Nexen Tire, a manufacturer of high-performance, passenger, SUV/light truck and winter tires, announced the launch and availability of its all-new mobile app. In addition to the standard year, make and model or tire-size searches, consumers can also use the app’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) scanner tool to find the precise tire for their vehicle. The… Continue reading Nexen Tire Updates Mobile App, Website
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Bonneville Speed Week Record Set on Mickey Thompson Tires
Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels is celebrating another record-setting run at Bonneville Speed Week, the company announced, after George Poteet’s Speed Demon surpassed 470 mph to set a new AA/BFS record during SCTA Bonneville Speed Week 2020 while using Mickey Thompson Bonneville Race Tires. “All of us at Mickey Thompson would like to congratulate the… Continue reading Bonneville Speed Week Record Set on Mickey Thompson Tires
Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Driver Wins Pro Mod SXS Title
Team Yokohama member Andrew Carlson drove his GEOLANDAR A/T G015 tires to the Pro Mod SXS title in the Crandon World Championship event at Crandon International Raceway, the tire manufacturer announced. Fellow Team Yokohama member Levi Shirley crossed the line for a third-place finish in the Ultra4 race in the 4400 unlimited class on GEOLANDAR… Continue reading Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Driver Wins Pro Mod SXS Title
Pastrana, Yokohama-Sponsored Drivers to Compete in World Championship Off-Road Races
Three of Yokohama Tire’s top drivers – Travis Pastrana, Andrew Carlson and Levi Shirley – will compete in the Championship Off-Road series event at Crandon International Raceway in Wisconsin, Sept. 4-5, the tire manufacturer announced. All three drivers are Team Yokohama members and will be battling in different divisions on GEOLANDAR tires. Action sports superstar… Continue reading Pastrana, Yokohama-Sponsored Drivers to Compete in World Championship Off-Road Races
Yokohama Drivers Find Success at Pikes Peak
Yokohama Tire-sponsored drivers conquered the mountain on ADVAN tires last weekend at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Veteran racer Clint Vahsholtz won the overall championship and the Open Wheel division, while Blake “Bilko” Williams captured The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama. Vahsholtz, driving a 2013 Ford Open shod with ADVAN A005 tires, covered… Continue reading Yokohama Drivers Find Success at Pikes Peak
Yokohama Tire Releasing Educational Videos During Tire Safety Week
Yokohama Tire is releasing seven educational videos in conjunction with The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association’s (USTMA) annual Tire Safety Week, Aug. 31-Sept. 6, the company announced. Every day during Tire Safety Week, Yokohama will release one episode of the consumer-focused videos on its social media channels featuring an array of Team Yokohama members such as… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Releasing Educational Videos During Tire Safety Week
Yokohama Tire Returns as Pikes Peak Hill Climb Porsche Division Sponsor
Yokohama Tire-sponsored Blake “Bilko” Williams and David Donohue are taking on the mountain again, as both drivers will be competing in the 98th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, set for Aug. 30 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Team Yokohama member and FMX rider/X Games medalist, Williams will race again in the Yokohama-sponsored Porsche… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Returns as Pikes Peak Hill Climb Porsche Division Sponsor
Mickey Thompson Joins Great American Crawl
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has joined Rockstar Performance Garage to bring the Great American Crawl (GAC) series to trails all across the country, the wheel manufacturer has announced. The GAC is a series of trail rides featuring off-road destinations across the country. Members’ rigs range from stock Jeeps, trucks and UTVs to fully built… Continue reading Mickey Thompson Joins Great American Crawl
Wheel Pros Acquires Manufacturing Facility
Wheel Pros, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket wheels, performance tires and accessories, announced that it has acquired the assets of the Borbet Manufacturing Facility in Auburn, Alabama. The acquisition expands on Wheel Pros’ existing cast wheel manufacturing operations in York, South Carolina, the company said. The Auburn Facility previously produced wheels… Continue reading Wheel Pros Acquires Manufacturing Facility
Michelin Challenge Design Changes Name, Announces 2021 Theme
Entering its 21st year, the Michelin Challenge Design mobility design competition will become the Movin’On Challenge Design, a featured program of the Movin’On Summit, a gathering for sustainable mobility, the tire manufacturer announced. “Design can solve complex problems. With creativity in design we can achieve a better understanding of human needs and shape the future… Continue reading Michelin Challenge Design Changes Name, Announces 2021 Theme
Survey Finds Many Neglecting Car Maintenance
As many Americans find themselves driving less due to the COVID-19 pandemic, research from Hankook Tire reveals that they are also neglecting vehicle maintenance and systems checks. Nearly half (48 percent) of Americans have delayed or canceled a vehicle maintenance appointment, according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index. And, even more did not perform… Continue reading Survey Finds Many Neglecting Car Maintenance
BBS Wheels Files for Bankruptcy
German wheel-maker BBS has filed for bankruptcy in a German court, according to a statement on its website. “This was a necessary step to prevent imminent insolvency within the coming months due to the sudden omission of confirmed payments. This financial hardship hits us hard during the year of our 50th anniversary,” the statement says.… Continue reading BBS Wheels Files for Bankruptcy
Michelin Challenge Design Upcycle Winners Announced
The winners of the 2020 Michelin Challenge Design global competition have been announced. The theme, Upcycle, challenged artists, designers, engineers, architects and creatives worldwide to take inspiration or elements from previously-honored Challenge Design entries and create an Upcycled design that added environmental, societal or economic value. The winning teams came from Brazil, South Korea, India… Continue reading Michelin Challenge Design Upcycle Winners Announced
Yokohama Tire Earns Subaru Supplier Award
For the third year-in-a-row, Yokohama Tire Corporation was recognized by Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) with a supplier’s award, the tire manufacturer announced. The third consecutive award earned the tiremaker a spot in in the Superior Excellent Performance category. Yokohama earned the award for its supply of the AVID S34P (P225/40R18 88V) tires on the… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Earns Subaru Supplier Award
Yokohama Returns to Racing
Yokohama Tire’s road racing motorsports program is back after being sidelined for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the tire manufacturer announced. Yokohama returns to the track this month with two Porsche one-make race series events: The Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West, July 17-19 at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah and the Porsche… Continue reading Yokohama Returns to Racing