If you think a tire is, well, a tire, check this out. Goodyear has unveiled two groundbreaking concept tires that really roll. The first concept – named “BHO3” – offers the possibility of charging the batteries of electric cars by transforming the heat generated by the rolling tire into electrical energy. The second concept – […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that it is introducing the Fuel Max LHS, a fuel-efficient long haul steer tire designed to complement the launch of the Goodyear Fuel Max LHD G505D last year. “Together, the Goodyear Fuel Max LHD G505D and the Goodyear Fuel Max LHS make up the most fuel-efficient long […]
Roadmaster has announced a new tire specifically engineered to withstand the demands of drop-deck trailers. Called the RM272, it features a new tread design and compounding that, according to the company, “provides improved treadwear and protection against cutting and chipping.” Roadmaster noted that when the tire was in development, it was “tested against three types […]
Nokian Tyres has introduced what it calls the “world’s first winter tire with an A energy rating.” The new Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 is a genuine winter tire designed for BMW’s unique i3 electric car, and it combines extremely low rolling resistance, first-class grip, and exceptional driving comfort. According to tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 can […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is introducing two new SmartWay-verified retread products to help fleets reduce their operating costs. Goodyear’s G392A SSD UniCircle and G394A SST UniCircle wide-base retread products recently earned SmartWay verification, according to Brian Buckham, general manager, product marketing, Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems. “These retread products offer many of the same […]
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has announced that it has closed the sale of its 65 percent ownership in Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Company Ltd (CCT) to Chengshan Group Company Ltd. for approximately $262 million net of taxes and including dividends in accordance. “Resolving the ownership of CCT has been a key goal for us, […]
