Samuel Grom, Author at Tire Review Magazine
Maxam Tire Completes Core Size Range for Agrixtra H Series

Maxam Tire completed the core size range for four-wheel drive self-propelled nutrient applicators. The company says these sizes to the Agrixtra H will further allow farmers’ and growers’ access to its product line. The company says it developed the Agrixtra H product family specifically for combine harvesters and floaters. Maxam said the line has flotation

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Tyrata to Deploy Additional IntelliTread Systems in Asia Pacific

Tyrata announced additional commercial deployments of the IntelliTread Drive-Over System (DOS) in the Asia Pacific. The company said the IntelliTread Drive-Over System allows partners and customers to automate the tread depth measurement process to proactively identify poorly performing tires more efficiently. The IntelliTread Drive-Over System is a speedbump-like tire monitoring system that measures tire tread

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Falken Sponsored Drivers Snag Top Posts in GAS Finals

Three of Team Falken’s drivers competing in the Great American Shortcourse (GAS) Finals at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds combined for a total of seven top finishes. Running his four-cylinder Mini Open pick-up against many ULTRA4 and Open V8-powered opponents, Brian Cannon came into the finals as the Mini Open point series champion, according to

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NRS Brakes Adds 18 New Part Numbers for Multiple Models

NRS Brakes made multiple additions to its product line for 2003-2022 models of Ford, Jeep, Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia and Audi vehicles. According to NRS, these additions cover around 11.7 million vehicles. The following is a table detailing part numbers, OE friction, axle positions and applications.

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Sensata Reveals New Tire-Mounted Sensor

Sensata debuted its new Tire Mounted Sensor (TMS), which includes TPMS functionality as well as an accelerometer to detect the force with which the tire is striking the ground. Mounted directly to the tire’s inner liner, the TMS identifies the brand and model of the tire and provides data continuity for the specific tire throughout

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Hankook Survey Reveals American Holiday Travel Statistics

Hankook has released the newest installment of its ongoing consumer survey. The company found that 53% of Americans plan to travel by car between now and the end of 2022, compared to 30% who plan to fly. Cost is a key consideration for Americans who intend to travel more than in previous years. When deciding

Nexen Tire Motorsports Makes Top Placements for Racing Season

Nexen Tire Motorsports concluded its 2022 U.S. motorsports program which included top finishes by its teams in both Formula Drift, Championship Off-Road and Ultra4 Off-Road Racing. The tire manufacturer began the 2022 racing season with a goal to strengthen its competitive racing program by supplying several different racing endeavors with its products. In Formula Drift,

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Marangoni Welcomes First Franchisee in India

Marangoni Group established its first exclusive franchisee in north India. The business, Manoj Tyres, an existing retreader at Kanpur, sourced retreading material from two Indian retreading companies before switching exclusively to Marangoni India. The companies commissioned a new greenfield facility with new equipment, including Marangoni’s RingTreader RT920. Keeping with the culture of India, where any

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GRI Acquires Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV

GRI acquired Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV in the Netherlands, an aftermarket tire company specializing in supplying tires for heavy equipment such as forklifts. Founded in 2010, Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV has a warehouse and office complex in which it operates in Ede, around 70 miles southeast of Amsterdam. GRI says many on the company’s team come with

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Couple Donates Car Collection to Northwood University

According to Northwood University, a Mount Pleasant couple has donated more than $2 million worth of classic automobiles to support the university and The Northwood Idea. Michael and Dianne Morey have pledged 35 vehicles from their automotive collection in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The Morey’s story dates back to 1983, when they set out to build

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Hercules Tires Sponsors Sun Belt Football Championship Game

Hercules Tires sponsored the Sun Belt Football Championship game broadcasted Dec. 3 on ESPN. The Championship Game was held in Troy, Alabama. The company says the multi-year agreement marks one of the largest sponsorship agreements in Sun Belt history and provides Hercules Tires not only Title Sponsorship of the Football Championship but also designation as

Monro Promotes New Chief Information Officer

Monro, Inc. promoted Cindy Donovan to senior vice president – chief information officer. She is now responsible for developing and implementing Monro’s information technology strategy and long-range implementation plan to further the company’s strategic goals. Donovan joined the company in 2019 as the director of project management and data architecture before receiving two promotions to

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