Tread Depth, Tire Safety and the Difference of 24 Cents
A head-to-head challenge in the tire industry currently involves two of the nation’s greatest presidents. The debate is over a mere 2/32nds of an inch, but safety is held as most important on both sides of the coin. Like the fate of the nation they led, it all rests on their heads. For decades, a
Goodyear Heads South – to Florida – for Winter Tire Rollout
It was a balmy 89 degrees in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., last month when Goodyear introduced its new Ultra Grip Ice WRT to a select group of dealers and media. No, that’s not a typo. The tiremaker used the McKinley Climatic Laboratory, housed at Eglin Air Force Base, as the site for the rollout of
Goodyear Heads South for Winter Tire Rollout
It was a balmy 89 degrees in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., yesterday when Goodyear introduced its new Ultra Grip Ice WRT to a select group of dealers and media. No, that’s not a typo. The tiremaker used the McKinley Climatic Laboratory, housed at Eglin Air Force Base, as the site for the rollout of its
ATD, Nitto Have ‘Strong Desire’ to Build Partnership
Nearly two years into their distribution arrangement, relations between American Tire Distributors and Nitto Tire USA Inc. remain quite warm. In fact, they could get even hotter in the coming years. That warmth was especially helpful in early February when ATD brand director Leon Sawyer and Tire Review were conducting a winter tire test in
Who Dat? Tire Blogger Leaves, Super Bowl Halftime and Cool Calendars
Before I go MIA on a lengthy business trip, I wanted to catch up on a few things that deserve mention: • The industry is a bit poorer with the end of the Heavy Treadin’ blog from BuyBigTires.com. The “man behind the curtain,” Kurt Hartman, is leaving BBT for other things, and has run down
Winter Driving Aid from Bridgestone
Bridgestone is well known for its Blizzak winter tire line, and now Bridgestone Americas is helping drivers better handle the rigors of winter driving. The tiremaker has launched www.winterdrivingsafety.com, a new Web site that offers driving tips and instructional videos to help make winter travel hazard free. “With the onset of winter weather in many
Michelin Sweeps Consumer Reports A/S, Winter Tests
Michelin swept the top spots in all four categories of Consumer Reports’ annual test of all-season and winter tires. Presented in CR’s November 2009 issue, the independent testing considers a range of performance characteristics, including dry braking, wet braking, handling, hydroplaning resistance, snow traction, ice braking, ride comfort, road noise, rolling resistance and tread life.
Bridgestones OE on New Infiniti FX
The 2009 Infiniti FX rides exclusively on Bridgestone Dueler tires.
Lessons Learned: Ice, Snow No Match for Winter Driving School Grads
Ice, Snow No Match for Winter Driving School Grads
Winter Tires Should be Mandated
(National Post – Canada) Lord help me, I think I’m turning into a statist.