Hankook Tire North America will raise prices on its Hankook and Laufenn brand passenger and light truck tires up to 8% on May 1. Hankook also will hike its TBR tire prices on the same day.

The Michelin Group achieved a 16.3% year-over-year increase in sales during 2021, driven by an 11.8% rebound in tire volume and other factors. Michelin's operating income also grew significantly last year.

Our recent conversations with tire dealers leave us with the view that retail tire sell-out trends are climbing upward on a year-over-year basis.

“We’re on the cusp of some neat things that we are excited about,” says Andrew Hoit, Tireco Inc.’s vice president of sales and marketing. That includes the company's first minimum advertised price (MAP) policy and an associate dealer program - both of which will debut in 2022.

The new Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is Bridgestone Americas Inc.'s "most premium highway touring option for drivers looking for a luxury driving experience and year-round control from their SUV, CUV or truck."