BFNAT Launches New Truck Tire Web Sites
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) has launched all-new, customer-focused Web sites for both its Bridgestone and Firestone medium truck tire brands.
Toyo Appoints New Executive Director, Marketing
(Akron/Tire Review) Toyo Tire USA Corp. has named Steve Hutchinson as its new executive director of marketing.
Going Solo: Will Super Wide Tires Ever Gain Mainstream Status?
With ever-climbing fuel costs and pressure to carry more freight with fewer trucks, one would naturally think a tire billed as offering greater fuel economy and increased payload capacity would be the hottest-selling item in any commercial tire dealer’s lineup. In theory, yes. But theories often fall short when it comes to application. Change is
Quick Fix: With Inflation-in-a-Can, ‘Temporary’ is the Operative Word
Even for the most skeptical motorists, inflation-in-a-can is a valid answer to experiencing a flat tire at the wrong time in the wrong place. But there are many caveats that must be followed explicitly when connecting a can of sealant and quite a few psi to the valve stem. Most important is that it’s only
Masked Gunmen Steal Truckloads of Tires
(Akron/Tire Review) News reports from Ontario say that three masked men ambushed and stole two tractor-trailers loaded with tires from a Bridgestone/Firestone warehouse in Mississauga, Ont.
Bridgestone Announces U.S., Canadian Price Increases
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) and Bridgestone/Firestone Canada Inc. (BFCA) have announced price increases on Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton, associate and private brand tire lines.
Tire Rack One Lap of America to Raise Funds for Charity
(Akron/Tire Review) The 23rd annual 2006 Tire Rack One Lap of America, running from May 6-13, will kick off at The Tire Rack’s U.S. headquarters in South Bend, Ind.
BFNAT Introduces New Tires to Dealers in Phoenix
(Akron/Tire Review) This week in Phoenix, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire debuted four new tires to dealers and journalists.
Reliable Tire Launches Major 50th Celebration With New Programs
(Akron/Tire Review) Reliable Tire Distributors celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and has planned a number of special events for its customers.
Trip to Brickyard Top Prize in BFNAT Sweepstakes
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) will hold a promotion this spring in support of its Firestone Firehawk line, with the grand prize winner and nine friends attending the 2007 Indianapolis 500.