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Moore Tires to rebuild Illinois flagship location

Moore Tires Rock Falls, the company’s headquarters and flagship location, had a fire in mid-January that resulted in a total loss.

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K&M Tire challenges dealers to evolve their businesses at 2024 conference

The audience was also updated on programs and incentives members can receive with Mr. Tire/Big 3 Tire dealer programs.

SRNA promotes new director of commercial truck tires

Cliff Stewart has over 22 years of experience in the automotive industry and he spent 18 of them in the tire industry.

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Litens Aftermarket acquires Kenakore Solutions

With the completion of the acquisition, Kenakore’s distribution center will be rebranded as “Litens Aftermarket Distribution.”

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Gallery: Highlights from the 2024 K&M Tire Conference & Trade Show

Hundreds of tire dealers who are part of the K&M Tire network traveled to Atlantic City, NJ for the 2024 K&M Tire Dealer Conference and Trade Show.

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Yokohama Tire adds new racing team ahead of King of the Hammers

The Isenhouer Brothers will compete in the Spec TT class while veteran Levi Shirley heads up the 4400 class, both on GeoLandar MT-R 40X13.50R18 tires.

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SRNA names national sales manager (East) for commercial truck tires

Carlos Arguello has been with SRNA for over 15 years, working in corporate retail, regional and national wholesale and international sales.

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WSU researchers work to protect coho salmon from tire wear particles

Researchers said that four types of permeable pavements can act as giant filters, retaining more than 96% of applied tire particle mass.

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Hankook Gauge Index shows consumer interest in off-roading, EV range worries

Hankook found that 50% of drivers are interested in off-roading, but range concerns could limit EV off-road use.

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How a growing legalized cannabis market affects the tire industry

Since cannabis is a sensitive product, maintaining a consistent and controlled temperature during transportation is crucial.

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Sumitomo Rubber North America promotes Jonathon Bradford as its new brand field specialist manager

A 19-year member of the SRNA team, the company said Jonathan Bradford has experience working with several departments throughout the company.

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Lexani Performance Tires becomes an official partner of the LA Kings

Lexani Performance Tires will be a presenting sponsor of the LA Kings ‘Game Preview,’ appearing on the team’s official social channels.

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