When it comes to tire manufacturing, it pays to keep things rolling—especially during the critical curing process. Unexpected machine failure during this step not only creates unwanted scrap, but it ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium—Bridgestone Corp. is adding a mold-cure option, dubbed "Bandag Hotread," to the portfolio of retreading processes its licensed retread customers in Europe can offer. The development ...

At this point, drivers basically take it as a given that tires across the board are pretty durable. Some brands and styles may perform better than others, and there are good and bad tire retailers to ...

The process by which Buddy Hudgins, with Cook Tire and Service Center, fills tires in order to prevent flat tires really is more of a science than a simple procedure. In June 2006, Cook Tire became ...

More than 5 million tires are replaced and scrapped every year in Alabama. When improperly discarded, old tires can be an environmental menace. of scrap tire materials annually. It is not uncommon to ...

Continental is looking at trash heaps and recycling bins to find sustainable materials for future tires. The company hopes to make all of its tires entirely from sustainable materials by 2050 at the ...