The new Cobra Instinct from Cooper Tire is a dedicated performance product designed for sports cars, muscle cars, and performance CUVs and SUVs. It utilizes an asymmetric tread pattern that improves grip and traction when driving on wet and snowy roads. Cooper incorporated soybean oil to replace petroleum-based materials for its tread compound. This keeps […]
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Hankook Tire recently launched a new system that helps improve the customer satisfaction and efficiency of its iON EV tires. According to the company, this new system will enhance research and development. Previous tests have shown that iON products have helped increase tire durability by up to 15%. They have also improved driving stability by […]
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Continental Tire has entered into a 5-year deal as the official tire supplier of the three ladder series of the USF Pro Championships. These include the USF Pro 2000, USF2000, and USF Juniors. The partnership is set to commence in 2024. The Continental tires to be supplied will be made at Hoosier Racing Tire in […]
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Yokohama Rubber which sells Yokohama tires in different parts of the world has sent its sympathies and condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the recent Hawaii wildfires. Through its Yokohama Magokoro Fund, the company stated that it will donate ¥1 million ($6,767.27) in support of relief efforts. This will be done through […]
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General Tire customers will get to enjoy promotional benefits beginning Sept 1 up to Oct 31 with every purchase of 4 select General tires. Buyers stand a chance to receive a prepaid Visa card loaded with up to $100. The tires included in the promotion include the Grabber X3, Grabber A/TX, Grabber HTS60, Grabber UHP, […]
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Sep
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The first-ever Toyota Grand Highlander will ride on a new set of Geolandar X-CV tires from Yokohama. The tires are designed to offer great maneuverability and high-speed performance while optimizing ride comfort. The mid-size SUV was launched in North America in June 2023 and will fit 255/65R18 111H and 255/55R20 107V size tires. The tire’s […]
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Ford Motor Company has recognized the Hankook Tire plant in Tennesee for prioritizing product quality, continuous improvement, service capabilities, and technological innovation. The car manufacturer awarded the company the “Quality is No. 1” (Q1) medal. The medal represents the level of quality tire suppliers across the globe uphold when matching Ford’s quality and manufacturing rules. […]
The recently concluded 2023 Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA) saw Falken Tires win three class podiums at Portland International Raceway. The first position went to Jordan Priestly, driving a 2021 Tesla Model 3 rolling on a new set of Falken Azenis RT660 tires. Koda Altwood took second place in a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance […]
The 2023 Dakar Rally did not go very well for drivers that were riding on BFGoodrich tires. Tire punctures ruined quite a number of races and got drivers eliminated from the overall competition. In a recent development, BFGoodrich has announced that it will correct all the mistakes for the 2024 rally, including using a new […]
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General Tire has just released a new tire, the UHP G-Max AS07 which combines the attributes of the G-Max AS05 and Grabber UHP General tires. It’s designed for passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks. The tire replaces the other two and merges them into one. It comes with visual alignment indicators and a replacement […]