Yokohama to Increase Prices on Consumer, Commercial Tires
Yokohama Tire Corporation will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective July 1. The company says the increase is in response to the “unparalleled rise in costs associated with materials and operations.”
TIA Reorganizes Leadership Team
The Tire Industry Association has reorganized its leadership team in a move to create an organizational structure that will better serve TIA’s mission into the future, CEO Richard Gust has announced. The changes include new titles and responsibilities for long-time TIA executives Sandra Martinez, who becomes chief operating officer; Kevin Rohlwing, who is now chief
The Tire Cologne 2022 is May 24-26
From May 24-26, the international tire and wheel industry will meet again for The Tire Cologne in Cologne following two years of restrictions due to the corona pandemic. A total of around 300 companies and brands from 35 countries are expected to present their products and services. Sustainability will be the central theme of The
Continental Tire Recalls Certain Motorcycle Tires
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC. is recalling certain TKC80, ContiGo!, K62, and LB Continental Motorcycle tires. Cracks longer than 3/16 in. may develop in the tread grooves, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, “New Pneumatic
Titan Sponsors Outlaw Young Guns Program
Titan International, Inc. announced its three-year title sponsorship of the new Outlaw Young Guns program from the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association. Titan will be creating a series of competitions, within its regular pulling schedule for drivers 16 to 25 years old across the Western Midwest and Central corn belt states this summer. Kelsie
RNR Tire Express Surprises Mom with New Car
On May 6, the RNR team arrived at the workplace of Shante Johnson in Safety Harbor, Florida. A single mother of four children, Shante was nominated for this year’s RNR Tire Express Mother’s Day giveaway by her oldest daughter, who shared a glimpse of what her mother’s daily life entailed. The company says from working
Bridgestone Introduces New Bandag Drive Tire Retread
Bridgestone Americas announced the launch of the new Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread, engineered to increase retread value for fleets. The new tread is SmartWay verified and delivers fuel efficiency as well as improved wear life without compromising on traction or reliable performance, the company says. The company says that the innovations to the
Pirelli To Increase Prices on U.S. PLT Tires
Pirelli has announced price increases in the United States for car and light truck tires. Taking effect on June 15, the 2022 increases will be up to 10%, varying by line and tire size, Pirelli says. The increases are due to changing market conditions. Members of the Pirelli sales team will contact customers to provide
Michelin North America Recalls Pilot Sport 4 ZP Tires
Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Pilot Sport 4 ZP tires, size 255/35ZR19 96Y XL with DOT codes 0521 through 2121. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for
Goodyear Announces Endurance WHA Tire Made With Soybean Oil
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced at the 2022 Waste Expo trade show, a new formulation of its popular Endurance WHA waste haul tire made with a renewable soybean oil compound. The Endurance WHA is now made with soybean oil, which replaces a portion of the petroleum-based materials used in its production. The soybean
