News By Topic: Tires

New MICHELIN Heavy-Truck Tire Delivers Uptime in Demanding On/Off Road Applications

Jun 7, 2016

MICHELIN X WORKS Z provides unsurpassed durability against road hazards LAVAL, QC, June 7, 2016 Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., has introduced the MICHELIN® X® WorksTM Z, an all-position tire, for mixed on/off road applications that operate in demanding environments. The MICHELIN X Works Z is designed to improv ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire Rewards Drivers During Take the Money and Ride® Summer Event

Jun 6, 2016

FINDLAY, Ohio—Cooper Tire is kicking off the summer season with a national consumer reward promotion. Now through July 15, Cooper’s Take the Money and Ride® Summer Event offers consumers a prepaid Visa® card of up to $70 when purchasing a new set of four qualifying Cooper tires through participating dea ... Continue reading

Michelin Online Tire Digest Offers Tire Tips for Hot Summer

Jun 6, 2016

DUBAI, UAE, June 6, 2016 -- Michelin, the world's tire technology leader, has created the online portal thetiredigest.michelin.com, which offers motorists useful tips on tire safety, maintenance and technology that are especially useful during the hot summer months. Targeting the everyday commuter, this site will go a ... Continue reading

A Reminder For Summertime Drivers: Vehicle Safety Starts From The Ground Up

May 26, 2016

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2016 -- Millions of American drivers hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend for the start of the summer driving season are not "tire smart" and are at higher risk of a tire problem due to poor maintenance. Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/En ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL: Pirelli Tire Missing the Date Code on the Tire/FMVSS 139

May 18, 2016

Report Receipt Date: APR 27, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16T006000 Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 42 Manufacturer: Pirelli Tire LLC SUMMARY: Pirelli Tire LLC (Pirelli) is recalling certain P Zero Trofeo tires, size 225/50RR15 91Y, manufactured from April 1, 2015, through April 7, 2015. The affe ... Continue reading

New Performance Tires Take Firestone Racing Legacy to the Streets

May 17, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 17, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the release of two new Firestone-brand tires, the Firestone Firehawk™ Indy 500® ultra high performance tire, and the Firestone Firehawk AS™ tire, built for all season high performance. The newest passenger tire offerings f ... Continue reading

NHTSA TIRE RECALL: Certain Size Firestone FR710 and Champion Fuel Fighter Tires

May 6, 2016

NHTSA TIRE RECALL: Certain Size Firestone FR710 and Champion Fuel Fighter Tires ... Continue reading

Michelin Pilot Sport - Tire Rack Test

Apr 4, 2016

Michelin’s latest Pilot Sport model debuts with improved snow traction SOUTH BEND, Ind. (April 4, 2016) – When Michelin launched its improved ultra high performance all-season tires in March, the company made a lofty claim. According to the manufacturer, the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ would deliver better traction in ... Continue reading

April is National Car Care Month: Time to Make Auto Care a Top Priority

Mar 31, 2016

BETHESDA, Md., March 31, 2016 Analytics are big these days in business, sports and politics. When it comes to auto care, the numbers tell a very revealing story as 80 percent of vehicles need service, a new part and/or repair, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. "With so many vehicles in need of service, Nati ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL - Cooper Tire

Mar 30, 2016

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. SUMMARY: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper) is recalling certain Roadmaster RM234 tires, size 295/75R22.5, manufactured August 6, 2015, to September 5, 2015 (weeks 3115-3515). The affected tires may have a pin-sized hole in the sidewall that can result in a loss of air. CONSEQUENCE ... Continue reading

Continental Tire Recognized by General Motors as a 2015 Supplier of the Year Winner

Mar 11, 2016

Continental Tire Recognized by General Motors as a 2015 Supplier of the Year Winner Ft. Mill, S.C., March 11, 2016 Continental Tire was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 24th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Thursday, March 10 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. GM recognized 110 ... Continue reading

MICHELIN Launches Latest Version of its Industry-Leading Line-Haul Steer Tire

Mar 2, 2016

MICHELIN® X® LineTM Energy Z guarantees 20 percent more mileage than leading competitors LAVAL, QC, March 1, 2016 - Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. is launching the MICHELIN® X® LineTM Energy Z for line-haul steer applications. The SmartWay®-verified tire is guaranteed to deliver 20 percent more mil ... Continue reading

DriveRight Takes Up Residency at MIRA Technology Park

Feb 24, 2016

DriveRight Takes Up Residency at MIRA Technology Park MIRA Technology Park, the UK's leading automotive Technology Park and UK Enterprise Zone, near Hinckley has today announced the latest international tenant to take up residency in bespoke full-service office suites on the site. DriveRight, the leading independent su ... Continue reading

TOYO CELSIUS "Variable Conditions" Tire Review By Steve Purdy

Feb 23, 2016

TOYO CELSIUS "Variable Conditions" Tire Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

Commemorative Firestone Race Tire to Honor Brand's Indianapolis 500 Winners at 100th Running

Feb 19, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 19, 2016 -- Celebrating the "100 Days Out" milestone leading to the historic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500® Mile Race, Firestone today unveiled a special tire honoring the legendary drivers who contributed to the brand's 66 combined victories at the world's most renowned race. As the Off ... Continue reading