Michelin, Pirelli Take Top Spots in JD Power OE Tire Survey
The survey reveals that satisfaction with EVs fitted with OE tires increased 62 points from a year ago.
From Race to Road: How Pirelli Puts its Tire Technology to the Test
During a hot, sunny day at Watkins Glen International raceway, Orazio Mastracchio runs his hand along the coarse surface of a used racing slick–tires that for months, Pirelli has worked to make specifically for the Lamborghini Super Trofeo race that weekend. “After every race, we measure the tire. We scrape the [top layer of] rubber
OE vs. Replacement Tires
OE tires are what you find on your car when you purchase a new vehicle, and tire manufacturers work closely with car manufacturers to develop these. According to experts at Continental Tire, OE tires are purpose-built to bring out the unique characteristics of a vehicle and optimize performance. This is necessary because not all vehicles
Falken Tires Selected as OE for 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Falken Tires has gained its latest fitment as an optional tire for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
Falken Tires Selected as OE for 2019 Nissan Altima and Rogue
Falken Tires has been selected as an original equipment supplier to Nissan for its new 2019 Altima and will expand its offerings as a current OE tire supplier for the 2019 Rogue.
Hankook Tire Expands Volkswagen Partnership to Tiguan R-Line
Hankook Tire is now providing original fitment tires for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line.
Giti Tire Scores OE Fitment on 2018 VW Tiguan
Giti Tire (USA), Ltd. announced the company will supply H speed-rated original equipment tires, the GitiComfort XA1 in size 215/65R17, for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV.
OTR Tires: Making Alternative Recommendations When the OE Tire Isn’t Right for the Job
Customers look to you to make the correct tire recommendation for their specific application. But, when the tire being used is not correct in both the size and type for the specific application, what can you do?
Pirelli Celebrates Its Run Flat OE Marketshare
In total, there are 516 homologations of Pirelli run flat tires: in other words, tires that have been chosen by manufacturers as original equipment for their new cars.
Customer Satisfaction with OE Tires Continues to Improve, J.D. Power Reports
Overall customer satisfaction with tires coming as original equipment on vehicles shows a year-over-year increase and has improved significantly since 2015, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study.
Kumho Crugen HP91 Selected as OE for BMW X3 SUV
BMW has selected the Kumho Tire Crugen HP91 as OE fitment for the new BMW X3 SUV.
Yokohama Geolandar OE on 2018 Ram 1500
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that its Geolandar A/T G015 tire has been adopted as original equipment on the new 2018 Ram 1500 full-size pickup trucks.
