Bridgestone has unveiled its latest high-speed radial tire, the Bridgestone V-Steel Highway Service 3 (VHS3). Engineered for mobile all-terrain cranes, the VHS3 is designed to enhance both vehicle and fleet performance. It delivers improved wear life and contributes to reduced downtime and maintenance costs.

Compared to its predecessor, the Bridgestone VHS2, the VHS3 provides up to 12% longer wear life. Bridgestone has achieved this through a new, advanced rubber compound technology, alongside an optimized contact area that minimizes irregular wear.

Bridgestone’s latest launch combines longer wear life with improved grip and stability on highways and off-road terrain, enabled by a new tread design with wide grooves and extended lug blocks.

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Continental has announced the Conti Eco HT 5 trailer tire, which completes the company’s fifth-generation Conti Eco portfolio for freight transportation. It joins the Conti Eco HS 5 steer tire and Conti Eco HD 5 drive tire as part of a coordinated tire range designed to reduce rolling resistance, operating costs and fuel consumption.

Developed for regional and long-distance transportation, the Conti Eco HT 5 extends the Conti Eco Generation 5 range to the trailer axle. Although trailer tires are not driven, they contribute to the rolling resistance of a truck and trailer combination. Reducing rolling resistance at the trailer axle can therefore help lower fuel consumption and vehicle-related CO2 emissions during operation.

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Tires used in regional haul operations face variable road conditions and frequent stop-start driving. According to Michelin, the X Multi Energy D2 is designed to combine durability with reduced rolling resistance to support fuel efficiency and lower operating costs.

“Michelin is driven by a deep commitment to understanding the needs and challenges customers face every day,” said Yahn Heurlin, VP of B2B marketing at Michelin North America. “This customer-first mindset inspires the development of purpose-built solutions designed to address real-world pain points and help fleets operate more efficiently.”

The tire features an updated tread pattern and compound designed to resist tread damage from high-torque vehicles and stop-start regional driving.

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Nokian Tyres has introduced the Powerproof E, a premium summer tire developed for drivers in Central and Southern Europe. The tire achieves an A rating across all three EU tire-label categories – rolling resistance, wet grip and external rolling noise – across the product range.

The ratings reflect a balance of energy efficiency, wet-weather safety and driving comfort in a single product.

“Whether the priority is maximizing range and efficiency or achieving confidence and comfort in wet conditions, drivers should not have to compromise on safety,” said Tommi Alhola, senior vice president of passenger car tires, Central Europe at Nokian Tyres.

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According to Continental, the ContiMotion EVO combines several product improvements and is aimed at riders who value a balanced combination of riding pleasure, safety and mileage.

“With the ContiMotion EVO, we’re offering a versatile sport touring tire,” said Christoph Ettenhuber, head of the motorcycle tires business field at Continental. “It combines intuitive handling with reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions – all while delivering impressive mileage for everyday use.”

Technical upgrades

Compared with its predecessor, the ContiMotion EVO features several technical updates. New carcass materials are intended to improve stability and consistency, supporting handling and riding dynamics.

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Pirelli has developed two dedicated tire fitments for the new Bentley Supersports: the P Zero Trofeo RS, aimed primarily at track use, and the P Zero for everyday driving. The tires have been developed to “harness the capabilities” of a car that differs significantly from previous Continental GT models, boasting rear-wheel drive for the first time in the series, a kerb weight of less than two metric tons, and a 666hp, 800Nm twin-turbocharged V8 powertrain.

Pirelli’s collaboration with Bentley on the Supersports began with what the tire maker describes as “the most demanding technical brief ever set for a road-going Continental GT”.

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The TrackAttack Pro draws on Hoosier’s 65+ years of motorsport experience and is ECE R117-approved for street use. The extreme-performance summer tire is designed for both circuit capability and everyday driving, offering responsive steering, precise handling, motorsport-derived grip, strong acceleration and confident braking.

“We set out to redefine tire design by asking ourselves, ‘What if we infused our racing expertise into an extreme-performance summer tire?’” said Joerg Burfien, CEO and president of Hoosier Racing Tire. “This was new territory for us. We leveraged Hoosier’s advanced motorsport technology to push the boundaries of what a road-legal performance tire can achieve.

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Michelin says its newly released construction tire has been designed to help operators maximize productivity, reduce operating costs and simplify tire management across a wide range of applications.

Clifford de Jager, CES technical manager, beyond road – mining, construction, material handling at Michelin, said, “The Michelin XHA3 builds on the proven success of the Michelin XHA2. It has been developed specifically to meet the demands of increasingly powerful construction equipment and the growing need for machine uptime.

“Designed to perform across varied terrains – from mud to asphalt, including aggressive environments – the Michelin XHA3 is engineered to support fast and intensive operating cycles.

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Goodyear has launched its Ultra Grip tractor tire, which it says combines dependable traction, durability and longer service life to help maximize productivity across a wide range of agricultural applications and field conditions.

“Indian farmers need tires they can rely on every day, season after season,” said Arvind Bhandari, managing director of Goodyear India. “With Ultra Grip, we are bringing a tractor tire that delivers the grip, durability and confidence farmers need to perform their work efficiently in diverse agricultural environments.”

The Ultra Grip tractor tire is engineered for reliable performance across India’s varied soils and terrains.

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Continental has launched a 32mm-wide version of its Aero 111 road tire. Developed in close collaboration with Swiss Side, Continental’s aerodynamic bike tire is now available in a wider size, offering a balance of high speed and comfort over tough terrain.

On the road, changing wind angles and rough surfaces constantly challenge performance and comfort. According to the tire maker, the Aero 111 32mm addresses this with a patented tread pattern embedded with 48 precision cavities that act as vortex generators. By manipulating airflow around the front wheel to delay separation, this design achieves optimal efficiency at all yaw angles, reducing drag while amplifying the sailing effect to propel riders forward with less effort.

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