TIA’s Dick Gust Talks Labor, Training & OTR Tire Recycling [Video]
In an industry that either makes or sells those four round circles of rubber that go on your vehicle, there’s quite a lot going on. Tire dealers are being hit hard by the most recent labor shortage, the evolution of technology teams you and your employees must stay on top of training and sustainability is
Bridgestone Launches New Rigid Dump Truck Tire
Bridgestone is launching a 3-star rigid dump truck tire as an expansion of its 24.00R35 product portfolio, a lineup specially developed for mid-sized rigid dump trucks to carry hefty loads on flat terrain, often at quarries and mines. Featuring a 3-star rating, the new 24.00R35 delivers 8% greater payload capacity along with a deeper tread
BKT OTR Tires Displayed at AGG1 Expo 2022
Several heavy-duty tires from the BKT EARTHMAX All Steel radial tire range will be showcased at the AGG1/World of Asphalt Expo from March 29-31, 2022. BKT says the tires displayed represent different applications ranging from construction and mining to earthmoving and heavy transport. One of the most popular BKT OTR tires displayed is EARTHMAX SR
Continental Launches New Tire for Airport Ground Support
Continental says it has launched a new all-season tire for airport ground handling vehicles that spares fleet operators from changing the tires every season. While creating the ContiRV20 all-season tire, Continental says its developers were focused on the three rib tread.
Maxam Tire Debuts Tire Compound at New Solid Tire Factory
Maxam Tire has launched an all-new proprietary compound, EcoPoint3, to be fully integrated into its solid tire lineups at its new automation-heavy factory in Vietnam. In addition to encompassing the new rubber compound into its solid tires, Maxam’s new factory will increase existing production volume, efficiency and consistency through advanced automation. Compared to carbon black
Yokohama OHT Releases New 29-In. Loader Radial Size Tire
Yokohama Off-Highway Tire introduced an 875/65R29 size of its rugged Yokohama RT41 L-4 radial for front-end loaders, adding the popular 29-in. size to its RT41 lineup. Bruce Besancon, vice president of marketing for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires, noted that the new size features the multi-layer belt package with Yokohama’s special, OTR belt wires that add durability,
Infrastructure Bill, Ukraine Crisis Will Affect OTR Industry
The news of Russia invading Ukraine, the labor shortage and the effects of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill were on the tire industry’s mind last Thursday, as the OTR side of the business gathered for the 2022 OTR Conference, held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida. So, how will
Gallery: 2022 TIA OTR Tire Conference
The first in-person event for many since the pandemic, the Tire Industry Association‘s 2022 OTR Conference saw a year of record attendance at this year’s event in Destin, Florida. In its 67th year, the OTR Conference mixed educational sessions and fun with industry peers as attendees were able to gain a deeper understanding of the
How Compact Construction Equipment Affects OTR Tire Trends
The passing of the $1.2 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill means the construction and improvement of roads and bridges across the U.S. And for OTR and commercial tire dealers, it means more work in the form of tire replacement in maintenance on today’s construction equipment- and that includes compact equipment that is rising more in popularity.
Designing Forestry Tires to Withstand Brutal Environments
It’s not easy to manufacture a tire that can put up with life in the woods. That’s why it’s such a specialty in the tire industry, with just a handful of manufacturers.
Bridgestone to Increase Prices on TRB, OTR, Ag Tires
Bridgestone said price adjustments will be made at the article and pattern level.
BKT: The Importance of Port Tires
In this video, BKT reviews how the everyday upkeep of tires used on port equipment is crucial to keep things running smoothly from the BKT Growing Together Center. This video is sponsored by BKT.
