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Toyo Tires Named the Official Tire of Bimmerfest

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:15:45 GMT

Toyo Tires has been named the Official Tire of Bimmerfest for 2013. Considered the largest BMW enthusiast activity in North America, Bimmerfest consists of two events

Toyo Tires announces the launch of its Smooth It Over Sweepstakes

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:40:29 GMT

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announces the launch of its Smooth It Over Sweepstakes which runs today through June 2. Toyo tires have always been designed to deliver a smooth ride on the road

Toyo Tires Renews Sponsorship of UFC for 2013

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:28:00 GMT

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have announced an extension on their partnership through 2013.

Falken's 2013 VLN and Nürburgring 24 Hours campaign

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:17:39 GMT

Japanese tire maker blends proven driver line up, upgraded 997 and new tires for 2013 GT campaign

Toyo Tires Continues Sponsorship of The Cadillac Challenge 2013

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:13:04 GMT

Cadillac Challenge for the 2013 race season. In addition to being the title sponsor, Toyo Tires, will award the winner of each event a set of Toyo Proxes R888 DOT competition tires

Toyo Tires Partners with Stadium SUPER Trucks

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:20:39 GMT

Toyo Tire U.S.A Corp is proud to announce its partnership with Robby Gordon OFF-ROAD’s Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST), becoming the first tire manufacturer to sign for the 2013 inaugural season of thrilling, stadium-style off-road racing

Nitto Tire returns to the King of the Hammers

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:21:23 GMT

Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. Returns for Second Consecutive Year for King of the Hammers Off-Road Challenge and Sponsor of Six Teams Vying for 4x4 Championship.

Formula DRIFT Champ Vaughn Gittin Jr. Joins Forces with Nitto

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:17:26 GMT

Nitto Tire, a leading producer of high performance tires, has announced a new partnership with Formula DRIFT Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Toyo Racers Captured Six Stage Wins and 13 Podiums at Dakar 2013

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:42:22 GMT

Toyo Tires racers captured six stage wins and a total of 13 podiums during the running of the 2013 Dakar which completed its final stage this past weekend.

Michelin Challenge Design™ Announces 2014 Theme

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:08:26 GMT

Driven/Undriven: The Duality of Tomorrow's Automobiles

Goodyear Tires Outfit Top Vehicles at Auto Show

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:56:31 GMT

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is proud to supply original equipment tires to some of the vehicles being showered with top new vehicle awards.

Cameron Steele victorious on Geolandar A/T-S® R tires

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:16:53 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation and the Desert Assassins’ quest to be the first-time recipient of the recently-created World Championship of Desert Racing

Toyo Tires Wins First Three Stages the 2013 Dakar

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:31:18 GMT

Toyo Tires equipped vehicles are scoring immediate victories in the world’s toughest endurance race, the 2013 Dakar rally

Nitto Tire Reaches 2.5M Facebook Fans

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:26:59 GMT

Becomes #1 Japanese Automotive Brand on Social Network

Michelin introduces the Pilot Sport A/S 3

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:47:38 GMT

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport A/S 3 tire distinguishes itself in the ultra-high performance all-season tire market because of the Michelin technology it bears

Toyo Tires and Robby Gordon Take on the legendary Dakar Rally

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:12:01 GMT

Toyo Tires and Robby Gordon are teaming up once again to take on the legendary Dakar Rally in January.

Goodyear Survey Indicates Drivers May Not Be Prepared This Winter

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:31:27 GMT

Drivers who don’t prepare properly for winter driving can create fear for others

Nitto release the NT90W just in time for winter driving season

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:49:00 GMT

Nitto is pleased to announce the NT90W, our newest dedicated studless winter tire to be added to our diverse product line-up

Launching the new Falken Ziex STZ05

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:08:20 GMT

Falken Tire, a leader in high performance tires for cars and trucks, will introduce the latest generation of its popular all-season performance tire

Toyo Tires Offers VIP Treatment 25-Hours of Thunderhill

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:39:38 GMT

Toyo Tires will offer VIP treatment this year for competitors racing in the 25-Hours of Thunderhill exclusively on Toyo Proxes RR DOT competition tires

Goodyear Provides Timely Advice for Wet-Weather Driving

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:45:43 GMT

One of the biggest challenges for motorists is driving in constantly changing weather conditions

P Zero technology delivers power and control to McLaren MP4-12C

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:51:10 GMT

As McLaren’s sole tire supplier and technical partner, Pirelli has developed bespoke versions of the P Zero and P Zero Corsa

Falken Tire Europe to supply Volkswagen Polo with winter tires.

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:42:19 GMT

Specific version of new HS449 winter tire developed in record time to offer improved safety in cold weather driving.

Ford’s Most Powerful Mustang to Ride on Goodyear Eagles

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:53:59 GMT

Ford Motor Company made a long list of improvements to its newest rendition of the iconic Shelby GT500

Yokohama to participate in Accelerating Sustainable Performance Summit at Sonoma Raceway

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:21:58 GMT

For the second year, Yokohama Tire Corporation will participate in Sonoma Raceway’s Accelerating Sustainable Performance Summit

Continental Tire Launches the PureContact™

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:35:26 GMT

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC has introduced the company’s newest luxury performance all-season replacement tire to dealer shelves, the PureContact

Dunlop teams up with GreenGT to develop tires for hydrogen-powered race car

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:52:56 GMT

Dunlop Motorsport has announced it will develop tires for a revolutionary new car, the GreenGT H2, which holds the potential to reshape the future of motorsport power

Dunlop celebrates success at ALMS Road America

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:21:28 GMT

Dunlop tires celebrated success at the highly-competitive American Le Mans Series (ALMS), as the series travelled to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis

Falken’s new Eurowinter HS449 winter tire

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:53:35 GMT

UK deliveries from September in time for start of cold weather

Fumio Nutahara wins Race to the Clouds EV class on ADVAN A048 tires

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:01:11 GMT

Yokohama Rubber Company-Sponsored Electric Vehicle Breaks World Record at Pikes Peak Race for the Third Consecutive Year

Nitto Tire sponsored driver Nick Nelson takes the crown at Glen Helen!!!

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:54:25 GMT

Nick Nelson navigated his 4x4 to the top of the heap to win from behind at last week’s 4 Wheel Parts Ultra 4 Glen Helen Grand Prix

Goodyear 'Control Freak' Video Combines Product Performance, Entertainment

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 01:33:08 GMT

A combination of a high-performance automobile, a professional stunt driver, lots of video cameras and Goodyear’s new Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season

Goodyear Discovers Soybean Oil Can Reduce Use of Petroleum in Tires

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:54:26 GMT

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced a development that could help consumers and the environment by reducing the amount of petroleum-based oil used in tires, while at the same time, extending tread life.Goodyear researchers at the company’s Innovation Center here have found in their

Apollo Vredestein produces tire with European natural rubber

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:08:24 GMT

Russian dandelion and Guayule offer possible solutions for natural rubber shortage

Michelin stand at Goodwood to feature Gumpert Apollo S and the Koenigsegg Agera R

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:34:06 GMT

As sponsor of this year’s Supercar Run and Supercar Paddock, Michelin is set to help the festival really burn rubber

Falken’s launches new flagship AZENIS FK453 high performance tire

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:06:39 GMT

All new FK453 delivers improved grip and lower noise levels as well as a ‘Y’ speed rating option

Continental Tire's Newest Race Compound Have Strong Debut at New Jersey

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:51:52 GMT

Mid-70 degree temperatures made for near-perfect race conditions at New Jersey Motorsports Park

Dunlop and BMW Extend Podium Streak at Laguna Seca

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:31:56 GMT

BMW Team RLL finish third and fourth in ALMS GT class, earn third consecutive podium finish

Goodyear to Receive Manny Award for Zero Waste to Landfill Program

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:21:06 GMT

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will receive a 2012 Manny Award in the “Green Initiative” category from Inside Business

Falken Motorsports confirms drivers for 2012 N24 Porsche campaign

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:17:23 GMT

Drivers for both Falken-equipped Porsches confirmed for this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hour Race.

Apollo Vredestein researches alternatives to natural rubber

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:01:03 GMT

Russian dandelion and guayule possible solutions to natural rubber shortage

Torrential Rain? No Problem, Continental Tires Perform Great at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:11:10 GMT

Continental Tire brought their newest dry compound to Homestead-Miami hoping to get some race laps in while Mother Nature had other ideas

Porsche HARIBO Racing team switches to FALKEN tires for VLN and 24 hour races

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:15:59 GMT

Consistent pace over varying conditions leads successful Porsche race team to change to Falken

Yokohama Tire Cameron Steele Wins Pro Buggy Class at Lucas Oil Race

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:19:33 GMT

Veteran off-roader takes first on off-the-shelf Geolandar A/T-S+® tires

Continental Tire Named Exclusive Provider For GRAND-AM Sportsman Showcase

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:25:45 GMT

GRAND-AM Road Racing’s newest division – the Sportsman Showcase – took another step forward today with the announcement that Continental Tire

Dunlop Double-Stint Earns BMW a Long Beach Podium

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:46:17 GMT

For the second round of the 2012 American Le Mans Series (ALMS), BMW Team RLL once again used tire strategy to regain its race position, earning a second-place GT class finish

Continental Tire Tips To Save Money and Arrive Safely This Summer

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:05:06 GMT

Under inflated tires cause U.S. drivers to waste 1.2 billion gallons of fuel annually, use Continental Tire's tips to help save 12 cents a gallon at the pump.

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti the ultimate high perfromance tire

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:42:06 GMT

Thanks to the modern design from Italian company Giugiaro, the Ultrac Vorti has a very sporty and distinctive appearance

Tire Management Key to Winning at Barber

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:27:55 GMT

Barber Motorsports Park is notorious for being tough on tires across many series. A combination of the track configuration coupled with the track surface and number of tire sets

American Gymkhana star Ken Block tests Pirelli’s latest studded competition tire

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:07:57 GMT

One of the world’s most famous drivers, known all over the globe for his extreme and spectacular style, a snowy stage in Igora Park

Dunlop Starts 2012 ALMS Season with Triple Victory in Sebring

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:20:42 GMT

Dunlop tires kicked off the 2012 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season with impressive results, taking home victories in all three open-competition classes.

Goodyear Spring Tire Engineered to Withstand the Harshest Environments

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:21:09 GMT

The Goodyear Spring Tire, which was co-developed by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), represents a future tire concept

Michelin Pilot Super Sport selected for the new F12Berlinetta

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:09:49 GMT

The Michelin Pilot Super Sport, the world’s fastest series-produced tire on the track, will be fitted on the brand new F12berlinetta, the most powerful Ferrari ever.

Dunlop launches race tire the New Sport Maxx Race

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:27:53 GMT

New Sport Maxx Race delivers on over 100 years of road and racing heritage

Video - Goodyear self-inflating tire system helps reduce fuel consumption

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:18:17 GMT

The days of checking tire pressure could be a thing of the past thanks to an innovation from Goodyear, which will be publicly demonstrated for the first time at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show

Goodyear Tires Becoming More Intelligent

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:04:50 GMT

Goodyear Dunlop will show the future of tire technologies at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show: including tires becoming more and more intelligent with the use of electronics embedded into the tire

Yokohama 2012 Motorsports Program Revs Up

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:23:45 GMT

Tire maker teams up with a new partner in the ALMS GT Class and continues campaigns in ‘green racing’ with orange-oil infused tires in the GTC and GT3 Challenge series, plus off-road racing

Yokohama partners with Alex Job Racing and Lotus in 2012 ALMS GT Class

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:16:45 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation is teaming up with Alex Job Racing (AJR) to campaign a Lotus Evora in the American Le Mans Series

Chopard Porsche Switches to Dunlop Tires in 2012

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:57:36 GMT

Paul Miller Racing enters ALMS season with new Porsche 911 GT3 RSR and Dunlop tires

Continental Tires Have Excellent Showing at 50th Rolex 24 At Daytona

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:40:14 GMT

The anticipation of the 50th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona was at a fever pitch and Continental Tire was there for all 140 teams through rain tires, slicks and even a triple stint by one DP team

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s New All-Season AVID ENVigor ZPS

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:17:51 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation set a new standard for premium all-season tires with its AVID ENVigor®. Now, the benchmark tire, which has been dubbed the “best Grand Performance Tire”, comes with Yokohama’s unique runflat technology

Video - New BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 next level control, next level fun

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:01:19 GMT

Designed to offer drivers the next level in control and the next level in fun, BFGoodrich® Tires introduces the g-Force™ Sport COMP-2™, the newest tire in BFGoodrich Tires’ ultra-high performance tire line up

Ride Along With Continental Tire at the 50th Rolex 24 At Daytona

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:08:31 GMT

Fans can follow Continental Tire for updates, conversation and unique content throughout the upcoming race weekend on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Falken Azenis FK453CC engineered to meet the demands of performance SUV's

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:58:01 GMT

Falken’s Azenis FK453CC’s innovative construction and novel tread pattern offers better high speed stability, feel and lower noise levels for performance SUVs

Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Racer Heidi Steele Clinches Another Class 6 SCORE Championship

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:18:25 GMT

Quite a week for Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racer Heidi Steele at the 44th annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 in Ensenada, Mexico

Goodyear Blimp Gondola Goes to Smithsonian

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:53:41 GMT

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is making another significant gift to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Tuesday - the second in two years - with the donation of the Goodyear blimp gondola, or car C-49.

Yokohama Tire Corporation Introduces New Interactive Glass Windows at LA Auto Show

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:40:23 GMT

Ever wonder how under-inflation or over-inflation affects a tire exactly? Or how misalignment can cause a tire to wear prematurely?

Goodyear Allows Fans to 'Take Control' of the Blimp

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:50:48 GMT

For years, sports fans have acknowledged the significance of a big sporting event by the presence of the Goodyear Blimp flying overhead and providing aerial television coverage

An all Michelin podium at Road Atlanta, and plenty more reason to be satisfied!

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:19:43 GMT

This past weekend’s visit to Road Atlanta (Georgia, USA) for the 2011 Petit Le Mans (Saturday, October 1) proved exceptionally successful for Michelin on a number of counts

Yokohama Orange Oil Tire Technology Now on Display at the Museum of Science, Boston

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:50:30 GMT

Exhibit spotlights BluEarth-1™, Yokohama’s orange oil-infused tire that reduces petroleum use in tire manufacturing

Michelin teams with innovative DeltaWing for 2012 running of 24 hours of Le Mans

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:31:25 GMT

Michelin, the world’s leading tire manufacturer, announced today it will be the first major technical partner to support the radical Project 56 DeltaWing prototype car

Yokohama Tire Corporation Opens Ride & Drive Program to Enthusiasts

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:17:57 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation annually offers experiential ride and drive training programs across the country for dealers. Now, the Fullerton,

Dalziel and Potoliccio Break Through to Win at Mid-Ohio on Continental Tires

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:30:59 GMT

Champions crowned as 2011 GRAND-AM Season closes with exciting finale

Continental Tire Kicks-Off New GPS Promotion

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:23:23 GMT

Magellan® Roadmate® 2035 free with purchase of four Continental tires totaling $499 or more

Toyo Tires Launches the Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:45:38 GMT

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announces the company's largest promotion ever, the Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes. Running now through January 2, 2012, the 17-week Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes will award one winner a set of Toyo tires

Nitto Tire and Matt Powers Place Third at FormulaDRIFT Las Vegas

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:21:45 GMT

Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., a leading developer of performance tires for racing and sponsored driver Matt Powers finished third, driving the Need for Speed Nitto Tire Nissan S14 at FormulaDRIFT Las Vegas

Dunlop Sweeps LMP1 Podium in Baltimore

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:35:42 GMT

Dunlop-equipped cars take first, second and third during the American Le Mans Series’ inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix

Video - Dunlop Reveals Recipe for a Winning Race Tire

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:40:09 GMT

Continuous testing and development are key ingredients to tiremaker’s ALMS success

Yokohama Orange Oil Tire Technology at the Museum of Science in Boston

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:33:29 GMT

Two-year exhibit starts in fall 2011 and will feature BluEarth-1™, Yokohama’s next generation eco-friendly tire that utilizes oil from orange peels to reduce use of petroleum

The ContiTireRace 2 hits iPhones, iPads and Continental Tire website this summer

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:52:48 GMT

A sequel to the popular ContiTireRace online game, the ContiTireRace 2 will be available this summer on www.continentaltire.com, on Continental's Facebook page

A Lap of Watkins Glen International on Continental Tires with Mark Wilkins

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:23:35 GMT

Mark Wilkins has scored a Rolex Sports Car Series win and a pole position at Watkins Glen International, both on the ultra-high speed 2.45-mile "short" course that the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series

New Goodyear Innovation Could Make Tire Pumps Obsolete

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:00:58 GMT

The days of manually adding air to under-inflated tires could be a distant memory thanks to a new innovation under development in laboratories at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Roader Cameron Steele Wins Lucas Oil Race

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:47:09 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation collected two first-place victories in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) event, August 7 at Glen Helen Raceway near San Bernardino, California.

Aston Martin Cygnet enters the ECO-Rally

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:46:35 GMT

Bridgestone Eco-Rally this weekend. In the marquee's debut appearance at the event, the Cygnets will cement their place as the ultimate city cars, a tailor-fit solution for urban driving.

Continental Tire and Ranier Zietlow smash the world record of fastest journey

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:33:11 GMT

An elated but exhausted Challenge4 team led by Rainer Zietlow zipped through Alaska July 13 on their Continental Cross Contact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology tires and entered Deadhorse early July 14 - the end of the Pan-American Highway.

Yokohama Tire Corporation 2011 Grassroots Program Rolls On

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:23:07 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation has expanded its nationwide grassroots consumer programs in 2011 by participating in 18 car shows and car club events, including the upcoming Z1 Nationals

2011 British Grand Prix - Pirelli confirms initial tire compound choice

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:47:31 GMT

Just like Pirelli’s home race in Monza, Silverstone is one of the iconic circuits on this year’s grand prix calendar, famed for its long straights and fast corners. This year, the British track has a slightly new look to it

FALKEN shod 910bhp Suzuki sets new Pikes Peak course record

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:51:49 GMT

For the first time in the 89-year history of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb the “Race to the Clouds” course has been completed in under ten minutes. Record breaker Nobuhiro Tajima sped

Continental Tire takes on the TDI-Panamericana Endurance Challenge

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:41:58 GMT

The much anticipated TDI-Panamericana tour will begin this Friday, Rainer Zietlow and his team are ready to embark on the ultimate journey - a two-week voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Deadhorse, Alaska

Goodyear Re-Teams with Disney and Pixar to Support the Release of Cars 2

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:41:55 GMT

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the details of its promotion of Disney and Pixar's high-octane animated comedy adventure "Cars 2," which opens in theaters nationwide on June 24, 2011.

Yokohama Tire Corporation Launches All New ‘Customer First’ Web Site

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:28:12 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced the official launch of its all-new, user-centric Web site at www.yokohamatire.com designed to put customers first and their needs, according to Theresa Palang

2011 Canadian Grand Prix Pirelli’s PZero Red Supersoft back in action

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:30:52 GMT

Pirelli’s new supersoft tire made a thrilling debut in Monaco and now the same two nominations return for the Canadian Grand Prix: the PZero Red supersoft tire and the harder PZero Yellow tire.

Vettel claims Monaco victory after thrilling three-way fight

Mon, 30 May 2011 12:10:49 GMT

Tire strategy was at the forefront of the action at the Monaco Grand Prix, with a three-way fight between Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing), Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) and Jenson Button (McLaren), who were separated by less than a second with only 15 laps to go

Pirelli PZero Red takes to the streets of Monaco

Thu, 26 May 2011 19:59:54 GMT

Pirelli’s new PZero Red supersoft tires made their debut at the Monaco Grand Prix circuit today with two free practice sessions around the tight and twisty confines of the 3.340-kilometre circuit.

2011 Monaco Grand Prix Pirelli’s new supersoft to make its mark on the Principality

Mon, 23 May 2011 17:27:01 GMT

Pirelli heads immediately from one of the quicker tracks seen on the calendar to the very slowest, but at the same time definitely the most glamorous: Monaco. The tight and twisty confines of the Principality are ideal territory for Pirelli’s PZero Red supersoft tire

BFGoodrich® Tires Announces First-Ever Contingency Program with NASA

Mon, 16 May 2011 10:00:19 GMT

BFGoodrich® Tires announced today an official contingency program in the growing National Auto Sport Association (NASA) road racing series, continuing its commitment to improving the motorsports experience.

Video - General Tire G-MAX AS-03

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:32:39 GMT

The G-MAX AS-03 is an all season tire with strong, balanced performance capabilities in dry, wet and light snow conditions.

Audi DTM countdown: Proven technology, new tires

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:59:12 GMT

While Audi produced the fifth million A4 several days ago, the new season begins for its victorious brother in racing. At Hockenheim on May 1 the A4 DTM rolls to the grid with proven technology, but with new tires.

FALKEN Motorsports announces strong driver line up for 2011 VLN championship and Nurburgring 24 Hour

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:13:34 GMT

The FALKEN Motorsports Team has announced its team line up for the first VLN and Nürburgring 24 Hour races. Driving FALKEN’s new Porsche 997 GT3 R made it race debut the first weekend of April,

Yokohama Tire Corporation Wins Silver ADDY ® Award for iPad App

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:42:37 GMT

The Yokohama Tire Explorer iPad app – published on iTunes in March – captured a Silver ADDY ® Award in the Mobile Marketing category at the recent Los Angeles area

Born from Endurance racing, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire is now available

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:10:04 GMT

Imagine the exhilaration of driving the best performing street tire in the world. Now, imagine that performance fitted on your vehicle. Today, Michelin brings that performance to the marketplace with the launch of the highly anticipated MICHELIN® Pilot® Super Sport ultra-high performance tire

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Announces Three New Ultra High Performance Tires

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:47:01 GMT

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is proud to announce the launch of three new ultra high performance tires to its Potenza family of tires.

Thrilling racing at Pirelli’s debut in Australia

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:55:07 GMT

Pirelli’s first race of its three-year agreement to supply Formula One has provided close competition, two to three pit stops per car, and a total race time that was three minutes quicker than last year underlining the performance of the PZero tires.

Pirelli and Vettel set fastest ever lap of Melbourne

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:56:31 GMT

With a lap time of 1m23.529s after his debut qualifying session on Pirelli PZero tires, Red Bull’s reigning World Champion Sebastian Vettel set the fastest lap that has ever been seen in the 15-year history of the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne.

Pirelli shows its colors heading to Australia

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:54:59 GMT

Italian firm Pirelli, embarking on the first season of a three-year agreement to supply Formula One with tires, has revealed the colors that will be used to distinguish the six different types of tire that will be used throughout the season.

General Tire product application for iPhones and iPads available on iTunes

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:28:24 GMT

New app allows customers to access General product information, Team GT race videos and photos and a dealer locator on their mobile devices

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2011 Motorsports Program Gears Up

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:42:40 GMT

Tire maker continues with teams in off-road and ALMS, plus “eco-racing’ in the GT3 Challenge and GTC series

Toyo Tires® Announces 2011 Contingency Programs for Motorsports

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:59:48 GMT

True to the heritage of Toyo Tires®, the company announced today it will support motorsports competitors across the country through contingency programs. Amateur racers in a variety of disciplines such as autocross, Time Attack, road racing and desert off-road racing

Falken Tire 2011 Porsche Cayman Giveaway

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:41:17 GMT

Falken Tire Corporation is giving away a brand new 2011 Porsche Cayman in appreciation of our fans! "Like Us" on our Facebook fan page and enter into the sweepstakes here:

Continental Tire Dream Giveaway to give away two spectacular Porsches to benefit charity

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:11:05 GMT

The 2011 Continental Tire Dream Giveaway, a fundraising event sponsored by WorldCause Foundation, kicked off on March 1, 2011, providing an opportunity for people to help seriously ill children while also entering to win a one-of-a-kind 2011 Hurley Haywood Edition Porsche GT3 and a 2011 Porsche Caye

Falken tire launches the AZENIS PT722 A/S, the company’s premium performance touring tire

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:21:45 GMT

Falken Tire, known for its innovative product, competitive nature and technological developments, is setting the stage for a new category in ultra high performance tires. The introduction of the AZENIS PT722 A/S, premium performance touring tire is specifically targeted at consumers looking for a s

FALKEN Motorsports announces 2011 Nurburgring schedule

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:14:37 GMT

The FALKEN Motorsports Team has confirmed that its 2011 campaign will comprise five racing events at the Nurburgring. Using the firm’s new "company car" – a Porsche 911 GT3 R, the team’s season will kick off at the beginning of April at the first of the VLN long distance races.

General Tire kicks off the highly anticipated Miss Mint 400 competition

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:17:54 GMT

The General Tire Miss Mint 400 competition is back for its 3rd consecutive year. General Tire is turning up the heat for the 2011 Mint 400 race by kicking off the event with the Miss Mint 400 competition which started on Feb 28, 2011.

Goodyear introduces Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 ultra-high performance tire

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:17:21 GMT

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is announcing the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 with revolutionary ActiveBraking Technology, which incorporates race-derived technologies for precise handling on both dry and wet roads. The ultra-high performance (UHP) tire will be available in North America in June.

Record Breaking Day As Continental Debuts at Daytona

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:05:07 GMT

The statisticians were as busy as the drivers at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday after four different track records were established in the opening qualifying sessions of the 2011 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge season. The day marked the first o

Continental Debuts New Tire for the GRAND-AM Rolex Series during 24 at Daytona Race

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:50:54 GMT

GRAND-AM 24 at Daytona race begins Continental Tire’s expanded commitment to GRAND-AM Road Racing as it becomes the official tire of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series. The new official series status complements our previously announced in 2010 title sponsorship of the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sp

Continental releases dynamic new GRAND-AM commercial during the 24 at Daytona race

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:46:00 GMT

Continental, the Official Tire of GRAND-AM Road Racing, will air an exciting new commercial during SPEED’s live coverage of the much anticipated Rolex 24 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Jan. 27 through 30.

Video - Shaun White Teams with BFGoodrich Tires

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:28:36 GMT

Professional Athlete Shaun White has accomplished much in his storied career in action sports – he’s a two-time Olympic Gold medal winner, the most decorated athlete in Winter X Games history with 15 medals, a four-time medal winner at Summer X Games and a nine-time ESPY award winner.

Falken Motorsport selects Porsche 911 GT3 R for 2011 Nurburgring 24 hour assault

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:50:10 GMT

Long time participant in the Nürburgring 24 Hour race, FALKEN Motorsport Team, has signaled its intent for this year’s event (June 25th-26th) with the decision to run a highly competitive GT3 R specification Porsche 911.

BFGoodrich Tires Named ‘Official Street Tire’ of SCCA, Presenting Partner of Multi-Event ‘Super Tour

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:25:02 GMT

BFGoodrich® Tires takes the green flag as 2011 begins with a multi-faceted partnership with Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), the premier amateur racing organization in the U.S. With this partnership, BFGoodrich Tires is named the “Official Street Tire” of the SCCA and is presenting the prestigiou

Toyo Tires gets you closer to the action of the 2011 Dakar

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:17:37 GMT

It's time for the 2011 Dakar, the craziest, most dangerous off-road rally in the world. And once again, Toyo Tires is covering it all from the cab of an H3

Continental Tires Race on the iPhone

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:06:48 GMT

With the ContiTireRace, the first tire race can now be run on the iPhone. The free app can be found in the iTunes Store.

Team General Tire take the podium at the close of the 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:54:04 GMT

Team General Tire's Carl Renezeder and Robby Woods take the podium at the close of the 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series

Continental's ExtremeContact™ DW rated number one max performance summer tire by Tire Rack

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:04:02 GMT

Continental Tire's ExtremeContact DW earned the number one spot on Tire Rack's independent testing report of max performance summer

25 Hours of Thunderhill Teams Choose Ultimate Grip and Performance with BFGoodrich® Tires

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:42:17 GMT

Gas-electric hybrid technology. A battle of the B-cars. The ultimate test of engineering. A battle of production-based racing machine

Video - MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport - The Essence of High Performance

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:14:55 GMT

Designed for the sportiest series-produced cars as well as for vehicles specially tuned for ultra-high performance

BFGoodrichTires Wins 43rd Annual SCORE Baja 1000 70th Overall Four-Wheel SCORE Desert Race Title

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:06:05 GMT

Vildosola Racing becomes first Mexican national team to win overall SCORE Baja 1000 BFGoodrich® Tires Takes Victory in 17 SCORE Baja 1000 Classes

Yokohama Tire Corporation to Launch Interactive iPad App at LA Auto Show

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:45:42 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation is going digital at the LA Auto Show, November 19-28 at the LA Convention Center

Continental wins 'Best New Product' at SEMA for ProContact with EcoPlus Technology Tire

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:30:59 GMT

Continental Tire's ground-breaking ProContact™ with EcoPlus Technology tire was awarded "Best New Product" at the 2010 Special Equipment

New BFGoodrich ® Winter Slalom ® KSI Tire Gets Grip on Winter Driving Challenges

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:31:35 GMT

Three-season BFGoodrich Tires attributes extended to season four

Yokohama Tire Corporation Announces Six New ADVAN ® Sizes: Three Each for the Neova ® AD08 and S.4

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:01:00 GMT

With the additional three sizes, the AD08, nicknamed “the fastest street tire,” is now available in 35 sizes

SCCA Competitors on BFGoodrich ® Tires Fight for Chance to Race 2010 SCORE Baja 1000

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:23:00 GMT

BFGoodrich Tires’ National Runoffs Champions to earn seats in Wide Open Excursion ‘Baja Challenge’ race car for 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Travis Pastrana sets fastest time in automobile up notorious Mt. Washington Auto Road

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:31:23 GMT

Pastrana Ascends 6,288-Foot Peak Driving Subaru Rally Car Besting 100 Years of Previous Attempts

Yokohama's Third ‘Tire Tips’ Educational Video Focuses on How to Choose a Truck/SUV Tire

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:15:14 GMT

Latest segment features off-road racing champions Cameron and Heidi Steele and is posted on the company’s Website and YouTube

BFGoodrich Tires Bringing Total Domination Spirit to Inaugural RallyCar US Rallycross Championship

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:04:42 GMT

The heart pounding, high-flying, side-by-side action known as Rallycross is ready for its inaugural debut this coming weekend and BFGoodrich

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s New AVID ® ENVigor ™ Ties for First Place at Tire Rack Testing Event

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:11:06 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s all-new AVID ® ENVigor ™, tied for first place in Tire Rack’s recent high-performance tire testing event.

Chris Rado to Debut New Scion tC at Redline Time Attack in Sebring

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:06:56 GMT

Veteran racer Chris Rado of WORLD Racing is poised to debut his latest and greatest Scion tC at the exhilarating Redline Time Attack Serie

Yokohama Tire Corporation to Display Award-Winning, Sustainable Living Wall at Pebble Beach Concours

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:59:44 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation is going green again, this time at the famed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Yokohama will feature a “living wall,”

Video - Yokohama Tire Corporation Releases Second Educational Video

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:53:00 GMT

New “Yokohama Tire Tips” segment focuses on 'how to read the sidewall of a tire' and is again hosted by off-road racing champion Cameron Steele.

Continental & TECHART developed performance tire

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:53:34 GMT

In a close cooperation with TECHART Automobildesign, Continental developed a performance tire, which is specially designed for sport driven use

New Passat CC Equipped Exclusively with Tires from Continental

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:58:27 GMT

For its new exclusively equipped Passat CC, Volkswagen has decided on tires from Continental. The new ContiSportContact 3 with ContiSeal

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Sustainable ‘Living Wall’ Display Lauded by Exhibitor Magazine

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:19:04 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s eco-sensitive “living wall” display, shown at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, has been honored with a Bronze Award

BFGoodrich® Tires Throws Dirt at SCCA Nationals Winners with Chance to Race SCORE Baja 1000

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:13:39 GMT

National Runoffs Champions to earn seat in Wide Open Excursion “Baja Challenge” race car for 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Continental ProContact™ with EcoPlus Technology

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:01:58 GMT

Continental Tire’s most advanced, eco-friendly tire to date

Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Turner Motorsport Caps 200th Race Start with Dramatic Win

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:01:46 GMT

Race fans at Lime Rock Park were treated to two GRANDAM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge races on Saturday as the Street Tuner

BFGoodrich® Tires Announces 2010 TeamBFG Members

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:42:38 GMT

BFGoodrich® Tires today announced the list of 27 charter members inducted into its exclusive TeamBFG program for 2010.

Yokohama Tire Corporation to Release Series of Educational Videos Starting June 6

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:16:53 GMT

To increase public awareness about a wide variety of tire-related subjects, Yokohama Tire Corporation will release a series

Toyo Tires® Introduces First Mobile Fitment Guide

Sun, 30 May 2010 22:53:04 GMT

Tire Finder is Compatible with Apple iPhone and iPod touch

Continental ContiExtreme Contact

Sun, 16 May 2010 00:12:08 GMT

This new ultra-high performance all-season tire provides the optimum angle of attack resulting from Shark Fin bio-mechanics.

Continental Introduces Fuel-Saving, All-Season ProContact With EcoPlus Technology

Sat, 15 May 2010 01:40:36 GMT

Continental's all-season touring tire line designed to save on fuel costs, last longer and protect the environment without sacrificing performance.

Marsal and Hand Rule Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge at Virginia International Raceway

Sat, 15 May 2010 00:54:35 GMT

With fields that regularly feature more than 60 production-based racers packed with hungry drivers behind the wheel

Continental Tire Wants to Know: ‘How Eco Are You?’

Fri, 14 May 2010 23:44:10 GMT

To celebrate the launch its new ProContact™ with EcoPlus Technology tire line, Continental Tire is asking: “How Eco Are You?”

Goodyear Offers Drivers ‘Comfort Zone’ with New Auto Tire

Sat, 08 May 2010 20:48:50 GMT

When they find themselves at the top of their game, athletes are considered to be “in the zone

In a World of Noise, Goodyear Works Toward Hush-Toned Tires

Sat, 08 May 2010 20:27:01 GMT

Tire development engineers at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company may not work in public libraries or concert halls

Family of Goodyear Auto Tires Updated with New Assurance

Sat, 08 May 2010 17:10:56 GMT

With the introduction of the new Assurance ComforTred Touring, Goodyear has clarified its family of broad market tires for passenger cars

Continental Assumes Title Sponsorship of Continental Tire Triple Crown Weeks

Sat, 01 May 2010 23:38:35 GMT

Continental Tire is stepping up its broadcast television profile beyond Grand-Am Road Racing and Major League Soccer

Continental Hosts Open House at New Redlands, CA Warehouse

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:41:59 GMT

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is now at full operating capacity at its new distribution center in Redlands, California, and held an official ribbon cutting

GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Takes on Barber Motorsports Park

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:16:25 GMT

Bob Michaelean has raced a little bit of everything in his long career, but his resume was missing something before Saturday -- a win

Yokohama Tire Corporation Broadens 2010 Sports Marketing to Include Los Angeles Angels Baseball

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:22:42 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation is adding the Los Angeles Angels to their lineup of sports teams

Hankook Tire Unveils 2010 Motorsports Contingency

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:34:48 GMT

Hankook Tire is once again back in the business of supporting grassroots enthusiasts by rolling out the 2010 Motorsports Contingency Program

Off and Running: GT3 Drivers Ecstatic with Yokohama’s 2nd Generation Eco Race Tire at Sebring

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:30:18 GMT

Months and months of testing paid off for Yokohama Tire Corporation as its second generation orange oil-infused eco race tires, the ADVAN® ENV-R2

Yokohama Signs 2-Year Sponsorship Pact with IMSA

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:50 GMT

Thanks to a new two-year sponsorship extension between Yokohama and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) that was announced today in Sebring, Florida

Yokohama Debuts 2nd Generation Orange Oil Eco Race Tire

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:43:27 GMT

A little more orange oil means a lot less petroleum, according to Yokohama Tire Corporation, which introduced its upgraded environmentally-sensitive ADVAN ® ENV-R2™ racing tire at a press conference today in Sebring, Florida

Video - Bridgestone Tire Indoor Tire Testing

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:03:33 GMT

Watch Bridgestone technicians and engineers test a wide variety of tires

The new P Zero Corsa System for the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:25:28 GMT

Pirelli confirmed its technology partnership with Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini today at the world premiere of the new P Zero Corsa System at the International Motor Show in Geneva

General Tire Exclaim UHP Ultra-high performance tire for sport coupes and sedans

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:38:55 GMT

Truly a performance tire for all seasons, General Tire's Exclaim UHP is designed to fit a wide range of performance sports cars, coupes and sedans.

Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 Tires To Tackle 25 Hours of Thunderhill

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:31:02 GMT

The Bridgestone brand's extreme high performance tire will take on one of racing's toughest challenges when the Frost Engineering team bolts Potenza RE-11 tires onto its purpose-built #48 BMW GTR for the longest endurance race in the world

Video - Bridgestone Potenza S001 on Audi TT RS Roadster

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:47:20 GMT

The unique character of this asymmetric tire is expressed on the outside tread area by the large, stiff ‘high grip’ shoulder blocks which produce optimum road contact.

Video - Bridgestone launches new generation Potenza S001 Ultra High Performance Sport Tire

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:25:08 GMT

Bridgestone has developed a new flagship UHP tire for the world’s top sports cars: the Potenza S001. Designed for maximum sports performance, the tire also delivers high efficiency with reduced rolling resistance. Already factory fitted on the Aston Martin Rapide and Ferrari 458 Italia, the Potenza

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s New “Grand Performance” Tire, the AVID® ENVigor™, Goes on Sale Today

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:59:56 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s new AVID® ENVigor™ – “the most complete performance tire ever created” – launches today at tire dealers across the U.S. The ENVigor is available in 69 sizes for a huge array of vehicle applications, making it one of the largest tire launches in Yokohama’s history

Yokohama Tire Corporation Once Again Sponsoring Two Premier NBA Teams

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:34:58 GMT

It’s a “three-peat” for Yokohama Tire Corporation. As part of its 2010 marketing program, the Fullerton, California-based tire maker is sponsoring two of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) top teams – the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs – for the third consecutive year, announced Shawn

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s New AVID® ENVigor™ is a Perfect Fit for All

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:22:32 GMT

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s all-new AVID® ENVigor™ – the first tire to combine high-performance, superior comfort, eco sensibilities and long treadlife – will hit the market March 1 in 69 sizes for a wide variety of vehicle applications, making it one of the largest tire launches in Yokohama’s histo

Eight of 10 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Races To Be Aired This Season

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:35:37 GMT

How do drivers and teams prepare to compete in the Rolex 24 At Daytona? A television special highlighting that process and more will be aired leading up to the 48th edition of North America's premier endurance race. GRAND-AM: 24 Hours at Daytona, an hour-long special featuring everything from prepar

Continental Announces Official Tire Status of Watkins Glen International Raceway

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:15:07 GMT

Continental Tire will become the Official Tire of Watkins Glen International Raceway, (WGI). The Watkins Glen sponsorship is the third part of a strategy to aggressively advance Continental Tire within the U.S. market. The addition of this sponsorship also reaffirms the company's commitment to GR

Continental Tire to be Title Sponsor and Official Tire of 2010 GRAND-AM Sports Car Challenge

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:51:13 GMT

Continental Tire is proud to announce that it has been selected as the title sponsor and official tire of the GRAND-AM Sports Car Challenge Road Racing series in 2010. The series will be titled the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. The GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge f

Continental Expands GRAND-AM Commitment Will Become Official Tire of Rolex Series

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:35:12 GMT

Continental is expanding its commitment to GRAND-AM Road Racing and will become the official tire of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, starting with the 2011 season. The new official series status complements the company’s previously announced title sponsorship of the GRAND-AM Continental Tire

YTC has widened the size range of its popular all-season touring tire, the AVID TRZ

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:50:14 GMT

YTC has widened the size range of its popular all-season touring tire, the AVID TRZ® (Three Ride Zones), to include 10 new H-rated sizes. These new tires improve upon the TRZ line’s considerable range of fitments to now include more European, Asian and domestic vehicles that require an H-speed ratin

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2010 Motorsports Program Looks Like a Winner

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:34:16 GMT

In 2009, Yokohama Tire Corporation had many major motorsports successes, including repeat championships in off-road racing’s SCORE and SNORE series, and a season-long, strong run in ALMS. However, Yokohama’s most newsworthy motorsports accomplishment was to shatter the eco-racing barrier by introduc

Continental ExtremeContact DWS Technical Details

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:40:06 GMT

The ExtremeContact DWS (tuned for Dry, Wet & Snow) is uniquely engineered to revolutionize the tire market with its outstanding all-season capabilities. This tire is slated to outperform when it comes to dry and wet conditions in both handling and braking; tread life, snow traction, noise, ride com

Continental ExtremeContact DW Technical Details

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:28:49 GMT

Continental ExtremeContact DW Technical Details-Wet and Dry Performance, Dynamic Temperature Distribution

Continental ExtremeWinterContact High-Performance Winter Tire

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:52:37 GMT

The ExtremeWinterContact has been developed based on Continental’s innovative winter tire technology and its 135-year history of building award-winning tires. ExtremeWinterContact is engineered with an advanced tread compound and structured siping to dramatically improve ice and snow traction. Th

Continental ContiSportContact 3 Ultra-High Performance Tires

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:02:39 GMT

One of the most crucial requirements of tires fitted on high performance, sports cars is agile steering precision. This ensures your vehicle maintains good adherence to the road in face of the considerable forces acting on the tires when driving at high speeds, making abrupt maneuvers or changes in

Continental ContiProContact All-Season Performance and Touring Tire

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:32:57 GMT

The ContiProContact features unparalleled wet-braking capacity and year-round traction. This tire performs with outstanding handling, control and high-speed capability. Designed for all-season performance and touring featuring excellent wet-braking capacity and year-round traction. A straight circum

Continental ExtremeContact DWS Ultra-High Performance All-Season Tire.

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:47:12 GMT

The ExtremeContact DWS features improved grip and braking in both dry and wet conditions with a unique asymmetrical tread design. This tire includes an advanced tread compound for improved traction in all-weather conditions including snow, significantly improved mileage, and an industry leading lev

Continental ExtremeContact DW Ultra-High Performance Tire

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:32:18 GMT

The ExtremeContact DW is the ultra-high performance tire in a new line of performance tires from Continental. Featuring new technology to deliver extreme levels of performance on both wet and dry roads, while still maintaining excellent ride comfort and improved gas mileage.

Yokohama's eco-friendly orange oil-infused tire earns high scores at Tire Rack testing event

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:35:32 GMT

FULLERTON, CA (Oct. 26, 2009) – Yokohama Tire Corporation’s eco-friendly dB Super E-spec™ tire, which is composed of 80 percent non-petroleum-based products, accumulated high test scores when compared to low rolling resistance competitors during Tire Rack’s recent Real World Road Ride.