Utility Applications Hold Demand Steady in ATV/UTV Tire Segment
While sales of recreational all-terrain vehicles took a steep drop during the recent tough economic times, steady sales of utility terrain vehicles helped to stabilize the overall ATV/UTV market. The lag in equipment sales – and subsequent upswing as the economy began to rebound – was mirrored by ATV/UTV tire sales. The good news for
All-Terrain ATV/UTV Tires from EFX
The EFX MotoMax tire has a wide contact patch that gives just the right amount of traction in any terrain, as well as a unique tribal sidewall design and rim protection, according to EFX Performance Tires. The tire’s lightweight bias 6-ply construction balances weight loss for increased acceleration and performance at the contact points.
New Performance ATV/UTV Tires from EFX
EFX Tires, a manufacturer of performance tires for all-terrain vehicles, has introduced the EFX MotoGrip Utility ATV/UTV Tire. The tire is a true radial, enabling riders the ability to hit top speeds on and off the trails, as well as providing the necessary traction to climb, crawl and track a variety of terrains, the company
Cooper Promo Gives Ontario Customer a New ATV
Bob Bentley from Brantford, Ontario, was the big winner of a 2009 Artic Cat ATV from Ontario’s Tire Discounter Group. Tire Discounter Group held its “Play in the Dirt” over the summer as a promotion to support sales of Cooper brand tires. Bentley (shown with TDG’s Richard Bender) purchased his tires at the dealer’s Cainsville,
Pit Bull Rolls Out ATV/UTV Line
Pit Bull introduced the new Rocker ATV/UTV all-condition radial tires, which the company said are “smaller versions of their light truck cousins. “We’ve reconfigured our highly acclaimed championship off-road designs to work on ATV/UTVs,” Pit Bull said, noting the new tires are designed for those who want serious off-road capability without sacrificing comfort. The tires
Starco Launches New ATV Range
Starco has announced the launch of its new range of low cost, good quality ATV tyres.
Arnco Introduces QuikGel for ATV Tires
(Akron/Tire Review) Flatproofing material producer Arnco has released QuikGel, a new polyurethane solid liner it claims will seal most punctures up to 5/16-inch.
Trelleborg Closing Denmark Plant, Opening New Facility in Latvia
(Akron/Tire Review) Trelleborg Wheel Systems is closing its plant in Hadsten, Denmark, and will move production to a new facility in Liepaja, Latvia.
Europa Tyres and Goodyear Dunlop Cut ATV Tyre Price
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Europa Tyres Ltd of Langport and Spalding in conjunction with Goodyear/Dunlop have reduced the selling price of Goodyear and Dunlop ATV tyres.
Goodyear Introduces ‘Self-Healing’ ATV Drive Belt
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Engineered Products division has introduced a new “self-healing” ATV drive belt that contains carbon fiber.