Modern Tire Dealer - News

Michelin teams top 100,000 miles in Le Mans race

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

In the world of research and development, some days are more productive than others. Few, if any, days can match the scope of Michelin’s efforts in the world’s biggest race, the recent 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 13-14, 2009), where the 41 Michelin technical partner entries in the 55-car starting field racked up a staggering 101,153 miles during the actual race.

BKT adds sizes to farm tires

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT-Tyres) has added several new sizes to three of its farm tire lines.

Tire Society adds Yokohama's Guiney to board

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Dan Guiney, Yokohama Tire Corp.’s director of technical services, has been appointed a member of the Tire Society’s advisory board.

Modern Tire Dealer editors take home three IAMC medals

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Modern Tire Dealer received three medals for editorial excellence from the 18th International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA) competition.

BMW awards Bridgestone another OE contract

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Bridgestone Corp. is supplying BMW North America LLC with Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport RFT (run-flat tires) for the new 2009 BMW M automobiles.

Continental strengthens presence in Latin America

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Continental Tire North America Inc. has acquired the majority ownership of Compania Ecuatoriana del Caucho S.A. (ERCO), a leading consumer and commercial tire company in Latin America.

Pirelli invests another $200 million in Brazil

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

The Pirelli Group will invest $200 million dollars in its Santo André plant in Brazil. The investment is part of the company's 2009-2010 Industrial Plan.

ContiTech wants to increase belt presence

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

ContiTech AG’s Power Transmission Group is increasing its presence in North America.

Tennessee and Kentucky dealers shoot for Nashville Aug. 7-8

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

The Tennessee/Kentucky Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association (TKTDRA) will hold its annual Convention Aug. 7-8, 2009, at the Nashville Hilton Downtown in Nashville, Tenn.

Pirelli returns to Daytona July 4th for the Brumos Porsche 250

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Pirelli returns to Daytona this weekend for a second time this season, ready to set all-new records at the storied Florida raceway in the Brumos Porsche 250. The Saturday, July 4th race is scheduled for 70 laps/250 miles on the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course and can be seen live on SPEED at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT).

Yokohama ADVAN selected for Mercedes C-Class

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

The Yokohama ADVAN Sport tire has been selected as original equipment for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class car in three sizes: 205/55R16 91V, 225/45R17 91W and 245/40R17 91W.

Bridgestone renews pledge to environment

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Using its renewed Environmental Mission Statement as a guide, Bridgestone Corp. "will take further steps to enhance environmental management throughout its businesses," say Bridgestone officials.

SEMA Show exhibitors snag more space

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Twelve percent of the nearly 1,400 companies that participated in the priority booth selection process for the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show secured more space than they originally intended.

Gaither Tool introduces 'handle protector'

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Gaither Tool Co.'s new Handle Protector is designed to prevent floor jack handles from slamming into vehicles when being moved.

CTNA rolls out HSU2 medium truck tire

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Continental Tire North America Inc. has introduced its latest steer axle medium truck tire, the Continental HSU2.

Sumitomo establishes Falken Tyre Europe

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. has established Falken Tyre Europe GmbH in Offenbach, Germany.

TBC takes part in Alex's Lemonade Stand charity

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

TBC Retail Group is dedicating the month of July to raising money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, which generates funds for pediatric cancer research.

Nitto makes some noise with quiet off-road tire

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.'s new off-road tire blends some of the off-road performance of the Mud Grappler with the on-road comfort and quiet ride of the Terra Grappler.

Bankrupt Big 10 Tire sells operations to 'New Big 10'

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Mobile, Ala.-based Big 10 Tire Stores Inc., which had been in bankruptcy, has completed the sale of its operations to an entity called New Big 10 Tire Stores Inc.

A winning weekend for Team General Tire

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 PST

Carl Renezeder takes a combined Unlimited 2 and Unlimited Open class wins at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series event this past weekend and General Tire-sponsored Sean Geiser took first place in the Limited Buggy Class.