Tariff Turmoil, Market Volatility Put Added Pressure on Private Brands
The private brand tire segment underwent a tumultuous 2009 as a result of the global economic downturn that affected all aspects of the tire industry, as well as the Obama Administration’s placement of heavy additional duties on passenger tires imported from China. Nearly 12 months after the three-year additional tariff on China-made tires kicked in
Weather-Master WSC Hits the Market
ailable to North America dealers for ordering. The Weather-Master WSC (Winter and Snow Confidence) “represents the next generation of tires designed to deliver superior winter performance,” Cooper said, and features a directional tread pattern and a high silica tread compound for traction and performance in “the toughest winter conditions.” The studdable tire also features a
Finalists Named in Safety Scholars Contest
Public voting has begun in the Bridgestone Americas Safety Scholars video contest, in which students create driver safety videos aimed at saving lives, the company said. A panel of judges has selected the top 10 most compelling videos, which were chosen from 1,375 entries received by Bridgestone Americas from 16- to 21-year-olds across the United States.
South Africa Takes on Chinese Imports
This story by Editor Liana Shaw of Southern Africa Treads magazine illustrates another country’s efforts to wrangle tire imports from China, and the implications for the local industry. The South Africa industry’s bid to implement tougher antidumping duties against Chinese tire plants was rejected in 2007 by local government. No basis for this decision was
Can You Lift It? What You Need to Know Before Losing Money
You can only make a few mistakes (see photo) with a lift before it costs more than the lesson is worth. What you don’t know can hurt you if you are using or even buying a lift. The first thing any tech must do is to know what they are lifting. If possible, look at
The Loss Control Imperative
Profitability increases the value of your company and provides the capital you need to invest in growing your operations. It should be your most critical point of focus. But perhaps an even more critical focus for a viable business goes beyond making profits to retaining profits. Far too many tire dealerships end up operating
RMA Now Counting Shipment Data from Overseas Makers
Seeking to gain better insight into tire shipment activities in the U.S., the RMA has launched a program to collect data from a number of overseas tiremakers. As of now, five Chinese tiremakers and one Singapore producer have signed on for the program, and Taiwan’s Cheng Shin/Maxxis is considering joining the group. Now providing tire
Hankook Gets OE Thumbs Up from VW
The Volkswagen T5 van, produced at the company’s factory in Hannover, Germany, has the distinction of being fitted with the first tires delivered to a European manufacturer directly from Hankook Tire’s plant in RÁcalmÁs, Hungary. Supply of the Hankook Radial RA 28 in sizes 205/65R16 C and 215/65R16 C began following a Volkswagen audit held
Reports: Pirelli Gets F1 Nod
Though no official word is out, numerous media sources across Europe say that Pirelli has been selected as the sole tire supplier for Formula One. If true, the tire deal with Pirelli would start with the 2011 season and presumably last for three years. Both Autosprint and Italiaracing magazines reported that the deal was done,
Report: Michelin Close to Getting F1 Deal
Urgent reports out of Europe say that Michelin is close to signing a formal tire supply deal with Formula One, even though other reports say that Pirelli plans a full-court press to get a deal at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. German motorsport magazine Auto Motor und Sport claims Michelin is now the favorite after