Michelin Recalls 841,000 LT Tires
Michelin North America is recalling some 841,000 light truck and commercial light truck tires due to tread separation concerns. Specifically, the tiremaker is recalling BFGoodrich Commercial T/A A/S and Uniroyal Laredo HD/H tires sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels Launches Company Facebook Page
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels has launched a new Facebook page featuring all the latest company info, including product, racing and event news, as well as photos and videos. The company says it plans to break news about several new products on its Facebook page.
10,000 Cooper-Made Tires Under Recall
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and three of its private brand customers have issued recalls of Cooper-produced radials designed for fitment on SUVs and pickup trucks. According to NHTSA, the approximately 10,000 tires involved – produced at Cooper’s plant in Texarkana, AR – may suffer from “contaminated rubber” that could cause a tread separation.
Toyotires.com Offers Visitors New Design and Features
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has updated its company website with an all-new new look and feel. A bright design welcomes visitors, while new features make navigating through the site simpler and more informative, the company says. Tire features and technology are explained with eye-catching visuals while performance ratings compare tires on handling, tread life, comfort and more. Users also can search for tires either by their vehicle type or tire size on the expanded Tire Finder.
New Tires Aplenty Coming From Goodyear
Goodyear dealers will see five new consumer tire products unleashed by the tiremaker this year, products unveiled earlier this week at Goodyear’s annual dealer meeting.
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Woman Drives Off Without Paying for Tires
A customer at the Tire Kingdom location on Heckle Boulevard in Rock Hill, SC, faces shoplifting charges after police said she stole tires when her check and debit card were declined.
Goodyear: Four New Tires Enhance Motoring Safety
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has reached out to consumers by recommending that for optimal handling, stability and traction, four new tires definitely are better than two. And in an emergency maneuver, they’re a must, particularly in areas where inclement weather is forecast, the tiremaker said.
Cooper to Drivers: Check Tires as Winter Weather Approaches
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. recommends drivers engage in routine tire maintenance, checking that their tires are in the proper condition to deal with potentially hazardous road conditions this winter season.