New Airless Tire Aims to Save Military Lives
(Wards Auto World) An innovative, non-pneumatic tire being tested by a U.S. National Guard unit in Wisconsin could prove to be a lifesaver for combat troops patrolling in High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles.
Bridgestone Introduces New Duravis Tire
The Bridgestone-brand Duravis M700 HD with exclusive UNI-T technology is the latest addition to the Bridgestone Duravis family of heavy-duty light truck and commercial tires that deliver strength, durability and reliable performance for tackling the toughest tasks, the company said.
Hercules Launches New Tire
(Akron/Tire Review) Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has added the new Merit Country A/T Tire to its Merit brand of tires.
Nine Dealers Face-Off in Dunlop Drivers Cup Qualifier
(Akron/Tire Review) Nine tire dealers will take to the track and compete at Virginia International Raceway for the Dunlop Driver Cup.
OE’ Means ‘Odd Equipment’: Watch for Unusual Bolt Patterns, Offsets as New Models Roll Out
Watch for Unusual Bolt Patterns, Offsets as New Models Roll Out New rides are hitting the streets, so hold on tight while we try to decipher the latest OE changes that affect our lives – both in terms of profit and frustration. First up is the most controversial – the new Jeep Wrangler JK, which
Goodyear Creates New Internal Organization
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear’s North American Tire division has created a new internal team called the Customer Development Organization.
SEMA Show 2006: BFGoodrich Pledges to Help CAN
(Las Vegas/Tire Review) Michelin North America, though its BFGoodrich tire group, has signed on as a project donor for DIRTsports/EMPI Team for a national Cure Autism Now (CAN) campaign, and has outfitted the campaign’s Baja 1000 vehicles with BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO tires.
SEMA Show 2006: BFGoodrich Has Heady Plans For the Show
(Las Vegas/Tire Review) Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich tire group will be extra busy at this year’s SEMA Show, offering everything from celebrities and show cars to a TV show appearance at the Overhaulin’ display.
Discount Tire Store Manager Wins Dunlop Drivers Cup U.S. Qualifier
(Akron/Tire Review) Billy Link, store manager at Houston’s Discount Tire Co., won the Dunlop Drivers Cup U.S. Qualifier at Virginia International Raceway and will represent the U.S. in Hanau, Germany, at the championship.
American Racing, JR Motorsports to Offer Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wheels
(Akron/Tire Review) American Racing Equipment Inc. has partnered with JR Motorsports to introduce a line of Dale Earnhardt Jr. aftermarket performance wheels.