New Proxes DOT Race Tire
Toyo Tire USA Corp. has released the new Toyo Proxes RR, a DOT-approved competition tire designed for dry tracks. The symmetric tire features two circumferential grooves molded to a 4/32-inch tread depth with additional wear inspection holes on the void areas. The low tread depth "eliminates the need for tire shaving and provides ultimate traction
TRIB, DOT Update Retread Plant Codes
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau recently completed a multi-month project with the Department of Transportation to update its Retread Plant Code Database with accurate plant details, including identifying plants no longer in operation. This will allow the industry to re-use thousands of Retread Plant Codes and avoid having to re-tool for a four-digit
TRIB Seeks DOT Codes for Retreaders
The U.S. Department of Transportation has asked for help from the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau in researching obsolete three letter DOT codes. The department of transportation is running out of three letter codes, which are numbers assigned to specific companies used to mark retreads produced or sold. Unless it can determine which three
Pirelli Debuts DOT Track Tire
Pirelli Tire North America introduced its latest DOT-approved track tire, the P Zero Trofeo. The tire features an asymmetric tread with two wide central ribs, large tread blocks, an inner area with greater groove density and an outer area with a pattern derived from asphalt rally applications, Pirelli said. Pirelli said the P Zero Trofeo
New DOT Track Tire From Falken
Falken Tire introduced the new Azenis RT615-K, a DOT-approved track radial. The tiremaker said the new line, which will replace the popular RT615 line, features a number of improvements over its predecessor, including an all-new tread compound. In addition, the new RT615-K features an 8/32nds molded tread design, light weight casing construction and high-tension carcass
LIVE AT SEMA: Falken Completes Week With New DOT Track Tire
Falken Tire finished off a week of new product introductions by debuting the new Azenis RT615-K, a DOT-approved track radial. The tiremaker said the new line, which will replace the popular RT615 line, features a number of improvements over its predecessor. Including an all-new tread compound. In addition, the new RT615-K features an 8/32nds molded
LIVE AT SEMA: Pirelli Goes Street With New DOT P Zero Trofeo
Pirelli Tire North America introduced its latest DOT-approved track tires, the P Zero Trofeo, this week at the SEMA Show. The tire features an asymmetric tread with two wide central ribs, large tread blocks, an inner area with greater groove density and an outer area with a pattern derived from asphalt rally applications, Pirelli said.
New DOT Drag Radial from Nitto Bows at SEMA
Nitto Tire USA’s all-new DOT drag radial for the North American market will make its debut next week at the SEMA Show. The NT05R is Nitto’s "most aggressive drag radial designed for competition use," the company said. Nitto said the NT05R will be available in the first quarter of 2010, with seven 17- to 20-inch
Toyo Launches New DOT Competition Tire
(Akron/Tire Review) Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. has released the new Proxes R888, a DOT-approved race compound competition tire.
DOT Program to Allow Mexican Fleets on U.S. Highways
(Akron/Tire Review) The DOT has initiated a pilot program that allows certain Mexican fleets to operate on U.S. highways.