Kumho Launches the Road Venture AT52
Kumho Tire USA recently announced the launch of the Road Venture AT52. “We are extremely proud of our engineering and product development teams who dedicated years to extensive research and testing in order to deliver this outstanding product,” Kumho says. “The continuously growing light truck market is a focal point for us and we
Nokian Tyres Launches New Winter Line For Delivery Vehicles
Nokian Tyres has announced a new line of van and delivery vehicle tires – the Hakkapeliitta C4 and Hakkapeliitta CR4. The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta C4 studded tire handles all the elements of winter, Nokian says. The stainless steel square stud ensures controlled handling and grip on both ice and snow. The Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta CR4 nordic non-studded tire is a
Designing Forestry Tires to Withstand Brutal Environments
It’s not easy to manufacture a tire that can put up with life in the woods. That’s why it’s such a specialty in the tire industry, with just a handful of manufacturers.
Nokian’s New Concept Tire Made with 93% Sustainable Materials
Nokian Tyres has introduced what it is calling its “most sustainable tire yet” with the Nokian Tyres Green Step concept tire. The tire, which Nokian debuted this week during a recent tire launch event, consists of 93% of materials that are either recycled or renewable. According to the company, the tire moves it even closer
Nokian Launches New Winter Tire Range for Cars, SUVs and EVs
As the inventor of the winter tire, Nokian Tyres aims to be predictable by design, in terms of safety and reliability. This is what the Finnish tiremaker aimed to instill in its new Hakkapeliitta R5 non-studded winter tire range, which the tiremaker debuted in a global virtual launch Jan. 26. “Our mission is to keep
Capitalizing on the Winter Tire Opportunity
It’s a frigid February morning in Chicago. The kind of cold that creeps into the depths of your lungs, making it difficult and even a little painful to breathe. The kind of cold that literally takes your breath away. The snow was falling as I stepped into my car and took off across The Chicago
Industrial Tires Get a Lift From Technology
Compound chemistry can have a significant impact on traction and wear resistance, as well as other important features such as non-marking properties.
Nokian Tyres Revamps All-Terrain Lineup
As the light truck segment has grown, customers are asking for a variety of performance characteristics from their tires. Some want to be able to carry heavy loads as well as drive off-road. Others are your “weekend warrior” types that use their car for their commute during the week but seek adventure on the weekends.
Goodyear Develops 70% Sustainable-Material Tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has released a demonstration tire with 70% sustainable material content, including industry-leading innovations, according to the company. “We set an ambitious goal in 2020 to create a tire made 100% from sustainable materials in 10 years, and our scientists and engineers have made great progress toward that goal,” said
Goodyear Releases ElectricDrive GT EV Replacement Tire
The initial release of the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT is available in size 255/45R19 104W XL.
Pirelli 18-In. Tires to Be Used in 2022 F1 Race in Abu Dhabi
Next year, Pirelli will run the Formula 1 race on 18-in. tires rather than 13-in. tires, the company said.
Most Viewed Tire Launch Stories of 2021
This year was filled with new tire launches, from all-terrain to all-weather and all-season tires, each boasting technology improvements from their predecessors and looking to take up some market share in their respective segments.
