Michelin Employs New Technology For Luxury Performance Tire
19 feet shorter in wet conditions than a leading competitor, Michelin said. The tire also features 3-D variable thickness sipes, which interlock to preserve rigidity in the block for precision handling, and the tiremaker’s MaxTouch construction, which is a unique contact patch shape that evenly distributes the forces of acceleration, braking and cornering for long-lasting,
Lawn and Garden Segment Returning to Slow, Steady Growth
As was the trend with the majority of tire segments, the lawn and garden niche suffered during the economic slump of 2009. But tiremakers are optimistic, and a surge in sales of both residential and commercial landscaping equipment this spring has jump-started the segment’s recent growth. “The lawn and garden market has some correlation to
Toyo’s Performance Proxes OE on Audi S6
The Proxes T1 A0 was chosen as an original equipment tire for the 2010 Audi S6 sedan, according to Toyo Tire Canada. The responsive handling characteristics of the Proxes T1 A0 are a good complement for the performance and luxury-oriented Audi S6, the company said. The Proxes T1 A0 – available as OE in size
Michelin’s New Luxury Tire Made With Sunflower Oil
Michelin’s new Primacy MXM4, unveiled earlier this week to select dealers and media, boasts a unique rubber compound that incorporates sunflower oil in order to offer improved handling in both wet and snowy weather. The result is a luxury performance tire that delivers safety, all-weather handling, great ride quality and comfort that luxury consumers demand,
After Rough 2009, Conti and Gold Dealers Steaming Ahead
Just as it takes a steady hand to navigate the waters of the Caribbean, Continental Tire the Americas is taking the same approach to its near-term efforts in the North American market. No major changes, no major announcements, just subtle adjustments and the addition of two new tires highlighted its Gold Program Dealer Meeting, held
Assurance Gets First Makeover With ComforTred Touring
In its first major overhaul of its Assurance line, Goodyear has launched the all-new Assurance ComforTred Touring. First announced at Goodyear’s annual dealer meeting earlier this year, the line got its formal send off during a special dealer and media driving event held in early May in Monterey, Calif. Attendees were able to try out
Trailer Tire Segment Begins to Pull Forward After Downturn
After a down year in 2009, the trailer tire segment is heading back to its usual pattern of slow, steady growth. In the last decade, sales of trailer tires had grown year-on-year until last year’s economic downturn, where it seems no segment was left unaffected. As with all discretionary purchases, sales of trailers themselves –
Tire Pile Blog: Prices Up Across the Board
Maybe I am late to this party (and I probably am), but there is an epidemic of price increases hitting the market. This could not come at a worse time for end-users of tire products, and I am sure that dealers will not be happy to inform their customers of such bad news. Across the
Maxxis Hits Skid-Steer Market
Maxxis has two industrial tires that it says are “highly versatile” offerings, giving the company the ability to “make its name” in the market. The M9000 MT Loader and the M8000 Tuff-Guard skid-steer tires are designed to tackle a wide range of heavy-duty industrial applications, including construction, agriculture and dockside freight safely and efficiently, Maxxis
Bridgestone Opens G-MEC Training Building
Bridgestone held an opening ceremony April 28 for its Global Manufacturing Education Center (G-MEC), a training building established in Kodaira City, Tokyo. The ceremony, held at the newly opened G-MEC Building, marked the official launch of the new G-MEC training and education program. G-MEC was set up in 2007 to train members of Bridgestone’s global