#SEMA/GTE: New Tire Changer, Lift Line from Hunter
Hunter Engineering Co. announced a new four-post lift family and TC3900 leverless, center-clamp tire changer, as well as enhancements to itsTC3700 center-clamp tire changer, at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #41047). The new four-post 18,000-lb. capacity models are available in open or closed front, standard or long runway configurations, according to Hunter, which
#SEMA/GTE: Omni United Shares Timberland Tires Take-Back Plans
Omni United announced at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo that Liberty Tire Recycling will lead a nationwide network of tire recyclers as part of the new Timberland Tires lifecycle. Timberland Tires are the first tires ever purposely designed to be recycled into footwear outsoles after their journey on the road is complete. Timberland Tires
#SEMA/GTE: Cooper Debuts Roadmaster Trailer, Drive Tires
Cooper Tire is showcasing three new premium Roadmaster commercial truck tires – the RM872 long-haul trailer tire, RM852 long-haul highway tire, and RM256 regional drive tire – at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. The SmartWay-verified RM872(EM) premium long-haul trailer tire delivers exceptional performance along with excellent fuel efficiency, according to Cooper, which added the
#SEMA/GTE: Groove Glove Takes New Product Award
Tire Profiles’ new Groove Glove handheld laser measurement system was named as the winner in the Tools and Equipment Product category for the New Products Showcase Awards at this year’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. According to Tire Profiles, the industry-first Groove Glove, a laser-powered tread depth and alignment measurement instrument that fits in the palm
#SEMA/GTE: Hercules Adds H-704 Premium Closed Shoulder Deep Drive
Hercules Tire unveiled the new Hercules H-704 premium closed shoulder deep drive tire at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. Designed to handle demanding long-haul applications, the H-704 offers a heavy-duty all-steel casing, a 30/32 inch tread and a solid shoulder to resist irregular wear, the tiremaker said. “Our H-Series medium truck offering has gained
#SEMA/GTE: Huf Group Launches IntelliSens Universal TPMS Sensor
TPMS maker Huf Group launched its IntelliSens Universal Sensor at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #42331). Huf said the configurable universal sensor offers increased coverage to more than 35 million new vehicles and helps tire dealers limit the part numbers they need to stock. The IntelliSens Universal Sensor carries a lower cost point
#SEMA/GTE: Tire Industry Meets to Honor Excellence
Last night was an evening of fun and festivities as industry veterans were inducted into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame during TIA’s annual pre-SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo event, Tire Industry Honors, held at Caesar’s Palace. This year, three individuals were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Harold Coker, founder of Coker Tire Co.; Charles
#SEMA/GTE: Hercules Launches Ironman All Country M/T
Hercules Tire rolled out the new Ironman All Country M/T at the company’s booth (#43085) at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. With enhanced puncture-resistant features, the All Country M/T delivers outstanding off-road traction in the most adverse conditions and excellent durability in extended off-road use, according to the tiremaker. “We’ve been building the Ironman
#SEMA/GTE: Falken Unveils New Consumer Marketing Strategy
Falken Tire has launched a new marketing strategy that it says will introduce the brand’s race-proven benefits to a much a broader market segment of value-minded car, light truck and CUV owners. Executives are sharing details with dealers and media at the company’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo booth (#41013). The first step in Falken’s new
#SEMA/GTE: Trio Honored with Ed Wagner Leadership Award
Last night, the Tire Industry Association honored three with the Ed Wagner Leadership Award, including Tire Review Editor Jim Smith, Mary Sikora, publisher/editor of Scrap Tire News, and Tom Wright, Sr., owner of Wright Tire Service. Jim Smith is the current editor of Tire Review. He has more than 30 years in the tire and
#SEMA/GTE: Pirelli Launches P Zero All Season Plus
Pirelli introduced the P Zero All Season Plus – an ultra-high performance all-season replacement tire that provides maximum performance in all weather conditions – at this week’s SMEA Show/Global Tire Expo. Pirelli said the P Zero All Season Plus – suitable for all major sports cars, sports coupes and performance sedans – features the most
#SEMA/GTE: Pratt-Boyer Takes Gavel, New TIA Board Members Seated
Freda Pratt-Boyer took the reins of the Tire Industry Association, becoming just the third woman to serve as president of the group in its nine-decade history. The senior auditor at Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. accepted the gavel from outgoing president Ken Brown during TIA’s annual general meeting, held Nov. 3 at Caesars Palace. Also
