Five Tire Trends for 2021
To finish out the year, let’s go through some of the trends that screamed out to the Tire Review team in 2021 and how they might affect your business in the new year.
Apollo Alnac 4G Tires Chosen as OE Fitment for Tata Punch
Apollo Tyres’ 4G tires will be available in size 185/70 R15 on Tata Motors’ mini SUV, Punch.
The Science Behind Tread Depth on Passenger Tires
Tire engineers will continue to challenge themselves daily to make tires safer, faster, more comfortable and last longer while optimizing the tread depth of the tire.
Bridgestone Teases Touring, UHP Tires for 2022
Bridgetone executives gave a sneak peek at new consumer and commercial tire products it will launch next year during its Core Tire Business Meeting in November.
Pirelli Introduces 18-In. Tire for Trans Am Series
With a growing emphasis on the technological as well as aesthetic proximity to the road car product, the new P Zero Trans Am TA class tires will switch from the current 16-inch diameter to 18-inch, Pirelli says.
Sorting Through Construction Tire Options
Take a moment at the start of this process to think about what the machine you are outfitting actually does all day long and how it moves as it accomplishes its tasks.
Vredestein Enters LT Segment in N.A. With Pinza A/T Launch
While the Vredestein Pinza A/T aims to appeal to SUV and light-truck drivers in North America, Apollo Tyres says the brand will carry on its European legacy.
Pirelli Unveils New Touring All-Season Tire For Sedans, Coupes
With a new tread pattern, compound and construction, the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 is designed to provide enhanced snow performance, improved wet/dry handling and a quieter ride, tailor-made to meet consumers’ expectations, Pirelli says.
Nokian Adds Additional E-Truck, R-Truck Tire Sizes
Both Nokian E-Truck Steer 385/55R22.5 and Nokian R-Truck Trailer 285/70R19.5 are available now.
Sneak Peek: Kenda Tire’s Next-Gen Mud-Terrain Tire
The Kenda Klever M/T2 is a second-generation tire that features Kenda’s T3 Triple Threat sidewall, an optimized tread compound and interlocking tread blocks for aggressive off-road performance, Kenda says.
Atturo Tire Debuts AZ850 Drag Racing Tire
Atturo said the AZ850DR will enter production in early 2022 and reach dealers in time for spring drag racing.
Milestar Debuts Patagonia A/T Pro All-Terrain Power Line
Tireco says the Patagonia A/T Pro is a power line that will launch with 63 popular OEM and high-flotation sizes, from 15- to 22-inch wheel diameters and up to F-Load Rating depending on the size.
