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April 2, 2012

Michelin says the 'Great' Defender is available

"Oh, oh, yes, it's the great Defender." With respect to the Platters, who released their big hit, "The Great Pretender," 57 years ago, Michelin North America Inc. has released the Defender, it's all-season standard passenger tire.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Michelin Defender, Pete Selleck

<p>Falken previewed the Ohtsu FP7000 at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show.</p>
March 8, 2012

Now available nationwide: the Ohtsu FP7000

The nationwide roll-out of Ohtsu passenger tires has begun. Falken Tire Corp. has launched the Ohtsu line with the FP7000, an all-season performance tire.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Andrew Hoit, UHP tires

February 10, 2012

RMA: At least last year, winter tires ruled

Which seasonal replacement tire segment grew the most in 2011 compared to 2010? According to the preliminary edition of the Rubber Manufacturers Association's "2012 Factbook," the colder, the better.

Tags: All-Season Tires, RMA, UHP tires, Winter tires

January 25, 2012

Toyo recalls limited number of Extensa A/S tires

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced a "safety recall" of 68,763 Extensa A/S tires on Jan. 25, 2011.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Plants, Recall, Toyo Extensa

<p>The Signature II&rsquo;s Evaqua Grooves are designed to pump water away from the footprint.</p>
January 22, 2012

New Dunlop Signature replaces three lines

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. showcased its Dunlop Signature II all-season tire at the 2012 K&M Tire Dealer Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 19-20.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Dunlop Signature, K&M Tire

January 11, 2012

Korea and Japan honor Hankook's enfren eco

Hankook Tire Co.'s enfren eco has received the highest rating certified by the Korea Energy Management Corporation (KEMCO) for Energy Efficiency Grade for Tires (based on its rolling resistance). The company says this is a first-ever achievement for any tire in Korea.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Green, Hankook enfren eco, Low rolling resistance, Soo Il Lee

<p>The Nika Avatar is designed for wet and snow traction (left shoulder) and dry cornering performance (right shoulder). The tire can be mounted with either side facing outward.</p>
November 28, 2011

New Nika tire line targets all-season markets

Vee Rubber Corp. Ltd. has added the Nika associate brand to its consumer tire lineup in the U.S.

Tags: 2011 SEMA Show, All-Season Tires, Associate brands, Light truck tires, Patrick Hyland

November 19, 2011

Sears adds Radar and Verenti tire lines

Sears Auto Centers soon will carry Radar brand tires at its more than 800 outlets. The deal between Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Omni United Pte. Ltd. also will allow Sears to sell Radar tires online.

Tags: All-Season Tires, G.S. Sareen, Joe Finney, Low rolling resistance, Sears Auto Centers, UHP tires

October 26, 2011

Check out Nitto's new tire and sweepstakes!

Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. will showcase its new all-season ultra-high performance tire at the 2011 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show Nov. 1-4 in Las Vegas, Nev. Nitto's booth, No. 40029, will be located in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Tags: 2011 SEMA Show, All-Season Tires, Contest, Facebook, Nitto Motivo, UHP tires

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September 29, 2011

Continental tire prices in Canada will be raised

Continental Tire Canada Inc. will raise consumer tire prices up to 7% effective Nov. 15, 2011. There will be some in-line adjustments, according to the company.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Continental financials, Price increase, Raw material costs

August 19, 2011

Kumho launches Ecsta 4X UHP tire

Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. debuts the all-season, affordable Ultra-High Performance (UHP) Ecsta 4X. Kumho says the tire uses the latest developments in Kumho’s DNA of UHP technology and brings a higher level of versatility and performance to the UHP all-season segment.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Kumho Ecsta 4X, UHP tires

August 11, 2011

Get ready for a pink Radar tire!

Omni United Pte. Ltd. plans to launch a limited-edition, pink walled tire in support of "Mobilizing Hope," the year-long partnership between the company's Radar brand and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Charity, G.S. Sareen

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