Man Killed by School Bus Tires/Wheels
An East Troy, Wis., man was killed when a set of duals came off of a school bus and struck his pickup truck head-on. The accident occurred on Feb. 19 in Racine. Police said the bus was carrying students back to a Chicago-area college after a ski outing. Police said the right rear tire set
Bridgestone Calling Back Bus Tires
Bridgestone Americas is recalling some Bridgestone R192 medium truck tires in size 275/70R22.5. The tires, used primarily on city transit buses, have a sidewall wear indicator that may be too deep, and could potentially expose casing cords. The recall will begin next month, and owners will receive replacements free of charge.
Snow Storm Brings Union Call for Winter Bus Tires
The bus drivers’ union in Calgary, Alberta, is calling on city officials to outfit its transit buses with winter tires. Mike Mahar, Calgary local president for the Amalgamated Transit Union, said the winter tires are a serious safety issue, and would aid the bus system in better serving riders during severe weather. “Unfortunately with a
Apollo Launches First Radial Truck/Bus Tires
(Akron/Tire Review) India’s Apollo Tyres Ltd. unveiled the first of its new Regal brand radial truck and bus tires.
School Bus Tires and Basic Lesson Plans
School Bus Tires and Basic Lesson Plans June has arrived and the first year of the new century is passing quickly in the history books. At this point back in 1901, there were few – dare we say none ®“ alternatives to walking, riding horseback, or hitching a wagon ride to the old schoolhouse. It’s
Retread Tires: What Helps Business Helps People
Retreads lead to a triple bottom line of benefits, including economics, environment and safety.
Why Scaling Up Helps Business with Tires Plus’ Jarid Lundeen [Audio]
Even when Jarid Lundeen worked in the restaurant and banking industries, one thing about the customer experience always stood out to him: Consistency. Early on, he learned consistency creates success, which is what he looks to instill in his four Tires Plus locations in Minott, North Dakota. But how do you do that? Jarid tells
Continental’s Tires, ContiTech Business to Separate
Continental is separating its Rubber Technologies group into two independent group sectors, Tires and ContiTech, by January 1, 2022, Continental said.
Continental Tests Prototype Tires for Electric Buses
These tires are currently being tested at Continental’s Contidrom proving grounds.
Goodyear to Supply Airbus A321XLR with Flight Radial Tires
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been conditionally selected as a supplier by Airbus to provide its Flight Radial tires as main and nose landing gear for Airbus’ new A321XLR aircraft.
