Falken Announces Limited Price Increases
(Akron/Tire Review) Falken Tire Corp. announced a limited price increase, effective May 1.
Executive Promotions Announced at Falken
(Akron/Tire Review) The new year has brought new job assignments for some key Falken Tire Corp. executives.
No End in Sight: Whether Premium- or Value-Priced, UHP Tires Are Here to Stay
Need some good news for once? Ultra-high performance tires have mushroomed into the single fastest-growing tire segment. From 2000 to 2004, sales of UHP tires were up 161%, jumping 32% from 2003 to 2004 alone. In terms of units sold, the numbers look like this: 3.99 million in 2000, 7.9 million in 2003 and 10.4
Badge of Honor: Tire/Wheel Certification Offers Customer-Capturing Credibility
What is your impression of someone who has a professional certification? Admiration? Perhaps respect for the achievement or recognition? When you’re being treated for a common cold, do you go to a first-year med student because it isn’t a life threatening illness? Of course not! You see a licensed professional, such as a doctor or
Fast Track to Profits DOT Racing Tires
DOT racing tires, also known as R-compound tires, are hot on the track and off. They boast decent margins, and they practically sell themselves: Customers are educated, experienced and already know what they want. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to be in the DOT race tire business. More than with any other tire product,
Industry Veteran Frank Dorso Passes Away
Frank Dorso held several instrumental positions in the tire industry, including with Firestone, Falken Tire and TBC Corporation.
TIA Inducts Richard Smallwood, Mary Sikora Into Hall of Fame
The two longtime industry executives were awarded for their efforts during the 2023 Tire Industry Honors Program during SEMA.
Gallery: 2023 K&M Dealer Conference & Trade Show
Check out highlights from the 2023 K&M Tire Dealer Conference and Trade Show, featuring seminars, sessions and prizes.
SRNA Promotes New VP of Sales
Rob Montasser has accepted the position of vice president of replacement sales, said Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA).
Top 10 Stories of 2022
As the tire industry continues to recover from pandemic supply chain strains, 2022 brought a host of new tire launches as well as excitement around emerging tire trends… and topics that make you scratch your head. I think you’ll definitely see what I mean in this year’s list of top stories from 2022. To compile
