Workshop tip: What does it say on the tyre?
Tyre manufacturers place all the important information about the tyre on the sidewall. In addition to the exact tread name, it also contains the key size information such as tyre width, rim diameter and the ratio of sidewall height to tyre width. The load and speed indices are also listed below the specifications. It indicates the maximum speed for which a tyre is designed and the maximum load that the tread can safely carry.
Waste tyre recycling service running at full speed
Our new service for recycling used tyres has been well received six months after its launch. More than 100 tonnes of discarded tyres already end up with our recycling partners every month. At the end of the current conversion season, we are expecting a new redemption record.
Sailun Regio Pro STR 2 MAX - a power tread for low-loaders
The Sailun Regio Pro STR 2 MAX is now available from us - initially in size 205/65 R 17.5, with other sizes to follow. This extremely resilient tyre was developed for low-loader trailers and impresses with its price and (running) performance.
20 years of Windpower: When truck tyres came to Bohnenkamp
Bohnenkamp AG and the truck tyre brand Windpower can look back on 20 years of successful partnership. In our anniversary year, we are offering our customers many monthly promotions relating to the Windpower tyres.
Trade fair kicks off 2024 with AGRA in Leipzig
To kick off the trade fair season, Bohnenkamp will be presenting the newly created professional range of mounting accessories at AGRA in Leipzig from 11-14 April, in addition to high-performance agricultural tread profiles for every application. Visitors will also be able to see the used tyre recycling service.
COVEX truck rims prove their value at Bohnenkamp
COVEX brand truck rims have successfully established themselves in Bohnenkamp's product range. One year after the sales launch, demand for the stainless steel rims has exceeded expectations and shows that quality and price are in a very good relationship. The brand was able to acquire new customers not only in the replacement business, but also among well-known original equipment manufacturers.
Workshop tip: What distinguishes diagonal and radial tyres?
Diagonal or radial - every commercial tyre can be assigned to one of these two types.
In our workshop tip, we look back at the history of development, explain both types of construction and list their advantages and disadvantages.
Federal truck tyre funding 2024 for greater environmental protection and safety
The German government's "Environmental Protection and Safety" (formerly "De-minimis") funding program has been launched. While many framework conditions remain the same, applications can only be submitted from 5 February to 31 May 2024 in this year's funding period. Bohnenkamp supports the industry with a comprehensive range of truck tyres and maximum availability from stock.
The Osnabrück Hill Climb race partners visit Bohnenkamp
180 supporters of the Osnabrück Hill Climb met at Bohnenkamp AG on Thursday evening. Europe's leading wholesaler for commercial vehicle tyres is a sponsor of the motorsport event together with the Sailun brand, a major manufacturer of truck and van tyres. The organizers are expecting around 200 participants from 15 nations for the 56th edition of the race on August 3rd and 4th.
Bohnenkamp Trainingcentre - book seminar dates for 2024 now!
The Bohnenkamp Trainingcentre's basic training courses on tyres, wheels and rims are very popular with agricultural machinery and tyre dealers and workshop personnel. Bohnenkamp will therefore be continuing the popular training series in Osnabrück from April 2024. Interested parties can now book the two training courses "Tyre fitting basics" and "Tyre and wheel basics".
