Arisun Introduces Two New Lawn and Garden Tires
ZC Rubber recently introduced two new lawn and garden tires in seven sizes to its Arisun brand: TF01 and TF11, which provide improved grip on undulating and flat lawns. Arisun says the TF01 has a non-directional pattern design so the turf-friendly tread will optimize grip with minimal wear. TF11 features “S” pattern to deliver traction
Hankook Tire Equips BMW i4 with Ventus S1 evo 3
Hankook Tire says it is equipping the BMW i4 Gran Coupé with its ultra-high-performance (UHP) Ventus S1 evo 3 tires. Hankook says the tires come in mixed sizes in 18- and 19-in. widths. In addition, the manufacturer supplies a 19-in. run-flat option and an 18-in. all-position option. According to Hankook, the Ventus S1 evo 3
Bridgestone Invests in End-of-Life Tire Recycling
Bridgestone has partnered with Carbon Capture and Transformation (CCT) company, LanzaTech NZ, Inc. (LanzaTech) in an attempt to address end-of-life tire waste. Bridgestone says the two companies will co-develop the first dedicated end-of-life tire recycling process leveraging LanzaTech’s proprietary CCT technology, creating a pathway toward tire material circularity and the decarbonization of new tire production.
Bridgestone Brings Potenza RE-71RS Tire to North America
Bridgestone says it expanded the company’s Potenza ultra-high performance tire line with the Potenza RE-71RS. Designed with track day, autocross and endurance racing drivers in mind, Bridgestone says the new Potenza RE-71RS tire delivers enhanced steering and grip, and extended wear life. Bridgestone says the Potenza RE-71RS is an average of 0.6 seconds faster per
Nokian Tyres Adds New Sizes to Ground Kare Tire Line
Being able to do versatile jobs is usually good for contracting business – and excavating is no exception. With the Nokian Ground Kare tires, the capabilities of their wheeled excavator and the performance of tires compared to dual wheels have increased substantially, according to Nokian. In excavating work, Nokian says tire stability is the key
Maxam Tire Grows the MS915 Tire Series
Maxam Tire says it is pleased to introduce the expanded MS915 series, delivering a wider range of sizes to modern telehandlers and graders globally. Maxam says the new 370/75-28 and 400/75-28 were developed specifically to provide the industry with an answer to demanding conditions where high-traction is required. Maxam says it has manufactured the MS915
Are Retread Tires Advised for Electric Trucks?
Oil prices are rising, sending a ripple effect into every nook and cranny of the automotive world. While some consumers are now forced to make decisions about whether it’s worth the cost of gas to take the monthly weekend drive to the mother-in-law’s, many commercial truck fleet owners now have to make routing and delivery
Size Matters – Why Large Rim Diameter Tires are Here to Stay
Everything seems like it is getting bigger nowadays, right? Our phones barely fit in our pockets, our laptops are becoming desktops again and pizza can’t get large enough. Things are getting bigger in the auto industry, too. Take, for example, the trend of increasing rim diameters- namely in the 18- to 22-in. rim-diameter range in
Maxam Tire Releases New Industrial Solid Tires Lineup
Maxam Tire released the new MS601+ and MS701+, along with the MS702 as part of its industrial solid tire lineup. Maxam says the MS601+ is produced in an automated strip winding process that is fully owned and operated by the company. The MS601+ is designed to last longer than the previous generation. The MS601+ features
Hercules Launches Ironman All Country HT
Hercules Tire and Rubber Company has launched the Ironman All Country HT, an entry-level, all-season highway touring tire for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV), Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUV) and light trucks, in the U.S.. The new Ironman All Country HT offers a line-up with a number of sizes between 15- and 20-in. rim diameters. The tire
Yokohama Tire Launches New Regional Trailer Tire
Yokohama Tire says its latest commercial product – the 121T – is now on sale in the U.S. Debuting at the recent TMC trade show, the 121T is specifically engineered for trailer use only. The new tire is severe snow service-rated in all weather conditions and is offered in sizes 215/75R17.5 and 235/75R17.5. Yokohama says
Bridgestone Launches New Rigid Dump Truck Tire
Bridgestone is launching a 3-star rigid dump truck tire as an expansion of its 24.00R35 product portfolio, a lineup specially developed for mid-sized rigid dump trucks to carry hefty loads on flat terrain, often at quarries and mines. Featuring a 3-star rating, the new 24.00R35 delivers 8% greater payload capacity along with a deeper tread
