Nokian Launches New Winter Tire Range for Cars, SUVs and EVs
As the inventor of the winter tire, Nokian Tyres aims to be predictable by design, in terms of safety and reliability. This is what the Finnish tiremaker aimed to instill in its new Hakkapeliitta R5 non-studded winter tire range, which the tiremaker debuted in a global virtual launch Jan. 26. “Our mission is to keep
OE vs. Replacement Tires
OE tires are what you find on your car when you purchase a new vehicle, and tire manufacturers work closely with car manufacturers to develop these. According to experts at Continental Tire, OE tires are purpose-built to bring out the unique characteristics of a vehicle and optimize performance. This is necessary because not all vehicles
Nokian Tyres Revamps All-Terrain Lineup
As the light truck segment has grown, customers are asking for a variety of performance characteristics from their tires. Some want to be able to carry heavy loads as well as drive off-road. Others are your “weekend warrior” types that use their car for their commute during the week but seek adventure on the weekends.
Hankook Fits New Kia Sorento with Dynapro AT2 at Rebelle Rally
Hankook Tire is supporting Kia’s two Sorento PHEVs running in the rally and a Sorento EX being used as a media vehicle with its Dynapro AT2 tires.
KYB’s Truck Month Promotion Returns
The promotion offers rebates to service providers for recommending and installing KYB products, and to consumers for purchasing KYB products.
Michelin Launches 15 New CrossClimate2 Tire Sizes
The tire is now available in 70 sizes.
Grand Touring Tires: When are They Right for Your Customer?
Often confused with all-season tires, grand-touring tires take many of the benefits found in all-season tires, like wet- and dry-handling characteristics, and then blend those features with the capability of providing a comfortable, more capable driving experience.
Continental Tire Announces June Promotion
From June 1 through June 30, consumers who purchase four qualifying passenger Continental tires will receive a $70 Visa prepaid card.
UHP Summer Segment Holds Steady
While the constant aspect of dry grip has not changed, UHP summer tires now need to also incorporate reduced road noise and even rolling resistance to address the customer’s needs of today and tomorrow.
Pirelli Expands Scorpion Tire Family with Scorpion AS Plus 3
Developed exclusively for the North American market, it is designed to provide more mileage, more comfort and more control, said company executives.
