Tag: Wheels & Tires

Mickey Thompson Earns U.S. Export Achievement Certificate

Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels has been awarded an Export Achievement Certificate from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce for its efforts to increase sales and strengthen business relationships in China and the Middle East.

The certificate will aid in the company’s efforts to increase sales and business relationships in China and the Middle East…

Yokohama Tire to Feature Racing Heritage at SEMA

From sports cars to trophy trucks, Yokohama Tire’s racing heritage will be highlighted – along with several new ultra-high performance (UHP) and off-road/light truck tires, vehicles and action sports star Travis Pastrana – at its SEMA Show booth (#62118-62119) this year. The SEMA Show runs from Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Additionally, Yokohama and Nitro Circus are partnering… Continue reading Yokohama Tire to Feature Racing Heritage at SEMA

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mounted and Balanced Wheel and Tire Packages

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added the capability to deliver mounted and balanced wheels and tire packages for its customers, either to the customer’s shop or directly to the end user. This service directly benefits Turn 14 Distribution customers by providing them with the ability to customize wheel and tire packages from the… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mounted and Balanced Wheel and Tire Packages

Yokohama Tire Named Exclusive Tire Provider and Title Sponsor for 2020 Porsche Race Series

Yokohama Tire, Competent Motorsport and Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) are partnering on two Porsche-specific race series in 2020.  Yokohama is the title partner and exclusive tire provider for the Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West and Porsche Air-Cooled Cup USA series, as well as the Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West Invitational, which consists of a… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Named Exclusive Tire Provider and Title Sponsor for 2020 Porsche Race Series

New SEMA Show Education STAGE to Feature Chip Foose, Myles Kovacs

New for this year, the SEMA Show Education STAGE will feature daily interviews live from the SEMA Show floor with industry professionals and personalities addressing topics such as wheel and tire trends, best business practices, marketing and sales. Produced by SEMA Show Education in partnership with SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), the STAGE will… Continue reading New SEMA Show Education STAGE to Feature Chip Foose, Myles Kovacs

Forgeline Debuts 1970 Pro-Touring Camaro

Dayton, Ohio based-Forgeline Motorsports, a manufacturer of performance and racing wheels, knows a thing or four about all-out performance. It’s with this same single-minded focus that the team at Forgeline decided to build their own pro-touring style 1970 Camaro. “We’ve been dreaming about building our own world class, pro-touring machine for several years,” says Dave… Continue reading Forgeline Debuts 1970 Pro-Touring Camaro

Mazda, Pirelli Set Record for Most Hairpin Turns in 12 Hours

With a team of four drivers behind the wheel, Mazda and Pirelli have set a world record for the highest number of hairpin turns in 12 hours of driving. The companies set the record with a first-generation Mazda MX-5, outifitted in Pirelli tires, on its 30th anniversary. The four drivers, Cyndie Allemann, Stefan Novitzki, Jan… Continue reading Mazda, Pirelli Set Record for Most Hairpin Turns in 12 Hours

Pirelli Debuts 18-Inch Tires for Formula 1 and Formula 2

Pirelli debuted their new 18-inch racing tires over the weekend in Monza, Italy, which will be implemented in Formula 2 next year, followed by Formula 1, which currently uses 13-inch tires, in 2021. Former F1 driver Jean Alesi demonstrated the new tires with a lap around the track in a Formula 2 car. They will… Continue reading Pirelli Debuts 18-Inch Tires for Formula 1 and Formula 2