Kanwar: ‘Joint Ventures Are Not in Our DNA’
Neeraj Kanwar, son of Apollo Tyres Chairman Onkar S. Kanwar, shed some light on the recent deal to take over U.S.-based Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
So Just How Good Are China-Made Chinese Market Tires?
Chinese brand tires often rank poorly in comparative tests undertaken by European publications, unable to match the performance of premium rivals. But what sort of tires do these premium manufacturers themselves produce for the Chinese market, and how would they fare against their European market siblings? German motoring magazine Auto Bild assigned its staff the
Study Finds Time and Wear Make Tires Both Quieter and Louder
Tread rubber hardness and tread wear during a tire’s life have a counterbalancing effect on each other, according to a study by Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The study, “the impacts of tire hardness and tread depth on tire/road noise,” used four Yokohama tires produced in 2007 for its testing. All tires came from the same
Initial Thoughts on Apollo’s Cooper Buy and its Significance
Yesterday’s news that Apollo Tyre Ltd. was buying Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. should not have shocked anyone in the industry. At least those who actually pay attention. The significance of this deal cannot be overstated. This is big. Bigger than when Pirelli bought Armstrong. Bigger than when Yokohama bought Mohawk. Or when Conti bought
Winter Tire Update
When it comes to the benefits of dedicated winter tires, North American consumers still need some convincing.
Fields for the Future
Tiremakers are leaving no stone unturned in the re-search for sustainability and savings
TIA’s 2013 OTR Conference Heavy on Data, Networking
More than 500 members of the tire industry gathered in Puerto Rico for this year’s TIA OTR Conference, not quite a record but an impressive total nonetheless. What was a record was the number of international attendees, who visited the 58th annual conference from 18 countries. Perhaps it was the weather; the beachfront Gran Melia
What the Scrap Tire Pile Reveals
“A tire scrap pile can be a gold mineof information,” says Guy Walenga, director of engineering for commercialproducts and technologies at Bridgestone Americas. “When you go through a scrappile and look at how tires have been treated, you will find ways to adjust yourtire choices or maintenance practices. Tires need to be utilized correctly toget
Fuel-Efficient Tires are Here to Stay
Both consumers and automakers are expressing a demand for low rolling resistance and other fuel-efficient considerations. But how are manufacturers experiencing and dealing with the trend?
‘Key Influencers’ Tapped for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Rollout
Michelin North America used the recently opened NOLA Motorsports Park to show off the latest addition to its Pilot passenger tire family: the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.