Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Recalls Certain Kelly Armorsteel KDM I tires
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is recalling certain Kelly Armorsteel KDM I tires, size 11R22.5 with DOT date code 3419. The company says the potential number of units affected is 76. The date code in the tire identification number (TIN) was incorrectly embossed on the tire, which may make it illegible. As such, these tires
Factors That Affect a Tire’s Rolling Resistance
In the last 30-some years, automakers and tire manufacturers have emphasized low rolling resistance as a key factor in fuel efficiency. So what is it and what goes into making a tire with good rolling resistance? Those answers and more coming up in this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video. Rolling resistance can be
Toco Warranty Partners with Openbay to offer Openbay+
Toco Warranty now includes Openbay+ to help its customers reduce the total cost of owning and operating their motor vehicles, Openbay says. Openbay+ is a separate offering and complementary to vehicle service contract plans, the company says. It provides discounts for vehicle repair and maintenance services not covered by vehicle service contracts. Contract holders gain
Apollo Tyres Extends Agreement With 1000 Miglia Classic Car Rally
Apollo Tyres has signed a new three-year agreement with the 1000 Miglia classic car rally in Italy, further extending its “Official Tyre Partner” status that commenced in 2017. The deal will see the company’s Vredestein product brand feature at locations throughout the rally and in all of the event’s online and offline marketing. The new
Gopuff partners with Openbay
Gopuff recently deployed Openbay+. Exclusively through Openbay+, Openbay says delivery partners get upfront pricing on repair and maintenance services and can book appointments with nearby service professionals that offer up to 25% in discounts on parts and labor. All U.S. Gopuff delivery partners have access to Openbay+. Delivery partners on Openbay+ match with multiple local automotive
Bridgestone Donates in Support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Bridgestone Retail Operations recently celebrated the culmination of a two-week fundraising competition for Boys & Girls Clubs of America in partnership with NFL players from Tight End University (TEU). The campaign concluded at the TEU Summit in Nashville, where area club youth had the opportunity to engage with players and experience activities that emphasized the
The Trend of Growing Rim Diameters
Bigger is always better! This statement certainly seems to be holding up, especially in today’s automotive trends. With SUV and CUV sales in North America increasing over the last decade, customer needs for these vehicles include increasing tire and rim sizes. Whether it be for performance or aesthetics, larger tire rim diameters are all the
Goodyear Releases Corporate Responsibility 2021 Report
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company released its report on corporate responsibility performance for 2021. Goodyear says the report summarizes the progress the company made toward achieving its short- and long-term sustainability goals while demonstrating its commitment to ethical and sustainable processes, materials and programs. Goodyear says its 2021 report is organized around the four pillars of
Monro, Inc. Publishes 2022 Responsibility Report
Monro, Inc. has released its second annual Corporate Responsibility Report, “Responsibility Drives Monro.Forward.” The report covers Monro’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts for fiscal year 2022. Monro says the report highlights the actions it is taking every day to care for its teammates and guests to make a positive impact on the communities where
Auto Care Association Applauds Passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Auto Care Association says it applauds the enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), which was recently passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden. The Auto Care Association says its members have been burdened with onerous shipping delays and costs due in large part to the actions of ocean shipping companies.
Leeds West Announces Eight Future Greenfield Projects
Leeds West Groups has launched a greenfield new build program and completed its second purchase of raw land in its portfolio for a Big O Tires location in Taos, New Mexico. LWG plans to secure six to eight land plots in the next 120 days throughout Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. The locations are scheduled
TIA to Offer Certified ETS Training in July
The Tire Industry Association will offer its only “Certified Earthmover Tire Service Technician” training class of the year July 11-15 in Garner, Iowa. TIA says participants are encouraged to sign up to ensure a spot in the five-day, 300-level certification course. The class is targeted at experienced off-the-road tire and wheel-service professionals. Previous attendance in
