Michelin Increases Truck Tire Prices

GREENVILLE, SC - Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal, and private and associate passenger and light truck replacement tires sold in the United States are increasing in price, effective Oct. 3, 2011.

Florida Considers Banning Retreads on Trucks

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) has responded to a bill introduced by Florida State Senator Victor Crist that would prohibit the use of retreaded tires on most commercial vehicles on Florida highways.

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Michelin and Bose Strongest Global Automotive Component Brands

Few Tire Buyers Use Internet as Shopping Tool

Mastercraft Tire Promotion Gives Back $50

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. launched its Mastercraft "Summer of $avings" rebate promotion July 1, which ends Aug. 31.

Hangzhou Continues Dialogue With NHTSA

WASHINGTON – Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. Ltd. recently sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) in order to provide “more details and data showing that our light truck radial tires sold in the United States are safe.”

Comdata’s Maintenance Tracking System Goes Online

Fleet Driver Ignorance Increases Roadside Assistance Calls

UK auto club RAC finds flat tires, dead batteries and “no fault found” calls are most common.

Yokohama Debuts New Commercial Truck Tire at Feb. 6-8 TMC Event

FULLERTON, CA – Yokohama Tire Corporation is launching the 703ZL tire at the Technology & Maintenance Council's (TMC) annual meeting and trade show, Feb. 6-8, at the Tampa Convention Center. The 703ZL is part of Yokohama's Z.environment line, which uses high technology to make more environmentally friendly tires.