‘Key Influencers’ Tapped for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Rollout
Michelin North America used the recently opened NOLA Motorsports Park to show off the latest addition to its Pilot passenger tire family: the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.
Michelin Launches New UHP A/S Pilot
Michelin North America used the recently opened NOLA Motorsports Park to show off the latest addition to its Pilot passenger tire family – the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. The private track in suburban New Orleans hosted some 60 online and print journalists on the first day of a multi-day roll out to what MNA
TBC Adds Eight Sizes to A/S UHP Line
TBC Wholesale has added eight new sizes to its Velozza STX all-season UHP line for light truck/SUV fitments.
Indy Sees Launch of Latest Conti HP A/S Tire
The Continental PureContact, touted as Continental Tire the Americas’ "newest luxury performance all-season replacement tire," was officially unveiled at a dealer event in Indianapolis last week. "Our team is constantly working to develop new and innovative technologies to give consumers the best tire we can," said Travis Roffler, CTA director of marketing. “The PureContact
New A/S UHP Launched by Toyo Tire USA
Toyo said its new Toyo Proxes 4 Plus “delivers ultra-high performance and all-season versatility plus better snow braking and significantly longer tread life.”
Nitto’s First UHP A/S Motivates Dealers, Drivers
With some 16 sizes currently available and many more on the way in coming months, Nitto Tire USA held a ride and drive event this week for its all-season UHP Motivo, which the company first unveiled at the 2011 Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show. The tire, which offers excellent wet and dry handling and braking capabilities,
Toyo Recalls Faulty Extensa A/S Tires
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is recalling some 68,763 Toyo Extensa A/S tires, size P225/60R16 97T, that may have been produced with a kink at the bead area of the tires.
New Potenza Tops in Tire Rack UHP A/S Tests
Bridgestone Corp.’s new Bridgestone Potenza RE970 Pole Position recently earned a first overall ranking in Tire Rack’s real world and test track evaluation of UHP all-season tires. The Potenza RE970 was tested against the Continental ExtremeContact DWS, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus and Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season. Tire Rack testers, said Bridgestone, “concluded
New A/S UHP Line from Omni-United
Omni-United is now offering the Radar Verenti R6, an all-season UHP radial. The Verenti R6 carries a M+S rating with an asymmetrical tread design and a UTQG rating of 400AAA. Omni-United said the Radar Verenti R6 is available in five sizes ranging from 205/50R17 to 225/40R18, and the line will be expanded throughout the year
TBC Adds A/S CUV/SUV Lines
TBC Wholesale Group has released two new tires for the CUV/SUV segment: the Wild Spirit CXV and the Performer Sport HT.Most sizes of the new all-season lines will be available in early July, TBC Wholesale said. “We look to the needs of the end user when determining what product lines we will bring to market,”