200 Passes And Still Going: Frank Aragona And His Goodyear Tires
Frank Aragona has been part of drag racing for half a century. An Englishtown resident, Aragona now operates a multi-car team with cars in the Competition Eliminator and Super Comp categories.
Yokohama Kicks Off Summer With National Consumer Mail-In Rebate Promotion
Yokohama Tire Corp. is kicking off summer with a national consumer mail-in rebate promotion. The “Summer Joyride” campaign offers consumers a $60 Visa prepaid card after the purchase of any set of four Yokohama AVID Ascend, AVID ENVigor, AVID ENVigor ZPS, S.drive, YK580 or AS530 tires now through July 7.
TPMS Sensor Corrosion: 5 Tips To Help Avoid A Snapped Stem
Since TPMS became standard equipment in 2008, many sensors are starting to show their age. While some of these sensors may have a lot of battery life left, the sensors’ stems are starting to fall victim to corrosion. Here are five tips that can help you avoid snapping stems and have the shop eat a sensor.
Goodyear Tires Chosen For 2014 Silverado, Sierra Trucks
General Motors Corp. has selected a variety of Goodyear tires as original equipment fitments for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models, which are among the most popular trucks available in North America.
Janis Wins NHRA Pro Mod Race On Goodyear’s D2922
Track conditions at Englishtown were difficult. The track temperature reached 134 degrees during the weekend, making grip an elusive commodity. But Janis made consistently smooth runs.
It’s National Tire Safety Week, And Here Is Why
This week, as you may know, is National Tire Safety Week. And, as the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) points out in its latest survey of American drivers, there is still a lot for them to learn.
Baja 500 Preview With Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Off-Road Racing Teammates Heidi Steele And Jessica McMillin
In March, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) made history by partnering with the first-ever all-woman Trophy Truck driver tandem in SCORE (Southern California Off Road Enthusiasts) racing: The Desert Assassins’ Heidi Steele and Jessica McMillin. YTC follows the teammates in this Q&A as they gear up for the Baja 500 race on May 31-June 1. The co-drivers discuss working together, the challenges of the Trophy Truck division and race – as well as tire – strategy.
Kumho Recalled Tires Being Recalled Again
Kumho Tire USA Inc. had to re-recall some 12,000 of its own previously recalled tires after some of them were sold back into the distribution chain as “used tires.”
Honda Delivers Quality Award To Goodyear
Goodyear has received Honda of America’s “Excellence in Quality Award” for its performance in supplying OE tires for various Honda vehicles.
Examining The Differences Between OE tires And Their ‘Exact Duplicate’ Replacements
It wasn’t too long ago that the general consensus was that the only reasons a carmaker chose a particular tire as OE was appearance and cost – it had to look good in the showroom and it had to be cheap. Even if that was true then, things are different today. As vehicles have evolved to become lighter, more fuel-efficient and more responsive, original equipment tires have changed, too. Tire weight and rolling resistance have been reduced and handling has improved.
Hercules Launches Major Website Redesign
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced an all-new website, featuring “clean design, easy to find information and enhanced functionality that includes robust tire search capabilities,” according to the importer, wholesaler and marketer.
Toyo Tires Launches ‘Smooth It Over’ Sweepstakes On Facebook
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announces the launch of its “Smooth It Over” sweepstakes, running now through June 2. Toyo tires are designed to deliver a smooth ride on the road. Now, followers of Toyo on Facebook can help pass along that message, and help friends “smooth things over,” even when they’re not driving, the company says.