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Newsby Roselynne ReyesJune 4, 2019

Michelin, GM Show Airless Tire Prototype

Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology for passenger vehicles — the Michelin Uptis (or Unique Puncture-proof Tire System) prototype — at a sustainable mobility event.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2019

Continental Increases Production of Retreads

Continental's pre-cured tread plant in Mt. Vernon, Ill., adds a second production shift, and is expected to reach a 300% increase in production compared with 2018.

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Articlesby StaffApril 18, 2019

10 Things to Know About Tire Retreading

Modern Tire Dealer's editors have compiled an overview of the retreading industry from 2018, covering everything from the double-digit change in overall sales to the average cost of a casing.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2019

One Tire Brand Dominates J.D. Power's Rankings

There's only one tire brand that ranked "among the best" in every category of J.D. Power's 2019 Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study.

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ArticlesMarch 25, 2019

The Evolution of Winter Tires

A better understanding of winter tires, including what makes a snow tire, will help fleet managers choose the right tire for vehicles that operate in inclement conditions.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2019

2020 Ford Explorer Offers Self-Sealing Tires

Ford will offer a self-sealing tire with its 2020 Explorer that's designed to fill most common tread punctures and slow the rate of an air leak, Ford has announced.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Top Commercial Truck Tire Sizes Identified

The leading commercial truck tire sizes of 2018, as reported by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, includes the perennially popular 295/75R22.5.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 22, 2019

How to Handle a Tire Blowout

A sudden tire blowout can happen anywhere, anytime. It can be a frustrating situation for a busy commercial driver on a schedule. More importantly, a tire blowout can pose a serious safety hazard.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2019

Discount Tire Added 55 Stores in 2018

Discount Tire added 55 stores nationwide in 2018, with nine outlets opened in December alone.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Firestone Truck Tire Prices to Rise 4%

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC and Bridgestone Canada Inc. will increase the price of Firestone brand truck and bus radial tires on Feb. 1, 2019.

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