Sumitomo Rubber North America Announces Price Increases
Sumitomo Rubber North America will increase prices in the US and Canada on Falken-brand passenger, light truck and medium truck products and implement online adjustments on a per-size basis. The price increase will be effective July 1, 2022. Sumitomo says several factors have driven the need for this price increase including increased costs in both
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
Point S USA Invests In Aggressive Growth Plans In the Mid-South
Point S USA is expanding its operations in Memphis, Tennessee with a new Point S regional headquarters and warehouse, which was finalized May 27, 2022. The warehouse will increase its storage capacity by five times and provide additional space for member training and regional gatherings. After just three years in the market, Point S USA
TireHub Hires Grant Dismore as Vice President of Operations
TireHub has hired Grant Dismore to fill the role of vice president of operations. Dismore has previously served in executive roles at Interstate Batteries, the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. He has extensive experience in customer-facing delivery operations, distribution strategy implementation, large fleet operations and complex supply chain initiatives, the company
Hercules Launches Strong Guard ST Tire For Specialty Trailers
Hercules Tire and Rubber Company announced the launch of its Strong Guard ST tire, a high-speed radial specialty trailer tire. The tire is now available for ATD’s approximately 80,000 customers nationwide including HTR’s 4,000 program dealers in the United States and Canada. The new Strong Guard ST will be available in seven 13- to 16-in.
Yokohama Debuts New Motorsports Tire, the ADVAN A055
Yokohama Tire has added a new motorsports tire to its lineup, the ADVAN A055. Yokohama says highlights of the A055 include: Maximum grip is achieved by an advanced motorsports compound that provides outstanding dry grip for extreme cornering, braking and acceleration on the track. Also, symmetric alternating twin grooves maximize the contact patch to increase dry
Federated Webinar To Discuss Marijuana and The Workplace
Federated Insurance, a Tire Industry Association member benefits partner, will hold a complimentary webinar on Thursday, June 21, at noon (central time) on marijuana in the workplace. The one-hour webinar will aim to demystify the complex intersection of marijuana legal reform and safe, productive workplaces. It is targeted at human resources professionals, risk managers, managers
Goodyear Announces Two New Workhorse MSA Sizes
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the addition of two sizes to its Workhorse MSA tire line. These new, all-position tires deliver the same high-mileage tread features and construction as the other Goodyear Workhorse MSA products, now available in two new super single sizes, the company says. The Workhorse MSA lineup now includes super
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
EV Consideration May Be Up But Skepticism Still Exists
Auto shoppers in America are more likely than ever before to consider buying a fully electric vehicle, and new EV entries are responsible for much of the added consideration. These new entries, many from long-established vehicle manufacturers, are turning EV skeptics into likely EV considerers, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration
Bridgestone to Increase Consumer Tire Prices in U.S., Canada
Bridgestone will increase prices across its portfolio of consumer tires sold in the U.S and Canada to take effect July 1. The company says this price adjustment is a necessary step as Bridgestone continues to navigate current market dynamics. Price increases of up to 10% will impact Bridgestone, Firestone and Fuzion passenger, light truck and
Hankook Tire Creates Corporate Governance Charter for ESG
Hankook Tire announced the establishment of a corporate governance charter to enhance transparent environmental, social, and governance management and lay the groundwork for the company’s sustainable business. The charter was approved at the board meeting held on May 9. The corporate governance charter will ensure the professionalism and independence of the board of directors and
