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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 26, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.

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NewsDecember 20, 2017

Avis and Budget Offer Vehicles With Winter Tires in Canada

Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental are offering vehicles equipped with winter tires to customers across Canada, in Quebec, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Atlantic Canada.

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NewsOctober 13, 2016

ACRA, Goodyear Partnership Provides Discount Rates to Members

No matter the rental fleet size, every American Car Rental Association member in the U.S. can now purchase Goodyear, Dunlop, and Kelly auto and light truck tires at discounted prices.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2016

Hyundai Recalls 2015 Genesis for Tires

Dealers will replace Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 tires that are at risk for developing cracks in the tire sidewall.

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NewsNovember 12, 2012

Hertz Joins Liberty Tire for Recycling Program

More than 160,000 of Hertz’s used tires will be converted into products for playgrounds, parks and highways by Liberty Tire Recycling.

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NewsMay 7, 2012

Customer Complains About Lack of Spare in Rental Car

As manufacturers make spare tires optional and tire inflator and sealant kits standard, customers may blame the rental agency for not disclosing that there was no spare tire in the vehicle, such as this Dollar customer who also wants to be reimbursed for loss of use.

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