Accuride Expresses Disappointment in ITC Import Wheel Ruling
Accuride Corp. has expressed disappointment in the U.S. International Trade Commission’s final determination that the domestic U.S. commercial vehicle steel wheel industry was not injured or threatened with injury by certain steel wheels imported from China. Evansville, Ind.-based Accuride, which brought about the petition along with Maxion Wheels, said the ITC’s decision came even after
2008 Top Shop Finalist: Lex Brodie’s Tire, Wheel & Brake
“My job and the job of each of our 94 full-time employees is to relieve the stress of the day for each of our customes,” says Scott Williams, co-owner of Lex Brodie’s Tire, Wheel & Brake in Oahu, Hawaii. Along with his mentor, 95-year-old Lex Brodie, who formed his enterprise in Hawaii, the pair has
Attract Women Customers to Boost Your Shop’s Word-of-Mouth Power
r />All marketing for this effort was done via in-store, point-of-purchase displays, as well as on Facebook and Twitter. The local media picked up the story, which promoted awareness for MADD and for Waukegan Tire. The company places links to the websites of all charitable causes it supports on its own site, which serves as
Risk vs. Reward: Selling Certain Wheel Accessories May Cause Legal Trouble
Selling Certain Wheel Accessories May Cause Legal Trouble Spinners, floaters, bead locks and accessory accent lighting. Are they legal in every state? Can the use of these products expose you to liability and undue risk? In this issue, we’re going to take a look at wheel accessories and find out if there are any problems
EV Tires: Gimmick or Necessity?
Is it really necessary to distinguish tires designed for EVs and those intended for internal combustion engine vehicles?
Pirelli Sponsors Rebelle Rally
Rebelle Rally is an annual off-road endurance event for women held in Nevada and California.
WNBA Announces Multi-Year Partnerships with Continental, Discount Tire
The WNBA partnered with Discount Tire and Continental, which have been named the Official Tire Retailer and Official Tire of the WNBA.
Torqata Welcomes New Female Leadership
The company has added three women to leadership roles.
Sensata Reveals New Tire-Mounted Sensor
Sensata debuted its new Tire Mounted Sensor (TMS), which includes TPMS functionality as well as an accelerometer to detect the force with which the tire is striking the ground. Mounted directly to the tire’s inner liner, the TMS identifies the brand and model of the tire and provides data continuity for the specific tire throughout
Cincinnati Business Courier Recognizes Tire Discounters’ Anna Wood
The Cincinnati Business Courier has recognized Anna Wood, vice president and managing director of Tire Discounters, as one of the top-flight leaders in the region, with its annual Women Who Mean Business selection. Anna works alongside Tire Discounters’ President and CEO Jamie Ward overseeing the day-to-day business. The company says she also provides hands-on management
