Hankook OE on Nissan Frontier
Hankook Tire Co. will supply its highway all-season Dynapro HT and all-terrain Dynapro AT-M tires as original equipment for the 2016 Nissan Frontier. The Dynapro HT will be available on the Frontier in sizes P265/70R16T and P265/60R18T, while the Dynapro AT-M will be available in size P265/75R16T. The Dynapro HT provides drivers greater treadwear, enhanced
Kumho OE on 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Kumho Tire Co. will supply original equipment tires for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, available now in the U.S. and Canada. The minivan will be fitted with the Kumho Solus TA31, an all-season premium touring tire. The tire features a tread block and pattern that reduces road noise and the reinforced block also offers great handling
Falken OE on 2016 Nissan Rogue
Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.’s Falken brand has been selected to provide its Falken Ziex ZE001 A/S as one of the original equipment tires available on the 2016 Nissan Rogue. “The Falken Ziex ZE001 A/S is our first fitment with Nissan and we couldn’t be more thrilled to debut with the Nissan Rogue,” said Rick Brennan,
Bridgestone OE on Chrysler Pacifica
Bridgestone Americas’ Turanza tires will shoe select models of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The Bridgestone Turanza EL440 is designed for minivan drivers who want a smooth, sedan-like driving experience, the tiremaker said. The tire will come standard on the Limited model and optional on the Touring-L Plus model of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica in size
Bridgestone OE on Lexus RX
Bridgestone Americas’ Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire was selected as original equipment on select 2016 Lexus RX 350 and Rx 450h models. The Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus is designed to offer drivers durable all-season performance and comfortable ride, while offering low rolling resistance, Bridgestone said. “That Lexus chose the Bridgestone Dueler Ecopia H/L
Pirelli OE on 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango
Pirelli Tire North America has been selected as an original equipment supplier for two new Fiat Chrysler Automobile vehicles. The tiremaker was selected to shoe the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. “Pirelli developed these new fitments locally and we think they are the perfect fit for an iconic American make like the Jeep Grand Cherokee,” said
Michelin Gains OE Slot on New Lexus LC500
During the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michelin revealed that the new Lexus LC500 luxury sports coupe will be fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP tires as original equipment. The Pilot Super Sport ZP tire was designed to contribute to the vehicle’s handling performance. The tire features Michelin’s new hybrid sidewall technology that
Kenda Brings New Tech Center to the Akron Area
Kenda USA is calling Green, Ohio, home to its new Kenda American Technology Center. The tiremaker hosted a ribbon cutting and pre-opening preview with Kenda executives and government officials on Nov. 9 at the new facility, just minutes from Akron and Kenda’s Martin Wheel Co. Back to the Rubber City “We feel that Akron is
Aeolus: 50 Years to a Global Brand
Aeolus Tyre Co. welcomed its OEMs, wholesalers and tire dealers from more than 50 countries to the Chinese city of Jiaozuo to be a part of the tiremaker’s 50th anniversary. Aeolus kicked off the September celebration at its 50 Anniversary Conference in the Taiji gymnasium with dancing, music and speeches. During its 50-year celebration, the
Conti OE on Navistar Vehicles
Navistar Inc. has selected Continental Tire the Americas as the standard equipment provider for all of its vehicles for the next five years. The two companies have signed a Letter of Intent for a five-year supply agreement where Continental tires will be OE on International brand medium-duty, severe service and heavy-duty trucks and all IC
Pirelli OE on Audi A4
Pirelli has been selected as original equipment provider for the new Audi A4 saloon and Audi A4 Avant. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 summer tire will shoe some models of the Audi A4 and A4 Avant in the following sizes: 205/60R16 92W, 225/50R17 94Y, 225/50R17 98Y XL, 245/40R18 93Y, 245/40R18 97Y XL, 225/50R17 98Y XL. Additionally, the
Hankook OE on Volkswagen, Audi A4
Hankook Tire Co. was chosen as original equipment supplier for the Volkswagen Touran as well as the Audi A4 and A4 Avant. The Volkswagen Touran will be shoed with Hankook’s Ventus Prime2 Sealguard tires in size 215/55R17. The Ventus Prime2 Sealguard is a run flat tire that allows drivers to continue driving even in the
