Hankook Launches New Tires at Dealer Meeting
Earlier this week at its dealer meeting in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Hankook Tire America Corp. introduced eight new products: three passenger tires and five medium truck tires. New on the passenger side are the Ventus V4ES H105, an all-season UHP tire; the Ventus V2 Concept, a “base” UHP tire designed for economy and
Goodyear Looks Ahead After a Successful 2009
Without a doubt, 2009 was a challenging year. But armed with a strategy that included launching multiple new products, simplifying its brand portfolio and effectively managing its inventory and supply chain, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. came out ahead. In fact, the tiremaker managed to gain marketshare for the sixth consecutive year, according to Rich
Eco Tires, MTR Top New Kumho Offerings
Kumho Tire USA unveiled eight new products form 2010 at its annual dealer meeting in Desert Palm, Calif., last week, including three new fuel efficient consumer lines. And the company plans to submit its first four entries for EPA SmartWay truck tire fuel efficiency certification. Coming over the course of 2010 are four new passenger
Clemson Tire Industry Conference Shaping Up
Clemson University’s 26th annual Tire Industry Conference will take place April 7-9 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in Hilton Head, S.C. The conference will feature 23 technical sessions led by various industry professionals. To download a PDF detailing the conference schedule, click here. Call Kay James at 864-656-2200 to register. The
Michelin Takes Green to GATS
Michelin North America is supporting its “green” message at the 2009 Great American Trucking Show this week in Dallas.
Tiremaker Gets EPA Partner Nod
Yokohama Tire Corp. has been named a “partner” by the EPA SmartWay program.
Conti, Marangoni Tie Up on Retread Plan
Under a new agreement, Marangoni Tread North America will produce custom pre-cure retreading stock for Continental Tire North America.
Michelin Super Wides Make EPA List
Michelin’s super wide X One XDN2 drive tire and XTE trailer tire have received EPA SmartWay certification.
Super Wide Tires, Aluminum Wheels & Weight Savings
In the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership’s specifications for Class 8 vehicles, lighter-weight tractor and trailer components are recommended as potential fuel saving options. Reducing 3,000 lbs. from a heavy-duty vehicle, EPA notes, could save between 200 and 500 gallons of fuel each year. “Truck fuel consumption increases with the weight of the