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GET HO-HO-HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT THE STRESS

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Learn how to travel smoothly amongst the millions of other Americans and have a safe and jolly holiday.

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  • Learn how to travel smoothly amongst the millions of other Americans and have a safe and jolly holiday.
  • ROAD CHECK: Roads will be filling up over the holidays with people heading out to see their family and friends.
  • When dealing with winter roads, you want a tire designed with snow in mind, like the Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 tire.
  • The innovative multi-directional tread design ensures stronger traction in wet, icy and off-road conditions, while delivering a quiet and comfortable ride.

Cooper Tire Unveils New Discoverer EnduraMax™ Tire at SEMA Show November 5 through 8

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

The new Cooper Discoverer EnduraMaxTM tire is designed to tackle the kind of rough roads that chew up tires and can be found just about everywhere throughout the U.S.

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  • The new Cooper Discoverer EnduraMaxTM tire is designed to tackle the kind of rough roads that chew up tires and can be found just about everywhere throughout the U.S.
  • The Discoverer EnduraMax tire leverages advanced technology from Cooper's ultra-durable off-road tires into all-season tires made for small and midsize SUVs.
  • Even with all of these features, the Discoverer EnduraMaxTM tire is exceptionally quiet due to the unique pattern of its tread, which minimizes tire noise.
  • Additionally, the Discoverer EnduraMaxTM tire offers excellent winter and snow performance with its Winter Grip technology that enhances snow traction.

Michelin Unveils Commander III Tire Line at Biketoberfest in Daytona

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Michelin will showcase its new MICHELIN Commander III tire line-up for V-Twin Cruisers and Touring bikes throughout the weekend of Oct. 1720 during Biketoberfest in Daytona at Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Michelin will showcase its new MICHELIN Commander III tire line-up for V-Twin Cruisers and Touring bikes throughout the weekend of Oct. 1720 during Biketoberfest in Daytona at Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson.
  • The MICHELIN Commander III Cruiser tire is engineered to deliver outstanding wet grip without compromising longevity compared to its predecessor.
  • "Michelin developed this tire line to optimize riding enjoyment with a focus on improving the tread life and wet grip versus the already widely accepted Commander II tire line," said Shane Messner, director of two-wheel at Michelin North America.
  • "The commitment to MICHELIN Total Performance makes the MICHELIN Commander III tire line the trusted choice for the v-twin community."

Tread Wisely™ Helps Young Drivers Stay Safe on the Road this Fall

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Cooper Tires Tread Wisely program, a tire and vehicle safety campaign for teens and young adults, offers a wide variety of resources and advice to help young drivers through this season and all year.

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  • Cooper Tires Tread Wisely program, a tire and vehicle safety campaign for teens and young adults, offers a wide variety of resources and advice to help young drivers through this season and all year.
  • Tires are the only thing connecting vehicles to the road, so it is critical they are in good condition before drivers hit the road.
  • With the easy-to-download Tread Wisely mobile app, young drivers can find and complete safety checklists, set up monthly safety reminders, view brief, helpful safety videos, and more.
  • With good tire tread, drivers have better traction to stop and hold to the road on curves, making trips safer.

Global Automotive Winter Tire Market 2019-2023 | Use of New Tire Compounds for Improved Flexibility to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Monday, October 14, 2019
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191014005502/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled global automotive winter tire market 2019-2023.
  • Global Automotive Winter Tire Market: Use of New Tire Compounds for Improved Flexibility
    Winter tire manufacturers are increasing their R&D efforts to develop efficient tread designs and side profiles to improve traction capabilities.
  • The rising trend of using new tire compounds and tread designs by vendors is expected positively influence the growth of the global automotive winter tire market during the forecast period.
  • Global Automotive Winter Tire Market: Segmentation Analysis
    This market report segments the global automotive winter tire market by application (passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles) and geography (APAC, Europe, MEA, North America, and South America).

Tyrata IntelliTread™ Drive-Over-System Quickly Measures Vehicle Tire Tread Depth for Fleets

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

The IntelliTread Drive-Over-System (DOS) provides actionable data regarding tire tread wear when a vehicle drives over the low-profile, speed bump-like unit.

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  • The IntelliTread Drive-Over-System (DOS) provides actionable data regarding tire tread wear when a vehicle drives over the low-profile, speed bump-like unit.
  • The sensor system is part of a growing Tyrata IntelliTread product portfolio designed to address the need for fast, low-cost and highly scalable measurements of tire tread depth.
  • Ideal for a variety of consumer and commercial vehicle service centers, the IntelliTread DOS can quickly evaluate tread depth by simply driving a car, truck or bus over the system to acquire tire tread readings in real-time.
  • The company's IntelliTread technology monitors, tracks and predicts tire tread life, and is the only technology on the market that delivers direct measurements of tread depth in real-time.

Tyrata IntelliTread™ Internal Tread Sensor Tested in Aircraft Tires

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyrata, Inc., a tire sensor and data management company, has demonstrated that its patented IntelliTread Internal Tread Sensor (ITS) can effectively measure aircraft tire tread depth in a laboratory setting.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyrata, Inc., a tire sensor and data management company, has demonstrated that its patented IntelliTread Internal Tread Sensor (ITS) can effectively measure aircraft tire tread depth in a laboratory setting.
  • Aircraft tires are subjected to extreme operating conditions, and determining tread thickness in real-time will provide ground crews and aircraft tire manufacturers with additional information to appropriately maintain tire health for optimal performance and safety.
  • Aircraft tires are complex, highly engineered structures designed to safely withstand heavy loads for take-offs and landings in a variety of weather conditions.
  • "Aircraft tires vary significantly in construction, tire structure, and material compounds from automotive and truck tires," said Aaron Franklin, Tyrata Chief Technology Officer.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Issues 2018 Global Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Highlights from Coopers 2018 report include:

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  • Highlights from Coopers 2018 report include:
    Employee health and safety: Cooper continues to promote a zero-injury culture through a Drive to Zero global safety campaign, which demonstrates the companys commitment to continuous improvement toward becoming an injury-free workplace.
  • Sustainable natural rubber: Cooper has signed on as a founding member of the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR).
  • Tire safety education: Cooper continues to support its signature cause of tire and vehicle safety for teens and young adults through the Tread Wisely program.
  • Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) is the parent company of a global family of companies that specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sale of passenger car, light truck, medium truck, motorcycle and racing tires.

Cooper Tire’s Tread Wisely™ Program Reminds Young Drivers to Check Their Tires as Part of Back-to-School Routine

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Schools are back in session or will soon be back in session across the country, and Cooper Tires Tread Wisely program, a tire and vehicle safety program for teens and young adults, is encouraging students to check their tires as part of their back-to-school routine.

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  • Schools are back in session or will soon be back in session across the country, and Cooper Tires Tread Wisely program, a tire and vehicle safety program for teens and young adults, is encouraging students to check their tires as part of their back-to-school routine.
  • Another important habit that should be part of the back-to-school routine is checking their cars tires, said Bill Geaman, Cooper Tires Manager of Consumer Relations.
  • Tires are the only thing connecting a car to the road, so ensuring they are in good shape keeps both young drivers and those around them safe.
  • The free Tread Wisely app helps young drivers remember to check their tires by offering monthly reminders sent to their mobile phones.

Kings of Waste Now Providing Tire Disposal Services in Austin

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

About 130 million tires are used annually as tire-derived fuel, and thanks to the new tire disposal service now being offered by the Kings of Waste , Austin residents are now able to help the environment while disposing their tires.

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  • About 130 million tires are used annually as tire-derived fuel, and thanks to the new tire disposal service now being offered by the Kings of Waste , Austin residents are now able to help the environment while disposing their tires.
  • In fact, over 16 million old tires are reused as retreads, where new rubber is molded onto an old tire.
  • Retreading tires uses much less oil and other resources than are used to create a new tire.
  • Kings of Waste offers full-service junk removal in Austin for commercial and residential properties.