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The all-season Dueler H/P Sport AS was designed for pickups, SUVs and CUVs and combines traction
May 22, 2013

Bridgestone introduces two Potenza’s, one Dueler and one Blizzak  

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) officially launched four tires at a ride-and-drive event in Las Vegas, recently. The tires were first announced at BATO’s 2012 Consumer Dealer Meeting.

Tags: BATO, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Bridgestone Potenza

Kerry Gross, owner of Gross Tire Center in Williamsport, Pa., stands beside the new General Altimax
May 22, 2013

Continental announces Gold Program enhancements, branding efforts  

Continental Gold Dealer Program enhancements and continued marketing investments in its brands were two key topics of discussion during the Continental Tire the Americas LLC Gold Dealer meeting and incentive trip held in mid-April.

Tags: Conti Gold, Continental Tire the Americas LLC, Dealer program, Gold Dealer Program

The large tread blocks on the outer shoulder of the Ultrac Vorti R provide the tire with sideway
May 22, 2013

Apollo Vredestein introduces the Ultrac Vorti R in style  

The ambitious “promise” made by Apollo Vredestein B.V.’s Michiel Kramer at the recent Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R launch in Monaco sounded more like a mission statement.

Tags: Apollo Vredestein, UHP tires, Vredestein

Pictured from left to right are ITDG’s Richard Howard, co-owner of Bruce’s Tire; Chris
May 22, 2013

ITDG: 10 years and still growing  

The Independent Tire Dealer Group LLC (ITDG) presented its highest honor, The Chairman’s Award, to Michael Cox, the group’s CEO and president, during its annual meeting in Desert Springs, Calif., in April.

Tags: Independent Tire Dealers Group, ITDG

According to Texas and Florida legislation, a used tire with less than 2/32-inch tread is considered
May 21, 2013

Unsafe used tire legislation rolls through Texas and Florida  

The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has been spearheading an effort to have legislation passed in Florida and Texas that defines and bans the sale of unsafe used tires. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) supports the legislation.

Tags: News/views, RMA, Rubber Manufacturers Association, TIA, Tire Industry Association, Used tires

The Nokian R2 SUV features two traction technologies: the “Pump Sipe System” for ice and
April 22, 2013

Nokian Tyres: The little company that can  

Nokian Tyres plc is not the largest tire manufacturer in the world by a wide sales margin. However, it arguably is the most profitable.

Tags: Nokian, Nokian Tyres plc, Snow tires, Winter tire

As you might expect from a winter tire, the NT90W features plenty of sipes.
April 22, 2013

Nitto NT90W: Ready for next winter  

Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. is known for thinking and doing things “outside the box.” So when the company wanted to introduce a new tire to its line-up, it chose to use the beautiful Miller Motorsports Park just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, to showcase it.

Tags: Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., Snow tires, Winter tire

“Stand-Alone Store Zone” members were, from left to right: Brad and Lori (hidden) Olson,
April 22, 2013

Tire Factory: Dealer owned and operated  

Northwest Tire Factory LLC is truly built from the bottom up in the western United States. The 154 independent dealers who make up the would-be cooperative run the show, and CEO John Kreidel — a non-dealer — wouldn’t have it any other way.

Tags: Brad Olson, Dealer meeting, Tire Factory LLC

ATD’s Dan Brown, left, stands with Susan and Steven Moss, owners of Wilson Tire Pros in Elon,
April 22, 2013

American Tire Distributors: National impact  

This year, American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) chose to hold 21 different regional meetings for its Tire Pros dealers instead of hosting one main event, as it did in 2012. If the idea behind doing this type of meeting was to create a highly personalized discussion with its dealers, then it worked.

Tags: American Tire Distributors, ATD, Tire Pros

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Hankook: More market share!
March 22, 2013

Hankook: More market share!  

"In the long-term, we want to have 12% to 15% market share in North America.” That was the key point Hyun Bum Cho, chief marketing officer of Hankook Tire Co. Ltd., delivered to Hankook Tire America Corp. dealers who gathered in Cancun, Mexico, last month for the company’s annual dealer meeting.

Tags: Dealer meeting, Hankook Tire America Corp.

Dennis and Noreen Houska of Houska Automotive in Fort Collins, Colo., received the “Put More
March 21, 2013

‘Stratego,’ not ‘Whac-A-Mole’  

"You’ll hear and see many of the same things you’ve heard from us before,” said Steve McClellan, president of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s North American Tire business segment. “We believe we are more aligned than we’ve ever been.”

Tags: Goodyear Eagle, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Rich Kramer

K&M Tire’s Mark Wilson (left), sales representative, and Casey Griffin (center), regional
February 14, 2013

K&M Tire: Bigger and better  

K&M Tire Inc. strives for “continuous improvement.” It says so in its mission statement: “The K&M Tire team is dedicated to the continuous improvement of planning, product, service and marketing.”

Tags: Big 3 Tire, K&M, Mr. Tire, Trade show

The Kumho Sense KR26 touring tire, available in Q1 2013, has circumferential grooves for water
January 25, 2013

Kumho: Fueling growth in 2013  

Kumho dealers got a preview of new tires, new programs, a new web portal and marketing changes at the 2013 Kumho Tires Dealer Meeting last month in Cancun, Mexico. There were the 40 key North American dealers in attendance, including 32 from the U.S.

Tags: Kumho Sense KR26, Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc., Touring tires

Michelin’s Pilot Sport A/S 3 all-season ultra-high performance tire incorporates the
January 25, 2013

A tire for all seasons  

Michelin North America Inc. (MNA) recently unveiled the latest in its Pilot family of tires, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3, at the NOLA Motorsports Park near New Orleans, La.

Tags: All-season tires, All-Season UHP Tires, Michelin, Michelin North America Inc., Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3, UHP tires

David Stevens
January 25, 2013

Will passenger tire retreading make a comeback in the U.S.?  

Drive-in movies, hula-hoops, coonskin hats, passenger tire retreads... all of these were huge in the 1950s. Is one of them set to make a return to their 1950’s prominence in the U.S?

Tags: David Stevens, Harvey Brodsky, Passenger tire retreads, Retreading

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John Stone
January 25, 2013

Passenger tire retreads: Rising from the ashes in Europe  

There used to be a time, some 20 years ago, when millions of retreaded passenger tires were sold in the United Kingdom and Europe. Since then, however, this particular market has suffered what can only be described as a catastrophic “fall from grace.” From 1996 to 2006, sales declined alarmingly, sending the market into an almost terminal tailspin.

Tags: European notebook, John Stone, Passenger tire retreads, Retreading, retreads

Jeremy Lewin, ACCC director of marketing and creator of Eco-Express eco-friendly marketing program,
January 24, 2013

Meeting consumer demand for eco-friendliness  

In a tough economy, a tire dealer has to stand out. American Car Care Centers offers a meaningful way to do that. EcoExpress Tire Centers Inc. is coming to an area near you.

Tags: ACCC, American Car Care Centers Inc., Bob Bissler, Jeremy Lewin, News/views

John Baratta
December 17, 2012

How to better connect with consumers  

The changing nature of connecting with the consumer was a major theme during the Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) 2012 Consumer Dealer Meeting Oct. 17-18. The company brought 450 representatives from 200 tire dealerships to its hometown of Nashville, Tenn., to discuss how Bridgestone is promoting its tire brands to the consumer.

Tags: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS, John Baratta

Dakota Wholesale Tire Inc.’s Nick Bach, right, joined Foose Design Inc.’s Chip Foose in
December 17, 2012

Premium products, per Pirelli  

Pirelli’s global vision focuses on manufacturing and marketing premium products. In the United States, the company will concentrate on supplying premium consumer tires through the independent tire dealer channel.

Tags: All Season Tires, Chip Foose, Cinturato P7 All Season Plus, Pirelli

Getting into the holiday ‘Spirit’
November 26, 2012

Getting into the holiday ‘Spirit’  

In the spirit of charity, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is using its “Spirit” blimp fleet to help children in need over the holiday season.

Tags: Blimp, Goodyear, Marine Toys for Tots

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