Item Code | Size (Size / Ply) | U.T.Q.G | SW (in) | OD (in) | T/D x32 | PSI | Max Load (lbs) |
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Click here for details | 131321 | 1321321 | 32132132 | 32131321 | 31321321 | 321321 | 322131 |
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OK Tire adds Cooper, GT Radial passenger tires, Michelin, BFGoodrich commercial tires
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Tire and auto service program franchisor OK Tire Stores Inc. has added products and services in an effort "to continually expand its offering to best meet the needs of customers." OK Tire, Canada's largest network of independent tire and auto service retail stores, has added: passenger tires from Cooper Tire & Rubber Co and Gt Radial-brand tires from Giti Tire Manufacturing Ltd.; and Michelin- and BFGoodrich-brand medium truck tires from Michelin North America Inc.. OK Tire President and CEO Jim Caldwell said his company's ability to anticipate customers' needs has made OK Tire "Canadians' go-to-choice for auto and tire service for the last 68 years. We're thrilled to expand our tire assortment and enhance our offerings for all customers furthering our commitment to our dealers, retail and commercial clients." Building upon the success of adding Giti's medium truck products to its lineup, the GT Radial product lineup was logical choice, the company said. OK Tire lauded Giti for its fully integrated research and develop, manufacturing and distribution; and its commitment "to integrity, business ethics and transparency." The GT Radial lineup covers a wide range, from ultra-high-performance cars to luxury touring sedans and crossovers to SUV and light trucks. "We believe our products will be an excellent addition to the OK Tire portfolio and our mandate will be to provide high-quality products in the industry," Lou Monico, vice president sales and marketing Canada for Giti Tire. "We look forward to growing our businesses together and are committed to contributing to the success of OK Tire." OK Tire noted that Cooper Tire's history dates to 1914, and that the tire maker "is committed to its creed of providing good merchandise, fair play and a square deal." Chris Barbara, vice president, distributor channel and field support for Cooper, said the company prides itself "in offering great products that deliver at an attractive and affordable price. Our tires allow consumers to drive with confidence through all of life's journeys, and Cooper is there at every turn. We look forward to expanding consumer access to Cooper tires in Canada through this relationship." Finally, OK Tire said the decision to offer Michelin and BFGoodrich commercial products positions the stores' network to acquire more fleet and national account customers, whose retread products "are highly requested for commercial vehicles." OK called Michelin "a leader in tire technology for every type of vehicle, leveraging its expertise in high-tech materials to deliver services and solutions that increase travel efficiency and products that enable customers to enjoy unique mobility experiences." OK Tire also is working on establishing a dedicated Commercial Business Group focused on expanding its commercial product assortment and supporting stores that offer commercial services. OK Tire said it expects the group "to improve its ability to service commercial clients, representing a major area of growth." According to Tire Business data, OK Tire ranks as the ninth-largest retail dealership group in North America, with 327 franchised outlets across Canada.
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AME International hires industry veteran Robin Maynard
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — AME International, a supplier of tire changing tools and equipment, has hired Robin Maynard as its new sales and marketing liaison. Ms. Maynard previously held several roles over a 16-year tenure at Chicago Pneumatic, including executive assistant to the VP sales and marketing North America, southeast area sales manager and national account manager — operations support. Ms. Maynard left CP in 2019 to work in sales outside of the industry. "I've been out of the tool business for a bit over a year and I looked forward to reengaging in an industry where I spent over 15 years gaining a wide variety of knowledge and experience," she said. "I believe that AME is a rare company that puts their heart and soul into the business and the welfare of those that are part of their team." "I'm excited to have Robin join our team," AME President Keith Jarman said. "She brings both industry experience and a skillset which will help tie together our sales and marketing efforts with both our core business, as well as our new ACME Division." The ACME Division, created in 2018, serves the agricultural and heavy equipment industries.