Like a Glove: Top Wheel Makers Keep Up With Changing Vehicle Specs
A couple of months ago, we discussed one of the dark secrets of the wheel industry – substituting bolt patterns. Many in our industry have made a good living by practicing this method of selling aftermarket wheels. It is time that we ask – and, yes, demand – better from suppliers that are doing this
Big Three Muscle Up For SEMA First
(Akron/Tire Review) Ford, GM and DaimlerChrysler plan to join forces at the upcoming 2006 SEMA Show, celebrating both their muscle car heritage and SEMA’s 40th anniversary.
Kumho Asiana Celebrates 60 Years, Sets Goals
(Akron/Tire Review – Korea Times) Corporate competitiveness is determined by speed, not by volume, Kumho Asiana Group chairman Park Sam-koo told employees Thursday.
Neue Reifenzeitung to Release New In-Depth Market Report
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In May, Tire Review news partner Neue Reifenzeitung (NRZ) will publish a new, updated and enhanced edition of Der Reifenmarkt – Trends & Facts.
Reliable Tire Launches Major 50th Celebration With New Programs
(Akron/Tire Review) Reliable Tire Distributors celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and has planned a number of special events for its customers.
Trip to Brickyard Top Prize in BFNAT Sweepstakes
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) will hold a promotion this spring in support of its Firestone Firehawk line, with the grand prize winner and nine friends attending the 2007 Indianapolis 500.
BFNAT Re-Ups With Bigfoot
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) has extended its sponsorship of the famed Bigfoot monster truck team through 2010.
‘Intelligent’ Theme for Marangoni Marketing
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The latest marketing campaign for Marangoni tyres rivals those of front line manufacturers, says Group Tyre (UK), distributor of the brand.
Reflection and a Pledge: Hall of Fame Inductee’s Look Back at the Early Days of the Rubber Trade
In recognition of the induction of Theodore E. Smith, founder of this magazine, into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame, we thought it appropriate to publish one of his last columns for what was then called India Rubber Review, which he had founded in 1901. Published 85 years ago this month, Ted’s reflections on the
Ripple Effect: TIA’s Annual OTR Tire Conference Explores the Aftershocks of Demand Quake
TIA’s Annual OTR Tire Conference Explores the Aftershocks of Demand Quake