Tyres & the tyre bay 48 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2026 The Atrezzo Erange from Sailun has been introduced to European markets, offering what the company says is a smart upgrade for any electric or hybrid vehicle. In addition, the company’s Atrezzo Elite2 range will be updated and expanded to include additional sizes. According to Sailun, the Atrezzo Erange combines ultimate control, impressive soundproofing technology, and premium aesthetics in one tyre. Based on its patented EcoPoint3 liquidphase mixing technology, it claims to have created a tyre with industry-leading performance, offering superior dry and wet braking and handling. Its tread benefits from the outer tread block’s integrated design, which increases tyre rigidity and improves stability and control, preventing slippage caused by the high torque of electric vehicles. The profile of the Atrezzo Erange has been developed to optimise pressure distribution and uniformity in the contact area, improving control performance, enhancing cornering stability, and improving wear performance for powerful electric and hybrid vehicles. Optimised groove sizing with two larger inside grooves evacuates water and delivers shorter braking distances in both wet and dry conditions, outperforming market leaders, according to Sailun. Sailun’s Atrezzo Elite2’s has recently become available in the 175/65 R17 size – the standard size for the Toyota Aygo X – while 18- and 19inch sizes are also set to be introduced over the year to cater for the growing segment of small crossovers and SUVs. www.sailun-tyres.eu Heavy-duty tyre changer for high-volume workshops Hofmann Megaplan has launched the Megamount 704XL, which it says is a premium heavy-duty tyre changer engineered to meet the demands of today’s modern tyre workshops. Said by Hofmann Megaplan to be designed for high-volume professional environments, the Megamount 704XL combines advanced clamping technology, heavy-duty construction, and enhanced operator control to deliver outstanding performance when working with low-profile, run-flat and ultra-high-performance tyre combinations. The tyre changer is built around a robust platform with outside clamping capacity from 10”–24”, and has been developed to provide the strength, reliability and precision required by busy workshops handling increasingly challenging wheel and tyre applications. One of the standout innovations on the Megamount 704XL is the twin flange turntable system, engineered to deliver unparalleled clamping force distribution, minimising the risk of the wheel slipping during operation. Combined with the machine’s hand-operated smart bead breaker system and optional single- or twin-assist arm configuration, the Megamount 704XL is designed to improve both efficiency and operator confidence during demanding tyre fitting procedures. Additional features of the tyre changer include a variablespeed motor, a pedal inflation system, a quick-release kit that comes as standard with standard, plastic, and raised-spoke demount heads, a triple-lock mounting head, and heavy-duty workshop construction. The Megamount 704XL is available now through Hofmann Megaplan and is supported nationwide by ISN Europe’s experienced equipment and installation teams. www.hofmann-megaplan.co.uk Tyre maker expands EV and K\EULG RᎭ HULQJ LQ (XURSH
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