TIA Tackling Issue of Look-Alike Tires
(Akron/Tire Review) During the SEMA Show last week, TIA unveiled a new “policy resolution” about the industry’s growing concern over so-called “look-alike” tires, products with tread patterns that allegedly mimic or are identical to popular major brand models.
Goodyear’s Eagle F1 Wins Another Award
(Akron/Tire Review) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s newest UHP tire, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric, won a third award, this time at last week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Von D Draws Crowd For Dunlop
(Akron/Tire Review) Dunlop’s SEMA booth drew a large crowd Oct. 30 with the appearance of celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D, star of TLC’s “LA Ink.”
Goodyear Launches New UHP Tire
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber is showing off its latest offering in UHP tires, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric tire, at its SEMA booth this year.
Cooper Teams Up With Champ Car to Promote Driving Safety
(Akron/Tire Review) Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced it will partner with Champ Car to promote the Hands on the Wheel program, which advocates safe driving practices primarily aimed at young drivers.
Dealer Beats Odds for New Volvo
(Akron/Tire Review) Stu Waterson of Tires Plus won a new Volvo C30 by beating out 30 other players on Yokohama Tire Corp.’s Beat the Odds blackjack tournament for its dealers.
Pirelli Makes Return to Motorsports
(Akron/Tire Review) In 2008, Pirelli will become the specified tire for the Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series, presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve.
Pirelli Teams Will Supply Tires for Overhaulin’
(Akron/Tire Review) When legendary designer Chip Foose builds his next four-wheel masterpiece, it will be outfitted with Pirelli tires.
Hankook Launching Z-Rated UHP
(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire America Corp. is using the SEMA Show to roll out its new Ventus V12 Evo K110.
TGI Adding Industar Private Brand Line
(Akron/Tire Review) Tire Group International has launched the new Industar private label tire line.