New Dealer Opens Doors in Louisiana
Independent dealer Tiger 1 Tires & Service Center opened a 12-bay store in Monroe, La. Store manager Darrell Yates said Tiger 1 has several advantages in the market. “We offer free tire rotation and free brake inspections. Bring in any competitor’s written quote and we will give you 20% off their labor rate on any
Downhill Sledding for Troubled All-American
The iconic All-American Soap Box Derby has been getting a lot of press recently, and not for good reasons. Founded in the midst of the Great Depression, the ‘All-American’ (as Derby folks call it) has been a part of Americana since it went national in 1936. Since then – with the exception of the war
Hankook Fifth in Europe? Maybe!
European marketshare data released by Hankook shows that Michelin remains the undisputed leader in both the car and truck tire segments – but the previously exclusive stable of top five tire manufacturers gained a new member in 2009. Hankook’s decision to publish its projections of how the land lies, following one of the most tumultuous
More Price Increases Coming
Two more tiremakers have jumped on the price increase bandwagon. Kumho Tire USA and Pirelli Tire North America joined a fast-growing list of tiremakers adjusting pricing going into the new year. Kumho said it would raise prices on all of its passenger, light truck/SUV and commercial truck tires by up to 8% as of Jan.
Fuel Max to Max Fuel on New Prius
The 2010 Toyota Prius will now come standard with Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max. The fitment for the popular Prius will be Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires in size P195/65R15. The selection of the new Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max as a standard tire for the 2010 Toyota Prius follows earlier announcements of the tire also being
Moving Business: Container Handling Niche Offers Dealers Unique Opportunities
In a global economy where products are imported and exported worldwide, it takes a multitude of resources to keep things moving and on track. From load docks to loading bays, container handling equipment is everywhere products are being shipped, moved and inventoried. And vital to that equipment’s operation is – you guessed it – tires.
Michelin Eying Growth in Russia, Has Plant Plans
Bloomberg reports that Groupe Michelin may be looking to double capacity at its Russia passenger tire plant and build a new truck tire pant there. Michelin is weighing plans to increase output in Davydovo, south of Moscow, to 4 million car tires annually, Bloomberg said. Michelin also plans to open a retreading plant there next
Dates Set for NTSW 2010
RMA has set June 6-12, 2010, for the next National Tire Safety Week. The ninth annual NTSW event is part of RMA’s Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn tire care and maintenance. RMA claims that more than 21,000 tire dealers, auto dealers and automotive repair
One by One, Companies Claim No F1 Interest
So now that Bridgestone has opted out after the 2010 season, which company will step up to supply race tires for Formula One? Three key names have gone by the wayside as Goodyear, Pirelli and Michelin say they are not interested. Pirelli, which two years ago had indicated an interest in returning to F1, said
Jim’s Blog: Making Lists and Counting Heads
We’re often asked why Tire Review doesn’t publish "Top" lists, like a rundown of the biggest dealers, retreaders, tire companies, etc. Sometimes, though not as often, we’re confused with others that do produce such lists. The reasons we don’t endeavor these exercises are simple. First, there are plenty of them to go around. One more