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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Kicks off True Blue Fan Challenge

    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. Through its latest contest, the Yokohama True Blue Fan Challenge, YTC will award one super fan and a guest a trip to see a match between the 2015 English Premier League champion and Liverpool FC at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on July 27. Included in the grand prize are: $1,000 in spending money, tickets, hotel and airfare. Also included is a 2016-2017 Chelsea FC jersey signed by the first team squad. (more…)

  • Announcing American Force Wheels’ new Beadlock Series Wheels

    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 racing conditions. Enthusiasts can strengthen not only the performance of their Jeep TJ, JK or full size pickup, but also visual appeal thanks to the American Force Wheels EVO direct bolt-on Beadlock Series. The wheels are fully customizable and come in the following sizes: 17″X9″, 18″X9″ and 20″X10″. (more…)

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

    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 GEOLANDAR A/T G015™.  The innovative all-terrain tire is engineered for durability and vastly improves traction for SUVs and full-size pick-ups on any surface in any weather condition, including snow. The G015 meets the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s severe snow service criterion and is stamped with the mountain/snowflake symbol. It will be available for sale in North America on April 1. (more…)

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

    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

    Rugged Ridge Trail Runner Classic Wheels 17x9 -gloss black(1)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 wheels, the Rugged Ridge design features five retro-style kidney shaped holes and a durable gloss black finish tough enough to withstand trail duty. The hub-centric design ensures the wheel is precisely centered upon installation, effectively minimizing stress on wheel studs and eliminating the added road vibration common with non-hub-centric designs. (more…)

  • WELD Introduces New REKON XT Cheyenne Pro Wheel

    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 forged REKON XT wheels. It is available in 17×9, 20×8.5, 20×10 and 22×9 and in 5, 6 and 8 lug options. (more…)

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

    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 customers and prospects at our new location within the Racing and Performance Hall at SEMA,” said WELD president and CEO Norm Young. “We will unveil over a dozen new wheel designs at SEMA from our Racing, Street and Strip, and Rekon lines. In addition, our newest division, CCW Forged Performance, will showcase its new Daytona Series of Wheels.” (more…)