Taiwan May Ban Retreads on Tourist Buses
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has announced plans to review regulations governing tourist buses in the wake of a bus crash accident that claimed 21 lives in southern Taiwan recently.
Analysts Upgrade Cooper Shares
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Some financial analyst reports have become increasingly optimistic regarding Cooper Tire’s intermediate term performance.
On the Offensive: Trelleborg Moves Early to Begin Brand Transition
Trelleborg Moves Early to Begin Brand Transition
Adrenaline Push: Racing Academy Offers Extreme Thrills While Driving Bridgestone Brand
Racing Academy Offers Extreme Thrills While Driving Bridgestone Brand
Going Live: Use the Virtual World to Drive Traffic to Your Real Business
If you aren’t doing it already or want to do it better, here’s how smart tire dealers can leverage the Internet. But, first, a preface. The number of new Internet users has slowed, while the number of disconnected Americans – those who have never used the Internet and do not have Internet connections – has
Push For Safety: An Open Letter to Tire Dealers and Tire Companies
This letter is addressed to you because, well, if you ever want to get something done, start at the grassroots level. I would have sent this to Congress, but there’s a bunch of new folks there, and they’re busy trying to find the restrooms. I am writing you directly with an important matter: a proactive
Tiny Universe: Sharply Focused Sales Efforts Can Pinpoint Bias Light Truck Tire Market
Though we don’t see many on the road anymore, bias tires still have their uses. Today’s bias light truck tires, for example, are like any other niche product. Don’t expect them to fly off the shelves. Dewey Beach, director of product management at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., says, “there’s just not much demand there
Off the Charts: Will Pressure Guidelines Ever Catch Up to Extreme Fitments?
Not many years ago, the concept of plus sizing was largely the province of autocrossers and road racers. That was before it spread to a new breed of vehicle owners who are collectively challenging tiremakers, wheel makers and even frame makers to fit ever-larger tires and wheels under automobiles and pickup trucks. Today, it is
Get it Straight: Don’t Miss Out on Alignment Profits Due to Equipment Concerns
Being in this industry for as long as I have, I have watched businesses thrive on aftermarket wheels and tires. One thing I’ve noticed, however, is that many high-volume wheel businesses rarely offer alignments. This poses both a problem and an opportunity. The problem: While these businesses are turning out dozens of large tire and
The Air in There: Exercising Air Control an Important Tire Life Consideration
Any discussion of tire maintenance centers around proper inflation maintenance. It is, after all, the cornerstone of any well designed program to maximize tire treadlife, casing durability and fuel economy. There is precious little published information available, though, on exactly what should – or can – be controlled when it comes to the type of
Bridgestone Americas to Acquire Bandag for $1.05 Billion
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc. and Bandag Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a merger agreement in which Bridgestone Americas will acquire the outstanding shares of each class of stock of Bandag for $50.75 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.05 billion.
Goodyear Outlines Union Worker COBRA Plans
(Akron/Tire Review) While the United Steelworkers dispute comments made by financial analysts that Jan. 3 – the date that union worker medical benefits expire – will be a watershed date in the course of its strike against Goodyear, the tiremaker issued information specifically on how its COBRA program will work.