Passenger and Light Truck Tires
A/T & M/T Tires: 4 Megatrends in the U.S. Market

Leading tire manufacturers have provided us with the latest and greatest tire technology, compounding and tread designs.

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Hankook Equips Porsche Taycan with Ventus EV Tire

Hankook says the tire has a reinforced bead as well as high lateral stiffness for precise handling even at high speeds.

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Petlas Launches PT565, its First All-Season Tire

The company says the tire was created with a V-shaped block pattern, offering lesser fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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Michelin Releases Pilot Sport All-Season 4

Michelin says the tire is designed to provide year-round performance and give drivers ultimate control in any season.

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Vredestein Adds 27 Sizes to All-Weather Quatrac Pro Tires

The new size additions allow fitments for vehicles like the Audi Q7, BMW X3, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes GLC300 and more.

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The Science Behind Run-Flat Tires

This article takes a deep dive into the current run-flat market, the extended mobility concept and the science behind run-flat tires.

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Rapid Growth Continues in Luxury CUV Tire Market

The compact luxury CUV segment alone has nearly doubled in sales since 2015.

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GT Radial Introduces Adventuro HT Tire

The new M+S rated tire is backed with a 60,000-mile limited treadwear warranty and a 30-day test drive satisfaction guarantee for the consumer, the company says.

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Bridgestone Rolls Out Firestone Destination LE3

The Firestone Destination LE3 covers 87% of the light trucks, SUVs and CUVs on the road today, Bridgestone says.

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Michelin Ceasing Direct-to-Consumer PLT Tire Sales

Michelin says it will increase its emphasis on lead generation and supporting its retail customers.

PLT Tires: The Basics & Beyond, Part II

In Part II of this series, we discuss the effect of tire pressure on specific tire performance, DOT information on tires and UTQG (uniform tire quality grading) markings.

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Tire Brands America Launches Xcellent Brand

TBA has started to roll out the Xcellent Roadbreaker line of LT products, beginning with Roadbreaker A/T in April/May, Roadbreaker M/T in May/June/July and Roadbreaker R/T in July/August.

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