TerrainContact A/T
In July, Continental Tire the Americas introduced its foray into the all-terrain space at a ride and drive at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa., unveiling its new Continental TerrianContact A/T. The new tire is designed to deliver balanced on- and off-road performance for CUVs, SUVs and light trucks. According to Joe Maher, Continental product
Conti Unveils New Tires
Continental Tire the Americas unveiled its two newest tires during a ride and drive this week at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa. Announced during the tiremaker’s last dealer meeting, the TerrianContact A/T is Conti’s first ever all-terrain tire and the Grabber X3 is the new mud-terrain addition to Conti’s General brand. The TerrainContact A/T will be available in
Four New Falken Tires Slated for Early 2016
At its recent dealer meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Falken Tire Corp. announced plans to add four new consumer tires to its lineup in February 2016: the WildPeak A/T3W, WildPeak M/T, Sincera SN250 A/S and Azenis FK450 A/S. The WildPeak A/T3W will be available in 54 sizes ranging from 15- to 20-in. wheel diameters and
New Mud Terrain Line Launched by Omni United
Omni United has added the Radar Renegade R7 M/T to its light truck tire line-up. The new line is available for order now, with tires being delivered to U.S. dealers in November. The tire company said the new line is its Radar brand’s “answer for the serious off-road enthusiast looking for a tire with enhanced
TreadWright Launches Line of LT, SUV Tires
Houston-based TreadWright Tires has rolled out a new line of TreadWright branded mud terrain and all terrain tires. The line includes 29 tire sizes and load ranges. “TreadWright Tires is making a commitment to retail outlets and government agencies by offering the TreadWright brand on all new A/T and M/T tires. Resellers are looking for
Goodyear Wrangler Tires OE on 2016 Tacoma
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road grade will come with Goodyear’s Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar tires in size P265/70R16 as original equipment. Rebuilt inside and out with an all-new powertrain and enhanced suspension tuning, Toyota said the new Tacoma was designed to meet the needs of active drivers on- and off-road. “For decades, both
Light Truck Tires For Work or Play
January 2015 gasoline and diesel prices were nearly a dollar lower than they were in late 2014, with prices hovering around $2 for regular grade gas and $2.90 for diesel fuel. Lower fuel prices and a stronger economy are positive indicators for the automotive market, and the light truck tire segment is no exception. In
ATV Tires: A Natural, Easy Profit Step for Tire Dealers
Tire dealers stand to gain additional profits from stocking, selling and servicing ATV tires. With a small number of SKUs, a general knowledge of the different ATV segments, and the equipment needed to service small tires, tire dealers are more than capable to address this tire segment and take business away from ATV dealers. In
#SEMA/GTE: Dick Cepek Rolls Out Extreme Country Mud Terrain Tire
Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels showed the new Extreme Country mud terrain tire – which will be available May 2015 in 21 sizes ranging from 15- to 20-inch wheel diameters – at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. Designed with a proven tread compound and larger surface area for excellent traction, long tread life, responsive
BFG Takes on Baja With New All-Terrain Tire
The Mexican state Baja California has been the backdrop of off-road racing for many decades and hosts both the Baja 500 and Baja 1000. The sand, silt, jagged rocks, grated and winding roads – as well as steep hills – make the region a natural roller coaster, and an off-roading playground. It is in this
