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tires
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BF Goodrich unveils all-terrain tire
BF Goodrich has unveiled two new all-terrain tires to help handle the grueling conditions faced by equipment in the construction, logging, and energy sectors. The Cross Control tire line includes thick sidewalls to resist impact damage; heat-resistant compounds to help…
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Prometeon rolls out Pirelli H89 series
ATLANTA, Ga. – Prometeon has launched its new Pirelli H89 tire series at the annual meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council. The tire family includes dedicated steer, drive, and trailer tires for longhaul and regional applications. The product line…
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Speedco expands tire offerings
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Love’s Travel Stops has announced its Speedco tire stores have expanded the brands they are offering. Forty-six of the 52 locations across the U.S. now offer Aeolus, Goodyear, Yokohama and Love’s retread tires. Previously, they offered…
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Pirelli truck tire brand has new North American leader
ROME, Ga. – Alex Vitale has been named CEO of TP Commercial Solutions’ North America operations. The company, which produces Pirelli brand commercial truck tires, says Vitale brings more than 20 years of global tire industry experience to the position…
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In conversation with Michelin COO Ralph Dimenna
On market conditions, the success of the Uniroyal brand, and how fleet demands are evolving with technology
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Cooper Tire growing truck tire business
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A China-made tire isn’t necessarily a poorly made tire. Gary Schroeder, director of Cooper Tire’s truck business, says the company’s Roadmaster tires are engineered in the US and go through a three- to five-year evaluation process before…
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Huayi Tire appoints western Canadian regional fleet sales manager
MARKHAM, Ont. – Commercial and passenger tire manufacturer Huayi Tire Canada has named Terry Kindleman as its new western region fleet sales manager. With over 30 years of experience in the tire industry, including truck and car rental, sales and…
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Tire prices set to increase
TORONTO, Ont. – Tire prices could be on the upswing due to an increase in the price of raw materials, some manufacturers are warning. Michelin North America announced prices for tires, including heavy truck tires, will increase up to 8%…
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Bridgestone to design SuperTruck tires with 30% less rolling resistance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone has announced its involvement in the SuperTruck II program, funded by the US Department of Energy. The company will produce steer, drive and trailer tires as part of the Cummins-Peterbilt SuperTruck II project and will match…
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Bridgestone releases two new Bandag retreads
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rounding out its trio of tire patterns designed to balance performance and affordability, Bridgestone Americas announced two new Bandag retreads June 13 – the DR 5.3 and DR 4.3. “Bandag leads the market with high quality retreads…
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Michelin backs new on/off-road tire with first road hazard guarantee
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin has announced an upgrade to its XZY3 on/off-road tire, which it says will offer longer life and the company’s first “worry-free” road hazard guarantee. The new Michelin X Works Z all-position tire was developed for mixed…
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Five tire management tips for Tire Safety Week
Suppliers offer tire care advice in advance of Tire Safety Week, International Roadcheck
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New tire designed for urban delivery fleets
AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear announced its new Endurance RSA tire April 25, which is geared toward vehicles that split time between highway and city driving. The tire targets more regional urban delivery fleets and offers such benefits as long miles…
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Are some SmartWay tires smarter than others?
There are 150 tire manufacturers with a SmartWay product. We counted. Twice. How do you choose the right one?
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‘Super single’ tires get a ‘SuperSpare’ mount
LONGVIEW, Texas – If you’re mounting a ‘super’ spare tire on your semi truck, you’ll need a ‘super’ spare tire mount to do the job. The SuperSpare introduced by Stemco March 15 aims to simplify and reduce costs of roadside…
