Bridgestone said the new plant will be built in Huizhou in the Guangdong province and will start operating in the first half of 2008 with an initial capacity of 50,000 tons. It will be Bridgestone’s third synthetic rubber plant in the world.
The Tokyo-based tire and rubber company announced in October that it would spend upwards of $5.2 billion over the next three years to boost its global tire output.
The bead massage feature on the Maverick tire changer helps with better tire and wheel fitment for balancing.
Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on the bead massage feature on Hunter’s Maverick tire changer — which some OEMs are now recommending for better tire and wheel fitment to help with wheel balancing. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co.
Cosmo will continue its portfolio expansion later this year when it launches its new Gripit X/T, Rockit R/T, and Cosmo Kurrent.
The facility is set to begin production in early 2027 with a planned annual output of five million tires.
It’s not just about keeping the vehicle traveling straight anymore – proper alignment is critical for ADAS features to function correctly.
TIA’s pre-show events, encompassing the annual membership meeting and cocktail reception, will happen at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Rose was posthumously awarded with the franchise’s second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
The company secured gold awards in four categories, including Best Employer, Best Auto Repair, Best Car Wash and Best Auto Detail.
These include ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16 sizes and are designed explicitly for high-speed trailer use.
Learn to handle 19.5-inch wheels, which are common on some delivery vehicles, with Hunter’s Maverick tire changer.
