Men Sought in Chadbourn Tire Warehouse Fire
The Fayetteville Observer – Three men in dark clothing were seen running from the area of Carolina Tire Service, minutes before fire swept through the building late Monday, Town Manager Stevie Cox said. Investigators on Wednesday were able to get inside the former Ithaca sewing plant, which began burning about 11:45 p.m. Monday. They believe
Marijuana Hidden in Tires
(KRGV News, Brownsville, Texas) U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 12 packages of marijuana inside the tires of a Ford Thunderbird.
Integra Tire Rises Out of Tirecraft Ashes
(AlbertaVenture.com) Not long after the news broke that the Tirecraft Group had declared insolvency, David Cosco attended a wedding.
Police Wrap up California Tire Theft Stings
(Redlands (Calif.) Daily Facts) A multiagency task force led by the police department wrapped up a two-month operation in January to combat tire theft from truck and trailer businesses here and in neighboring cities.
A Permanent Solution: Safety, Profits From Permanent Tire Repair
Even though it ensures customers’ safety plus offers the potential for a steady revenue stream, proper, permanent tire repair is still not a service offered by all tire dealers. It might have something to do with today’s “instant gratification” society, where shops don’t want to take the time to repair a tire, and customers don’t
SAE Book Investigates Tire Failure
A new SAE International book investigates the causes of tire failure to help prevent tire-related accidents on the road.
Bridgestone Opens Tire Centers in Saudi Arabia
Altalayi for Tires, the exclusive agent of Bridgestone in Saudi Arabia, has announced the opening of new tire centers provided with updated equipment and trained staff in Jeddah, Makka, Abha, and the eastern province.
Israeli-Owned Company in Ukraine Tackles Old Tires
(The Jerusalem Post) Ever wonder what happens with your old tires after you get new ones?
RFID Solution Fights Counterfeit Tires
(Akron/Tire Review – RFID Update) A new RFID system by Advanced ID and SkyeTek is being touted as a potential solution to counterfeit and gray market tires.
Moving Target: Dealers Need Sure Footing to Take Accurate Aim in New Tire World
There’s a growing phenomenon imposing its will on the tire industry these days. It’s called “global warming,” but it has nothing to do with the weather. It has everything to do with “warming up” to imports and overseas suppliers. North American tire dealers – retail and commercial – have certainly seen their brand options increase