Goodyear Super Single Tire Replaced
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it has replaced its super single tire for severe-duty applications with a model it said will last longer and get better off-road traction.
May 18, 2011Michelin’s Sales Jump 28% on Higher Truck Demand
Tire maker Michelin & Cie. said its first-quarter revenue rose 28%, led by surging demand in truck tires and a general economic rebound, Bloomberg reported.
April 22, 2011Tough Times Lead More Fleets to Retreads
The retread business is booming at Snider Tire Inc. — so much so that the Greensboro, N.C., company is building a sixth plant to fulfill its half-million yearly orders for Michelin retreads.
February 28, 2011Yokohama to Boost Auto, Light-Truck Tire Prices 8%
Yokohama Tire Corp. said Friday it will increase prices by up to 8% on all of its consumer tires, which include passenger, performance and light-truck tires, effective March 1.
February 11, 2011Goodyear Posts Loss; Sales Rise as Tire Maker Sees Stronger 2011
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Thursday reported a fourth-quarter loss but projected 3% to 5% growth in tire sales this year and said it would close a Tennessee plant to cut costs.
February 10, 2011Concern Over Tire Prices, Supply
There were more signs of the trucking industry’s resurgence last week, as a number of publicly-held fleets reported improved earnings, while analysts said trailer and used trucks sales surged during 2010.
February 7, 2011Tire Manufacturers Boost Prices as Rubber, Oil Costs Increase
Truck tire manufacturers have raised prices up to 12% in recent weeks, citing materials costs, while concern is mounting about future supplies after the sudden rise in new tractor and trailer sales.
February 7, 2011Bridgestone Sets 12% Increase in Truck Tire Prices
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions said it is boosting prices of its Bridgestone and Firestone brand truck and bus radial tires by 12%, effective immediately.
February 2, 2011Yokohama Boosting Commercial Tire Prices 6%
Following moves by other tire makers, Yokohama Tire Corp. said Monday it will boost prices of its light- and medium-duty commercial truck and off-road tires by up to 6%, effective Jan. 1.
November 22, 2010Manufacturers Raise Truck Tire Prices
North American truck tire manufacturers have imposed a new round of price increases, generally about 8%, citing higher raw material costs that coincided with greater tire sales and some reports of tire shortages.
November 8, 2010