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.
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
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.
BFNAT Announces $17 Million Investment in Aiken Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) announced that it will invest $17 million in its Aiken County, S.C., plant during a ceremony commemorating the 50 millionth tire produced there.
Reports say BFNAT to Announce Aiken Expansion
(Akron/Tire Review) News reports out of South Carolina say that Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) will announce a major expansion at its Aiken, S.C., passenger tire plant as early as today.
IITDA Plans 20th Convention and Trade Show
(Akron/Tire Review) The Indiana/Illinois Tire Dealers Association (IITDA) will hold its 20th annual convention and trade show Mar. 3-4 at the Radisson at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Ind.
Trust Fund Donations Top $3 Million
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Americas Holding said that the Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund donated more than $3 million to nearly 700 U.S. charities and non-profits in 2005, including more than $800,000 to charities in Middle Tennessee.
CITExpo Called a ‘Complete Success’
(Akron/Tire Review) The third annual China International Tire Expo (CITExpo), which ran from Dec. 12-14 in Shanghai, China, has been termed a “complete success” by event organizers.
Strange But True Tire Tales
Too often, we’re consumed by the Ordinary. We get into our daily routines and never waver. No matter how much you love what you do every day, it’s still refreshing to take a break once in a while from the Everyday. To help you do that, we’ve tracked down some of the most unusual tire
Breaking Out: Russia’s Largest Automotive Show Quite an Interesting Affair
Russia’s Largest Automotive Show Quite an Interesting Affair