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Loader Land Speed Record Broken on Bridgestones

World speed records for passenger cars may be approaching the 250 mph or 400 km/h range, but it is possible to be a record breaker at more modest speeds. ...

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Tire Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open

The nomination period for the Tire Industry Hall of Fame has officially opened for 2012. ...

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Conti Gets Pair on Consumer Digest List

A pair of Continental Tire the Americas products were part of the recent list of tires on Consumer Digest's Best Buy in Tires review. ...

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Loader Land Speed Record Broken on Bridgestones
World speed records for passenger cars may be approaching the 250 mph or 400 km/h range, but it is possible to be a record breaker at more modest speeds. ...  read more
Tire Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open
The nomination period for the Tire Industry Hall of Fame has officially opened for 2012. ...  read more
Conti Gets Pair on Consumer Digest List
A pair of Continental Tire the Americas products were part of the recent list of tires on Consumer Digest's Best Buy in Tires review. ...  read more
Dual Assembly Slams into North Carolina Home
A set of truck duals crashed into a house in Boomer, N.C., on May 14, causing serious damage to the woodframe house and scaring its 87-year-old occupant. No one was injured in the 11 p.m. incident,...  read more
Thieves Drop In, Make Quite a Haul
An unknown number of thieves took a unique approach to breaking into a Columbus, Ohio, area tire store - they cut a hole through the roof. The May 16 theft netted tools and a computer, and adding...  read more
TIA Announces Long-Awaited Spanish Training Program
TIA has released a complete Spanish-language version of its Commercial Tire Service Program. "This is a prime example of TIA working with our members to meet the needs of the tire industry,"...  read more
Lee Elected AAIA Chairman, New Board in Place
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association elected Tim Lee of Lang Distributing, as chairman of its 2012-13 board of directors. In addition, AAIA members also elected a new board during its Le...  read more
China Tiremakers Experiencing NR Cost Crunch
A report from the China Rubber Industries Association claimed that the high cost of natural rubber is having a negative effect on the country’s tire industry. The CRIA noted concern that ris...  read more
Federal Launching Winter Tire at Essen
Federal Tire Co. plans to introduce its new Himalaya ICEO winter tire at the upcoming Reifen Essen, June 5-8 in Essen, Germany. ...  read more
Triangle, Harbin Institute Working on Aircraft Radials
On May 4, the Triangle Group and the Harbin Institute of Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the development of radial aircraft tire technology. The agreement was signed at Tri...  read more
Blogs »
Car Side »
Could We Pass a Law Requiring Newer (and Worthwhile) Studies?
Mr. Obvious and the rest of the NHTSA staff put out a press release last week warning of untold horrors... read more
Bulk Lunches, Stubborn Cars and 'Green' Solutions
Everybody has routines. Quig­ley inhales coffee to keep his nerves intact; Basil eats jelly donuts... Read More
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Ohio Distributor Leading Shift in Wholesale Business
In 1972, No Name Tire Store opened its doors in small-town Alliance, Ohio. Owned by Terry Tolerton, the business changed its name to Terry's Tire Town thanks to an advertising contest. And what started... Read More
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Even AWD Vehicles Require Regular Tire Rotations
Intuitively, one would think an AWD vehicle would not require regular tire rotations because power is... Read More
Spring Cleaning: Tax Records You Can Throw Away
Spring is a great time to clean out that growing mountain of financial papers and tax documents that... read more
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Buyer's Guide »
Product Spotlight: Brake Lathes
As an essential piece of equipment for tire dealerships and vehicle repair shops, brake lathes perform... Read More
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