Rubber vs. Aluminum TPMS Valve Stems: Which Do You Choose?
Over the past several years, many vehicle manufacturers have started moving away from aluminum clamp-in valve stems and switching to rubber snap-in valve stems instead. We explain why and tips for servicing rubber snap-in valves, in this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video. Rubber snap-in TPMS valve stems offer some advantages over aluminum clamp-in
Kenda Americana Launches New Aluminum Wheels
Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel recently launched its new AM03 and AM04 aluminum wheels designed for the RV and marine trailer markets. Available in the six sizes most popular for trailer tires, the new wheels are made of cast alloy aluminum for solid balance and performance with lower rolling resistance. Additional advantages aluminum wheels offer
Video: Aluminum or Steel Wheels – What’s Best for Your Heavy-Duty Truck?
Wheels basically fall into two categories – aluminum and steel. And like every other part you spec for your truck, the right choice for you might not be the right choice for your neighbor. Instead, it all depends on your application.
Yokohama Rubber Works to Eliminate Counterfeit Aluminum Wheels in China
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has completed its latest effort to eliminate counterfeit versions of the company’s aluminum wheels in China.
USTMA ‘Disappointed’ at Steel, Aluminum Tariffs on Canada, EU, Mexico
After the Trump administration announced that steel and aluminum tariffs would be imposed on Mexico, the EU and Canada, USTMA called the move harmful to America’s manufacturers, the U.S. economy and the tire industry’s global relationships.
The Carlstar Group To Increase Prices Due to Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
The Carlstar Group cites the new steel and aluminum tariffs among other market factors for the price increase.
More Countries Exempt From Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
As the tariffs on steel and aluminum go into effect Friday, more countries have been exempt — and more tariffs are on the horizon.
Commerce Dept. Issues Requirements for Steel, Aluminum Tariff Exemptions
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its procedures for excluding products from the recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminum product imports.
Auto Care Association Writes Letter Urging White House to Reconsider Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
The Auto Care Association asked Trump’s administration in a letter to reconsider imposing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum due to unintended negative consequences it may have on the U.S. economy and the auto care industry.
Trump Officially Imposes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
President Donald Trump officially imposed a 25% tariff on steel and 10% tariff on aluminum during a press conference at the White House Thursday.
