Continental Launches New Tire for Airport Ground Support
Continental says it has launched a new all-season tire for airport ground handling vehicles that spares fleet operators from changing the tires every season. While creating the ContiRV20 all-season tire, Continental says its developers were focused on the three rib tread.
ATEQ TPMS Tools Announces New ISO Certification
ATEQ TPMS Tools announced that the TPMS division has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. ATEQ TPMS Tools say being ISO 9001 certified provides a framework and set of standards that ensure conformity among the ATEQ organization to consistently satisfy customers and partners.
Rudy’s Tires Wins 1-800EveryRim Contest
After receiving its half-millionth RimText message, 1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels says it recently revealed the winner of its contest. By being the 500,000th messager, Terry Rutenbeck of Rudy’s Tires of Wiggins, CO will receive a $1,000 cash prize and chose the American Cancer Society as the recipient of another $1,000 which 1-800EveryRim will donate in the
Yokohama to Develop Racing Tires Using Sustainable Materials
Yokohama Rubber announced that it will continue to supply its ADVAN racing tires as the control tire for the Japanese Super Formula Championship (Super Formula) for the next several years from 2023. Yokohama Rubber has served as Super Formula’s control tire supplier since 2016. By 2023, the company plans to supply racing tires made from
New Commercial Truck Tires Highlight Yokohama’s TMC Booth
Yokohama Tire will feature two new products and more than a dozen commercial truck tires – including several 19.5-in. tires – in its booth at the upcoming TMC show in Orlando, Florida. On display will be the new 720R, a 19.5-in., N-speed-rated, deep tread drive tire which is engineered specifically for pickup trucks and last-mile
Bridgestone Invests in Tire Technology Company Tyrata
Bridgestone says it made a minority investment in tire sensor and data management company Tyrata, Inc. (Tyrata). Tyrata collects tire wear data and provides actionable, cloud-based analytics. Bridgestone says this investment accelerates its efforts to deploy advanced mobility solutions that improve fleet safety, efficiency and sustainability. Bridgestone says Tyrata IntelliTread technology replaces manual yard-checks with
BKT Expands Production in Bhuj, India
BKT has rolled out its first radial agricultural tire at its new expanded Bhuj, India plant. This project is the culmination of an investment of about $1.2 million. BKT says it has been able to achieve this in record time, as it is less than a year from the groundbreaking operations that began on May
NETSA Annual Trade Show and Meeting Program Revealed
The New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA) says that their 32nd Annual NETSA Trade Show & Convention will be held at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut the weekend of Friday April 1st, and Saturday, April 2nd. NETSA says the events kick off Friday at 4 p.m. with free access to the show
Pirelli Kicks Off 2022 Motorsport Season
Pirelli says it is involved in 10 major championships at the forefront of American motorsport, with 40 Pirelli personnel committed to almost 100 races throughout the year, supplying tens of thousands of tires. This is the scale of Pirelli’s involvement in racing competition this year in North America. According to Pirelli, this will be a
Tire Discounter Group Reveals Three-Year Scholarship Program
Tire Discounter Group says it has launched the Fred Brundle “Work Tirelessly for your Dreams” Scholarship Program and the Richard Bender “Carve Out Your Own Path” Scholarship Program. Tire Discounter says 10 scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for a total of 30 scholarships totaling $150,000 collectively over the
Michelin Stops Some Production in Europe Due to Ukraine Crisis
The serious crisis currently unfolding in Ukraine is particularly impacting Europe. Michelin says it is monitoring the situation at all times at the highest level of the Company and expresses its full support for the victims of this conflict. Michelin says it is doing everything possible to support affected employees and also supports local initiatives
Bridgestone Invests in Nashville-Based Company, Yoshi
Bridgestone announced a minority investment in Yoshi. Yoshi is a last-mile delivery platform focused on car care services for consumer, fleet and corporate customers. Bridgestone says the partnership paves the way for it and Nashville-based Yoshi to explore joint service offerings, including pairing their company-owned retail service network and Firestone Direct mobile tire and services
