Leading the Way: Commercial Tire Market Keeps Step with Fleet Demands
“Today, more than ever, fleets are evaluating new technology with an eye to cost/benefit ratios.” That quote from Clif Armstrong, director of OE and marketing for Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) commercial tire group, referred to truck fleet use of RFID technology, but he could have been talking about any other aspect of modern truck
Going Solo: Will Super Wide Tires Ever Gain Mainstream Status?
With ever-climbing fuel costs and pressure to carry more freight with fewer trucks, one would naturally think a tire billed as offering greater fuel economy and increased payload capacity would be the hottest-selling item in any commercial tire dealer’s lineup. In theory, yes. But theories often fall short when it comes to application. Change is
Quick Fix: With Inflation-in-a-Can, ‘Temporary’ is the Operative Word
Even for the most skeptical motorists, inflation-in-a-can is a valid answer to experiencing a flat tire at the wrong time in the wrong place. But there are many caveats that must be followed explicitly when connecting a can of sealant and quite a few psi to the valve stem. Most important is that it’s only
Are Your Caravan Tyres Ready?
(Queensland/Australian Tyre Dealer) Caravan tyres are just as important as the tyres on your sedan or four-wheel drive vehicle, but are you on the right ones, and what sort of condition are they in?
Run-Flat Tyres at a Catwalk Show?
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A series of exclusive sofas and armchairs customised from Goodyear tyres by Italian designer Zak and fashion label Cavalli were unveiled at the 2006 Milan Fashion Week.
Equity Firm Calls Off Titan Buyout
(Akron/Tire Review) Just as suddenly as it came up, One Equity Partners has ended its quest to acquire Titan International Inc.
Changing Tyres ‘Can Seriously Damage Your Health’
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Goodyear has launched a new “viral marketing” campaign using black humour to draw attention to the benefits of the company’s RunOnFlat technology.
Renewable Energy First for Michelin Plant
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Groupe Michelin is to become the first major manufacturer in Scotland to commit to using renewable energy, with the construction of two wind turbines at its Dundee plant, says an article in The Scotsman.
Vredestein Gets High Marks in Wet Tests
(Akron/Tire Review) Vredestein Hi-Trac performance tires bested other brands in independent tests conducted by Sweden’s Aftonbladet–Bil and AutomotorSport magazines, by Norway’s VG and Motor magazines, by Finland’s Tekniikan Maailma publication and by Russia’s automotive newspaper Avtoreview.
Tire Rack One Lap of America to Raise Funds for Charity
(Akron/Tire Review) The 23rd annual 2006 Tire Rack One Lap of America, running from May 6-13, will kick off at The Tire Rack’s U.S. headquarters in South Bend, Ind.