News By Topic: Tires

Goodyear Tire is Fitment Choice for Toyota Sienna XLE

Jan 9, 2010

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The 2011 Toyota Sienna, recently unveiled as an all-new, third-generation model, will be outfitted with Goodyear tires on the premium XLE version. One of the standard fitments for this popular minivan will be Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires in size P235/55R18. The 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE offers state-of ... Continue reading

Toyota Selects Dunlop Tires for 2011 Sienna SE

Jan 9, 2010

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The sporty SE edition of the all-new, third-generation Toyota Sienna will appear with Dunlop tires when the 2011 model hits showrooms in February 2010. One of the standard fitments for this popular minivan will be Dunlop SP Sport 7000 tires in size P235/50R19. The 2011 Toyota Sienna SE is designe ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Corporation Continues OE Program with Two Toyota Fitments

Dec 29, 2009

FULLERTON, Dec. 29, 2009: The 2010 Toyota Prius and the 2010 Toyota 4Runner are the latest additions to Yokohama Tire Corporation’s growing OE fitment program. The third-generation Prius is sporting the company’s AVID® S33D tire in size P195/65R15 89S, while the 4Runner is running on Geolandar® G96B tir ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices on Consumer Tires

Dec 1, 2009

FULLERTON,: For the first time in more than a year, Yokohama Tire Corporation is increasing prices on all of its consumer tires by up to 6 percent, effective January 1, 2010. The increase, due to a continued rise in the cost of raw materials and transportation, includes passenger, performance and light truck tires. The ... Continue reading

Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max Tires Selected for 2010 Toyota Prius

Nov 20, 2009

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- The 2010 Toyota Prius, with its excellent fuel economy and low emissions, now comes standard with Goodyear's new fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max. The fitment for the popular Prius will be Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires in size P195/65R15. The 2010 Toyota Prius is recognized as one of ... Continue reading

Millions of Motorists at Risk - Survey Shows 11% of Vehicles With at Least One Bald Tire

Nov 19, 2009

RMA Urge Motorists to Check Tread; Costs Just A Penny WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A survey of more than 7,000 vehicles revealed that more than 11 percent had at least one bald tire, which can increase the risk of a crash, particularly in wet weather conditions that frequently occur during fall and wi ... Continue reading

Discount Tyres Website Launches

Nov 6, 2009

Macsams Tyres launch discount tyre website macsamstyres.co.uk Body: Macsamstyres.co.uk, a UK-based discounted tyre website has launched. ... Continue reading

Snow Tires: Winter Road Survival Starts From the Ground Up

Oct 29, 2009

Track-tested consumer tips for maximizing your safety on snowy roads and slippery slopes SOUTH BEND, Ind., Oct. 29 -- Jack Frost has already made an early visit in parts of the country, surprising plenty of motorists (and some football fans) not yet prepared for the challenges of inclement weather. Colder weather doesn ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Rates Michelin Models Best in Tests of Four Categories of Tires

Oct 6, 2009

CR names several good tires that scored slightly below that cost significantly less YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports rated four Michelin tires the top spots in all-season (S and T speed ratings) and performance all-season tires (H and V speed ratings), and winter categories in the magaz ... Continue reading

Tire Industry Association Urges Congress to Pass 'Right to Repair' Act - VIDEO ENHANCED

Sep 21, 2009

Servicing Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) to Keep Vehicles in Safe Working Order Requires Ready Access to Repair Information BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Tire Industry Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) to ensure that car ... Continue reading

Obama Decision on Chinese Tires Enforces Existing Trade Law

Sep 15, 2009

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said President Obama's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese consumer tires was simply a matter of enforcing existing trade laws. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080131/DC12982LOGO) "It's our union's responsibility to defen ... Continue reading

Pirelli Pzero Corsa Tire Recall

Sep 3, 2009

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09T012 Synopsis: Pirelli is recalling certain Pirelli Pzero Corsa tires, size 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1, IP 1778200 (left) and IP 1778300 (right) manufactured between June 2007 and July 2009. Partial tread and/or belt edge separation can occur at high speeds at and over 270 KMH or 168 MPH. Tread or ... Continue reading

Goodyear Celebrates 111 Years of Innovation

Aug 29, 2009

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- In celebration of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's 111th anniversary, the company is recognizing its most significant moments in history with a compilation of "Goodyear's top 111 innovations, inspirations and historic firsts." The list reflects Goodyear's pioneering spirit of innovation thro ... Continue reading

EU Legislation To Prevent Accidents May Compromise Road safety

Aug 21, 2009

Ground breaking legislation passed by the European Parliament earlier this year will see all new cars sold in Europe from 2012 fitted as standard with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Tyre safety organisations have estimated that up to 80% of cars on UK roads have tyres that are incorrectly inflated. However, ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Tire Brand Recommendations Not Necessarily Tied to Salesperson Affiliation

Aug 19, 2009

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 19 -- The J.D. Power and Associates Retail Tire Experience Report compiles the findings of more than 4,000 anonymous mystery shops by telephone at 2100 different retail tire locations during 2008 and 2009. The report examines which tire brands are recommended by salespeople at major tire ... Continue reading