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Reading Tire Wear Patterns

Modern tire construction has generally trended toward low aspect ratio tire casings with more flexible sidewalls and rigid treads. Although this type of construction has made tires less sensitive to negative camber angles used in many current steering geometry designs, many types of tire wear patterns continue to indicate problems in a vehicle’s steering geometry.

Consider TPMS When Changing To Winter Tires

The time to change to and from snow tires is both a regional and personal decision. Whenever it takes place, a changeover brings with it a need for consumers to make some decisions. To purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels needs to be followed with questions about TPMS sensors.

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels Celebrates 50 Years At This Year’s SEMA Show

Founded by the legendary Mickey Thompson and friend Gene McMannis in 1963, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) will celebrate 50 years of innovation and product excellence during the 2013 SEMA Show.

Yokohama Tire Corp. Launches New Mobile Website

Yokohama Tire Corp. has released a new mobile website designed for consumers on the go. The website is different than the company’s main site and is optimized for smartphones and use on smaller touch-sensitive displays.

Pirelli Develops Custom P Zero Tires For Alfa Romeo 4C

Pirelli SpA has launched two fitments for the Alfa Romeo 4C with a custom design to match the unique needs of the car. The tires, featuring “AR” on the sidewalls to symbolize their creation for the Alfa Romeo, are 17 inches on the front and 18 inches on the back or 18 inches on the front and 19 inches on the back.

Yokohama Kicks Off ‘Autumn Escape’ Promotion

Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) is helping consumers get ready for fall with a new national mail-in rebate promotion. The “Autumn Escape” campaign, which runs through Nov. 17, offers consumers a $60 Visa prepaid card after the purchase of any set of four Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T-S, AVID Ascend, AVID ENVigor or AVID ENVigor ZPS tires.

Lista Announces New Automated Tire Carousel For Automotive Industry

Lista International Corporation announces a new automated tire carousel that will take tire storage for the automotive industry to the next level of productivity. Storing tires in a parts or service department no longer has to be a challenge. Lista’s new automated tire carousel offers a workspace storage solution. Not only does it maximize storage space, it also presents a clean, organized and professional appearance. This will drive profitability with functionality and a contemporary product design.

Pirelli Partners With Audi Club North America

Pirelli Tire North America has partnered with the Audi Club North America. The Audi Club and Pirelli officially kicked off its partnership during the Audi Club Convention recently in Nashville, Tenn.

Goodyear Helps Promote ‘It Can Wait’ Campaign

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s fleet of blimps will carry messaging devoted to “It Can Wait,” a national campaign encouraging people to not text and drive, on Sept. 19. The messaging will coincide with the campaign’s “Drive 4 Pledges Day.”

Hankook Tire Announces 2013 ‘Great Hit’ Fall Mail-In Rebate Promotion

With fall approaching, baseball playoff season is imminent, and fans across the country are gearing up to root for their favorite teams. As this baseball fever sets in, Hankook Tire is following suit by announcing the launch of its 2013 “Great Hit” mail-in rebate promotion. The fall promotion will give consumers the chance to score big deals on some of Hankook’s most popular tires.

BFGoodrich Launches New Motorsports Website

Michelin’s BFGoodrich Tires brand has unveiled a new website specifically designed to cover its racing activities, in which the brand has been involved for more than four decades. The site contains original news, event calendars, racing results, video, photos and social media feeds that enable visitors to track the latest developments with BFG racing.

‘Firestone Drives America Tour’ Kicks Off In Akron

Promoting its Commercial Solutions division, Bridgestone Americas kicked off its “Firestone Drives America Tour” in Akron on July 16. The tour will travel across the country introducing new Firestone commercial truck tires to fleets and drivers.