Cincinnati Business Courier Recognizes Tire Discounters’ Anna Wood
The Cincinnati Business Courier has recognized Anna Wood, vice president and managing director of Tire Discounters, as one of the top-flight leaders in the region, with its annual Women Who Mean Business selection. Anna works alongside Tire Discounters’ President and CEO Jamie Ward overseeing the day-to-day business. The company says she also provides hands-on management
BendPak Introduces New Two-Post Lift
BendPak introduced its AP Series, a two-post lift with patent-pending features designed to make lifting internal combustion and electric cars, trucks and vans safer, easier and more efficient. The AP Series features a swing arm design that offers both greater under-vehicle clearance and better extension and retraction to enable technicians to reach the OEM-recommended lift
Yokohama Releases New BluEarth-Van All-Season Tire
Yokohama Tire released its BluEarth-Van All Season RY61 tire, which is now available in three sizes that cover the most popular van fitments in today’s market. The company says four more sizes will be offered in early 2023. Yokohama says highlights of the RY61 include:
Michelin Introduces Price Increases in Canada, U.S.
Michelin North America announced price increases across its brands by up to 9% on select passenger and light trucks and on-road and mining commercial products and service offers. These increases will be effective on orders invoiced starting Jan. 1 of next year in the United States and Canada. Price changes may vary across specific products,
Goodyear Renews NASCAR Partnership as Offical Tire Supplier
Goodyear and NASCAR initiated a new multi-year agreement renewing Goodyear as the exclusive tire supplier for NASCAR’s top three national series. The agreement also continues the annual Goodyear 400, NASCAR’s Official Throwback Weekend Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. According to Goodyear, this 70-year relationship allowed for innovation that led to models like the racing
Bridgestone Americas Increases Replacement Tire Prices
Bridgestone Americas has increased prices for Bridgestone, Firestone and Fuzion passenger and light truck replacement tires sold in the U.S. and Canada. The new pricing will take effect Jan. 1 with adjustments by channel at the article and pattern level. Members of the Bridgestone Consumer Replacement Tire Sales team are contacting customers to provide more
BKT Releases RideMax FL 615 for Free-Rolling Wheels
BKT has developed the Ridemax FL 615, a radial flotation tire that is suitable for the free-rolling wheels of trailers, tankers and spreaders. The Ridemax FL 615 has a steel-belted structure that provides high puncture resistance along with increased durability and high load capacity, the company noted. The rounded shoulder and large footprint area ensure
Pirelli to Increase Prices for Car and Light Truck Tires
Pirelli Tire North America will increase prices in the United States for car and light truck tires. Taking effect Jan. 15, the increases will be up to 10%, varying by line and tire size. The increases are due to changing market conditions. Members of the Pirelli sales team will contact customers to provide more detailed
International Lubricants Brings Rustgard to the Market
International Lubricants has introduced the new Lubegard Rustgard Rust & Corrosion Preventive Oil. According to International Lubricants, Rustgard is a wax-based commercial-grade rust and corrosion preventive oil that provides a long-lasting protective barrier for all metal surfaces on parts, tools, machinery, and equipment. Rustgard is available in an 8-oz. (P/N 19508) and 16-oz. (P/N 19516)
Mitchel 1 Adds Wire-to-Wire Feature in ProDemand
Mitchell 1 added a new wire-to-wire feature to its interactive wiring diagrams within the ProDemand auto repair information software, intended to save time for technicians as they navigate electrical issues on today’s advanced vehicles, both electric and internal combustion, Mitchell 1 said. The company’s new wire-to-wire feature takes technicians to the specific wire in a
New Maxam MS302 Approved for Caterpillar Dump Trucks
Maxam Tire North America says Caterpillar Inc. has validated and approved its MS302 size 29.5R25 E3/L3 tire for use on Cat 740 GC Articulated Dump Trucks. The company says the Maxam MS302 is engineered for the toughest applications, delivering superior traction and high resistance to wear and tear. Developed with a deep under-tread, this puncture-resistant
Ralson Tire Hires New Senior VP Brian Sheehey
Ralson Tires North America has added industry veteran Brian Sheehey as the company’s senior vice president. Last month, the tire manufacturer announced its entry into the commercial truck tire (TBR) market with a new medium/heavy truck tire manufacturing facility. Sheehey previously served as vice president/head of marketing in for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America. Before his
