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Firestone Out of Racing? Maybe

Now that it has walked away from Formula One racing, will Bridgestone Corp. dump the Indy racing circuit? That is the hot rumor shooting through the IndyCar Series after Bridgestone Americas failed to renew its tire supply contract with the open wheel race series by the Dec. 31 deadline. Firestone brand tires will be used

2007 Top Shop Finalist: Redwood General Tire

The late Bill Walsh, long-time coach of the San Francisco 49ers, was one of Alpio Barbara’s friends. So is former 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, whose mom once worked for Barbara. But unlike the NFL, there is no off-season for Barbara’s Redwood General in Redwood City, Calif., a Top Shop Award finalist. “If the month ends

SEMA Products

Hankook introduced the new Ventus V2 Concept high performance all-season tire, which the tiremaker said features a patented design and special compounds that allow it to match the performance capabilities of most summer tires, but with twice the snow traction. The tire’s “Twister System,” a 3-D wave pattern channel, removes water from the tire’s contact

Keeping Race-Tuned Vehicles on the Road Requires Dedicated Tires

An eerily maniacal grin emanated from my buddy Steve Lobel’s face, giving me only a hint of what was to come.  I arrived in the small burg of Canton, Ga., earlier that morning to see his car – recently retrieved from the tuner shop Forged Performance just down the road in Marietta, outside of Atlanta.

More New Tires at SEMA: Nexen, Hercules, Greenball

In addition to a slew of new tires and products reported last week, Nexen Tire America Inc., Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. and Greenball Corp. also rolled out new tires at the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show. Nexen introduced its N Blue passenger tire, which the company said features a special compound that contains eco-friendly materials.

Michelin 2010 Sales Jump Nearly 20%

Michelin has reported that its net sales for the first three quarters of 2010 shot up 19.4% to 13 billion euros. According to the company, the growing figures reflect increased unit sales growth across all sectors and follow a particularly sustained recovery in unit sales of passenger car and light truck tires. As a result

2010 Top Shop Finalist: Waukegan Tire & Supply Co.

Waukegan Tire & Supply Co. Inc. has learned to adapt. The company did not just accept change because there was no other choice; it embraced change, and is thriving as a result. From adopting social media to keeping pace with shifting demographics, the company has found ways to grow a sense of community. As a

2010 Top Shop Finalist: Robertson Tire Co.

As a third-generation, family-owned tire and service dealer based in Tulsa, Okla., Robert­son Tire Co. is one of the most recognizable retail brands in the northeastern part of the state. In its nearly 50 years of existence, Robertson Tire has established a strong connection with its customers and has built countless relationships with people throughout

Revised CAFE Standards Afford Tiremakers New Opportunities

In the August issue of Tire Review, I began to address Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for vehicles sold in the U.S. and what the legislation means for the tire industry. Now we’ll take a deeper look at how tire manufacturers are responding to changing legislation – and consumer demand – with their own

Kumho Goes for 6.5% Price Hike

Kumho Tire USA said it will increase pricing on all products in the U.S. by up to 6.5%. The increase, effective Nov. 1, will include in-line adjustments. Kumho joins Hankook, Goodyear, Pirelli and Cooper, which have recently announced price hikes.