Michelin Sues FIA Over WRC Choice

(Akron/Tire Review) The long-running feud between Groupe Michelin and FIA will now apparently enter the courtroom.

By Tire Review Staff
March 12, 2007

Michelin announced this afternoon in Europe that it was suing the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, which sanctions Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship, asking that FIA’s single-tire deal with Pirelli SpA for the 2008-10 WRC seasons be “annulled due to irregularities in the tender process.”

Pirelli was named the sole tire supplier for the WRC last week, and Michelin, whose BFGoodrich brand is the lone tire in the series this season, expressed surprise and anger at the FIA’s decision. Pirelli, which had been active in the WRC for many ears, withdrew after last season, leaving BFGoodrich as the sole tire brand.

Big O Tires Expands to Sevierville, TN

The first Big O Tires location in Sevierville, TN is offering discounts and financing upon opening.

By Christian Hinton
March 22, 2023

Big O Tires announced it is opening its first store in Sevierville, TN. Owners Jai Khanna, Jan Solarz, and Andy Bryja are bringing a Big O Tires franchise to the area. The owners also operate three Big O Tires stores in Knoxville.

With the new opening, Big O Tires is offering a conventional oil change at $14.95 and $100 off select sets of new tires, which includes a free, basic installation.