Tag: Wheels & Tires

Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E

The FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) has confirmed Hankook Tire as the Gen3 tire partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the organization announced. Hankook will be creating custom tires for Formula E with innovative technology and connectivity benefits, the tire manufacturer says, to be used for both wet and dry conditions for… Continue reading Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E

Meyer Distributing Adds Americana Tire and Wheel to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of Americana Tire and Wheel to its line-up of product offerings. “Americana (Kenda) is a line that many of our dealers have been asking for and we’re excited to add them to our line list,” says Jason Lents, RV/towing sales manager at Meyer. “We are stocking an assortment of… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Americana Tire and Wheel to Line Card

Travis Pastrana to Star in New Gymkhana Video

Action sports superstar, U.S. rally champion and Nitro Circus co-founder Travis Pastrana is set to star in Gymkhana 2020, the newest edition of the automotive stunt video series, Yokohama has announced. “We can’t wait to see what new stunts Travis has up his sleeve for the next Gymkhana film,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire’s vice… Continue reading Travis Pastrana to Star in New Gymkhana Video

Turn 14 Distribution Adds ICON Vehicle Dynamics to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket performance parts distributor, has added ICON Vehicle Dynamics’ high-performance truck, SUV, and off-road suspension components and ICON Alloys aluminum wheels to its line card. “ICON Vehicle Dynamics has firmly established itself as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium off-road components. Its engineering team focuses on analysis of vehicle… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds ICON Vehicle Dynamics to Line Card

Yokohama Reopening Virginia Facility

Yokohama Corporation of North America’s consumer tire plant in Salem, Virginia, is set to reopen on June 11, the company announced. Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) was closed as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As the factory reopens, YTMV has implemented several new safety procedures and protocols to ensure… Continue reading Yokohama Reopening Virginia Facility

Continental Promotes Sean Lannoo to Sales Technical Training Supervisor

Continental, a manufacturer of systems, components and tires to automobile and truck manufacturers, has named Sean Lannoo as the sales technical training supervisor for the company’s VDO, REDI-Sensor, ATE, Autodiagnos and ClearContact aftermarket product lines. The announcement was made by Liam Dent, Head of Special Vehicles and Technical Training, who noted, “We are delighted to… Continue reading Continental Promotes Sean Lannoo to Sales Technical Training Supervisor

Yokohama Reopens Mississippi Tire Plant

Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) has announced that its plant in West Point, Mississippi, has reopened. Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM), which produces commercial truck tires, came back online April 27. The plant temporarily closed as a precautionary measure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure the health and welfare of all personnel… Continue reading Yokohama Reopens Mississippi Tire Plant

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Method Race Wheels to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, a distributor of aftermarket performance parts, has added Method Race Wheels’ assortment of truck and off-road wheels to its line card. “For the last decade, Method Race Wheels have been at the front of the off-road racing pack, achieved through the company’s rigorous testing process and partnerships with the world’s best off-road… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Method Race Wheels to Line Card

Coker Tire Expands Product Line with Avon Tyres Addition

Coker Tire Company, a manufacturer and supplier of collector vehicle tires and wheels, has expanded its product line with the addition of Avon Tyres. The British brand manufactures tires for European sports cars and vintage American trucks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Coker Tire now offers Avon tires in the following styles: Avon Turbospeed… Continue reading Coker Tire Expands Product Line with Avon Tyres Addition

Yokohama Tire Partnering with St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund

Yokohama Tire is partnering with the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) to help truckers and their families who have experienced an illness or injury that takes them off the road. “As we collectively face the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19, the country is looking for ways to support the unsung… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Partnering with St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Black Rhino Hard Alloy Wheels to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket performance parts distributor, has added to its wheel assortment with the addition of Black Rhino Hard Alloy wheels to its line card. “Black Rhino offers a massive assortment of wheels for trucks, SUVs, Crossovers, Jeeps, Subarus, camper-style vans, and even side-by-side off-road vehicles. With cast, Rotary Forged™, and forged monoblock… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Black Rhino Hard Alloy Wheels to Line Card

BFGoodrich Tires Teams Up with Bass Pro Shops for High-Performance Fishing Shoe

BFGoodrich Tires, in association with Bass Pro Shops, has introduced a fishing shoe that offers performance inspired by tire technology.

BFGoodrich Tires –in association with Bass Pro Shops –has introduced a fishing shoe that offers performance inspired by tire technology. The World Wide Sportsman Grip Current shoe answers some of the toughest footwear challenges that fishing enthusiasts face, including traction on wet, slippery surfaces. “BFGoodrich is a brand that helps performance enthusiasts to do what… Continue reading BFGoodrich Tires Teams Up with Bass Pro Shops for High-Performance Fishing Shoe

SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in partnership with eight other automotive trade associations, urged the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers. The groups recommend adoption of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) March 28 directive, “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure… Continue reading SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses