Last-Mile Delivery Tires Set to Outpace Long-Haul Tire Volumes
Prior to the pandemic, the last-mile delivery (LMD) market was booming. So, when COVID-19 hit, and newly-homebound consumers placed even more online orders — retailers like Amazon shortened delivery times to two days, one day, or even same-day services — and the segment exploded. The surge in business brought even more demand for LMD tires,
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:
New Sizes Added to Atturo’s Trail Blade Lineup
If you attended SEMA 2022, you may have seen a slew of Atturo Tires announcements, including the addition of 16 new sizes to its Trail Blade lineup. Atturo says the expansion includes an industry-popular 26-in. option for certain lines, a first for the company. The list of new tire sizes from Atturo is below:
BKT Highlights Ridemax Radial Floatation Tire for AG, Tank Trucks and Spreaders
Modern farming implies the use of heavy implements such as spreaders, or tank trucks, and other trailers to do their job in the fields and to travel from one plot of land to another. Different tasks, different conditions, different needs. This a dilemma for many farmers when it comes to choosing the right tire to
CEAT Specialty Tires Increases AG Radial Production
CEAT Specialty Tires increased its agricultural radial tires production capacity by 50% this year to meet the growing demand for its agricultural tires in North America and around the globe. Further, the company plans to increase its production capacity for ag radials to 160 tons per day in two years. “We’ve invested in world-class manufacturing
New ISO Ice Grip Symbol present on Nokian Tyres’ Latest Winter Tires
Nokian Tyres will produce the Hakkapeliitta 10 and R5 passenger, SUV and EV tires with a new ice grip symbol that indicates subjection to rigorous testing on icy surfaces, according to standards established by the ISO. To be eligible for the ice grip marking, Nokian says the tires’ ice performance must be verified through an
Vredestein Launches New Pinza H/T in US
Vredestein Tires has launched its new Pinza H/T line of tires, a highway all-season tire designed for trucks, SUVs and crossovers. According to Vredestein, The Pinza H/T has unique features that keep the comfort of the driver in mind. The symmetric tread pattern of the Pinza H/T is molded from an all-season tread compound intended
Goodyear Adds Wrangler HT Tire to Light Truck Lineup
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has added the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse HT to its Wrangler light truck tire lineup. Goodyear says its Wrangler Workhorse HT provides all-season traction, a confident ride and the strength to go the extra mile. Backed with a 60,000-mile treadwear limited warranty, the Wrangler Workhorse HT features a long-wearing tread
Comparing Trends in All-Season and All-Weather Tire Segments
When it comes to all-season and all-weather tires, consumer expectations have been a driving force in both segments, affecting everything from OE fitments and sales trends to tire performance. Essentially, consumers want the convenience of not having to swap tires every winter, as well as the safety and performance provided by capable all-weather tires, according
Continental Debuts Enthusiast-Driven ExtremeContact Sport 02
From timed autocross laps to drifting on a skid pad and mastering knee-jerk braking and turns on a raceway, dealers, influencers and members of the media were treated to a crash course in performance racing while testing out Continental’s newest UHP summer tire, the ExtremeContact Sport 02. “We want to show you what the 02
BKT Tires Launches Agrimaxfactor Tire For Tractors
BKT has launched the Agrimaxfactor, a new tire series for tractors for transport and soil tillage operations. The company says it developed the series in response to the request for a bigger tire. As a result, BKT has designed a brand-new product full of distinguishing and innovative features making it a masterpiece of technology and
Michelin’s Enviro System Unveils Tire with 58% Sustainable Materials
Michelin says its subsidiary Scandinavian Enviro Systems is the first tire manufacturer in the world to unveil tires with a high proportion of environmentally sustainable materials that have been approved for use on ordinary road vehicles. These include tires for buses and cars containing recovered carbon black from Enviro, among other materials. According to the
