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Weather Alert from Protyre

Weather Alert from Protyre

The southeast of the UK is currently experiencing the heaviest snowfall in eighteen years and the snow is set to move to most other parts of the country over the next 24 hours. Driving in these conditions places more emphasis on a vehicle's tyres and Protyre offer the following advice to help keep control in difficult ... Continue reading

A FEW GOODYEAR / EAGLE RS-A / P235/55R18 99V RECALLED

A FEW GOODYEAR / EAGLE RS-A / P235/55R18 99V RECALLED

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 08T009000 Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates: GOODYEAR / EAGLE RS-A / P235/55R18 99V JAN 07, 2008 - JAN 12, 2008 Manufacturer: GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAR 27, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08T009000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRE ... Continue reading

Michelin Recalling 597 Tires in United States

Michelin Recalling 597 Tires in United States

GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 30 -- Michelin is recalling 597 Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Alpin(R) PA2 ZP winter tires in size 225/50 R17 94H sold in the United States after the company discovered that affected tires are non-compliant with the NHTSA requirement for a marking indicating that the tire has been certified to its motor v ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL: Michelin is recalling Michelin Pilot Alpin Tires

NHTSA RECALL: Michelin is recalling Michelin Pilot Alpin Tires

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09T002 Synopsis: Michelin is recalling Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 ZP 225/50R17 94H tires manufactured between September 17, 2006 and June 14, 2008. These tires fail to conform to the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Veh ... Continue reading

The Autocar Tyre Test - Chinese quality lags behind

The Autocar Tyre Test - Chinese quality lags behind

Tyres are a distress purchase for many car owners, so when the time comes to replace them it's no surprise that many motorists shop on price. But Autocar's latest tyre test reveals that fitting budget Far Eastern tyres can seriously affect the way a car copes in wet weather. ... Continue reading

Cooper to Announce 4th-Quarter/Year-End 2008 Results

Cooper to Announce 4th-Quarter/Year-End 2008 Results

FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 27 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its 4th-quarter/year-end 2008 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Feb. 26. Company management will discuss the financial results in a conference call beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time that same day. (Logo: http://www.newsco ... Continue reading

Goodyear Tires Selected as Consumers Digest 'Best Buys'

Goodyear Tires Selected as Consumers Digest 'Best Buys'

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 19 -- The February 2009 issue of Consumers Digest showcases the best tires on the market, as rated by the magazine's editors, and products from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company take top billing in two of the rated segments. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) For the "All-Se ... Continue reading

Dunlop Tires Win Distinction as Consumers Digest 'Best Buys'

Dunlop Tires Win Distinction as Consumers Digest 'Best Buys'

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 19 -- The Dunlop SP Sport Signature and SP 60 tires are recognized in the February 2009 issue of Consumers Digest as among the best products in their categories, both earning a Consumers Digest "Best Buy" designation. The current issue of the magazine showcases the best tires on the market, as rated b ... Continue reading

Civil War 2008 Year in Review PR

Civil War 2008 Year in Review PR

PRESS RELEASE, HOOSIER RACING TIRES CIVIL WAR SERIES FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net Year in review; 2008 Civil War Series brought Sacramento’s Sean Becker to “Triple Crown” career status ... Continue reading

Truck of the Year Rolls on Goodyear Tires

Truck of the Year Rolls on Goodyear Tires

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- At this week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is proud to supply original equipment tires to the vehicle named as "Truck of the Year." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear's Wrangler SR-A and AT/S tir ... Continue reading

Skiers Cut Accident Risk by Driving Abroad on Safe Tyres

Skiers Cut Accident Risk by Driving Abroad on Safe Tyres

When heading to European skiing destinations, motorists should ensure they use correctly inflated tyres with sufficient tread depth to perform on icy, snow-covered roads. ... Continue reading

Dunlop Tires Help Hyundai Genesis Roll to Top Car Award

Dunlop Tires Help Hyundai Genesis Roll to Top Car Award

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- Dunlop Tires proudly claims original equipment fitments on some of the premier automobiles in the world, and that credibility was enhanced with this week's selection of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Car of the Year. Dunlop supplies the SP Sport 50 ... Continue reading

2009 Detroit Auto Show: Michelin Enhances Mobility With the Introduction of the Energy Saver All-Season Passenger Car Tire

2009 Detroit Auto Show: Michelin Enhances Mobility With the Introduction of the Energy Saver All-Season Passenger Car Tire

DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- A tire designed for exceptional levels of fuel-efficiency while inspiring a confident driving experience all-year round, the MICHELIN(R) Energy Saver All-Season tire is set to deliver consumers an environmentally friendly performance package that is unprecedented in the industry. The tire will be un ... Continue reading

To be in Vogue is to be Presidential

To be in Vogue is to be Presidential

MT. PROSPECT, ILL. January 09, 2009: Vogue Tyre and Rubber Company is proud to team up with the New Jaguar XF in the historical inauguration of our 44th President of the United States. <P> Vogue Tyre has fitted the new Jaguar XF with a set of newly released 20“ White/Gold Vogue Tyres and wheels to help welcome the ... Continue reading

Modern Tire Dealer Trade Predicts That in a Few Years All Tires Will Be Manufactured with an RFID Tag

Modern Tire Dealer Trade Predicts That in a Few Years All Tires Will Be Manufactured with an RFID Tag

CALGARY, Alberta--Advanced ID Corporation (OTCBB: AIDO), a leading developer of radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technology for livestock tracking, pet recovery and supply chain applications focusing on the tire management industry, today announced that its RFID tire technology was profiled in a featur ... Continue reading

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