After receiving its half-millionth RimText message, 1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels says it recently revealed the winner of its contest. By being the 500,000th messager, Terry Rutenbeck of Rudy’s Tires of Wiggins, CO will receive a $1,000 cash prize and chose the American Cancer Society as the recipient of another $1,000 which 1-800EveryRim will donate in the company’s name.
John Lester Kelsey, founder of antique and classic tire distributor Kelsey Tire and 2009 inductee into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame, died.
John Lester Kelsey, founder of antique and classic tire distributor Kelsey Tire Inc. and a 2009 inductee into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame, died Sept. 17. He was 79. Born in Rochester, Minn., Kelsey attended Camdenton High School and the University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science. Drafted into the Army on April 8, 1967, he served in the 82nd Airborne during the Vietnam War. He left the Army in May 1969 with several medals including the Bronze Star, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, Army Commendation and Good Conduct.
A Canadian court awarded damages to Michelin over Wideway’s infringement of BFGoodrich tread IP.
OTC’s new heavy-duty bottle jacks provide 12 and 30 ton capacities for lifting on the road or job site.
VIP Tire’s “Oil Changes for Education” program raises funds for local schools.
When you buy a season pass to a Powdr resort this spring, a tree will be planted on your behalf through their partnership with Nokian Tyres.
Black’s Tire members gathered for its 20th annual event, returning to the golf course to raise funds for Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina.
The four-day class covers all aspects of medium/heavy truck tire service.
ATD supported the Gary Sinise Foundation’s event celebrating first responders and awarded grants to local fire and police departments.
Consumers who purchase at least four tires from eligible lines will qualify for the Grand Slam Rebate, with savings of up to $100.
