Tiremakers say dealers need to have a thorough understanding of electric vehicle (EV) design dynamics, EV tire construction and how installation of the correct replacement tire can preserve - and even enhance - vehicle performance.

Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd. recently celebrated its 60th anniversary by hosting an open house at its North American Technical Center near Akron, Ohio.

Jimmy Yang, chairman of Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd., recently sat down with MTD to discuss Kenda's growth, how the company is working around the ongoing shipping crisis, steps it has taken to mitigate the impact of tariffs and his thoughts on tire demand as 2022 continues.

American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd.’s next-generation off-road tire, the Klever M/T2  KR629, is on display at this week’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.

It used to be that flashy sports cars ruled the ultra-high performance (UHP) tire market. But the market has also expanded as the car parc has changed. With more vehicles tuned with more performance-focused features, tiremakers have followed suit with more complex tires. The result is a healthy UHP tire market — one dealers can't afford to ignore.

The United Steelworkers union says it “strongly opposes” the proposal from four Taiwanese tiremakers that would bring an end to the import investigation of passenger and light truck tires from Taiwan into the U.S.

Four Taiwan-based tire manufacturers have proposed a settlement with the Department of Commerce (DOC) that if successful, could result in the suspension of the U.S. government’s anti-dumping investigation into their passenger and light truck tire exports.

When customers arrive at your tire dealership ready to buy replacement tires for a CUV or SUV, guiding them through the selection process might seem akin to searching for a needle in a haystack.