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Yokohama Tire Sweeps SEMA Show’s ‘Best New Tire’ Awards

GEOLANDAR X-AT™ takes first place, ADVAN Apex™ and GEOLANDAR X-CV® earn runner-up awards SANTA ANA, CA – (Nov. 5, 2019) – Three “Best New Tire” awards were handed out at the SEMA New Products Award Breakfast in Las Vegas…and Yokohama Tire won them all. Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR X-AT™ extreme all-terrain tire was named the “Best New …

NEXEN TIRE ANNOUNCES THE ROADIAN GTX – ALL-NEW CROSSOVER SUV GRAND TOURING TIRE DELIVERING UNMATCHED RELIABILITY AND COMFORT

— New Roadian GTX Marks the Latest Addition to Its Robust Line of Long-Lasting, High-Performance Tires — DIAMOND BAR, Calif., (Nov. 5, 2019) — Nexen Tire America, Inc. announced the global debut of the all-new Roadian GTX grand-touring tire at this year’s Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association (SEMA) Show. The highly anticipated Roadian GTX encompasses …

Yokohama Tire Delivers Ultimate Off-road Performance and Comfort with the All-new GEOLANDAR X-AT™

SANTA ANA, CA. – (May 28, 2019) – Rugged gets redefined with Yokohama Tire’s new GEOLANDAR X-AT™extreme all-terrain tire. Designed for pickup trucks, Jeeps and SUVs, the X-AT goes on sale July 1 with 27 sizes planned, ranging from 15 to 22 inches. “The GEOLANDAR X-AT delivers it all,” said …

Yokohama Tire’s GEOLANDAR X-MT™ Wins Red Dot Award

SANTA ANA, CA – (Apr. 24, 2019) – Yokohama Tire’s rugged GEOLANDAR X-MT™ has earned an esteemed 2019 Red Dot award in the Product Design category. This is the second major award the X-MT has garnered: it received the GOOD DESIGN award in December. The X-MT is available in 15 sizes, from 17-inch …

Yokohama Tire Rolls Out New GEOLANDAR X-CV™

Next-level tire designed for growing luxury SUV/crossover market SANTA ANA, CA – (Apr. 1, 2019) – For luxury SUV and crossover owners, there hasn’t been a lot of choices for replacement tires…until now. Yokohama Tire’s new GEOLANDAR X-CV™ fills the need with 23 W-speed-rated sizes, covering nearly all 18- to 22-inch …

Toyo Tires® Introduces the All-New Toyo® Open Country® H/T II Featuring Improved Performance and Durability with Unique Sidewall Options

CYPRESS, CA — Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) introduces the all-new Toyo® Open Country® H/T II highway all-season tire for pickup trucks and SUVs. This next-generation tire builds on the quality and reputation of the Open Country H/T with added technology and design that deliver improved wet braking performance and handling, …

BFGoodrich Tires Collaborates with Tire Stickers for Exclusive Tire Customization Technology

GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 7, 2018 — BFGoodrich® Tires and Tire Stickers, a specialist in tire customization, have teamed up to launch exclusive tire decal technology on five BFGoodrich tire lines.

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 Reimagined on Small Scale for Radio-Control Vehicles

Latest-generation off-road tire miniaturized for RC-hobbyist community GREENVILLE, S.C., July 17, 2018 — Radio-control car enthusiasts have a new way to improve the performance of their RC vehicles. BFGoodrich® Tires, a leader in off-road tire development for the past 40 years, has partnered with Pro-Line Racing, a leader in RC parts and accessories, …

New Products Press Release Product Reviews Tire/Wheel

First Look: Yokohama GEOLANDAR X-MT

How many times have you been wheeling in the past 10 years and noticed someone on Yokohama GEOLANDAR tires? Never? The GEOLANDAR line was popular in the 80’s and 90s…but all but vanished from the offroad enthusiast market. On July 1, 2018, that’s going to change. I was invited to …

BFGoodrich Tires Launches Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 1, 2018 — BFGoodrich® Tires has introduced the Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3, its next-generation off-road tire for extreme conditions. Long known as the leading brand for hard-core off-road enthusiasts, BFGoodrich has introduced technologies into the new tire that improve climbing, traction and toughness in the mud and over rock¹.

Yokohama Tire Gains Traction with its Aggressive, All-new GEOLANDAR X-MT™

Awesome looks, super durability and crushing performance highlight extreme off-road tire that goes on sale July 1 SANTA ANA, CA. – (May 21, 2018) – Got grip? Yokohama Tire’s aggressive all-new GEOLANDAR X-MT™ off-road tires does…and then some. The latest addition to Yokohama’s rugged GEOLANDAR® lineup goes on sale in the U.S. July 1 in …

TR Beadlocks begin to cast at new US Foundry!

After 20 years of casting with our previous foundry we were faced with their sudden closure last September. We were tasked with finding a new US foundry, and going overseas was not even considered an option.

GRAPPLER BUYER’S GUIDE: HOW TO PICK THE BEST TIRE FOR YOUR TRUK OR SUV

When it comes to the light truck and SUV tire market, Nitto Tire has every category covered. No matter if you’re a hardcore off-roader, weekend ’wheeler or dedicated pavement pounder, there’s a Grappler for you. To give you some better direction on which of Nitto’s Grapplers is the best fit for your …

Go Strong! Yokohama Tire Launches the All-new, Ultra-tough GEOLANDAR M/T G003™ Mud-Terrain Tire

Available in 37 sizes, the ruggedly eye-catching M/T is built to dominate, thanks to its proprietary technology, which delivers superior strength, performance and traction SANTA ANA, CA. – (May 18, 2017) – Tough just got a lot tougher with Yokohama Tire Corporation’s all-new GEOLANDAR M/T G003™ mud-terrain tire. Designed for …

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Tested: Cooper Discoverer STT Pro

The Cooper Discoverer STT Pro has taken the offroad market by storm since it’s release in 2015. The new aggressive tread pattern, sidewall protection and the latest in rubber technology has produced a tire that works great for both off-road and on-road situations. I needed new tires on my baby …

Introducing The Nitto Ridge Grappler

The Nitto Ridge Grappler represents the next generation light truck tire that offers mud and all-terrain performance. When it comes to tire companies, none listen to its customers better than Nitto. As a staple in the off-road and Light Truck tire market, Nitto is constantly expanding its product lines to …

American Force Wheels now offering custom engraved wheels

MIAMI, Fla. – American Force Wheels is now offering custom engraved wheels, allowing customers to further capture their personality and showcase their own style. Ranging from tribal patterns to polka dots, engravings are essentially limited only by customer’s imagination. The Engraved Series will be offered in 4, 5, 6 and …

Yokohama Tire Corporation Kicks off True Blue Fan Challenge

Contest starts May 25 and gives away a trip to a Chelsea Football Club match in Southern California SANTA ANA, CA. – (May 25, 2016) – As the official shirt partner of Chelsea FC, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) wants to give away a trip to the ultimate Chelsea FC fan. …

Announcing American Force Wheels’ new Beadlock Series Wheels

MIAMI, Fla. – American Force Wheels’ aluminum Beadlock Series wheels are lightweight, forged from T-6061 aluminum and locked with a beadlock ring consisting of 24 ARP bolts. The beadlock ring clamps the outer bead of the tire to prevent it from coming lose under even the most harsh and abusive rock crawling or …

Yokohama’s New GEOLANDAR A/T G015™ Tire for Pick-ups and SUVs Goes on Sale April 1

Consumers can rule the road with a durable tire that’s engineered to improve traction on any surface regardless of weather conditions SANTA ANA, CA. – (March 15, 2016) – Against the rugged backdrop of Moab, Utah, Yokohama Tire Corporation launched the newest addition to its successful GEOLANDAR line – the …

RUGGED RIDGE INTRODUCES NEW TRAIL RUNNER CLASSIC STEEL WHEELS FOR 2007-2016 JEEP WRANGLERS

Hub-Centric Design Provides Minimal Vibration, Smoother Ride and Precise Fit Suwanee, Ga. (March 8, 2016) – Rugged Ridge®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep® parts and accessories, today announced its all-new Trail Runner Classic 17 x 9-Inch Steel Wheels for the 2007-2016 Jeep JK Wrangler. An upgrade from ordinary steel …

WELD Introduces New REKON XT Cheyenne Pro Wheel

Kansas City, Mo. – WELD introduced Cheyenne Pro, a new wheel style that is part of the company’s REKON XT line, at the 2015 SEMA Show. The Cheyenne Pro brings a bit of nostalgia from older WELD wheels and offers the same strength and durability consumers expect from WELD’s one-piece …

WELD Will Host a Variety of Racing Celebrities and Unveil Over a Dozen New Wheel Designs at 2015 SEMA Show

Kansas City, Mo. – Located at booth 25125 in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, WELD will have a strong presence at the 2015 SEMA Show from Nov. 3-6 as they unveil many new products and host a variety of racing celebrities. “We are excited to greet …

General Tire Launches Grabber HTS60

General Tire introduceS the GrabberTM HTS60. GrabberTM HTS60 replaces popular, GrabberTM HTS and features up to 25% improved tread life. Fort Mill, SC – August 20, 2015. General Tire’s newest, all-season, highway terrain tire, the GrabberTM HTS60 is available at General Tire dealers across the U.S. The GrabberTM HTS60 replaces …

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