More Price Increases Coming
Two more tiremakers have jumped on the price increase bandwagon. Kumho Tire USA and Pirelli Tire North America joined a fast-growing list of tiremakers adjusting pricing going into the new year. Kumho said it would raise prices on all of its passenger, light truck/SUV and commercial truck tires by up to 8% as of Jan.
Here They Come: Tiremakers Bring Price Hikes
To no one’s surprise, tiremakers are piling on price increases as we head into the new year. After taking much of the last two years off, price increase announcements are coming hot and heavy in the wake of slight rises in raw material costs and the after effects of the recent 35% added tariff on
TIA, SEMA Officials Vow to Create ‘True Tire Hall’
While the attendance numbers were not all that bad, TIA and SEMA officials say they have a lot of work to do to enhance the SEMA Show experience for tire exhibitors and attendees alike. Vowing to work to get tire companies “engaged” in the show, TIA says it has to accept blame for the
Goodyear’s Kramer New RMA Chairman
Rich Kramer, Goodyear COO and president of its North American Tire unit, has been elected as chairman of the RMA. Kramer succeeds Jim MacMaster, executive vice president of Yokohama Tire Corp., whose two-year term ended. “Jim MacMaster provided valuable time, energy and leadership during the past two years,” said Charles Cannon, RMA president and CEO. “We
Second Stage of Forever Forest Planting Held in China
Yokohama Rubber Corp. reported more tree planting activities, this time in the People’s Republic of China. On Oct. 17 some 250 people connected to three Yokohama plants in China attended a jointly-staged second-phase tree-planting ceremony as part of Yokohama’s Forever Forest project, according to Tyres & Accessories. Workers and their families from Hangzhou Yokohama Tire
Marangoni Makes Additions to Ringtread Winter Range
Marangoni has added two new lines to its Ringtread precure tread range – the Grip series 60 and 70 for central European climatic conditions, and the RSY397 for long distance driving in extreme conditions. The Grip pattern for long distance applications is, says Marangoni, the right solution for snow-covered and slippery roads, such as mountain
2009 Top Shop Finalist: Jack Williams Tire & Auto Center
Jack Williams Tire Co. is no stranger to disaster. Founded just before the stock market crashed in 1929 and ravaged by a hurricane in the early 1970s, Jack Williams not only survived, it built a successful tire and service business that is integral to eastern Pennsylvania. And that perseverance, coupled with exemplary customer service, innovative
Michelin Sweeps Consumer Reports A/S, Winter Tests
Michelin swept the top spots in all four categories of Consumer Reports’ annual test of all-season and winter tires. Presented in CR’s November 2009 issue, the independent testing considers a range of performance characteristics, including dry braking, wet braking, handling, hydroplaning resistance, snow traction, ice braking, ride comfort, road noise, rolling resistance and tread life.
Dunlop Tops Sports Car Tire Test
Goodyear’s Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec ultra-high performance tire was rated tops in a recent test by Sports Car magazine. The UHP tire topped seven competitors in the test, which was conducted by the magazine editors and unveiled in Sports Car’s October 2009 issue. The tested tires, including entries from Bridgestone, Hankook, Kumho, Nitto,
YH America Expands Automotive Hose Business
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced its U.S. affiliate, YH America, Inc. will significantly enhance its power steering (PS) hose business in the U.S. “In the changing U.S. automotive market environment, no company can survive the PS hose market without high product quality and cost competitiveness,” the company said. YH America increased its production capacity