Yokohama OHT Releases New Size for Alliance Agri Star II
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America (YOHTA) has released the new 800/70R38 size of its popular Alliance Agri Star II farm radial tire. The new, larger size features a 173D high-load rating and is rated for speeds of up to 40 mph. YOHTA says the 800/70R38 size extends the line to even more four-wheel-drive tractors. “Larger 4WD
GRI Acquires Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV
GRI acquired Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV in the Netherlands, an aftermarket tire company specializing in supplying tires for heavy equipment such as forklifts. Founded in 2010, Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV has a warehouse and office complex in which it operates in Ede, around 70 miles southeast of Amsterdam. GRI says many on the company’s team come with
GRI Appoints Michael Connor as US Director of Sales
GRI has appointed Michael Connor as its director of sales for its US operations. Conner will oversee the sales, marketing, operations and customer service efforts in North America, covering its material handling, agriculture and construction product portfolios. Conner has been credited with handling some of the US’s finest brands in the specialty tire market, GRI
New ISO Ice Grip Symbol present on Nokian Tyres’ Latest Winter Tires
Nokian Tyres will produce the Hakkapeliitta 10 and R5 passenger, SUV and EV tires with a new ice grip symbol that indicates subjection to rigorous testing on icy surfaces, according to standards established by the ISO. To be eligible for the ice grip marking, Nokian says the tires’ ice performance must be verified through an
BKT Tires Launches Agrimaxfactor Tire For Tractors
BKT has launched the Agrimaxfactor, a new tire series for tractors for transport and soil tillage operations. The company says it developed the series in response to the request for a bigger tire. As a result, BKT has designed a brand-new product full of distinguishing and innovative features making it a masterpiece of technology and
GRI Opens US Corporate Office at RTP in North Carolina
GRI announced the opening of its corporate office at Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North Carolina. GRI says the Research Triangle Park (RTP) location was selected because it views it as one of the most recognized locations for many major corporations in the U.S. According to GRI, its U.S. team will take full command of
GRI Launches Earth Series of Radial Agriculture Tires
GRI has launched the Green XLR Earth series of radial agriculture tires. Designed in a novel earthy green color, GRI says the Green XLR Earth series is produced with a high percentage of recycled carbon black to reduce its carbon footprint and also incorporates soybean oil. According to GRI, it also contains next-generation HD Silica
Mitas Introduces New Size of Grip N’ Ride Construction Tire
Mitas has expanded its Grip ‘N’ Ride construction tire range with a new, larger size tire for wheeled and backhoe loaders. The new 21L – 24 IND tire is designed for improved performance even on softer terrain and features strengthened sidewalls for greater durability when handling increased load capacity, a special tread pattern that delivers
Yokohama Rubber support Walkenhorst Motorsport cars in Nürburgring 24-Hour Race
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. supplied its ADVAN racing tires for three BMW M4 GT3 cars entered by the BMW customer racing team Walkenhorst Motorsport in the 50th Nürburgring 24-Hour Race. All three cars competed in the top-level SP9 class. Yokohama Rubber supplied the cars with ADVAN A005 tires for dry conditions and ADVAN A006
K&M Top Shop: Integrity Drives Smetz’s Tire & Service Center
Smetz’s Tire & Service Center is truly in the business of taking care of the customer. Their slogan “Where integrity meets the road,” isn’t just something they say. The staff at Smetz’s Tire & Service Center live this out in each and every interaction with customers–and with each other. That’s why Smetz’s Tire & Service
