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CONTRACT WINS
Cartwright Sticks with Goodyear
tyres. On dry roads there was absolutely no doubt they performed as well as Michelin’s summer tyres, and they outperformed the winter tyres and all- season tyres by some margin.”
He adds: “It was a
very easy decision for
us to fit these tyres,
due to the quality of
the product.”
British Gas will be
asking OEMs to
supply CrossClimate
tyres on its new
vehicles where
possible. All
replacement tyres will
be fitted by ATS
Euromaster, which has already hailed the tyre as a ‘true game- changer’ for the UK fleet sector.
The CrossClimate offers the benefits of a summer tyre for dry or wet braking, total mileage and energy efficiency, while also boasting the traction and braking performance of a winter tyre on cold and snow- covered roads – making it perfect for the UK’s often unpredictable weather.
After being evaluated by three independent European testing organisations – TÜV SÜD, Dekra Test Centre and UTAC CERAM – the CrossClimate tyre has obtained
Cartwright, one of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle body and trailer manufacturers has renewed its contract with Goodyear tyres after seeing impressive performance levels from its products and services in the last 12 months.
The family business will now
service that meets our customers’ requirements. Goodyear’s approach is synonymous with this, as they deliver a high end premium product which in turn delivers reliable, safe and cost effective performance to our customers. From working with them over the last 12 months,
Phil Rodman
continue with its 100 per cent Goodyear tyre policy, fitting both new and retread products. The new two year deal is the first of its length to be handed to a tyre manufacturer by Cartwright.
Phil Rodman, Cartwright Rental managing director said: “Since we started way back in 1952 we have always had the same ethos, to provide a quality product and
Goodyear has proved its credentials as a premium tyre manufacturer.
When you mix this with its service operation, it’s an offering that’s hard to say no to.”
Through the agreement, Cartwright will also take advantage of Goodyear’s dedicated truck tyre supplier and service provider, TruckForce.
Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) approval, meaning it can be used in countries that require special winter equipment at clearly defined times of the year.
The tyre has also earned the top ‘A’ rating for wet braking on European tyre labels and ‘C’ for rolling resistance, with a noise rating of 68 decibels.
The CrossClimate tyre is currently available in 23 dimensions, covering 76% of all car and car-derived van tyres in sizes from 15 to 17 inches, with Michelin to launch additional sizes next year.
British Gas Goes with Michelin CrossClimate
ATS Euromaster Wins SHB Hire Account
Britain’s largest energy provider, British Gas, is to fit Michelin CrossClimate tyres to its fleet of 13,000 commercial vehicles.
Fleet Manager Colin Marriott tested the tyre at its launch event in
Geneva, comparing the new technology to Michelin’s summer and winter ranges as well as some competitors’ all-season tyres.
He says: “I was impressed by the performance of the CrossClimate
National vehicle hire business SHB Hire has selected ATS Euromaster as its tyre service supplier. SHB’s fleet of 14,000 vehicles consists of 4x4s, LCVs, specialist HGVs such as traffic management vehicles and a range of more specialist options such as ATVs, variable message sign trailers and vintage Land Rovers dating back to the 1940s.
SHB’s Commercial Director, Nicky Simpson, says: “We cover the entire country and our customers need a
tyre partner that has the capacity and capability to reach them, wherever they are. ATS Euromaster fulfils that criteria and will ensure our customers get the very best out of their vehicles. With its network of centres and mobile service vehicles, it is easy for us to access expert assistance.”
ATS Euromaster will fit tyres according to SHB’s tyre policy as well as to SHB Hire customer preference if required.
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