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InventHelp Inventor Develops Tire Puncture Repair Kit (JMC-2181)

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Monday, May 20, 2019
Tires, Manufactured goods, Mechanical engineering, Artificial objects, Tread, Repair kit, Flat tire

PITTSBURGH, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --An inventor from Seymour, Texas, has developed the patent pending TIRE PLUG, a very reliable and effective repair kit for a punctured tire tread.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --An inventor from Seymour, Texas, has developed the patent pending TIRE PLUG, a very reliable and effective repair kit for a punctured tire tread.
  • "The plugs I currently use to repair a tire don't last very long.
  • My invention offers a quick and easy way to patch a tire and will cost a lot less than alternative methods," said the inventor.
  • The TIRE PLUG enhances the tire repair process.

Cooper Tire Volunteers to Conduct Tire Safety Checks May 8-24 at High Schools for National Tire Safety Week

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Education, Other Education, Transport, Trucking, Other Transport, Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive, Philanthropy, Teens, Tires & Rubber, Other Philanthropy, General Automotive, Consumer, Tires, Tire, Tread, Motor vehicles, Artificial objects, Technology, Outline of tires, Tire code

The Cooper experts will conduct the safety checks and leave each participating driver with a written assessment of the health of their tires as well as additional tire safety tips and information from the Tread Wisely program.

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  • The Cooper experts will conduct the safety checks and leave each participating driver with a written assessment of the health of their tires as well as additional tire safety tips and information from the Tread Wisely program.
  • The effort will begin in advance of National Tire Safety Week, a program of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), which runs May 20 through Memorial Day, May 27.
  • This years USTMA National Tire Safety Week theme and hashtag is #knowyourroll.
  • Cooper has hundreds of dedicated tire experts who serve as employee volunteers year-round in our communities around the globe to share tire safety information with young drivers.

Michelin Urges New Parents to Stop Overlooking Tire Safety

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Tires, Michelin, Tread, Manufactured goods, Economy of France, Artificial objects

LAVAL, QC, April 24, 2019 /CNW/ -Safety is a top priority when a new baby arrives in the family, but new research commissioned by Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin), indicates parents are overlooking a critical safety gap when it comes to hitting the road with their most precious cargo.

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  • LAVAL, QC, April 24, 2019 /CNW/ -Safety is a top priority when a new baby arrives in the family, but new research commissioned by Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin), indicates parents are overlooking a critical safety gap when it comes to hitting the road with their most precious cargo.
  • Carl Nadeau, professional race car driver and Michelin driving expert, encourages new parents to consider the role tire care plays in their family's on-road safety.
  • "As a father of two, I know the lengths parents go to keep their children safe, but it's easy to overlook tire maintenance when you're busy with a new baby," Nadeau said.
  • Assuming the average consumer stops an estimated 0.9 times for every kilometre driven, the MICHELIN Premier A/S tire may stop 90,000 times during its warrantable tread life.

Global Heavy Duty Tires Market Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2019-2024): Analysis by Vehicle Type, End Market and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Automotive, Tires & Rubber, Tires, Tread, Artificial objects, Technology, Goods economics)

The "Global Heavy Duty Tires Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019 - 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Heavy Duty Tires Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019 - 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global heavy-duty tire market is anticipated to project a CAGR of around 6.2% during the forecast period of 2018-2023.
  • Technological development in small off-the road (OTR) tires revolves around the development of new tread patterns, compounding and casing upgrades.
  • Hence, India majorly depended on the imports of tires from Chinese market, especially for commercial vehicle tires and OTR tires.

Tyrata’s IntelliTread™ Technology Milestone Brings Real-time Tread Wear Measurements One Step Closer to Reality

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Technology, Data management, Semiconductor, Mobile, Wireless, Automotive, Aftermarket, Tires & Rubber, General Automotive, Tires, Manufactured goods, Tire, Motor vehicles, Tread, Mechanical engineering, Michelin PAX System, Tire-pressure monitoring system

New technology from Tyrata can monitor, track and predict tread wear over the life of any tire.

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  • New technology from Tyrata can monitor, track and predict tread wear over the life of any tire.
  • IntelliTread sensors determine tread depth using proprietary sensor and electronic technology mounted inside of the tire.
  • By demonstrating reproducible measurements in various consumer tires, weve achieved a major milestone in the development of our technology.
  • The companys IntelliTreadTM technology monitors, tracks and predicts tire tread wear over the life of any tire.

Cooper Tire Says Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday is a Good Time to Learn the “Penny Test”

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Friday, February 8, 2019
Women, Other Consumer, Transport, Trucking, Other Transport, Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Teens, Tires & Rubber, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Consumer, Family, MEN, Tires, Tire, Tread, Mechanical engineering, Artificial objects, Transportation engineering

While a penny may be worth one cent in currency, when it comes to tire safety the value of a penny can be much more.

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  • While a penny may be worth one cent in currency, when it comes to tire safety the value of a penny can be much more.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190208005036/en/
    The penny test can be used to check tire tread depth.
  • Insert the edge of a penny into the most worn groove of the tire tread with Lincolns head down and facing you.
  • If the top of Honest Abes head is covered by tread, the tire tread is in good shape.

EFX Tires Announces Its New Deep Mud-Terrain Tire MotoHavok

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Aftermarket, Tires & Rubber, Tires, Tread, Off-roading, EFX, Human behavior, Artificial objects, Technology

You can find more information on the sizes at EFX Performance Tires site or on social at:

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  • You can find more information on the sizes at EFX Performance Tires site or on social at:
    EFX Performance Tires have been at the forefront of engineering the worlds best performing offroad tires.
  • We take our designs serious, spending countless hours in the field to ensure that each and every approved tread pattern is the best tire we can produce.
  • Each and every tire design we manufacture has been abused in the mountains of Colorado, flats of California and the backwoods to Texas to ensure that no matter your terrain preference, we have a tread that fits your style.
  • See how EFX can improve your machines performance, safety and stability.

Global Winter Tire Market, 2016-2018 & Forecast to 2026

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Tires, Transport, Mechanical engineering, Snow tire, Tread, Technology, Traction, Siping, Snow chains

The "Winter Tire - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Winter Tire - Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global Winter Tire Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period.
  • Winter tires is a niche market and is restricted to cold regions, thus acting as a restraining factor for the expansion of the market.
  • Winter tires are made from advanced rubber compounds possessing unique tread patterns in order to increase traction while driving on snow and ice.

Goodyear's New WinterCommand Delivers Premium Winter Tire Performance

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Monday, January 28, 2019
Tires, Tread, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Companies, Economy of the United States, Industries, Siping

DALLAS, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on over a century of winter product expertise, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has introduced the WinterCommand, a mid-tier winter tire featuring 54 sizes and studding capability.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on over a century of winter product expertise, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has introduced the WinterCommand, a mid-tier winter tire featuring 54 sizes and studding capability.
  • The WinterCommand will help consumers deal with ice, snow and winter conditions and comes with the coveted three-peak mountain snowflake designation, backed up by a proven winter tread compound, specialized winter tread patterns and full depth zig-zag sipes.
  • The tire will also feature three tread pattern variations that are designed to be paired with specific vehicle types for optimal, customized performance.
  • "As we look to revitalize our winter line, we are confident that the WinterCommand gives us a strong winter offering that will drive growth in a segment with enormous potential."

Rotary's New TreadScan 2700 Provides Quick and Accurate Tire Analysis for Customers While Increasing Sales for Shops

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Tires, Tire, Manufactured goods, Mechanical engineering, Tread, Vehicles, Tire maintenance, Michelin PAX System

It's a simple safety check that protects customers and can result in additional tire sales and service work for the shop.

Key Points: 
  • It's a simple safety check that protects customers and can result in additional tire sales and service work for the shop.
  • "Uneven tire tread can indicatethe need for new tires, a wheel alignment or suspension analysis.
  • Our new TreadScan 2700 helps shops keep their customers safe by checking the condition of their tires in just a few seconds, and quickly pays for itself through increased sales of tires, alignment and suspension work."
  • Two versions of TreadScan 2700 are offered to meet any shop's needs.