Fram Launches Pro Series Filter Program
Fram will roll out its recently introduced the Fram Pro Series product line to professional installers in the United States. Introduced at AAPEX 2013, the line is a set of specially designed oil filters that align oil filter selection with the specific oil – conventional, premium conventional and full synthetic – used mostly by
Michelin’s Chennai Plant to Roll Out Tires Soon
Michelin will start releasing commercial tires in India for the domestic market within the next three months from its Chennai plant, according to Hindu Business Line. The plant currently produces 250 TBR tires daily on four assembling lines and the plant is at approximately one-third of its full annual capacity of 300,000 tires. Two additional
Michelin-TIA Scholarship Deadline Approaching
The Michelin North America – Tire Industry Association Scholarship deadline is quickly approaching. Interested parties must apply by Jan. 13 to be considered. The scholarship program is open to both part-time employees and dependent children of full-time employees at TIA member tire dealers. Applicants must be a high school senior planning to pursue a post-secondary
FT- 9 4×4 Tire
Nankang has released the FT-9 4×4 tire, designed for rugged, icy and snowy off-road conditions. Features include a larger interlocking shoulder design and unique compound for high performance of maneuverability. Additionally, the technical hook-shaped block, z-shaped zigzag grooves and the prominent bar on the bottom of the grooves provide extra traction in superior off-road conditions,
SUV/LT Tire
Del-Nat Tire Corp. recently released its newest generation of all terrain SUV and light truck tires. The premium AT Plus model will be available in 20 SUV fitments and 16 light truck fitments under the National and Delta brands. Features include a taller bead design for increased controllability, and silica-infused tread compound for improved wet
Tire Changers
Hennessy Industries, the manufacturer of Coats tire service equipment, has debuted two new tire changers. The X-series tire changers has been updated to include new features and increased clamping capacity while the ProGuard Plus Leverless tire changer is designed to make servicing advanced applications easier for technicians.
Bridgestone Releases R244 Rib-Type All-Position Steer
Bridgestone creates new truck tire for on and off highway conditions.
Bridgestone Renames Expert Tire Stores, Closes 15
Bridgestone Americas is rebadging some of its company-owned retail tire and service centers and shuttering some others. By the end of the first quarter of 2014, Bridgestone will rename 63 Expert Tire locations as Firestone Complete Auto Care stores and another two as Hibdon Tires Plus. In addition, as of Dec. 31, 2013, 15 Expert
Kumho Joining Self-Sealing Tire Team
Kumho launches its first self-sealing tire.
ITDG Promotes Long to Executive Vice President
Independent Tire Dealers Group promotes member on team for his contributions to the group.
Apollo Going the Distance in New Ad Campaign
Just days after its pursuit of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. ended, Apollo Tyres commenced a new corporate advertising campaign in the U.K. and India that draws on the company’s three-year agreement with Manchester United F.C. for these two markets. The campaign covers television, cinema, print, digital and outdoor mediums and focuses on the shared
ARI Prepares for Annual Shareholder Meeting
ARI Network Services – a provider of website, software and data solutions that helps dealers, distributors and manufacturers – will hold its annual shareholder meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the company’s corporate headquarters in Milwaukee. Business to be conducted at the meeting includes the election of three directors and the approval of the company’s