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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

<p>The Ascend is the first mass-produced tire utilizing orange oil technology, says King. It also is the first tire with orange oil manufactured in the U.S. (at Yokohama's Salem, Va., plant).</p>
February 9, 2012

Yokohama's King addresses pricing, the economy, and a new tire: the Avid Ascend

Price increases, raw material shortages and supply problems were major issues that confronted retail tire dealers in 2011, according to Dan King, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Yokohama Tire Corp.

Tags: Dan King, Earthquake, Orange oil, Raw material costs, Tire labeling, Touring tires, Yokohama Avid

<p>The Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 was rated a "Best Buy" economy touring tire.</p>
January 18, 2012

Magazine labels Sumitomo tire a 'Best Buy'

The Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 all-season passenger tire recently received a Best Buy designation in the "Economy Touring Car Tire" category by "Consumers Digest" magazine.

Tags: Awards, Richard Purol, Sumitomo HTR, TBC Wholesale, Touring tires

<p>Federal's first foray into the European export market begins with Formoza AZ01 tire shipments.</p>
November 22, 2011

Federal keeps busy overseas

Federal Corp. has been very aggressive the last few months. The Taiwan-based tire manufacturer has made news on three continents: Europe, Australia and Asia.

Tags: Federal Formoza, Henry Lin, Motorsports, OE tires, Touring tires

November 7, 2011

SEMA Show, aftermath: Nexen's green N'blue

Last year, Nexen Tire America Inc. previewed its environmentally friendly N'Blue ECO passenger tire technology at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas. This year, the company launched it in the same venue.

Tags: 2011 SEMA Show, Green, Nexen N'blue, Touring tires

<p>Both the City Star+ (left) and City Star (right) share a similar tread pattern.</p>
November 3, 2011

SEMA Show, Day Four: two new Landsail tires

Two new Landsail premium all-season touring tires were displayed in the Sentaida International Inc. booth at the Global Tire Expo-Powered by TIA.

Tags: 2011 SEMA Show, Global Tire Expo, Max Wee, Touring tires

August 24, 2011

Cooper Tire's national rebate promotion returns

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s “Take the Money & Ride” national rebate promotion returns Aug. 25, 2011. Now through Nov. 7, consumers can take advantage of Cooper’s best national savings event of the year on select Cooper tires.

Tags: Consumer Tires, Cooper Promotions, Cooper Rebate, Touring tires

<p>The Ultra Tour LE features a "luxury ride with performance handling."</p>
July 19, 2011

Premium touring: the Hercules Ultra Tour LE

Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. recently introduced the all-season Hercules Ultra Tour LE. The premium touring tire is available in many regions, but will be available worldwide in late August.

Tags: Hercules Ultra, Joshua Simpson, Private brand, Touring tires

<p>The tire is supported by a UTQG of 500 A-B.</p>
June 28, 2011

Hercules adds touring tire to Ironman line

Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has added the Ironman Tour CRi to the Ironman family of tires.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Joshua Simpson, Touring tires

The Azenis PT722 is a premium tire that maximizes value.
February 28, 2011

For the new Falken Azenis, the time is right now

Falken Tire Corp. previewed its Azenis PT722 A/S at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nev., last November. The projected roll out of the tire was some time this year.

Tags: Falken Azenis, Touring tires, UHP tires

December 8, 2010

Plans to add to Uniroyal portfolio continue

If you think the Uniroyal brand expanded its portfolio in 2010, wait until 2011.

Tags: All-Season Tires, Duane Thomas, Touring tires, Uniroyal Tiger Paw, Winter tires

October 13, 2010

Vogue rolls out 20-inch Signature V tire

Vogue Tyre & Rubber Co. has introduced its 20-inch Signature V to tire retailers, wholesalers and new car dealerships.

Tags: Retail, Touring tires, Vogue Tyre & Rubber Co.

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