CEAT Specialty Tires Continues Rodeo Sponsorships
CEAT Specialty Tires is sponsoring rodeo events across the U.S. again this year to build awareness of CEAT as the Ag tire choice for farms and ranches of all sizes, the company says. The tire company is the “Official Ag Tire Sponsor and Exclusive Category Event and Broadcast Partner” of the World Champions Rodeo Alliance,
Yokohama Rubber Provides Tires to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that its U.S. subsidiary Yokohama Tire Corporation will be supplying Yokohama tires to about 18 cars competing in the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to be held in Colorado on June 26. The supplied tires will include the first provision of Yokohama ADVAN A052 street sports tires made
Vredestein Brand Entered 1000 Miglia With 1955 Porsche
Vredestein Tires was 1000 Miglia’s official tire partner, and the brand showcased itself on four participating vehicles this year, including a restored 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster entered for the first time by the tire manufacturer’s U.S. operations. The Speedster was co-driven by Lara, aka “That Porsche Girl” and its owner, Bernard Moix. Lara is
Nexen Tire Debuts Roadian ATX All-Terrain Tire
Nexen Tire America, Inc. has announced the global debut of the Roadian ATX, which the company describes as the next generation of Nexen’s all-terrain tire lineup. The company says dealers will have access to 63 different SKUs ranging from 15- to 22-in. rims. Nexen’s new all-terrain tire features the latest material advancements designed specifically for
AAPEX 2022 Announces Repair Shop HQ Onsite Training
AAPEX 2022 has announced the lineup of Repair Shop HQ technical and business management training for shop owners, service advisors and technicians. AAPEX relied on a panel of shop owners to select this year’s training sessions. The panel reviewed more than 150 submissions and identified training that would best equip service professionals with the skills
Myers Acquires Mohawk Rubber Sales Of New England
Myers Industries, Inc. has acquired the assets of Mohawk Rubber Sales of New England Inc. Mohawk Rubber is headquartered in Hingham, MA and has four distribution centers across the United States located in Hingham, MA; Alpharetta, GA; Salt Lake City, UT; and Houston, TX. In 2021, Mohawk’s revenues were approximately $65 million, the company says.
Pirelli Doubles OE Efforts on Electric, Hybrid Plug-In Cars
Pirelli has doubled the total number of tire approvals on electric and plug-in hybrid cars in 2021. Since the launch of the company’s “Elect” marking in 2019, Pirelli has expanded its homologation portfolio, exceeding 250 total homologations on “green” cars, the company says. Pirelli estimates that it will reach its target for market share in
ESCO Introduces New Commercial Truck Tools, Accessories
ESCO announces the expansion of their newest offering of commercial driveline, steering, and suspension tools/accessories with the release of several new models within these categories. This includes the release of specialty tools that include pitman arm pullers/spreaders; yoke pullers; bearing cap installation tools; leaf spring pin removal and installation tools; and more. Many of these
USTMA Supports Decision To List 6PPD As A Priority Product
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association announced that it supports the proposed rulemaking released by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control to designate 6PPD in automobile tires as a priority product for review under the state’s Safer Consumer Products green chemistry program. USTMA and its member companies recommended adding 6PPD to the Priority Products Work Plan immediately
Dunlop’s Grandtrek AT25 is OE on South Africa’s Isuzu D-Max
Dunlop’s Grandtrek AT25 is original equipment fitted to South Africa’s Isuzu D-Max, launched in April. The Dunlop Grandtrek AT25 is manufactured by Sumitomo Rubber South Africa at its Ladysmith factory. “The Isuzu D-Max is the latest in a line-up of vehicles to sport the Dunlop Grandtrek AT25, which is also specified as original equipment on
BKT, LaLiga Continue Sports Partnership
BKT is continuing its partnership with LaLiga as an official global partner until the end of season 2024/2025, the company says. Started in 2019, BKT this partnership is based on shared values, where fair play is heard and felt both within and without the stadiums. BKT says it and LaLiga are united by the will of spreading
ZC Rubber Launches Westlake & Goodride Flagship Tires
ZC Rubber launched its new Westlake and Goodride flagship ultra-high-performance passenger car tires for the European market at Tire Cologne 2022. The Westlake ZuperAce Z-007 and Goodride Solmax 1 deliver enhanced quietness, grip, and handling performance due to an all-around tire structure upgrade with core technologies from ZC Rubber, the company says. ZC Rubber said
