Tyron are the innovators of the 'well filler' wheel safety band. Founded in 1979, Tyron developed, in conjunction with Avon Tyres, the first commercially available products for steel drop centre rims as a direct result of a request from the Ministry of Defence to overcome the immobilisation of vehicles by aggressive deflation of their tyres.

These first 'well filler' bands were sold throughout the world, primarily to military, government and security organisations.

Through 1991-93 the Tyron Automotive Group undertook intensive redesign and development programmes in conjunction with a number of vehicle, wheel and tyre manufacturers. A substantial investment was made in modern tooling to produce an expanded the range and incorporating the latest production methods.

From 1993 a redesigned and much improved Tyron band was produced, manufactured to finer tolerances and within the scope of ISO9000. The new bands being substantially lighter, easier to fit and corrosion resistant.

The fixings of all current Tyron bands

comply with DIN specifications and have been developed so that spares are universally available off the shelf.

Utilising efficient manufacturing processes the Tyron Automotive Group are now able to supply an extensive range of Tyron bands at economical prices. Manufactured only in the UK and marketed exclusively under the 'TYRON' trademark these new bands supersede all earlier designs.

Through 1995-96 further development produced a new range of heavy duty but lightweight bands for truck wheels, from 17.5" to 22.5" diameter.

Early in 1997 the Tyron Automotive Group added Tyron Extended Runflat Systems to its product range, providing the most comprehensive choice of 'Get-out', 'Runflat' and wheel 'Safety' products, technology and expertise within the wheel security industry.

The Tyron Automotive Group Client Base:

Police, Government and Security fleets
The Emergency Services
Military
Truck operators
The Motoring Public (via distribution network)
Caravan manufacturers
Caravanners (via caravan dealer retail networks)
Off-Roaders and 4 x 4 specialists
Tyron have a system to provide the solution to any tyre deflation problem, in any situation, while providing a safe runflat capability.

Products include:

Economical, lightweight, 'Get-out' and 'Safety' systems with short runflat capability
The latest 'extended runflat' equipment
Custom manufactured wheels, for specialist applications
The Tyron Automotive Group is unique, with personnel having more than 20 year's accumulated expertise in the field of runflat protection, able to advise and to supply product to suit most applications, from low cost 'safety' or 'get-out' protection, to 50km (Finabel) military runflat requirements.

Constantly working in conjunction with vehicle, tyre and wheel manufacturers, military, government, security and emergency services customers, Tyron are world leaders in wheel security solutions.

CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT

To meet the changing needs of the automotive industry the Tyron Group continuously develops new well filler band designs, for military, commercial and civilian use, for steel, alloy, tubeless and tubed wheel assemblies.

As more vehicles use alloy wheels and lower profile tyres design emphasis has been to produce lighter weight bands, while increasing strength and durability. Today's bands must cope with the stresses imposed by a 150mph blowout, when fitted to a high performance alloy wheel and low profile tyre assembly, for example on a Police Traffic Patrol vehicle. Lightweight remains a critical factor the latest heavy trucks, despite maximum truck weights exceeding 38 tonnes.