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    American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with hopes of reducing its debt and emerging with new ownership.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    ATD Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization

    Joy Kopcha
    Oct. 23, 2024
    For the second time in six years, American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) has filed Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. ATD says it...

    News

    TireHub LLC
    The new TireHub regional distribution center in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, area will support 16 of the company’s logistics centers.
    Continental Tire the Americas LLC
    The product is made for crossovers, light trucks and SUVs and is built on the success of the Grabber HTS60 tire.
    Sailun Tire Americas
    The Rovelo Ridgetrak R/T has earned 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification, with LT and flotation sizes pinned for studs.
    Prometeon Tyre
    The tread pattern features four zig-zag grooves, robust longitudinal ribs and functional sipes to enhance traction and improve road holding. The tires are designed for efficiency and optimize fleet operating costs
    Products

    Prometeon Unveils RO2 Profuel Steer Tire

    Oct. 2, 2024
    Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions LLC has unveiled its RO2 Profuel Steer 19.5-inch tire available in four sizes.
    Wegmann Automotive USA Inc.
    Each inflator is built with ABS housing, a backlit LCD display for easy reading, and a five-foot hose and quarter-inch clip-on air chuck and charger.
    Products

    Wegmann's Alligator Brand Releases Gator Inflator

    Oct. 2, 2024
    Wegmann Automotive USA Inc.'s Alligator brand has unveiled its Gator Inflator Autoset rechargeable automatic tire inflator.
    Photo: T&T Tire
    Three generations of Ed Tucks celebrated T&T Tire's 60th anniversary in 2015. Eddie Tuck Jr. is in the center, with his son Ed Tuck III, on the right, and his grandson Edward Tuck IV, on the left.
    Retail

    Eddie Tuck Jr. of T&T Tire Has Died

    Sept. 23, 2024
    Ed "Eddie" Tuck Jr., a founder of T&T Tire in Tacoma, Wash. (dba T&T Tire Point S) died on September 1, weeks shy of his 87th birthday.

    Latest From Industry News

    Wholesale Tire Distributors
    Boxer Leo Santa Cruz will engage in various promotional activities on behalf of the Arroyo brand.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    WTD’s Arroyo Brand Teams with Boxer

    Sept. 17, 2024
    Wholesale Tire Distributors’ Arroyo brand has partnered with champion boxer Leo Santa Cruz.

    Photo: Mitchell 1
    Service

    TPMS: Chevrolet Equinox — 2023

    Mitchell 1
    Sept. 13, 2024
    Understanding the tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) learn procedure on the Chevrolet Equinox.

    MTD
    “At Bridgestone, motorsports are our passion – always have been and always will be,” says Paolo Ferrari, executive chairman and CEO, of Bridgestone Americas.
    Racing

    Bridgestone Extends IndyCar Partnership

    Sept. 13, 2024
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. and Penske Entertainment have renewed their partnership with IndyCar for five more years, with Firestone remaining the exclusive tire brand for the series...

    Black's Tire Service Inc.
    Black's Tire Service. Inc. will host its annual charity golf tournament to benefit the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina.
    Wholesale/Distribution

    Black's Tire Service Ready to Tee Off for Charity

    Sept. 12, 2024
    Black’s Tire Service Inc. is hosting its annual charity golf tournament on Sept. 19 to support the Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina.

    Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    In addition to O’Gorman, 19 drivers won national championships across 40 open classes on Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tires at the event.
    Racing

    Bridgestone Ambassador Wins F Street Class

    Sept. 11, 2024
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced race car driver, Tom O’Gorman, placed first in the F Street class at the 51st Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championship on Bridgestone Potenza...

    Giti Tire (USA) Ltd.
    In doing so, Bakchis remained in the competition for the 2024 Formula Drift Pro Championship.
    Racing

    GT Radial Continues to Defend Formula Drift Tire Cup

    Sept. 4, 2024
    GT Radial, a brand from Giti Tire (USA) Ltd., scored a first-place finish in Round 7 of the Formula Drift Pro Championship with driver Aurimas Bakchis.

    Mohawk Lifts
    The dolly is available in a 1,000 lbs. (TD1000) or 2,000 lbs. (TD2000) capacity with a lifting height of 46-inches and a six-inch side shifting ability.
    Products

    Mohawk Unveils Heavy-Duty Tire Dolly

    Sept. 3, 2024
    Mohawk Lifts has released its Tire Dolly - Model TD-1000AH for faster, safer and easier handling of heavy-duty single and dual tires.

    Continental
    The sensors are available in clamp-in and rubber stem designs. The clamp-in design features a pivoting valve stem, and the rubber stem sensors feature a uni-directional stem.
    Products

    Continental Updates REDI-Sensor Multi Application TPMS

    Sept. 3, 2024
    Continental has updated its REDI-Sensor Multi Application tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensors.

    Ansell Ltd.
    The gloves were developed with Ringers F3 Technology and made with spandex material for flexibility, dexterity and breathable comfort.
    Products

    Ansell Launches Ringers Tire Buddy Gloves

    Sept. 3, 2024
    Ansell Ltd. has released Ringers Tire Buddy (R103) reusable mechanical gloves for automotive technicians.

    American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd.
    The new tire carries the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake certification and offers a 60,000-mile limited treadwear warranty.
    Products

    Kenda Releases Vezda Touring 4S Tire

    Sept. 3, 2024
    American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. has unveiled its Vezda Touring 4S (four-season) premium touring tire for SUVs/CUVs and minivans.

    Pre-Q Galgo
    The O-tread line offers precurred no-splice rings that are double-contoured in every size and design.
    Products

    Pre-Q Galgo Introduces O-tread Retread

    Sept. 3, 2024
    Pre-Q Galgo Corp. has introduced its new no-splice retread with the O-tread line of rings.

    American Tire Distributors Inc.
    Officials from American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) call former ATD President and CEO Stuart Schuette “a visionary” who “guided ATD through an ongoing business transformation with passion and dedication.”
    Wholesale/Distribution

    Schuette Guided ATD Through Ups and Downs

    Mike Manges
    Aug. 30, 2024
    Stuart Schuette, until recently the CEO of American Tire Distributors Inc., guided the company through several turbulent episodes.

    Photo: Mitchell 1
    Service

    TPMS: Dodge Challenger — 2023

    Mitchell 1
    Aug. 23, 2024
    How to reset the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on the 2023 Dodge Challenger.

    Photo: Amsoil
    “Ensuring the longest life for (vehicles) requires using specialized lubricants formulated for the specific operating conditions of that application,” says Shawn Swaverly, senior marketing manager, Amsoil.
    Service

    Trends in Oil and Lube Service

    Kim Klimas
    Aug. 23, 2024
    The evolution of engine technologies leads to fuel efficiency and maximum power for drivers, but it also relies on engine oil performance.