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Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Save Fuel

Tires designed with low rolling resistance are a worthwhile investment because they save a significant amount of fuel and cost about the same as tires that are not designed for low rolling resistance, according to a new study.

August 24, 2015
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Study Shows Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Aid Fuel Efficiency, Reduce Cost

A new study finds that tires designed with low rolling resistance are a worthwhile investment because they save a significant amount of fuel and cost about the same as tires that are not designed for low rolling resistance.

August 17, 2015
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BF Goodrich Announces Recall of About 129,000 Tires

BF Goodrich Tires is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that primarily are found on commercial light trucks, full-size heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some three-quarter and 1-ton pickup trucks.

August 10, 2015
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BestDrive Acquires Hill Tire to Expand in Southeast

BestDrive, a tire distributor and retreader owned by Continental Tire, announced the acquisition of Hill Tire Co. to expand its presence in Southeast markets.

July 21, 2015
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PressurePro Launches New Display for Tire-Pressure Monitoring System

Advantage PressurePro has launched a new display for its tire-performance management system.

April 16, 2015
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Tire Work Takes Training, Correct Tools to Protect Technicians, Executives Say

Commercial tire work is a tough and potentially hazardous job, but the combination of effective training, protective equipment, proper tools and adherence to federal safety regulations, make most — if not all — tire-related injuries preventable, industry executives said.

January 5, 2015
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TT Gets Behind-the-Scenes Look at Indianapolis 500

Transport Topics visited the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend, getting an insiders’ view of the weekend’s activities with behind-the-scenes access from Firestone Tires.

May 27, 2014
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Tire Data Help Carriers Delay Need for Retreads

Large fleets with massive stocks of tires to maintain need a lot of tools. But the most important tool — data — is often missing, fleet managers and tire makers said.

May 5, 2014
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Michelin Introduces Trailer Tire, Marks 2 Millionth Sale

Michelin Americas Truck Tires introduced the X One Energy T for trailers, and the company marked its 2 millionth sale of its X One wide-base single tire.

March 28, 2014
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Continental Adds New Tire Offerings as Markets Evolve

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Continental Tire is unveiling three new tires at the Mid-America Trucking Show in response to changing transportation trends, including more urban transport, increased world trade and expected infrastructure construction from government programs, the company’s top U.S. tire executive said.

March 26, 2014