Schwab to Phase Out Lead Weights

Les Schwab Tire Centers plans to phase out use of lead-based wheel weights for wheel balancing on passenger cars and light trucks in all stores throughout its seven states of operation.

Published: July 31, 2008

The company expects to eliminate all sales of lead-based wheel weights for these vehicles by mid-2009.

“We are moving from lead to steel wheel weights because our customers are looking for better alternatives,” said Dick Borgman, CEO. “For the last two years we have been working with our supplier to develop an excellent steel wheel weight alternative and are excited to start using it exclusively.

“We are taking steps to redefine industry standards for wheel weights in order to meet customer expectations, and provide the kind of product and service excellence everyone has come to expect from Les Schwab. Steel wheel weights are good for our customers and for the local communities where we operate,” Borgman added. (Tire Review/Akron)

Atturo Tire secures Cubs Radio sponsorship for 2024 season

In addition to the in-game sponsorship of stolen bases, Atturo will run audio commercials during game day broadcasts throughout the season.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 29, 2024

Atturo Tire has joined with Cubs Radio to reach the Midwest baseball audience. For the entire 2024 Major League Baseball season, Atturo Tire said it will be mentioned in game as the sponsor each time the Cubs steal a base. In addition to the in-game sponsorship of stolen bases, Atturo will run audio commercials during game day broadcasts throughout the season.