May 27, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Continental Tire North America Inc. will raise commercial tire prices effective Jul. 1. The increases, up to eight percent, will apply to Continental, General, Semperit, and all private brand truck tires.
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April 22, 2008
ROME, GA – Pirelli Tire North America Inc. is recalling approximately 8,000 size LT235/80R17 light truck tires, which are primarily used on large pickup trucks and SUVs.
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FULLERTON, CA – Yokohama Tire Corp. will raise its OTR tire prices up to five percent and medium truck tire prices up to six percent, effective next month. In-line adjustments will be determined at a later date.
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April 16, 2008
AKRON, OHIO – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has bolstered its regional truck-tire product portfolio with two new tires for two very different applications.
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