Tag: Wheels & Tires

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

Bridgestone Collaborates with Microsoft on Tire Maintenance Software

Bridgestone is collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate development of advanced tire analytic software, the companies announced. “Since our first collaboration announcement in 2020, Microsoft has been a valuable partner in both our European and Americas markets,” said Paolo Ferrari, joint global chief operating officer, Bridgestone Corporation, and president & CEO, Bridgestone Americas. “We are excited… Continue reading Bridgestone Collaborates with Microsoft on Tire Maintenance Software

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Weld Off-Road to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added to its selection of Weld Racing products with the addition of Weld Off-Road to its line card, the company announced. “Turn 14 Distribution brought on Weld Racing in 2019, and we are now extending the product selection to include Weld Off-Road truck and UTV wheels. Weld Off-Road… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Weld Off-Road to Line Card

Continental Tire Partners with UTI

Continental Tire has been selected as the Official Tire of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the company announced. The new partnership includes campus and curriculum aides to each of UTI’s 13 locations across the nation. “We are pleased to announce Continental Tire’s sponsorship of Universal Technical Institute (UTI),” said Chris Charity, vice president of sales –… Continue reading Continental Tire Partners with UTI

Michelin North America Appoints New Director of Motorsports

Michelin North America has named Jason Anzalone director of motorsports, effective Aug. 1, the company announced. Anzalone succeeds Tony Ménard, who is returning to Michelin headquarters in France after three years in North America. “Tony has been instrumental to our motorsports success in North America, nurturing the heritage of Michelin and BFGoodrich racing through iconic… Continue reading Michelin North America Appoints New Director of Motorsports

Hoosier Racing Tire Appoints New Head of Marketing Department

Hoosier Racing Tire has appointed Nic Moncher to head up its newly established marketing department, the company announced. Moncher will be responsible for developing business plans that support the company’s strategic targets, supporting sales concepts and expanding promotional marketing strategies to drive growth, the company said. In addition, he will help with overall brand development… Continue reading Hoosier Racing Tire Appoints New Head of Marketing Department

R&R Marketing Welcomes New Sales and Marketing Representative

R&R Marketing Consultants, Inc. has announced the recent hire of Jeremy Gordon as sales and marketing representative. Gordon will join the RRMCI Northeast Sales Team. With a focus on truck upfits, wheels and tires, Gordon has more than 20 years of industry experience in sales and installation of auto accessories, between big box, wholesale distribution,… Continue reading R&R Marketing Welcomes New Sales and Marketing Representative

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Named Official Tire Sponsor of HOT ROD Drag Week

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has been named as the Official Tire Sponsor of HOT ROD Drag Week, the company announced. As the official tire sponsor, Mickey Thompson’s ET Drag Racing tire line will be showcased during Drag Week, which mixes street driving with visits to four different racetracks in five days. “HOT ROD Drag… Continue reading Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Named Official Tire Sponsor of HOT ROD Drag Week

Yokohama Tire Celebrates PPIHC Success

Yokohama Tire is celebrating its role in several strong performances, including the overall win, at the 100th running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the company announced. Including Robin Shute’s overall championship and unlimited class win, Yokohama drivers had 10 podium finishes (out of 18), four class wins and four of the top… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Celebrates PPIHC Success

Yokohama Tire Announces New ‘Tire Tips’ Video Series

Yokohama Tire, in conjunction with the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association’s Tire Safety Week (June 27-July 3) initiative, is launching a new seven-part Tire Tips videos series, the company announced. The 30-second to one-minute videos are hosted by veteran racer Dai Yoshihara, who will explain various aspects of tire safety. The first video is live and… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Announces New ‘Tire Tips’ Video Series

Bridgestone Opens New Race Tire Manufacturing Facility

Bridgestone Americas recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Tire Production Center (ATPC) in Akron, Ohio. Home to 60 expert tire builders and manufacturing professionals, the ATPC will manufacture all Firestone Firehawk race tires for the NTT IndyCar Series. Bridgestone invested more than $21 million to build its new home for race tire… Continue reading Bridgestone Opens New Race Tire Manufacturing Facility

Former Yokohama Tire Executive Jim MacMaster Passes Away

Jim MacMaster, Yokohama Tire’s former executive vice president and chief operating officer, passed away on June 14, the company announced. He was 75. The company provided the following obituary: Jim MacMaster, who spent 39 years in the tire industry, retired from Yokohama in 2010 after 30 years with the company. He also served as chairman… Continue reading Former Yokohama Tire Executive Jim MacMaster Passes Away

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Yokohama Tire to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has supplemented its tire selection with the addition of Yokohama Tire to its line card, the company announced. Turn 14 Distribution will offer both motorsports and off-road tires from Yokohama Tire, the company said. “Yokohama Tire is a leader in tire technology and innovation and Turn 14 Distribution is… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Yokohama Tire to Line Card