“We are hoping there will be lots of pent-up demand for new tires, so we are building up stocks in regional distribution centers and preparing additional segments and new product launches,” says Sooil Lee, president of Hankook Tire America Corp., as miles driven continue to increase in the U.S.
Regional fleets that need winter traction can turn to the Roadmaster RM258 WD.
The Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 is the tiremaker’s latest ultra-high performance all-season tire, and it’s available in 105 sizes.
Continental has introduced two tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) tools designed to help technicians handle 98.6% of all domestic, European and Asian vehicles.
Yokohama Tire Corp. has added a size, 225/70R19.5 (14), to its 115R commercial truck tire, which debuted earlier this year.
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) board has elected Jim Pangle of Fountain Tire Ltd. as board secretary and reelected Mike Wolfe of Southeastern Wholesale Tire Co. to a third term as board treasurer.
Big O Tires LLC donated a set of tires to an Oklahoma family that travels the country to raise awareness of their young son's rare genetic disorder.
General Motors has named Bridgestone Corp. a GM Supplier of the Year award recipient. This marks the 18th time and fifth consecutive year Bridgestone has received the honor.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) is recalling 203 tires designed for use on mobile cranes that were mistakenly shipped to the U.S. from Japan and lack the required markings on the sidewall.
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. says its new Toyo NanoEnergy M171 super-regional all-position truck tire provides fuel efficiency, enhanced wear life and increased stability thanks to the company’s Nano Balance Technology.
What is the difference between traction and flotation, how do you optimize each and how do you use flat plate as a measurement tool? The latest edition of AG Tire Talk addresses all of these questions.
Continental AG has folded its commercial specialty tires, two wheel tires and Hoosier racing tire divisions into a newly created specialty tires business unit.
In times like these, we learn the business lessons that stick with us for the rest of our lives. One lesson I think we’ll see is that the tire dealers who kept all of their technicians and best sales people employed during the pandemic will recover faster than those who did not.
