EPA is poised to plug a long-standing gap in its air toxics emissions standards for rubber tire manufacturers. On Friday, the ...

Tonawanda, N.Y. — Sumitomo Rubber announced Thursday it will close its western New York tire manufacturing plant and ...

Citing its inability to make tires profitably at its Tonawanda, N.Y., factory, Sumitomo Rubber Industries has decided to ...

Tire health has a huge impact on a truck’s fuel efficiency and safety on the road. And yet, with all of the arguably sexier ...

The closure of a Town of Tonawanda automotive tire manufacturer will cost 1,500 hourly and salaried workers their jobs.

Michelin is making its mark on the "beyond tires" space, anticipating the sector will make as much as 20-30 percent of its ...

Tim Sprunger, vice president of operations and plant manager of the Sumitomo Rubber USA plant in Tonawanda, talks about a ...

Throughout history, the tire industry has been slow to change its operations, but that may be changing, accordding to one of ...

Winter tires not only improve your performance in the snow, but add confidence and safety. Insurance companies may reward drivers who switch to seasonal rubber with discounts. The subject has been ...

Thankfully, many tire manufacturers have developed EV-specific tires with a focus on noise reduction and ride quality, which helps preserve their often serene driving experience. That said ...

Prices vary widely, but winter tires from major brands – such as Michelin, Continental and Nokian – can be purchased and mounted at many tire outlets for $800-$1,000, depending on the vehicle. Prices ...