SEMA 2023 Walkaround – Tires & Wheels
See the latest from Cooper Tire, Hunter Engineering, Hankook, Bridgestone, ATD, Bartec, Anyline, Gaither Tool, Rotary, Kumho, Bendpak, Hamaton, Alligator and so many more.
John Bodart Named President of Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels’ new president brings over three decades of industry experience.
BKT Releases RideMax FL 615 for Free-Rolling Wheels
BKT has developed the Ridemax FL 615, a radial flotation tire that is suitable for the free-rolling wheels of trailers, tankers and spreaders. The Ridemax FL 615 has a steel-belted structure that provides high puncture resistance along with increased durability and high load capacity, the company noted. The rounded shoulder and large footprint area ensure
Global Air Cylinder Wheels to Develop Next-Gen ‘ASW’ Wheel Technology
Global Air Cylinder Wheels has announced plans to develop its next generation of wheels. The company says Air Suspension Wheel (ASW) will offer environmental benefits, fuel saving, emission reduction and EV battery extension. Manufactured mostly out of steel, Global Air Cylinder Wheels says the ASW is an eco-friendly, stronger, and safer alternative to the traditional
TIS Wheels Founder Myles Kovacs Looks to Take Tire Design to New Heights
You may have heard of Myles Kovacs. Most recently, Kovacs’s name has been synonymous with high-end wheels as the owner of TIS Wheels, a cutting-edge off-road wheel brand distributed through American Tire Distributors (ATD). Yet this trendsetter and off-road junkie has taken his talents to the tire space this past year with the launch of
Butler Tires And Wheels Joins Forces With Tire Discounters
Atlanta-based Butler Tires and Wheels announced its strategic partnership with Tire Discounters to bring its high-performance tire and wheel centers to cities around the nation. Powered by Tire Discounters, Butler Tires says its reach will expand further, providing for a greater footprint, depth of product and even more service offerings. “Finding a like-minded company with
Top Trends in Today’s OE Wheels [Audio]
Let’s face it: Wheels are the outlandish sibling of the round, black tire. They come in different finishes, various pieces and types of colors. Tires and wheels are commodity items, but when your customer wants to customize the look of their vehicle, wheels are a great place to start, and offering the expertise of what’s
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
Hercules Tires, TIS Wheels Launch Co-Branded UTV Tire
The TIS UT1 by Hercules UTV tire will be a stocking item for the company, available to tire dealers in Q1 2022.
Video: Protecting Carbon Fiber Wheels: Part Two
Tire Review’s Mary DellaValle follows up with additional tips for protecting carbon fiber wheels, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.