Yokohama OE on Mercedes Benz
Yokohama Rubber Co.’s Advan Sport V105 will come as original equipment on the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class model. The Advan Sport V105 delivers stability in the super high-speed range, with further improved performance on wet and dry surfaces and braking, Yokohama said. The GLC-Class model will be shoed with the Advan Sport in 235/60R18 103V and 235/55R19
Goodyear OE on 2016 Camaro
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Eagle performance line was selected as OE for the new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. Goodyear worked closely with Chevrolet’s team to develop three unique fitments for the different Camaro models, the tiremaker said. The Camaro LT will feature Goodyear Sport All-Season tires in size 245/50R18. Also available for the Camaro LT
Hankook OE on Porsche
Hankook Tire will outfit some new Porsche Macan as original equipment. The high performance SUV will feature Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo2 SUV in select sizes. The Porsche Macan will feature the Ventus S1 evo² SUV in either 18 or 19 inch diameter in mixed tire sizes: 235/60R18 (front) and 255/55R18 (rear) or 235/55R19 (front) and
Conti OE on Porsche SUV
Continental’s ProContact TX has been chosen as OE on the new Porsche Macan compact SUV. The SUV will be shoed with the ProContact TX in both 18-in. and 19-in. fitments. Since the tires have been approved by Porsche, the sidewall bears the additional mark of N0 to distinguish them from other tires, Continental said. Sizes
Goodyear Wrangles OE on 2015 Ford F-150 Models
The 2015 Ford F-150 line will comes on Goodyear Wranglers, the tiremaker announced. Goodyear tires will be OE the 2015 Ford F-150 XL, XLT, Lariat and King Ranch models with the Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure in sizes 275/55R20, LT245/70R17 and LT275/65R18; and the Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT in sizes 275/65R18 and 265/70R17.
Hankook OEM for Truck Supplier
Hankook will supply original equipment tires for MAN Truck & Bus AG starting in 2015. The partnership with MAN will initially concentrate on the European market and cover 25 tires sizes in the 22.5 and 24-inch range, Hankook said. The tiremaker will supply its e-cube MAX, SmartFlex and SmartWork for various MAN models. MAN Truck
Yokohama OE on Lexus NX
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s BluEarth and Geolandar brand tires have been selected as original equipment on the Lexus NX, Lexus’ first premium compact crossover SUV. The selected Yokohama tires are the BluEarth E51 and the Geolandar G91. The equipped tire sizes vary by region and are as follows: 225/60R18 100H – BluEarth E51 225/60R18 100H –
Toyo Providing OE for Ford
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co.’s Open Country A/T II SUV tire will serve as original equipment on the Ford F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks. The tire, which is produced by Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing (TNA), is the first product produced by TNA to be adopted as OE by an American car manufacturer, the company
