GT Radial Driver Kazuya Taguchi Wins Formula DRIFT in St. Louis
GT Radial driver Kazuya Taguchi recorded a number of firsts at the St. Louis Formula DRIFT competition on July 15-16, the company says. He qualified for first place and backed that up with his first-ever podium finish in Formula DRIFT at Round 5. Round 4 of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship in New Jersey on
Butler Tires And Wheels Joins Forces With Tire Discounters
Atlanta-based Butler Tires and Wheels announced its strategic partnership with Tire Discounters to bring its high-performance tire and wheel centers to cities around the nation. Powered by Tire Discounters, Butler Tires says its reach will expand further, providing for a greater footprint, depth of product and even more service offerings. “Finding a like-minded company with
High School Students Get Taste of Drifting At Giti Plant Event
A group of South Carolina high school students got the experience of riding shotgun with professional drift drivers at a Giti Tire plant May 9 as part of a community event hosted by Giti Tire. It was an opportunity for students in the Chester County Career Center’s Automotive Technology Program to see the facility and
Tire Discounters Expands into Virginia
Tire Discounters announced a partnership with Thompson Tire, the newest addition to the company’s growing number of locations. This expands the Cincinnati-based company’s presence in the Virginia market to 12 retail stores. With this move, seven stores and one commercial center will be added to Tire Discounters’ network of more than 170 locations. Tire Discounters
Spud Webb Serves as Celebrity Driver for Tire Discounters
An Atlanta basketball legend provided an assist in an unexpected way when customers of a local tire and service provider opened their doors to find former Atlanta Hawks player and 1986 slam dunk contest winner Spud Webb, says Tire Discounters. The company brought Webb to Atlanta to serve as a celebrity driver for its “Skip
Tire Discounters Continues Southern Expansion
These recent developments contribute to the company’s potential growth of opening 60 locations in 2022 through acquisitions and/or organic growth, which would bring the total number of Tire Discounters stores in the U.S. to over 200 locations, the company said.
Pirelli Introduces 18-In. Tire for Trans Am Series
With a growing emphasis on the technological as well as aesthetic proximity to the road car product, the new P Zero Trans Am TA class tires will switch from the current 16-inch diameter to 18-inch, Pirelli says.
TireHub Celebrates Third Anniversary
TireHub’s progress includes 71 TireHub Logistics Centers (TLCs) and growing, the company says.
PRT Launches North American Heavy-Duty Program
The company says PRT heavy-duty shocks are produced under strict OE-quality processes required by truck makers.
Bridgestone Launches Firestone Direct
The new offering uses custom-designed and specially-equipped vans operated by certified technicians to perform a range of maintenance services
