New Run-Flat Military Strength ATV Tire
The new Run Flat tire from Military ATV Parts was developed specifically for special operations forces for use on ATVs and side-by-side vehicles. It features a 1,000-plus-pound load rating.
Sullivan Tire Helping Military Support Group
Sullivan Tire has teamed up with the Sudbury Military Support Network to raise money and awareness for the organization, which supports local Sudbury, Mass., residents who have served in the military. This is the second consecutive year Sullivan Tire has provided fundraising support for the program. For every tire sold at Sullivan Tire’s Sudbury location from
Goodyear Gets Military Aviation Fitment
Brazil-based Embraer Defense and Security has selected Goodyear to equip its KC-390 twin-engine, jet-powered military airlifter and tanker with Goodyear brand military aviation tires. The KC-390, which is in development, is the largest and heaviest aircraft ever built by Embraer, and will use eight main and two nose tires, according to the tiremaker. The platform’s
Michelin Again Recognized for Service to U.S. Military
Michelin North America was honored with a 2011 Secretary of Defense Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) Award at a ceremony last week at the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Fall Product Support Conference. MNA’s aircraft tire unit was a PBL Component-Level Award recipient for supplying tires to the U.S. Navy. “This award from the Secretary of Defense demonstrates Michelin’s
Special Military Discount Offered by TBC
TBC Corp. retail tire stores now offer a special discount to military members and their immediate families. The discount is available to all active duty and Reserves members, and their spouses, of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard. To obtain these discounts, the consumer must show their valid U.S.
MNA Gets Military Logistics Award
Michelin North America’s truck tire operation received the Best Value Award from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency’s Land & Maritime supply center. It marked the third time MNA has earned the award. “Our men and women in uniform put forth their best effort every day for us, and it is an honor for the Michelin
New Soft-Soil Military Grade Tire from Michelin
Michelin has launched the next generation of its Michelin XZL2 military grade tire. Designed for heavy trucks working on soft soil conditions – both military and off-road commercial applications – the reworked XZL2 features a redesigned tread pattern for improved speed capabilities and tread life. The tire is available in size 395/85R20. “Whether you’re driving
Magazine Marks Michelin Military Efforts
Defense Logistics magazine honored Michelin North America’s aircraft tire group in its Defense Logistics Award competition. Michelin Aircraft Tire Co. won the category “Performance-Based Logistics Implementation of the Year" for its supply of military tires to all branches of the U.S. military. “This award is the result of a true team effort,” said Brett Carnes,
Indian Tiremaker Gaining Military Tire Supply Foothold
This year Indian manufacturer MRF established a niche in the military aviation tire segment through an arrangement to supply OE tires to Hindustan Aeronautical’s Chetak range of helicopters. The first batch of three to four hundred tires has already been produced and another order is expected to be ready by January 2010. Furthermore, it
Michelin Honored by U.S. Military
The U.S. Military’s Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) awarded Michelin North America two additional Best Value Awards for exemplary logistics performance in supplying aircraft and ground tires to all four branches of the U.S. military. Out of more than 7,000 military parts suppliers, Michelin was among 83 companies recognized for meeting performance requirements in the