The only contact a car has with the road is with the tire, which is why the tread pattern plays a critical role in how well the tire performs in different conditions. The challenge in designing a tire is performance trade-offs, since improvement in one area could result in a reduction in performance in another.
Tire Review’s Maddie Winer dives into the science behind tire treads, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
The automotive industry is leveraging supplier partnerships to overcome common sustainability challenges.
How can tire manufacturers better work with OEMs when their missions align? That was the emphasis of a conversation between Katelyn Margetson, Michelin's vice president of consumer marketing for consumer products in North America, and Andrea Soriani, vice president of marketing and communications for Lucid Motors, during Michelin’s Sustainability Summit held at the Sonoma Raceway in California.
Let’s talk about why clear communication with customers is key with this segment.
The bead massage feature on the Maverick tire changer helps with better tire and wheel fitment for balancing.
It’s not just about keeping the vehicle traveling straight anymore – proper alignment is critical for ADAS features to function correctly.
Learn to handle 19.5-inch wheels, which are common on some delivery vehicles, with Hunter’s Maverick tire changer.
With the acquisition of EMT, Continental said it can independently produce tire molds for all applications if required.
TPMS hasn’t changed much since it was mandated in 2007, but Bluetooth sensors could be a welcome update for drivers and shops.
Continental Tire executives talk about the status of the PLT tire market, the company’s strategic balance between OE and replacement tire offerings, and more.
In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the United States and Canada.
