Drivetrain Headaches: Do 2WD, 4WD and AWD Vehicles Need Different Tire Solutions?
Do 2WD, 4WD and AWD Vehicles Need Different Tire Solutions? Ilive in the snow belt, so I am well used to those days when a simple 45-minute drive to, say, take the kids to the circus can become a frightening eight-hour return trip. Around here, two hours of clowns and elephants is long enough for
Wheel Refinishing; Tire Storage
Finish Coatings for Steel WheelsReconditioning a heavy-duty steel wheel will not only improve its appearance, it will increase its useful life, as well. There is one condition: This kind of work must be performed carefully and correctly. Fortunately, the makers of steel wheels have some guidelines. Here are some from Accuride: First, check all metal
Shares Drop as Michelin Reports Soft N.A. Business
(Akron/Tire Review) Groupe Michelin stocks fell after it warned analysts that even as the company was posting higher profits, it expects its U.S. business to continue falling off.
Kumho Plans Major Capacity Boost at New Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co. already plans to expand annual capacity at its brand new Changchun plant, nearly doubling tire build from 3.15 million to 6.3 million tires.
Conditional Grants Would Help Goodyear Plant
(Akron/Tire Review – Fayetteville Observer) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plant in Fayetteville could receive $40 million in state grants if it spends at least $200 million on improvements and keeps a minimum of 2,400 workers.
Giti Tire Launches Truck Service Programme
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Much has changed since Tyres & Accessories first met the then fledging Giti Tire Europe team at the 2006 Essen Show.
New Speed Record for ContiSportContact Vmax
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Less than a month after Continental AG was admitted to the Guinness Book of Records for car performance modifier Jan Fatthauer’s 388 km/h dash, which saw the Continental ContiSportContact Vmax officially recognised as the world’s fastest production tyre, a new record using Conti’s performance tyre has been set.
Sales Rise, But Goodyear Posts Net Loss for Half
(Akron/Tire Review) Even as it saw second quarter sales rise some $183 million, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. still posted a first half 2007 net loss of $118 million.
Wheel Company to Open Rent-to-Own Store
(Akron/Tire Review) Mizati Luxury Alloy Wheels is launching its own chain of rent-to-own wheels stores.
Climate Change Fears Reach Formula One Racing
(Akron/Tire Review – The Guardian (UK)) Talking about climate change at a Formula One race might at first glance seem like praising celibacy in a brothel.