The Relationship Between Tire Traction and Tread Design
Understanding the nuanced differences between different tread designs can be valuable for communicating the value of different tire options.
Smithers Acquires STL’s Indoor Tire Testing Division
Smithers said the acquisition of the indoor testing division and MIL International expands its testing capabilities.
EV Tire Tips for Commercial Electric Truck Customers
Electric trucks aren’t just a crazy West Coast “thing” anymore. Those goods you’re ordering online are likely to soon arrive via electric truck or van (and depending on where you live, there’s a decent chance this has happened already). Even public transportation and school districts in cities from coast to coast are beginning to put
The Trickle Down Effect of Tire Supply Chain Disruption [Audio]
For the last several years, the one word that constantly comes up in conversations about the tire business is supply–No. 1 getting the tires, and No. 2, getting the ones you need. Inflation has caused logistics and transportation costs to rise, and we’re still seeing port congestion and other ripple effects from COVID shutdowns and
Tire Supply Chains Are ‘Anything But Normal’ and They Won’t be for a While
For the last several years, the one word that constantly comes up in conversations about the tire business is supply–No. 1 getting the tires, and No. 2, getting the ones you need. Inflation has caused logistics and transportation costs to rise, and we’re still seeing port congestion and other ripple effects from COVID shutdowns and
Smithers Answers Three Burning Last-Mile Truck Tire Questions
Look at your window for an hour and, while your across-the-street neighbors are bound to wonder what’s wrong with you, you’re bound to spot a handful of last-mile delivery vehicles on their way to drop more cardboard at their next destination. UPS, FedEx, Amazon, DHL and the likes are all growing their last-mile operations, and
Tire Innovations Ramping Up for Autonomous, Electric Fleets
The prospects for tire breakthroughs for autonomous and electric vehicles over the next five years remain strong, according to a report from Smithers.
Tire Industry Growth in 2021 and Beyond
As tiremakers release financial reports, trends are emerging that will have an impact on the industry’s future.
Smithers Adds Support for EVs at Winter Proving Grounds
Smithers has answered the demand for freezer testing among automotive OEMs and suppliers who are working to develop batteries and specialty components for electric vehicles.
Smithers Adds New Testing Capabilities in Ohio
Smithers’ new technology measures tire footprint, load deflection and more to support evolving data requirements.
Smithers Promotes New Project Engineer for Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Smithers has hired Jeff Wible as test engineer and quality coordinator and Mike Kelly (pictured) as project engineer for dynamic mechanical analysis.
Smithers Adds Tire & Wheel Business Development Manager
Smithers has added Mark Shackelford as business development manager of tire and wheel for North America as part of the Smithers Materials Science and Engineering division.
