Goodyear Shares Fall Hard on Financial News
(Akron/Tire Review) Investors reacted negatively to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s pre-2005 financial report, pushing the tiremaker’s shares down some 17% on Jan. 31.
Tire/Wheel Inventory a Place to Find Savings
How many tire and wheel spares should a fleet keep on hand? This difficult question is compounded by the sheer complexity of axle specific tire designs, increased use of higher quality retreads and the introduction of super wide tires. One point to consider is the cost of not having a replacement piece immediately available, or
Kumho Joins RubberNetwork as 10th Member
(Akron/Tire Review) South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co. has become the 10th member of RubberNetwork, a consortium of tire and rubber companies created to reduce purchasing and operational costs.
Goodyear Anticipates Really Good 2005 Results
(Akron/Tire Review) Even though it won’t reveal its final 2005 financial results until Feb. 16, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. hinted that it will have been a very good year indeed.
Police Arrest Pair in Michigan Tire Dumping Case
(Akron/Tire Review – Grand Rapids Press) Two Howard City, Mich., men were arrested Jan. 27 while allegedly pitching 89 tires into Lake County roadside ditches, and officials said they may be responsible for dumping up to 10,000 tires throughout West Michigan.
Goodway Launches Tough Tread Brand
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Goodway Rubber Industries is setting its sights “moving forward into the earthmover industry,” targeting mining operations in particular.
Autosport/Aftermarket Show Kick-Starts 2006
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Autosport/Aftermarket Show has kicked off the new year with attendance already reported to be 8% ahead of 2004 figures. Tyres & Accessories brings you the all the latest news from the show.
Tanvic Tyres Launches Free Ag-Tyre Check Service
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tanvic Tyres, an Agri Point dealer covering parts of the East Midlands and South Yorkshire, has announced a new free service available to farmers within its catchment area.
Off the Radar Screen?: When It Comes to Aircraft Tires, Dealers Might Consider Taking a Flier
A tire is a tire is a tire. Nope. Consider, if you will, a typical P205/75R15 passenger tire. Load carrying capacity is about 1,600 pounds. Recommended air pressure is 35 psi. Maximum speed is around 112 mph. Now consider that tire’s aircraft counterpart. An aircraft tire, in exactly the same size, boasts a load rating
Rubber Redux: Scrap-Tire Disposal May Create New Opportunity for Fleet Customers
The trucking industry, in recent years, has been on the receiving end of a barrage of new technology, equipment and operating practices. In fact, one saying keeps cropping up in trucking circles: “The only constant is change itself.” Certainly, the issue of scrap tires and how to dispose of them responsibly has historically been a