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April 20, 2012

Yokohama tests receive global approval

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has obtained ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for four types of tire testing. ISO/IEC 17025 is the main international standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.

Tags: Laboratory, Low rolling resistance

April 16, 2012

Hankook gets contract to supply BMW 3-Series

Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. will supply tires to BMW AG for the new BMW 3-Series. The vehicle will come factory equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 evo² tires.

Tags: Hankook Ventus, Hyun Shick Cho, Low rolling resistance, OE tires

March 14, 2012

Avid Ascend sizes matter to Yokohama

On March 1, 2012, the Yokohama Avid Ascend was launched nationwide in 45 T-, H- and V-rated sizes. The all-season touring tire was designed for a wide variety of vehicles from performance sedans to crossover vehicles and minivans.

Tags: Fred Koplin, Green, Low rolling resistance, Touring tires, Yokohama Avid

March 6, 2012

Pirelli or Goodyear? Check it out in Geneva

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Pirelli & Cie SpA plan to make big impressions at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show.

Tags: Geneva International Motor Show, Green, Jean-Claude Kihn, Low rolling resistance, Trade show, UHP tires, Winter tires

<p><br />Using "evolving sipe technologies," Continental designed the HDL2 Eco Plus with a void in the middle of the tread blocks; the void creates a regenerating sipe as the tread wears.</p>
March 3, 2012

Continental has a wide-base drive tire for sale

Continental Tire the Americas LLC will showcase its first wide-base drive tire at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., March 22-24.

Tags: Clif Armstrong, Continental Eco Plus, Low rolling resistance, Mid-America Trucking Show, Wide-base tires

<p>&ldquo;For operations requiring high carrying capacity, the HTL2 Eco Plus offers no compromises," says Armstrong.</p>
February 17, 2012

Conti designs a tire for low platform trailers

A new low platform trailer tire from Continental Tire the Americas LLC offers "a unique combination of structural durability and improved fuel economy," according to the company.

Tags: Clif Armstrong, Low rolling resistance, Truck tires

<p>The Fuel Fighter mark made its resurgence last year on the Firestone Affinity Touring OE tire on the Toyota Camry.</p>
January 24, 2012

Bridgestone resurrects Firestone Fuel Fighter

The revitalization of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC's fuel-efficient trademark for the Firestone brand continues.

Tags: Firestone Affinity, Fuel efficiency, Larry Magee, Low rolling resistance, Michael Martini, OE tires

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

December 2, 2011

Nano, nano: Toyo raises fuel efficiency bar

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. has developed a new line of fuel-efficient tires called Nanoenergy.

Tags: Green, JATMA, Low rolling resistance, Toyo Nanoenergy

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

New tire mold technology allows the tread to wrap around and continue down the sidewall.
March 3, 2011

BFG Rugged Terrain T/A: It looks like it sounds

The new BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A combines aggressive off-road looks combined with low rolling resistance, reduced noise and year-round traction.

Tags: BFGoodrich T/A, Light truck tires, Low rolling resistance

December 10, 2010

What is the proper tire psi in cold weather?

We all know that vehicle owners should check their tire pressure regularly. Driving on underinflated tires can lead to tire damage or irregular wear or vehicle overloading. Or all three.

Tags: Low rolling resistance, Tire Pressure, Winter

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