Maxam Debuts VF Technology at National Farm Machinery Show
Maxam Tire announced the market release of Very High Flexion (VF) tires to the global agricultural market. Maxam says it has engineered the VF agricultural series to provide the industry with high-speed/load solutions designed to minimize soil compaction while delivering improved traction and product performance. They will be showcasing the growth of their agricultural product
Kenda Tire National Director of Sales Elected To NATM Board
Kenda Tire’s Joe Ostrowski, Kenda employee since 2006, has been elected to the board of directors for the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM). Ostrowski brings over two decades of industry experience to the board. Ostrowski currently holds the role of national director of sales. As a representative to the board, Kenda Tire says he
TIA Schedules Six ATS Advanced Instructor Training Classes
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has scheduled six in-person Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) advanced instructor training classes for 2022, the first of which is set for March 22-25 in Los Angeles. Certified ATS is a 300-level and 400-level certification program that provides in-depth and comprehensive instruction on the recommended procedures for servicing passenger and
Vaccine Policies Differ Widely Among Tire Dealers
With news of a recent federal vaccine mandate blocked by the Supreme Court, tire dealers are left to determine themselves the best vaccine policies for their workplace. It isn’t as easy as just deciding whether or not to mandate the shot, as employers have to think about what is best for their employee’s health and
Bridgestone To Expand Tire Production in Japan
Bridgestone announced that it will expand the production capacity of premium tires for passenger cars in certain Japan-based production plants. An investment worth more than eight billion JPY (almost $70 million), the production capacity expansion is projected to result in an increase of approximately 6,200 tires per day by 2025 (more than 10% of their
Openbay Expands Coverage With Mobile Service Spiffy
Openbay announced that it is welcoming mobile, on-demand, vehicle care and maintenance brand, Spiffy, to its automotive services marketplace. Spiffy adds 30 U.S. markets to Openbay. Openbay says that Spiffy offers a variety of zero-contact hand car washing, advanced detailing and disinfection services, in addition to oil changes, tires, repairs, and other preventative maintenance service
Maxxis Signs Three-Year Deal To Be NASA’s New Spec E30 Tire
After extensive testing by the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), the Maxxis RC-1 has been chosen as the spec race tire for the NASA Spec E30 class from 2022 – 2024. Maxxis says the recently updated Victra RC-1 with the R2 compound succeeded in NASA’s tests by delivering an optimum balance between dry traction, consistency,
Labor Issue No Match for Tire Dealers Thinking Outside the Box
With employees out sick positive with COVID-19 or out due to possible exposure, tire dealers across the country are grappling with scheduling issues and staffing up their stores, especially with the onslaught of employees resigning completely due to “The Great Resignation.” The past two years have not been easy for many tire dealers as tire
BKT to Exhibit at the National Farm Machinery Show
BKT announced that they will be exhibiting a wide range of tires at the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) in Louisville, Kentucky from Feb. 16-19. NFMS is the largest indoor farm show in the US and is held every year at the Kentucky Exposition Center. BKT says this is a fundamental occasion to meet and
RNR Tire Appointments Three Executives to National Team
RNR Tire Express has appointed three new executives to the brand’s national leadership team. These include the promotions of Tracy Cintron to the role of franchise director and Candace Lovett to national marketing director, as well as the recent addition of Susan Vice to serve as the company’s new financial controller. RNR Tire Express says
Impressive Gains Have Goodyear Optimistic Despite Inflation
Goodyear Tire & Rubber reported huge gains in 2021, turning last year’s Cooper Tire acquisition into a boost that helped the company achieve a 42% net sales increase over 2020. Despite rising inflation and supply chain challenges plaguing the industry, Goodyear cashed in a cool $17.5 billion. However, Goodyear stock prices dipped by about a
Apollo Tyres to Deploy EV Charging Stations
According to Apollo Tyres, they have announced a strategic partnership with Tata Power for the deployment of public charging stations across India. These charging stations will be deployed at Apollo Tyres’ commercial and passenger vehicle zones spread across the country. The development and availability of EV charging infrastructure is a key requirement for the rapid
