Conti Brings Home Best New Tire Award

Continental Tire the Americas’ new TerrainContact A/T was named the winner of the New Products Showcase Award in the Tire and Related Product category at the 2016 SEMA Show.

The TerrainContact A/T is Conti’s newest all-terrain, all-season tire that features TractionPlus Technology.

“We’re extremely proud to be awarded the New Product Showcase Award in the Tire and Related Product category by SEMA,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing for Continental Tire. “This tire is the perfect balance of on and off-road performance for Light Truck and SUV owners. While this is a new segment for Continental Tire, the feedback has been tremendous. The off-road durability and traction combined with the quiet, comfortable ride on-road, has made this a top choice for consumers.”

Product Showcase Awards honor the most innovative and cutting-edge new and featured automotive aftermarket products. This year nearly 3,000 new products were entered across 16 categories.

McCarthy Tire Service recently opened a new in-house commercial wheel refinishing facility. According to the company, the facility has the ability to refinish over 1,000 wheels per day and technicians will utilize equipment for inspection, surface preparation, pre-treatment, and automated coating techniques at the facility.

“We're thrilled to unveil this wheel refinishing facility,” John McCarthy Jr., president of McCarthy Tire Service said. “This investment reflects our dedication to providing our customers with unparalleled efficiency and a one-stop shop for all their commercial tire and wheel needs. By streamlining the refinishing process, we can help fleets minimize downtime and maximize productivity.”