Tires

Bridgestone Corporation today announced it has developed a non-pneumatic (i.e., airless) concept tire that could prove to be a viable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional tires in the future. Bridgestone's Environmental Mission Statement outlines the Company's goal to help contribute to a more sustainable society, with particular emphasis on …

Next generation light truck/SUV tire offers “one tire for all worlds” It’s a tire line that has set the standard for toughness, durability and quiet comfort and now Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is excited to announce the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2, the next generation all-terrain tire in the …

With the return of warm weather, CAA-Quebec is warning drivers about the risk of using winter tires during the hotter summer months, from June to August. These tires could compromise their safety and that of other road users. It's been proven! "Tests conducted by CAA-Quebec last summer show beyond any …

Continental has won a coveted award from the UK’s no1 modified car magazine, Fast Car. Announced in this month’s magazine, Continental’s ContiSportContact 3 took the top spot in the Best for Safety category. The Fast Car Awards celebrate the best of the best in the tuning industry, revealing the most …

Winter tires have been mandatory in Quebec since December. Finally, a good decision from a government that tends to think about lining its pockets when it comes to the automobile sector. It’s a move that the other provinces and even our neighbours to the south will be keeping a close …

Continental Tire Canada is pleased to announce its continuing sponsorship of the BMW Driver Training. New in the program for 2009 is the BMW Winter Driver Training recently held at the International Club Academy Racing (ICAR) in Mirabel (QC), a location Continental Tire Canada partners with since fall 2008. The …

ENGAGE 360 is an ongoing program designed to give dealers a complete 360-degree look at Continental and General passenger and light truck tires -- from the basics to advanced tread technology to selling skills and more. “Our goal is to equip our customers for success. In the tire business, knowledge …

•European Commission campaigns for vehicle safety and protection of the environment •Tire pressure monitoring systems are to be standard in all 2012 model vehicles •Continental advocates systems that give the driver a reliable 10 percent underinflation alert for each individual tire •Continental warns against systems with insufficient accuracy of measurement …

Continental Tire has been selected as an original equipment supplier for the 2010 model Mercedes-Benz GLK to be sold in the U.S. market. Continental will provide its Conti4x4Contact™ in size 235/50R19 99H for this vehicle. A premium luxury performance SUV tire, the Conti4x4Contact emphasizes a superb ride with crisp handling …

A provincial agency is recommending Ontario scrap the $5 per tire ''disposal'' fee charged to drivers when they get rid of their old tires, and replace it with a levy charged to manufacturers and importers that they could pass on to consumers. The fees paid by the tire producers would …