Kumho’s Brennan: ‘It is Socially Advantageous to Get a Deal’
How satisfied are you with Kumho’s position in the U.S. market right now? “In regard to passenger tires on cars, we have improved our position, and our vision for the second half of 2012 has improvements in store forLTR. We have renewed our efforts for medium truck radials and have focused more resources directly toward
A Look Inside China’s Triangle Tire
Although six of the world’s top 20 largest tire manufacturers are located in China or Taiwan, and despite the fact that all of these have global ambitions, for the most part these companies are still developing their positions in international markets. Likewise, while reams have been written about the top names and more recently there
Giti Sets Truck Tire-Dedicated Website
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.-based Giti Tire USA launched a new website to support its medium truck/bus tire efforts. The new site, gtradialtruck.com, was developed "to educate North American audiences about the company’s position as a leading truck tire manufacturer worldwide with a strong commitment to R&D and quality manufacturing," the company said. The site features sections
Exploring Fleet Wheel Buying Choices
Today, fleets’ wheel buying decisions are influenced by value. What may once have been a simple “go/no-go” decision regarding price, appearance and application now may require attention on a case-by-case basis. Here’s what tire dealers should keep in mind.
Hankook Gains Key OE Deal on Freightliners
Hankook Tire America Corp. announced that it will supply OE truck radials to Daimler Trucks North America.
Michelin Introduces Regional Drive Tire, X One Retread
Michelin North America is using this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show to debut the new Michelin X Multi Energy D drive tire for regional and emerging super regional applications. The SmartWay-verified tire delivers enhanced fuel efficiency, optimized traction and long tread life to provide significant value and performance, the tiremaker said. “Michelin continues to push the
Yokohama Debuts 709ZL Drive Tire at MATS
Yokohama will unveil its 709ZL drive tire at this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show. The tire combines the latest breakthroughs in casing design, rubber compounding and tread design, the tiremaker said.
Yokohama Offering $5,000 in Giveaways at MATS
Yokohama will hold daily drawings for sets of its 101ZL steer tires and iPad 2s at next week’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.
CMA Creates Dedicated ‘Green’ Truck Series
China Manufacturers Alliance has introduced Double Coin’s new OptiGreen Series of EPA SmartWay verified radial truck tires. The OptiGreen Series includes Double Coin’s FR605, FD405, FT105 and the recently introduced FT125 super wide trailer tire. A fifth addition is planned for later this year with the introduction of the FD425 super wide drive position tire.
Giti Has Big Plans for Mid-Am Show
Giti Tire USA plans to make a splash at next months Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, showing off its collection of EPA SmartWay verified radial truck tires. The Mid-America Trucking Show will run Mar. 22-24 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. Giti Tire will be showing its SmartWay-verified GT Radial GT979 FS trailer tire,