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| 06-14-07 | Michelin Aggressive New LTX A/T2 Light Truck Tire |
| Today, Michelin announced the introduction of the new LTX® A/T2 light truck & SUV tire, uniquely providing all the grip & durability expected from a rugged off-road tire while delivering a quiet, comfortable ride & unmatched cornering performance on the road. Read more | |
| 05-30-07 | BFGoodrich g-Force R1 Tire Scores Top Honors at Modified Shootout and GT Live |
| GREENVILLE, S.C. – May 2, 2007 – BFGoodrich Tires’ team of high-performance tire engineers & executives need to make room in their caps for another feather, as the recently released BFGoodrich® Tires g-Force R1™ tire played a decisive role in earning the overall title for AMS Performance during Modified Magazine’s “Tuner Shootout 2007.” The results of the magazine’s extensive competition held at California Speedway in Fontana, Calif., are featured in its June issue, which is hitting newsstands now. Read more | |
| 04-25-07 | Michelin tires first quarter 2007 net sales |
| Michelin tires first quarter 2007 net sales were supported by an approximate 5% year-on-year sales volume growth. All Group operations contributed to the growth, especially Truck & Specialty tires. Although growing, the Passenger car & Light truck operations were affected by Original Equipment sales, which were down in North America & Asia. The price-mix effect was maintained at a high level, above 4%. The currency impact was strongly negative at -3.6%. Overall, Group quarter-on-quarter net sales were up a satisfactory 5.5%. Read more | |
| 03-19-07 | Audi, Acura, Corvette, and Ferrari Partner With Michelin Tires to Make 2007 12 Hours of Sebring History |
| America's oldest & most prestigious sports car race celebrated a 55th year in grand style, making history on several fronts. The revolutionary Audi R10 TDI turbo diesel backed up its historic victory here in 2006 by taking the overall win to kick off the 2007 American Le Mans Series season. The winning #2 Audi R10 TDI driven by Frank Biela, Emanuele Pirro & Marco Werner completed 364 laps of the challenging 3.7 mile Sebring circuit. Read more | |
| 02-20-07 | Bridgestone Turanza with Serenity Technology |
| The Bridgestone brand is the choice when it comes to performance & comfort. Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) introduces the all new Bridgestone Turanza with Serenity Technology™. Serenity Technology focuses on four key benefits that are paramount for consumers: Quiet, Comfort, Wet Performance & Long Wear. With its elegant design, Turanza with Serenity Technology will earn lavish praise from even the most critical drivers. Read more | |
| 01-31-07 | International Media Selected Firestone Tires and Products Among Best of 2006 |
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People tend to reflect on the best ideas & innovations that came out of a year once it has concluded. In 2006, Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC (FSIP) contributed two of them, according to a jury of international journalists at the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The panel of journalists from 22 countries in Europe, Asia, South America, Australia & Africa reviewed 1,500 new style & performance products introduced at the SEMA show to determine which products were likely to succeed in their home markets. FSIP’s new Air-Rite™ Digital Air Command & “Red Label” air springs were chosen for this honor. Read more |
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| 01-16-07 | Bridgestone Potenza Concept Tire |
| Bridgestone Corporation, parent company of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH), unveiled an ultra-high performance Bridgestone-brand Potenza™ concept tire at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), yesterday in Detroit. Read more | |
| 01-09-07 | Continental Tire Fusion of Technology and Style Continues |
| The Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) Passenger & Light Truck Replacement Group announced today that it will continue the joint marketing partnership with Wholesale Tire & Wheel Corporation (WTW) – parent of the high-end wheel brand “Giovanna”. The joint marketing partnership officially launched at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association Show (SEMA) last year, officially brought together WTW’s unparalleled style & CTNA’s tire technology. CTNA launched two (2) Giovanna edition tires last year & will launch nine (9) passenger & two (2) SUV tire sizes at SEMA 2006. Read more | |
| 12-22-06 | Evaluating Ultra High Performance Summer Tires |
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It seems that nearly all of today's Ultra High Performance Summer tires are going in a new direction. Many of the popular tires in the category have long featured stylish & functional directional tread patterns designed to look as good as they perform in the wet, by aiding hydroplaning resistance & enhancing wet traction. Sporty cornering & good dry grip were also standard characteristics. But often, all but the most expensive tires in this category tended to be a little unrefined when it came to ride comfort & road noise. Drivers of sports cars & sporty coupes & sedans had to accept a little more tread noise & ride harshness to get the level of summertime cornering they were looking for. Read more |
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| 12-16-06 | Michelin North America Announces Agricultural Tire Price Increase |
| Michelin North America will increase prices, including back orders, on agricultural tires effective Jan. 1, 2007 as follows: Agricultural replacement tires sold in the United States & Canada will increase by an average of 6 percent for Michelin, Kleber & Taurus brand tires. BFGoodrich brand tires will increase by 3.5 percent. Read more | |
| 12-06-06 | Yokohama ADVAN Neova Tires Featured During Governor Schwarzenegger Speech |
| California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today highlighted the role new alternative fuel vehicles play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the state & throughout the world. During a speech at the 100th annual L.A. Auto Show, the governor spotlighted five vehicles, including the all-electric Tesla Roadster that rides on Yokohama ADVAN Neova tires. Read more | |
| 11-30-06 | Michelin Sues Look Alike Tire Retreader |
| Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. has filed suit in the federal court of Canada against Distribution Nortop & Rechapage Nortop Richmond for design patent infringement. The suit regards several patented Michelin® brand tread designs (Michelin XDY®-3, XZY-2™, XDS® & XDN®-2) that are being infringed by Nortop. The look alike treads are being distributed in Canada for rethreading. Read more | |
| 11-22-06 | Join Hands with Bridgestone Firestone and the Marines to Make the Holiday Season Joyful For Those Less Fortunate |
| Do you want to make someone's holiday brighter this season? Join Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) & the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation to spread good cheer & make the holidays happier for thousands of needy children across the United States. Read more | |
| 11-14-06 | Bridgestone Tires - Technology Extends Its Reach |
| A state that is no stranger to technology with more than 2,000 information technology companies—has something new to be proud of as the Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) Wilson facility sends its first shipment of high-tech Bridgestone Run-Flat (RFT) tires to BMW. The Wilson plant is the first BFNT facility in the United States to produce Bridgestone-brand Run-Flat tires. The 225/45R17 91W Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT tires will be shipped to BMW’s assembly plant in Spartanburg, S.C., (BMW MC) for original equipment application on the BMW Z4. Read more | |
| 11-08-06 | Dunlop Tires Goes Extreme With New Scorching Direzza Sport Z1 |
| Dunlop Tires today introduced an extreme sports performance tire with race-like characteristics for drifting, on-track & autocross motorsports. The street-legal Direzza Sport Z1 is "Dunlop's new halo tire for enthusiasts who want maximum dry-weather traction on the street or at the track," according to Silvana Valencic, segment marketing manager for the brand in North America. The tire was unveiled this morning at the automotive aftermarket specialty-products SEMA Show here (booth 41427, South Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center). Read more | |
| 11-05-06 | Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 Tires are Original Equipment On 2007 Mazda CX-9 |
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Mazda’s all-new seven-passenger CX-9 sport utility vehicle (SUV) will ride on Bridgestone-brand Dueler™ H/L 400™ tires from Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT). The 2007 Mazda CX-9, available in three models – Sport, Touring and Grand Touring – will be fitted exclusively with Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 tires in sizes P245/60R18 104H and P245/50R20 102V. Read more |
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| 11-03-06 | KUMHO expands size lineups of several tire models |
| KUMHO will add a total of 97 new sizes to six of its most popular tire models in the first quarter of 2007. Read more | |
| 10-31-06 | Pirelli Tire start operations of new facility in Romania dedicated to production of High-Performance tires |
| Pirelli Tire has officially started tire manufacture in Romania at its new facility in Slatina (Olt Province). The plant will produce top-of-the-range tires for cars & SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) & is located close to the steel-cord facility opened last year. The new Slatina plant, one of the world's most modern tire production facilities, applies leading-edge non-robotised production technologies & has been designed for producing high-performance tires - a sector where Pirelli Tire is a leader - including the Company's Winter, High-Performance, Ultra-High-Performance & SUV range. Read more | |
| 10-24-06 | Comparing Passenger All-Season Tires |
| While today's high performance tires add spark & sizzle, & touring tires blend style & sophistication, the most popular type of tire in the United States (based on how many are sold) is from the Passenger All-Season tire category. Passenger All-Season tires are for the drivers of everyday passenger cars & minivans, as well as some small SUVs & pickup trucks who want dependable tires that provide all-season versatility, including traction in light snow. While a Passenger All-Season tire's steering response & cornering capabilities won't match that of high performance or touring tires, Passenger All-Season tires emphasize good wear, a comfortable ride, & predictable cornering. Read more | |
| 10-20-06 | Michelin Seeks Alms Championship 4x4 At Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca |
| Michelin returns to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the final race of the 2006 American Le Mans Series season pushing to reach unprecedented heights in ALMS competition. Read more | |
| 10-16-06 | Revolution in Winter Tires |
| Ever since studded winter tires were banned in Japan & Bridgestone introduced Blizzak Studless Winter tires to help drivers get a better grip in the slipperiest winter road conditions they would face, many tire manufacturers have evolved their method of enhancing packed snow & ice traction. The traditional method of inserting road-damaging metal studs has given way to new technologies that combine unique tread compounds molded into sophisticated tread designs. It's turned out to be a win-win situation, because in addition to increased winter driving comfort, control & convenience, these new winter tire technologies have also reduced road repair costs. Read more | |
| 10-11-06 | Michelin Men Play For High Stakes At MotoGP's Slowest Track |
| With just two races remaining the title is wide open, with five riders able to win motorcycling's biggest prize which last went 'down to the wire' way back in 1992. Michelin riders have used Michelin MotoGP tyre technology to dominate the 2006 series & currently hold the top three places in the points chase. Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda Team RC211V-Michelin), Valentino Rossi (Camel Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin) & Marco Melandri (Fortuna Honda RC211V-Michelin) are separated by just 37 points at the top of the points table, while Rookie of the Year Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team RC211V-Michelin) is in fifth spot & still has an outside chance of the title. So far this year Michelin riders have won 12 of 15 races, scored nine pole positions & filled 36 of a possible 45 podium places. Read more | |
| 10-07-06 | Testing Bridgestone winter tires vs all-season tires vs summer tires |
| Did you ever have to use a pair of pliers as a hammer? How about a screwdriver as a pry bar? While necessity sometimes requires us to make unusual tool selections, completing the task with the wrong tool is often very challenging. The same is true of tires. Tires are very important tools used by our vehicles. Read more | |
| 10-05-06 | AWD vs RWD car tire test on ice |
| 10-02-06 | Michelin Man Valentino Rossi Sets New Motegi Lap Record |
| 09-28-06 | Comparing Popular Original Equipment Tires vs Replacement Grand Touring All-Season Tires |
| 09-23-06 | Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position Max Performance Test |
| 09-19-06 | Goodyear The Tire Of Choice Among Top Alcohol Teams |
| 09-18-06 | Yokohama BMW & Team PTG Cap Strong Weekend with Second Place Finish at Road America |
| 09-15-06 | Pirelli Tire sales |
| 09-13-06 | Bridgestone and Firestone tires Named Standard Tire Supplier For Mack |
| 09-12-06 | Worlds Fastest SUV Tires |
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