Molinari Becomes Executive Vice President of HNI Corp.
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Marco Molinari, former head of marketing for Goodyear’s North American Tire unit, has been appointed executive vice president of HNI Corp.
Successful Debut For IQPC Intelligent Tire Technology Conference
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) At the end of last year the International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC) organised its first conference dedicated to tyre related topics.
Should You Repair Run-Flats?
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Surveying the current state of the run-flat aftermarket reveals that there is a fair amount of discontent amongst dealers when it comes to so-called “fail-safe” tyre technology.
Far From Running-Flat: Run-Flats’ Aftermarket Position Growing Rapidly
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) So far the growth of run-flat tyre sales has been almost exclusively through OE business.
Off the Radar Screen?: When It Comes to Aircraft Tires, Dealers Might Consider Taking a Flier
A tire is a tire is a tire. Nope. Consider, if you will, a typical P205/75R15 passenger tire. Load carrying capacity is about 1,600 pounds. Recommended air pressure is 35 psi. Maximum speed is around 112 mph. Now consider that tire’s aircraft counterpart. An aircraft tire, in exactly the same size, boasts a load rating
All-Season Debate: Is There Still a Need for Dedicated Winter and Summer Tires?
Thirty years ago, everyone could describe a snow tire – big, knobby, luggy tires with lots of void areas. They weren’t sophisticated, they used the same compounds as regular passenger tires and they were okay for the market at that time. But, they were noisy and wore out quickly in the heat of summer if
Dunlop Gets OE Spots on 2007 Jaguar XK
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Dunlop brand has earned OE fitments on the 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible.
Matador Supports British Off-Road Championship
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Matador Tyres has become the headline sponsor of the 2006 MSA British Off Road Championship.
Family Dealership Elevates Third Generation
(Akron/Tire Review) It is rare these days to find a tire dealership run by the grandchildren of the founder, and even rarer that such a business has become a complete family affair.
Kmart Becomes Largest Tyre Retailer in Australia
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In Australia, Kmart Tyre and Auto Service is to acquire 90 Shell Autoserv and Auto Care branches for an undisclosed fee.