DOC Changes Indian OTR Duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has adjusted its countervailing duty calculations against OTR tires imported from India.
Yokohama Rolls Out New OTR Radial All-Weather Tire
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) is debuting a new off-the-road radial all-weather tire – the MYX S01 – during at ConExpo in Las Vegas on March 7-11. The all-new MYX S01 is a 25-inch radial all-weather tire designed for graders, loaders and dozers. The MYX S01 provides traction on snow and icy surfaces due to advanced
TIA Room Block for OTR Conference Expires Friday
Time is almost up to book a room in the Tire Industry Association’s group room block for the 2017 OTR Conference in Hawaii.
DOC Rules on OTR AD, CVD Cases
DOC upholds earlier determinations in its anti-dumping investigation into certain pneumatic OTR tires from India and countervailing duty investigations into OTR tires from India and Sri Lanka.
Titan Showcasing New Earthmoving Tires at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Titan International’s expanded STL2+ line will be on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017. The dual-purpose E-3/L-3 tread can be selected with either cut-resistant or wear-resistant compounding, Titan said. The tied-in, bar lug design is open and non-directional for self-cleaning, and tread depth provides traction and long life in rocky conditions. “What really sets this tire apart
Changing Aspect Ratios of OTR Tires
The tire industry has seen a lot of changes over the years, especially in the auto, light truck and medium truck side of the business. Many of these changes improve performance and change the characteristics of a vehicle. On the OTR side, there have not been many changes over the years except the move from
Rocky Bleier to Speak at TIA OTR Conference
The Tire Industry Association announced former NFL player Rocky Bleier will speak at the 2017 OTR Conference. The former running back was a late round pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968, but before he could finish his first season he was drafted into the United States Army. Serving in the Vietnam War, Bleier was
Bridgestone to Showcase New Technology, Tires at MINExpo
In addition to its updated TreadStat software, Bridgestone Americas will also feature additional mining technology solutions and tires at MINExpo International 2016, Sept. 26-28 in Las Vegas. “Mining customers around the world are looking for global partners they can rely on to meet their varying business, service and consulting needs,” said Taylor Cole, president of
State of the OTR Industry with Yokohama’s Tim Easter
Tim Easter, director of OTR sales for Yokohama Tire Corp. and a 27-year OTR industry veteran, shares what causes the OTR tire market to change so frequently and what the future holds. Question: How’s the overall OTR market been so far in 2016? Tim Easter: Certain industries are doing well, but mining is down considerably,
BKT Featuring New Tires at MINExpo
BKT USA Inc., a subsidiary of Balkrishna Industries Ltd., will showcase several new additions to its Earthmax range during the MINExpo International 2016 (booth 8109). The new tires include the Earthmax SR 46, Earthmax SR 25 and Earthmax SR 49. For use on rigid haul trucks, the Earthmax SR 46 has been specifically designed to
Fuller Brothers Offers New Vulcanization System
Oregon-based Fuller Brothers Inc., the creator of the tire and rim protectant Tire Life, will be offering a new product line – the Omega Vulcanizing System. The Omega Vulcanizing System will make its debut at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas, Sept. 26-29. Focused primarily on OTR tire repairs, the vulcanization system features labor-saving materials, a
Bridgestone Updates TreadStat Tire and Rim Management Software
Bridgestone Americas will unveil its newest version of its OTR tire and rim management software, TreadStat, during MINExpo 2016 on Sept. 26-28 in Las Vegas. “The next-generation TreadStat tool is an innovative tire performance management solution that uses integrated technology to serve global businesses of any size,” said Taylor Cole, president, commercial off-the-road, Bridgestone Americas