Hercules Expands Terra Trac M/T Line
Hercules Tires has announced that the Terra Trac M/T is now available in two new 37-inch Load Range E sizes. Originally launched last fall, the Terra Trac M/T is a modern mud tire, designed for performance both on and off the road.
Denso Executive to Participate Future of Automotive Panel
Automotive and transportation leaders will gather at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars to discuss the future of auto manufacturing on August Aug. 1. Denso will also sponsor this year’s event.
Magazine Winter Performance Tests Reach Finals for 19 Tires
German auto magazine AutoBild has set the field of 19 winter season tires to face its full range of testing, the results of which will be revealed later this year. The magazine started with 49 dedicated winter and two all-season tires – in size 185/60R15 – and ran them through wet and snow braking measurements
NHTSA Investigates Michelin Truck Tire Failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating reports that some Michelin truck tires can fail and cause crashes. NHTSA has six complaints and a police report about crashes involving 2014 Michelin XZA 295/60/R22.5 tires. According to NHTSA documents, “the tire may fail catastrophically when used on the steer axle.” “Michelin is aware of a
Yokohama Rubber to Release Racing Kart Tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced that it will release racing kart tires officially certified by the Commission International de Karting-FIA in February. The tires will be available in 10 sizes ranging from 4.5-10.0-5 to 7.1-11.0-5 and at open-market prices. The lineup includes four dry-type tires, including the ACM (CIK-FIA grade KF Prime; equivalent to the
Growing Market: Tiremakers See Solid Ag Market for 2014
While there was a drought for much of North America in 2012, the agriculture industry bounced back in 2013. In fact, net farm incomes for the U.S. in 2013 are expected to reach record amounts. Projected net farm incomes are forecasted to be $131 billion, up 15.1% from 2012, according to the most recent report
Lehigh Technologies Adds Industry Vets to its Ranks
Lehigh Technologies Inc. announced that Jim MacMaster, former executive vice president and chief operating officer at Yokohama Tire Corp. North America, has joined its board of directors. Lehigh also appointed Adel Halasa, a polymer scientist formerly with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., to its advisory board. According to the company, the appointments come at an
PneuTrac Offers Larger Footprint
It’s neither a traditional tire, nor is it a rubber track – the latest agricultural product from Mitas, the PneuTrac, is described by its creator as “bringing together the best of both worlds.”
Three Online ‘Must-dos’ for Tire Dealers
Three areas online are of critical importance to today’s tire dealer: mobile websites, Facebook Graph Search and managing local business listings. Find out how to optimize all three.
Facebook Graph Search is a Game Changer
About two-thirds of the economy is now based on peer recommendations, according to McKinsey & Associates. That percentage is likely to grow with the recent announcement of Facebook Graph Search, a game changer in how consumers find peer recommendations and a direct affront to Yelp and Google. Basically, with Graph Search (which I am currently