’s proven durability still allows double stinting, the extra sets let crews fit fresh rubber at every pit stop, avoiding the need to overextend a stint and risk fading pace. For wet conditions, teams also have access to a Goodyear Racing Eagle Wet tyre, whose tread pattern is engineered to clear standing water and maintain grip.

Beyond the on-track action, the Goodyear Blimp will soar above Imola for its first appearance of the season. The Goodyear Wingfoot Award, decided by fan votes from both the grandstands and home viewers in a driver of the day format, also makes its return. Meanwhile, Goodyear Racing Eagle tyres are competing this weekend at Kansas Speedway in the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, as well as at Donington Park for the British Touring Car Championship opener.

Stephen Bickley, Goodyear Endurance Program Manager, Said, “Imola is less aggressive on tyres than many of the tracks we visit. It doesn’t generate high lateral loads and the surface is relatively smooth, so it’s naturally one of the kinder tracks on tyres. That opens up a range of strategic options for teams. You can double stint and gain time in the pit lane, or with the increased allocations, teams may choose to run new tyres more often. Our Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium tyre gives them the flexibility to consider both options. The circuit also has a clear left-hand bias, which places more load on the right side of the car. Teams may look at single stinting only the loaded side, while carrying the unloaded side for longer and doing more stints on that side. These differing strategies are what we expect will define the race for many teams this weekend.”

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Triangle Tyre has entered into a 10-year exclusive distribution partnership with Titan International, a leading name in off the road tyre and wheel manufacturing based in West Chicago, Illinois. Under this strategic agreement, Titan gains sole rights to distribute Triangle and Diamondback branded OTR tyres throughout United States.

Under the terms of the deal, Triangle Tyre oversees product supply while Titan handles all distribution activities for a range of designated OTR tire products suited to various heavy-duty applications. Both companies are focused on delivering high performance tyre solutions engineered to withstand the increasingly rigorous demands of off the road environments.

This collaboration leverages Triangle’s worldwide manufacturing strength, the established recognition of the Diamondback brand and Titan’s extensive dealer network across North America. As a result, Titan can offer an expanded and unified OTR product line supported by its national sales and service infrastructure. The combined portfolio delivers clear advantages to dealers, OEM partners and end users in sectors such as mining, construction, earthmoving, aggregates, industrial operations and equipment rental. The range includes radial and bias OTR tyres for large earthmoving machines, loaders and dozers, scrapers and haulage equipment, mobile cranes, container handling and port machinery, as well as industrial and rental fleets.

Titan’s US dealer network is already receiving the first wave of Triangle and Diamondback OTR products, with additional sizes and tread patterns scheduled for release throughout the year. Dealers seeking current availability, detailed specifications or ordering procedures should reach out directly to their assigned Titan representative.

Paul Reitz, CEO & President, Titan International, said, “This partnership combines Titan’s deep channel reach with Triangle’s expanding OTR portfolio to deliver a broader, more competitive offering to our customers – backed by Titan’s service, training and technical support. We’re excited to bring the Triangle and Diamondback families into our US distribution platform to improve availability, coverage and value across critical OTR customers.”

Campbell Metcalfe, CEO, Triangle Tire, said, “Triangle is pleased to join forces with Titan to bring our OTR innovations to more US customers, faster. Titan’s scale, distribution strength and customer support capabilities will substantially enhance access to Triangle and Diamondback products across key industries.”

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Hankook Tire, the official tyre supplier for the FIA World Rally Championship, successfully concluded the fourth round of the 2026 WRC season. The Croatia Rally took place near Rijeka and finished on 12 April, with Hankook equipping competitors using its Ventus Z215 and Z210 tarmac tyres. The Ventus Z215 proved especially effective on dry pavement, delivering responsive handling and dependable grip that helped drivers navigate constantly shifting course conditions throughout the event.

This year’s rally featured a brand‑new route winding along the Adriatic coast and through rugged mountain landscapes. Covering 300.28 kilometres divided into 20 special stages, the competition crossed the Kvarner Gulf and the Istrian peninsula, demanding maximum effort from both drivers and teams. The event is notoriously challenging due to extreme variations in road surfaces, including smooth asphalt, rough concrete and patched areas, plus numerous blind crests. Aggressive cornering frequently dragged gravel onto the tarmac, temporarily changing traction and forcing precise tyre choices.

Hankook also ran a Brand World booth in the service park, using immersive motorsport content and interactive activities to highlight its unified global brand identity to fans. After a fierce battle, Takamoto Katsuta of Toyota Gazoo Racing claimed the overall victory. With this result, Katsuta now leads the drivers’ championship with 81 points, while Elfyn Evans trails closely, raising the stakes for the season title.

The championship next moves to the Rally Islas Canarias in Spain from 23 to 26 April, centred in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. That round is expected to be a major test with volcanic asphalt, consecutive hairpin turns, and steep elevation changes. Since becoming the exclusive WRC tyre supplier for all classes in 2025, Hankook has reinforced its technological leadership by feeding data from over 70 global motorsport events into its research and development, continuously advancing high‑performance tyre technology and strengthening its brand prestige worldwide.

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