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BKT announces “ag-centric” tire production plant in the U.S.
The facility would be the first U.S.-based plant for the firm and while the plant's location has not been announced BKT plans to break ground during Q2 of 2019.
November 30, 2018
Construction Equipment
Caught stealing tires off a skid steer, alleged thief invokes the Grinch, still gets arrested
An officer caught a man in the act of attempting to steal several skid steer loader tires. See how the thief tried to talk his way out of the situation on EW.
July 30, 2018
Components
Bridgestone expands OTR tire production with $12M infusion to Ill. plant
Bridgestone says its Bloomington, Illinois, tire plant will soon be expanded to support the manufacturing of more off-the-road tires for mining & construction.
July 20, 2018
Components
Cooper intros two new all-terrain Discoverer pickup tires with more stopping power
The all-season, all-terrain Discoverer AT3-LT and Discoverer AT3-XLT both feature Durable-Tread Technology for enhanced durability. More here!
June 26, 2018
Components
Michelin intros a new Tweel airless tire designed for UTVs
The Michelin X Tweel UTV 26x9N14 tire serves as a single unit that replaces pneumatic tires and removes the need for maintenance, spare tires or repair kits.
May 28, 2018
Construction Equipment
Yokohama adds cut-, heat-resistant compounds to dump truck tires
The RL42 E-4 is made for long hauls on hard surfaces while the RB42 E-4 is designed for work in soft and loose surfaces. Both feature steel cord belts.
May 22, 2018
Telematics
Goodyear’s new app-based OTR tire gauge, real-time monitoring system create custom reports, track costs
By Marcia Gruver Doyle and Tom Jackson Managing tires on a fleet of equipment is a tough task, but these round rubber assets will cost you big bucks without good record keeping. Most tire manufacturers have tire management software for record keeping, but Goodyear has gone one step further with an enhanced version of its […]
May 3, 2018
Components
Continental ContiConnect automatically displays truck tire pressure, eliminating manual inspections
Tire maker Continental’s new ContiConnect system automatically gauges tire pressure and temperature data every time trucks return to the fleet terminal. Sensors placed in the tires send tire-pressure data through Vodafone Internet of things (IoT) SIM technology, and the results are displayed on a web portal that can be viewed from anywhere, by phone, tablet […]
April 20, 2018
Components
BFGoodrich intros two new severe duty tire models for construction with 50% price guarantee
By Max Heine BFGoodrich has introduced two all-terrain tires for the severe service market. The new BFGoodrich Cross Control S (steer) and Cross Control D (drive) tires target construction, logging and energy applications. With serrated shoulders, the tires offer improved traction,” said Adam Murphy, business-to-business vice president of marketing for BFGoodrich commercial truck tires. “Staggered […]
March 30, 2018
Components
Yokohama raising OTR tire prices due to market pressures
Yokohama has announced that it will be increasing prices on its off-the-road tire offerings due to market conditions. The company says the price increases will take effect April 1 could be as high as 6 percent, noting that the increases will be “among other inline adjustments.” Yokohama OTR vice president Bruce Besancon’s statement suggests that […]
March 6, 2018
Construction Equipment
Continental to expand Neb. rubber mixing operations, add employees
Continental is undergoing a $9.3 million expansion of its industrial hose plant in Norfolk, Nebraska. The expansion focuses on the company’s rubber-mixing operations for supplying its North American plants with rubber for industrial hoses and whitewall tires for cars. Continental plans to add more than 30 employees at the Norfolk plant, which has more than […]
February 6, 2018
Components
TeleMaster flat-proof tires designed for JLG, SkyTrak telehandlers
Continental has designed its new solid, flat-proof TeleMaster tires for JLG telehandlers in a partnership between the tire maker and aerial work platform manufacturer. The TeleMaster tires are available as an option on certain JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers. The tires consist of three-layer construction and specialized rubber compounds. The inner layer contains dampening properties and […]
December 28, 2017
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