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Southern Tire Mart Buys 46 GCR Stores and 6 Retread Plants
Southern Tire Mart LLC is buying 46 GCR Tires & Service (GCR) stores and six GCR retread plants from Bridgestone Americas Inc.
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The Evolution of Winter Tires
True or false: A tire with the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol stamped on the sidewall is always a winter tire. The answer is false: A winter tire must be branded with the symbol, but that alone doesn’t make it a winter tire.
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Continental Enhances Cut-Resistant Compound for RDT-Master CR Tire
Rigid dump trucks will be more capable of withstanding the sharp gravel, rocks and stones in their paths with the RDT-Master CR tire from Continental Tire the Americas LLC, which features a new cut-resistant compound.
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Yokohama Videos Show Truck Drivers the Tire Basics
Yokohama Tire Corp. has covered the basics of tires for truck drivers and fleet operators in a new video series of tire tips.
YourMechanic Adds Tire Sales and Installation Via Goodyear Dealers
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will provide tire sales and installation services to customers of YourMechanic Services Inc.’s online platform.
Monro Reaches the West Coast With Purchase of Certified Tire
Monro Inc. has entered the California market with its purchase of Certified Tire & Service Centers Inc.
One Tire Brand Dominates J.D. Power OE Tire Rankings
There’s only one tire brand that ranked “among the best” in every category of J.D. Power’s 2019 Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study.
Bridgestone Campaign Promotes Retreads to Small and Medium Size Fleets
The new Fleets We Depend On campaign from Bridgestone Americas Inc. includes a 27-city road tour and awards program aimed at educating small to medium size fleets about retread tires.
A Camso Video Shows the Dangers of Static Buildup in Forklift Tires
Camso Inc. has turned a serious issue in the material handling world — the static that builds up in non-marking forklift tires — into a fun, educational video that holds up the Solideal PON 775 NMAS tire as a superhero.
Michelin Introduces Tractor-Trailer System to Help Fleets Save Fuel
Michelin North America Inc.'s new SmartWay-verified aerodynamic system for tractor-trailers is designed to boost a long-haul fleet’s fuel savings.
Goodyear Will Cut Jobs and Modernize Plants in Germany
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plans to upgrade and automate two of its tire manufacturing facilities in Germany to increase production of premium tires 17 inches and larger. But the modernization of the plants comes at a cost for workers — about 1,100 jobs will be eliminated.
TIA Picks a New Hotel for 2019 SEMA Show
It's apparently never too early to plan for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and Global Tire Expo, because the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is already gearing up for a new venue for events in November 2019.
US Motor Works Is Honored for Increasing Parts Coverage
US Motor Works LLC has received a WITTDTJR (What It Takes To Do The Job Right) award from AutoZone Inc.'s Mexico division.
RNR Tire Express Gave Back in a Big Way in 2018
In projects big and small nationwide, RNR Tire Express (RNR) and its franchisees donated $1 million to those in need in 2018. There were cash donations, drives to help those affected by hurricanes, and gifts of cars, tires and school supplies along the way.
ASA Will Preview TireMaster Software Update at 2019 Conference
ASA Automotive Systems Inc. will host its 21st software user conference April 7-10, 2019, in Schaumburg, Ill.
How Technology Can Meet Opportunities in the Global Tire Industry
Only the smartest tires can meet the new demands for durability, data collection and lower rolling resistance. James Popio of Smithers Rapra, a provider of testing and consulting services to the rubber and plastics industry, looks at the forces shaping tomorrow's tires.
Selling Tires in the Real World: Dr. Tire in South Carolina Separates Fact From Fiction
Owners Joe and Robert Bostick play up their store’s association with a popular television sitcom in their marketing. It's fun, memorable and always spotlights the service that draws customers to the Dr. Tire store in Estill, S.C.
Nominate a Student for FutureTechs Rock Awards by March 27
The nonprofit TechForce Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2019 FutureTechs Rock Awards through March 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm PT.
ATMC's 2019 Training Conference Will Be April 9-11
A new track of workshops for automotive industry training developers will be part of the 2019 ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC) conference April 9-11 in Grapevine, Texas.
Rice Tire Buys Central Tire, Ending the Westhafer Family Legacy
Be Prepared: The Threat of Ransomware Will Never Go Away
2018 SEMA Show: First Day Attendance Is Encouraging
The Evolution of Winter Tires
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