Hankook Recalling Tires Due to Sidewall Concerns
NHTSA announced that Hankook Tire America is voluntarily recalling some of its Hankook Dynapro AS radials due to concerns with “less than expected sidewall performance.” The recall impacts 17,729 tires in size P265/70R17S. NHTSA had no information about production dates or effected DOT codes.
Rotted Tires Put 4 in Hospital; This Won’t End Well
Four unfortunate people ended up hospitalized near St. Augustine, FL, after a one-vehicle crash on I-95 – caused, according to a Florida High Patrol trooper, by “old, dry, rotted tires.” What I want to know is just how long will it take for the product liability lawsuits to fly. Cause, you know, it was the tires. The old, dry, rotted tires.
Tariff Turmoil, Market Volatility Put Added Pressure on Private Brand Tires
The private brand tire segment underwent a tumultuous 2009 as a result of the global economic downturn that affected all aspects of the tire industry, as well as the Obama Administration’s placement of heavy additional duties on passenger tires imported from China.
Manager Catches Employee Stealing Eight New Tires
An employee of the Murfreesboro, TN, Firestone Complete Auto Care Center location was arrested on theft charges after his store manager caught him stealing $1,800 worth of tires. The 32-year-old man was spotted stealing the tires and loading them into his vehicle on Sept. 9 at around 9 p.m.
What Tire Treads And Golf Ball Designs Have In Common
Listen to Part II of this interview with Bridgestone Golf’s Dan Murphy.
EV Tire Satisfaction Gap Widens As Wear Rates Increase
The J.D. Power study shows that EV owners expect their tires to last as long as gas-powered vehicles do.
Tesla Model 3 TPMS Service
Resetting and programming TPMS sensors for a Tesla is a lot like any other vehicle, and the challenge is still the same: keeping the light off.
Roger’s Tire Service Focuses On Customers And Community
Central Ohio Ag Tire Dealer grows business by serving farm customers from a barn.
Interview: ADAS Calibration & Connectivity Drive Growth
Hunter’s Pete Liebetreu explains the company’s goals, equipment and outlook.
The Last Word: Adapting To Enduring Expectations
Opportunities to reach your customers are easier to use and more effective than ever.
