Nexen Tire Releases New Tire Shopping App

Nexen Tire America, Inc. has released a new mobile app designed to make finding the right tires fast and easy.

The app, called “Nexen Tire” highlights all Nexen tires’ features and benefits on-the-go. It is available on Google Play app store for Android devices.

Key features of the app include:

A tire finder that lets users search by vehicle or tire size
Detailed information on each tire, including speed rating, sizing and ratings for braking, comfort, fuel efficiency, offroad capabilities and wear life
Interactive 360-degree photography for realistic viewing
Access to informative product videos
Links to Nexen Tire resources and social media channels

“Shopping for tires is often confusing and intimidating, so we want to make the process as simple and streamlined as possible,” said Kyle Roberts, senior director of marketing at Nexen Tire America Inc. “With our new mobile app, customers can browse through our extensive selection of passenger, light truck and performance tires to compare specs and find the right tire for their vehicle. The app also helps locate the nearest dealer, all from the convenience of a smartphone. We want to provide as much information as possible, in a visual, interactive manner without unnecessary and confusing tire jargon. We hope this app will be a valuable resource for anyone that is currently shopping for tires or plans to in the near future.”

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."