The numbers don’t lie. The 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show was a huge success. A record 132,000 people attended the event, according to the Tire Industry Association (TIA), which sponsored the show’s Global Tire Expo section. There also were 61,000 buyers, also a record and close to 19% higher than last year.

Tags: ASA, CIMS, Cooper, Falken, Hercules, Landsail, Nexen, Nitto, Pirelli, R.L. Polk & Co., Schrader, SEMA Show, SEMA Show 2011, TIA, Vee Rubber

Touring tires fit a unique category of consumer tires. While they combine a performance tire’s low-profile handling with a premium tire’s softer ride, they also have all-season capabilities. Because of this, they are often called performance touring tires.

Tags: Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Falken Tire Corp., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., TBC International, Touring tires

We asked tire manufacturers this question: “In addition to eco-friendly tires, does your company employ any other green initiatives in the tire manufacturing process?” Here’s what they had to tell us. They’re doing a lot more than many people may realize.

Tags: Bridgestone, Cooper, Federal, GITI, Going green, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Michelin, Pirelli, Toyo, Yokohama

Amidst all of the press conferences and announcements, new tires remained the heart of this year’s Global Tire Expo/Specialty Equipment Market Association Show.

Tags: BKT, Cooper, Falken, Global Tire Expo, Greenball, Hankook, Hercules, Lexani, SEMA Show, Vredestein

Nearly all of the tire manufacturers outside of China were non-committal while the consumer tire import controversy played itself out. Many released statements, but they said little and refused to take sides, even after the final decision was announced.

Tags: Chinese tire imports, Cooper, International Trade Commission, Tarrifs, Toyo