tires News Updates

BFGoodrich Launches Two All-Terrain Tires to Meet Strong Demand

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — BFGoodrich has begun production of two new all-terrain commercial truck tires aimed at the surging oil and gas, construction and logging sectors — calling the Cross Control S and Cross Control D tires its most significant innovations for commercial truck tires in nearly two decades.

March 22, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone Taps Damien Harmon to Lead GCR Tires & Service

Bridgestone Americas Inc. appointed Damien Harmon president of subsidiary GCR Tires & Service, effective Nov. 1. Harmon is chief operating officer of Bridgestone Retail Operations.

October 16, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Doublestar Tire Looks to Build US Presence

ATLANTA — Chinese tire maker Doublestar Tire announced it is looking for a U.S. partner to “cooperate” in manufacturing and distributing its truck tires in the United States.

September 27, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Goodyear Opens Office in Silicon Valley

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has opened its first office in California’s Silicon Valley to connect with automakers and technology firms.

September 5, 2017
TechnologyEquipmentSafety

Fleets Weigh the Benefits of Retreads Versus New Tires

Old habits die hard, as well as negative perceptions. Such is the case with unfavorable views of retread tires. But many fleets are choosing retreads over new tires due to improvements in product quality combined with cost savings.

July 24, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Snider Fleet Solutions Buys 27 Sites From TCI Tire Centers

Snider Fleet Solutions recently acquired 27 locations from TCI Tire Centers, which the company said makes it one of the largest commercial tire dealers in the United States.

July 11, 2017
BusinessEquipment

TP Commercial Solutions Offers Mixed Use Tires

TP Commercial Solutions launched the TG:85 and FG:85 G:85 series tires designed for the steer and drive on-off road application, it said.

April 7, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Tire Price Increases as High as 8% Likely

Fleets can expect single-digit increases in tire prices soon, as several manufacturers issued price hikes set to take effect this year.

February 13, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone, Yokohama to Raise Truck Tire Prices

Bridgestone and Yokohama announced Feb. 2 they would be increasing the price of tires as the price of raw materials rise, following a similar announcement from Michelin.

February 2, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Cooper Adds Tire Sizes for Drop-Deck Trailers

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. added two sizes to the Roadmaster RM272 commercial tire line, which is engineered to withstand the demands of drop-deck trailers, and noted tires in this application are arguably the most abused of any in the trucking industry.

December 20, 2016