News By Topic: Tires

Myers Tire Supply Launches New Website

Feb 16, 2016

AKRON, Ohio—Myers Tire Supply, an industry leading distributor of tools, supplies and equipment to the tire service market, has launched a new website. The revamped site, www.myerstiresupply.com, went live Feb. 3 and offers an enhanced user interface, new resources, solution driven content and an updated e-commerc ... Continue reading

Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to Feature Bridgestone Fuel-Efficient Tires

Feb 12, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced its Bridgestone-brand Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire has been specified as original equipment on select Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h models. The Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire is part of the Bridgestone Ecopia line of tires, which are b ... Continue reading

Goodyear Brings Iconic Tyre Technologies to Auto Expo 2016

Feb 4, 2016

NEW DELHI, February 3, 2016 -- In line with its culture of innovation, Goodyear showcased at the 13th Auto Expo some of its most iconic products that have shaped the history of tyre technology, defined its present range and offered a glimpse into the technologies of the future. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/ ... Continue reading

BFGoodrich Tires Becomes Exclusive Tire Supplier for Red Bull Global Rallycross

Jan 25, 2016

Red Bull Global Rallycross and BFGoodrich Tires are pleased to announce a multi-year agreement that will see BFGoodrich become the official tire supplier for the Red Bull GRC series. The agreement will commence immediately in preparation of the opening race of the 2016 Red Bull GRC season, and covers both the Supercar ... Continue reading

Michelin Introduces New PilotSport All-Season 3+ Tire at North American International Auto Show

Jan 12, 2016

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2016 -- Today at the North American International Auto Show, Michelin introduced the latest innovation from its Pilot Family of performance tires: the MICHELIN® Pilot® Sport All-Season 3+™. The MICHELIN Pilot Sport A/S3+ delivers true all-season performance and incredible wet and dry brakin ... Continue reading

What Drivers Need to Know for El Nino

Jan 11, 2016

With El Niño being the talk of the country, drivers everywhere are bracing themselves for dicey road conditions. Everything from snow to heavy rainfall is a concern on all Americans' minds as they need to be alert about road safety and make sure their cars are properly equipped to help them through winter weather jams ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL - Cooper Zeon LTZ tires

Jan 6, 2016

Safety recall regarding Tires from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15T022 Synopsis : Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper) is recalling certain Cooper Zeon LTZ tires size 275/55R20 XL Extra Load tubeles ... Continue reading

Four Cooper Tires Win Global 2015 GOOD DESIGN Awards

Dec 23, 2015

Cooper Tire announced today that two products from the U.S., the Discoverer STT Pro and Discoverer SRX, and two from China, the Discoverer UTS and Weather Master Ice 100, have earned 2015 GOOD DESIGN™ awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art ... Continue reading

New Toyota Tacoma To Feature Firestone Destination Tires

Dec 21, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 18, 2015 -- Bridgestone Americas today announced its Firestone-brand Destination LE2 tire is original equipment on select models of the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The Firestone Destination LE2 tire will allow adventure-seeking truck owners to get the most out of their trucks whether working hard ... Continue reading

Drivers Prepare for Snowpocalypse 2016

Dec 14, 2015

As Americans brace themselves for what is expected to be the strongest winter in nearly 20 years, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency, it's time to get your car, and particularly your tires, ready for an epic El Nino. In light of the upcoming season, combined with last winter's heavy snowfall, H ... Continue reading

All-new Mopar Winter Wheel Assemblies Deliver Additional Cold-weather Control

Dec 1, 2015

Mopar winter wheel assemblies include winter tire, steel rim, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Assemblies delivered mounted, balanced, ready to install Winter is coming — and just in time, so are all-new Mopar winter wheel assemblies. The all-new Mopar winter wheel assemblies are available for order for a va ... Continue reading

Americans Drive a Combined Average of 25 Billion Miles During the Holiday Season

Nov 25, 2015

Bridgestone survey reveals only 26 percent of Snowbelt drivers will equip their vehicles with winter tires this year Winter weather is here – just in time for many Americans to embark on holiday road trips. According to an online survey commissioned by Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and fielded by Harris Poll ... Continue reading

BFGoodrich Tires Introduces Its Toughest All-Terrain Tire in the Region

Nov 25, 2015

New All-Terrain T/A® KO2 is The Most Capable 4X4 Tyre Ever Built For "Playground Earth" BFGoodrich® Tyres, the company that created the first all-terrain tyre in 1976, is set to launch its most advanced 4X4 tyre ever, with the new All-Terrain T/A® KO2 tyre for off-road enthusiasts in the Africa and Middle East regio ... Continue reading

Michelin Holiday Campaign Celebrates America's Commercial Drivers

Nov 13, 2015

#KeepThanksMoving campaign invites people to share their thanks via social media GREENVILLE, SC -- November 12, 2015: As Americans enjoy the food, gifts and get-togethers that are the hallmarks of the holiday season, Michelin invites everyone to take a moment and salute the season's unsung heroes, commercial drivers. T ... Continue reading

DYMAG Launches New Lightweight Carbom Composite Wheel At SEMA

Nov 12, 2015

Dymag, the British wheel company that developed the world’s first carbon composite auto wheel to SAE and BS standards, is launching its first new auto wheel for 10 years at SEMA 2015. The company that became famous for making wheels to supply F1 and IndyCar racing teams and legends such as Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mans ... Continue reading