Into the Woods
Like many other specialty tire segments, demand in the forestry tire market is cyclical. With the demand for logging often echoing the economy, tire demand fluctuates as machines either sit or run. Currently the forestry industry is on a slight uptick, which is good for tire dealers who service this niche segment. “With some very
Cooper Targets SUV/CUV
Cooper expanded its Discoverer SRX tire line with 30 more sizes to cover a broader application range. Designed to provide dependable all-season highway traction, superior handling, and a quiet, comfortable ride, the tiremaker said, the Discoverer SRX was initially introduced in six sizes in October 2014. “We’ve introduced 30 more sizes with more to follow
Kelly Redone as Power Line, Dunlop Gets New HP A/S
Goodyear is rebuilding and repurposing its Kelly brand as a power line for dealers looking for great coverage in the economy tire segment. The tiremaker used the occasion of its annual Dealer Conference, hosted this week at the Gaylord Texan near Dallas, to launch the Kelly Edge Power Line, which will eventually replace all current
100 Years of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
The tire industry – and the world – was vastly different a century ago, when Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. got its start. The automotive industry was still quite young in 1914, when brothers-in-law John F. Schaefer and Claude E. Hart purchased M and M Manufacturing Co. in Akron, which produced tire patches, cement and
Tiremakers React to Tariffs
The Commerce Department announced its preliminary countervailing duties on consumer tires produced in China and exported to the U.S. on Nov. 24. The 15.69% duty level, which will be reviewed again before it is set in concrete in early April 2015, will be retroactive for a 90-day period from the official publication of the new
#SEMA/GTE: Greenball Emphasizes Light Truck, UTV Markets
Greenball Corp.’s booth (#43185) at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo places emphasis on the light truck and UTV markets, particularly with the rollout of the new Centennial Dirt Commander M/T. In addition to the new mud terrain tire, the company is showcasing the Centennial Terra Trooper A/T, Terra Trooper H/T and Terra Commander tires.
Nitto Expands Grappler Line, Intros New Gen
Long viewed as a niche segment player in the UHP and light truck/SUV markets, Nitto Tire USA Corp.’s focus on those segments has brought the company a lot of notoriety among enthusiasts. In more recent times, Nitto has made strides in broadening its product screen, giving its dealers more products to address a wider range
TBC Offers Fall Rebate Promo
TBC Brands wants consumers to “Follow the Trail to Savings” with its latest consumer rebate promotion. The fall promotion, for select all-terrain and mud traction lines, runs from Oct. 1 through Nov. 15. Consumers who purchase a set of four qualifying TBC brands will receive a Visa prepaid gift card. Customers will receive $50 for
BFGoodrich Proves New Tire in Baja California
The Mexican state of Baja California has been the backdrop of off-road racing for many decades and is host to both the Baja 500 and Baja 1000. The sand, silt, jagged rocks, grated and winding roads as well as steep inclines make the region a natural roller coaster, and an off-roading playground. It is in
CMA Launches Duraturn Brand
Tire manufacturer China Manufacturers Alliance (CMA), announced it is launching a new consumer and commercial tire brand under the name Duraturn. CMA’s Duraturn brand debuted new consumer tire models, including Mozzo, Travia and ST Radial, as well as a full line of TRB tires. “Duraturn products have the pedigree of developing diverse and comprehensive
