The Grand History and Evolution of UTQG – Part II
This is the continuation of a blog entry posted Wednesday. To read the first section, “The Grand History and Evolution of UTQG – Part I,” click here. Below is the report published in the June 1978 issue of Tire Review. The PreludeNearly 12 years have elapsed since Congress passed a law requiring the establishment of
The Grand History and Evolution of UTQG – Part I
One of the great things about working for a magazine as established as Tire Review is simply the vast history available at my fingertips. Every one of the approximately 1,500 issues published since TR was founded 111 years ago sits one floor above me in our library. Any question I have about the history of
BFGoodrich Offers Facebook Fans a Piece of Racing History
Michelin’s BGoodrich brand is giving its Facebook fans a chance to win a “piece of automotive history.” New or existing fans of BFG’s page will be eligible to win an actual wheel and tire assembly that was bolted onto Travis Pastrana’s Subaru for his recent record-breaking feat, signed by Pastrana himself. In September, Pastrana conquered
History of Synthetic Rubber Exhibition at German Museum
According to Lanxess, life “just wouldn’t be the same without synthetic rubber.” Such a claim may be expected from one of the world’s largest synthetic rubber producers, but the German firm does make a good point – the areas of application for this material are extremely diverse, ranging from automotive engineering, the tire industry and
Aamco Launches Largest Advertising Campaign in Company History
(Aftermarketnews.com) Aamco last week unveiled a $30 million advertising campaign, the largest in the company’s 46-year history, to remind drivers that Aamco is there for them during these tough economic times.
See Our Special Section on the History of Diamond Tires
Surprise, surprise, surprise.
First Student Team in History of Le Mans to fit Yokohama Tyres
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has announced that it will support the first student team in history to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
NHTSA Offers Tire History
NHTSA has published an e-book entitled “The Pneumatic Tire,” a 700-page review of the history of pneumatic tires.
History Made on Dunlop Bike Tyres
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The reputation of Dunlop as a full road race tyre received a huge endorsement recently as Morecambe-based John McGuinness, riding factory prepared HM Plant Honda machinery, moved into the list of TT Hall of Fame with 11 Isle of Man TT victories. First to congratulate McGuinness as he crossed the line was 10 times winner Giacomo Agostini.
Dunlop and Jaguar: Performance History
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Dunlop has been appointed as the sole supplier of bespoke tyres for the 19 and 20-inch fitments of the new Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible.