Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its selection of truck wheels with the addition of ION Alloy Wheels to its line card, the company announced. “ION Alloy Wheels is the largest of The Wheel Group’s (TWG) wheel brands, and the product styles cater to the more traditional street and tow truck audience looking… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds ION Alloy Wheels to Line Card
Tag: Wheels & Tires
Pirelli Extends Rebelle Rally Sponsorship
After a successful edition last year, Pirelli North America will once again sponsor the Rebelle Rally, the company announced. As part of the event sponsorship, Pirelli and Rebelle Rally partnered to create a new challenge for select Rally participants. The top three Rebelle teams that compete using Pirelli SCORPION tires in each class will win… Continue reading Pirelli Extends Rebelle Rally Sponsorship
Discount Tire Opens Drive-Thru Concept Store
Discount Tire is opening its first “Pit Pass” drive-thru concept store in the Atlanta area, the company announced. According to the company, the Discount Tire Pit Pass concept will integrate technologies, including embedded tire scanners, digital displays, online ordering and appointment-focused booking, as well as a drive-thru experience for the customer. The Discount Tire Pit… Continue reading Discount Tire Opens Drive-Thru Concept Store
Bridgestone Facility Earns Sustainability Certification
The Bridgestone Americas Aiken County Passenger/Light Truck Radial tire plant has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition, the company announced. The plant received the recognition for its transparency and traceability of sustainable raw materials including bio, bio-circular and circular-based material to replace synthetic rubber, the company said. “Step by step, we… Continue reading Bridgestone Facility Earns Sustainability Certification
Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E
Hankook Tire will take over as the new and exclusive technical partner and tire supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the company announced. The new Hankook iON race tire has been developed in close cooperation with the racing series and is aimed at meeting the sustainability needs of Formula E and the… Continue reading Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Hercules Tire and Rubber Company (HTR), a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), is kicking off its celebration of the company’s 70th anniversary, the company announced. Founded in 1952 as a cooperative by a group of independent tire dealers, the company offers a selection of passenger, UHP, UTV, light truck, medium truck, agriculture and specialty… Continue reading Hercules Tire & Rubber Company to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Bridgestone to Expand Texas Manufacturing Plant
Bridgestone Americas is making an investment of $60 million to expand its Bridgestone Bandag manufacturing plant in Abilene, Texas, the company announced. The 50,000-square-foot expansion of the Abilene plant, which is a supplier of retread tires for fleets, is aimed at the growing demand for the company’s tread rubber products, driven by the rapid growth… Continue reading Bridgestone to Expand Texas Manufacturing Plant
Yokohama Tire Plant Agrees to Contract with Local Steelworkers Union
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) has agreed in principle on a new four-year contract with United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1023, the company announced. Local 1023 represents approximately 500 employees at the Salem plant. The new agreement will replace the last contract that was signed in 2018, the plant said. “Negotiations once again went well as… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Plant Agrees to Contract with Local Steelworkers Union
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Pirelli to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has broadened its selection of premium performance tires with the addition of Pirelli to its line card, the company announced. “Pirelli is a globally recognized brand known for its cutting-edge tire technology. Turn 14 Distribution will offer Pirelli’s full assortment of tires, including the popular P-Zero and Scorpion families.… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Pirelli to Line Card
American Tire Distributors to Raise $1.5M for Veterans & First Responders
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has increased its commitment to the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need. This year, ATD and Tire Pros are working together to raise $1.5 million—a 50% increase from 2021—for the foundation through its Summer for… Continue reading American Tire Distributors to Raise $1.5M for Veterans & First Responders
American Tire Distributors Completes Sale of Canadian Subsidiary
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has completed the sale of its Canadian subsidiary, National Tire Distributors (NTD), to Groupe Touchette Inc., the company announced. “With the sale of NTD now complete, ATD is moving forward as a more focused organization that is better positioned to serve its customers across the U.S. and invest in the enhanced… Continue reading American Tire Distributors Completes Sale of Canadian Subsidiary
Bridgestone to Expand Development of Natural Rubber from Desert Shrubs
The sustainably sourced material was used to make race tires for the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix in Nashville earlier this month…
Meyer Distributing Adds Thret Offroad, Predator Tire to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added Thret Off-Road and Predator Tire to its wheel and tire line card, the company announced. Thret Off-Road offers three series of custom wheels and Predator Tire offers three tread patterns in its New Mutant line of tires, the distributor said. “I am excited to announce the addition of Thret Off-Road to… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Thret Offroad, Predator Tire to Line Card
Hankook Tire to Invest $1.6B in Tennessee Plant Expansion
Hankook Tire is making a $1.6 billion investment to expand its Tennessee manufacturing facility, located in Clarksville, Tennessee, the company announced. The investment includes the previously planned Phase 2 expansion that will double production capacity of Hankook’s passenger car and light truck (PC/LT) tires, and adds a Phase 3 expansion with the company’s first U.S.… Continue reading Hankook Tire to Invest $1.6B in Tennessee Plant Expansion
Toyo Tire Promotes Rob Lovi to VP of Sales
Toyo Tire U.S.A. has promoted Rob Lovi to vice president of sales, the company announced. Previously serving as the director of sales, national strategic accounts, Lovi’s promotion is a part of the company’s succession plan following the appointment of Mike Graber to president and chief executive officer earlier this year, the company said. Lovi first… Continue reading Toyo Tire Promotes Rob Lovi to VP of Sales