I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.

The Road of Bones: Vladivostok to Magadan, the Hard Way

It's wearing OEM street tires because I procrastinated and the bike shipped from LA without the planned Continental TKC80s. I'm looking at the near-slick …   Read More…

Titan Tire lock out: Lack of union contract closes local plant

The following year, Titan purchased the off-the-road (OTR) tire assets of Continental Tire North America, Inc. in Bryan, Ohio. …   Read More…

Top gear privateer

Thomas finished the season tied for the points lead in the Street Tuner division of the GRAND-AM Continental Tires Sports Car Championship in the fall. …   Read More…
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On August 11th, 2004, John Schalmo of Port Richey, Florida was driving westbound on State Road 8 in Chipley when suddenly the tread on the right-front tire of his motor home separated, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The RV veered off the right side of the roadway and went hurtling across the exit ramp, finally crashing into a line of trees. This catastrophic accident—which left Schalmo and his wife’s parents seriously injured—was the result of a defect with the G159 RV tire that Goodyear blamed as misused and overloaded beyond their recommendations. Schalmo’s decision to seek the aid of a personal injury lawyer and take the company to court would finally expose the tire’s defect to the public.

Originally designed for urban delivery trucks and speed-rated for only 65 miles per hour continuous use, the G159 was unequipped for RV use. On an RV, which typically travels at greater speeds for extended periods of time, the G159 was prone to overheat, causing the tire’s internal components to deteriorate, and ultimately resulting in tread belt detachment. This caused the Schalmo accident. Despite knowing that the G159 was unfit—and therefore dangerous—for motor homes, Goodyear marketed the tire to the RV industry throughout the 1990s and 2000s. The company even went so far as to increase the G159’s speed rating to 75 miles per an hour when speed limits increased nationwide in 1998.

Not wanting to diminish its role in the RV market, Goodyear continued to reassure the public that the G159 was safe for RV use. Unfortunately there were subsequently two recalls and one Product Service Bulletin. The recalls, however, failed to identify the defect in the tire design, instead attributing inadequate load margin and customer misuse for accidents involving the tire.

Although G159 tread separation accounted for as many as a dozen accidents resulting in serious injuries and deaths, the public remained unaware of the tire’s defective design. Goodyear quietly settled the cases in exchange for confidentiality. The Schalmo accident would change this.

In Schalmo v. Goodyear, Christopher Roberts and Hugh Smith, each a personal injury lawyer at Smith, Fuller, and Roberts, P.A., presented internal heat and speed testing and failure rate data indicating that Goodyear knew or should have known the G159 was improperly approved for 75mph continuous highway use. Each personal injury lawyer argued that driving an RV fitted with G159s at this speed rate caused the tires to overheat and the tread to separate—which occurred in the Schalmo accident.

The first G159 tire case to be resolved in a public trial resulted in one of the largest verdicts in Pasco County, Florida. Finding that the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company had sold a defective tire marketed to recreational motor home manufacturers, even though the tire was not suitable for RV use, the jury awarded the Schalmos 5.6 million dollars. The family has expressed their hope that Goodyear will recall the tire.

While Goodyear may be able to legally seal information on the G159 shown to the jury during the trial, permanent confidentiality is unlikely. The Florida Sunshine in Litigation Act prohibits a court from sealing corporate documents that would conceal a public hazard.

Despite the admission by a Goodyear marketing communications manager that the G159 had not been developed for RV use in a 2006 Fleet Owner magazine article, Goodyear never recalled the G159. While the company replaced the G159 with a more robust tire specifically designed for motor home use, tens of thousands of defective tires remain on the road.

About The Author

James Ballidis is a California Injury Lawyer and the author of several books about personal injury law. If you would like to request a copy of one of his books or are in need of free legal advice, call 866-981-5596 or visit http://www.thecaliforniainjurylawyer.com

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How about these right… I think you’ll find the following nuggets of wisdom particularly insightful. Leave your comments below. Check out the second one in particular…

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Market Updates: Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV), Goodyear Tire …

Stock alert for Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV), Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE:GT), Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), Visa (NYSE:V) ~ Jutia Group.

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If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…

GOODYEAR TIRE RUBBER CO THE (GT) MOST BOUGHT RUBBER-TIRES STOCK BY …

NEW YORK, New York, Jan. 05, 2011 — MFFAIS.com featured their Quarterly Rubber-Tires Industry Rundown. Mffais.com compiles the statistics from recent SEC…

Goodyear tire showcases fuel savings – News – Modern Tire Dealer

This year and last, the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tire has contributed to high-profile fuel economy exercises to showcase the advantages of the technology, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. notes.

devonbouler – 18 Cup teams to participate in Goodyear tire test …

18 Cup teams to participate in Goodyear tire test next week. [info] devonbouler: January 4th, 1:00. Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/12/18-cup-teams-to-participate-in-goodyear.html …

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Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…

EFFICIENT DRIVE TIRE

Continental's Commercial Tire Division has just introduced what it says is one of the few open-shoulder drive tires to be verified by the US Environmental …   Read More…

Continental ContiSportContact 5 P – Product Spotlight

How exactly do you improve on one of the most widely used summer tires on the market? You have to make it better in every way. That was Continental's …   Read More…

Online wheel and tire shop GRAND OPENING

Michelin, Continental, BF Goodrich, Mickey Thompson, and Bridgestone are available everyday at great prices. When you purchase those tires with a set of Ace …   Read More…
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Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…

Consumer tire price hikes: a running total

1; up to 6% (on "certain" passenger and light truck tires) on June 1; up to 8% on Nov. 1. Continental Tire the Americas LLC: up to 5% on Jan. …   Read More…

The Car of the Future is Always On: Apps, HMI and Personalization Will Fuel …

What if your Tire Had An App? It Could Help Save Fuel & Lives Inside the company, Continental also is designing unique apps that will help enhance vehicle …   Read More…

Mitchum Motorsports enters 2011 Daytona 24H

Team principal Chris Mitchum has spent the off season preparing for both the 2011 Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge and the return to Rolex competition …   Read More…
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The Pressure Pro system was created to help vehicle owners monitor their tire pressures in order to decrease tire blow outs and other common resulting accidents. The system monitors the tire pressure of a vehicle in real-time and displays the results through a monitor to the driver. The driver can then receive visual and audio alerts when their tire pressure happens to get low (also has upper alerts as well). The tire pressure monitors are very accurate and help drivers watch and keep track of their pressures in order to fix problems before they arise.

There are many benefits to using the system such as the ability to increase safety awareness, save fuel and extend tire life. Low tire pressures can cause a vehicle to not perform properly which can be extremely dangerous when driving on the road (especially at night). Low tire pressures can also lead to a tire blow-out and car accidents. Car accidents can cost a driver a lot of money, no matter if they are paying a premium through their insurance company or out of pocket. The driver will be able to get visual and audio alerts from the Pressure Pro monitors if the tire pressure reaches a dangerous level. One of the major benefits of using the system is that the tire pressure can also be monitored even if the vehicle is parked or at a stand-still. The alert systems have multiple thresholds for safety levels.

One of the biggest benefits of using the Pressure Pro system is that the vehicle will perform at a higher level. Most consumers often have trouble with their steering. They often think they need to get the wheel aligned, when in fact it could be low tire pressures. A properly inflated tire provides a smoother ride for the driver. The brakes and wheels will also benefit from tires that are inflated to the right level. When tire pressures are too low, the chances of the vehicle hydroplaning and skidding off the road increases. It is estimated that over 80,000 accidents are caused by low tire pressures.

The life of a tire can be stretched longer when they are properly inflated. This can save a consumer hundreds of dollars because the tread on the tires last a lot longer. Drivers do not have to strain to view the monitor, as it is installed in a convenient location within the vehicle (attaches with Velco to the dash-top area).

Copyright (c) 2010 Roy Reyer

About The Author

For more information about the PressurePro tire pressure monitor and other TPMS systems, please visit;

http://www.TirePressureMonitor.com

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In order for you to get around town you need your Tires. One of the most important Jeep Parts that often times goes ignored. Here we are going to discuss Radial Tires and Bias-Ply Tires. Radials are probably the most common tires made tires and sold. They are made by Mickey Thompson, Pro Comp, Nitto, TSL, Dick Cepek and many other manufacturers for Jeeps. These tires can all terrain, aggressive Tread Design, Mud Terrain, Off Road, and numerous other designs to satisfy the Jeep owners require . This is the Jeep Part you want to maintain the least and one that gives you back every day.

Radial tires are made of polyester and steel plies that overlay to shape a really tough and defiant skin . The Bias-Ply tires possess a criss/crossing, this crisscross design gives the tire sturdiness in both directions. Bias-Ply tires are made of nylon and are exceptionally tough and weight bearing.

What does all the numbers and letters on the side mean?

Example: P235/75 R15

P Stands for Tire Type in this example and most cases “Passenger”

235 This the Tire wideness

75 This is the size of the tire from the Bead to the Tread

R This the Tire Construction in this example “R” means Radial

15 This is the Rim Size

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides a Tire Safety Checklist that included Tips and Safety Advise. The checklist includes Tire Pressure, Tire Inspections, Vehicle Weight, Tire Temperature and Towing. The NHTSA also has UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grading) structure on their site. The UTQG provides you with knowledge to probe the rating on your tires for Tread Wear, gripping power and Temperature. The ratings are assigned by the manufacturers based on the evaluation they carry out or on the testing performed by independent companies they hire. Every tire that is sold in the United States have to fulfill a “C” rating, this rating indicates that the tire can withstand speeds of 85 MPH.

In conclusion the fashion you treat your tires, your tires will treat you. Selecting the correct tires for your Jeep will be the most vital decision you create . Once you own selected the tires that fit your needs and lifestyle you oblige to maintain them. Maintaining your tires is simple, Air Pressure, Tire Rotation and Visual Inspection will keep you on the suitable track, add to the life and keep you shielded.

About The Author

Lourdes Amil is a Marketing Specialist for Morris 4×4 Center and Jeep Enthusiast. Morris 4×4 Center is the Foremost Online Retailer of Jeep Parts and Accessories.

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Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…

Continental: ExtremeContact DW clinches top rating from Tire Rack

Continental's ExtremeContact DW earned the No. 1 spot in Tire Rack's independent testing of maximum performance summer tires. The Tire Rack team conducted a …   Read More…

Free game aiming to give tires traction

Continental Tires released a similar application earlier this month. It's a free game in which users roll a tire along a course with tunnels, …   Read More…

Spirit of Daytona Racing Daytona test notes 2010-12-17

It is the first time the new Continental Tire has turned laps on the track's new surface. Spirit of Daytona newcomer Paul Edwards piloted the No. …   Read More…
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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

Avoiding hydroplaning in your car

Consumer Reports says some of the tires that do the best in hydroplaning are the Michelin Hydroedge and the Continental Procontact Ecoplus.   Read More…

Stevenson Team Returns In 2011 With Entries In Rolex And Continental Series

I think the Camaro was a super car last season and I am looking forward to driving on the new Continental tires. I believe that the Porsche’s will be the …   Read More…

Meineke Car Care Bowl: South Florida vs. Clemson

Prior to Continental Tires taking over in 2002, that was the proposed name for this event that was certified by the NCAA. Now, however, we care not just …   Read More…
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