Market Trends in Tires and Wheels
Tires and wheels are one of the most favored modifications that car
and truck owners make to their vehicles, since a single, relatively
simple change can entirely alter the appearance and character of a
vehicle.
Tires
Big Wheel
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Given the importance of wheels in today’s automotive aftermarket, it’s hard to imagine a time when they weren’t a driving force (no pun intended) in vehicle modification and personalization. But that’s exactly what LeRoi “Tex” Smith said to open his November 1963 Hot Rod magazine article about custom and racing wheels.
“Until recently, the wheel was virtually overlooked by hot rodders,” Smith wrote. “Those who were concerned with the wheel usually made do with modified steel items or turned to the one major source of supply, the Halibrand Manufacturing Co.”
Rolling Stock Options
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More than 230 exhibitors attended the 2011 Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA (Tire Industry Association). Now in its second year (see p. 20), the special section within the 2011 SEMA Show is dedicated exclusively to tire industry products and has quickly become the hot destination for buyers thirsting for the latest and greatest trends. During Show sign-up, more than 36,620 registrants noted their specific interest in tires and accessories, including passenger and light-truck applications. To help satisfy that interest, the following products were unveiled both on the Show floor and in the SEMA Show’s Ideas Alive: New Products Showcase.
Spotlight on New Products
This issue of SEMA News continues our tradition of highlighting the great new products our manufacturers unleashed at the SEMA Show. Through SEMA News, the SEMA website and a variety of other media outlets, we amplify and carry forward one of the Show’s primary value propositions: creating high-level awareness for the industry’s innovative and trendsetting new products.
Federal Government Seeks Fuel-Efficiency Ratings for Most Replacement Tires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) moved closer
to establishing a consumer information system to rate the fuel economy,
safety and durability characteristics of most replacement tires.
TIA Leadership Talks Strategy for Keeping Tires at the SEMA Show
TIA President Wayne Croswell and Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield outline the challenges of making tires and wheels a "show with a show" and raising the profile of tire manufacturers at the SEMA Show. Here they address several issues voiced by their member companies.
Top Tire and Wheel Industry Trends for 2010
No single element can change a car or truck's look like a set of wheels and tires, which makes it the first purchase for many enthusiasts. Learn more about changing trends in rolling stock for this year.
More Than 80 New Tire and Wheel Products From the SEMA Show
With more than 290 exhibitors showcasing and 110 new product
registrations within the Tires, Wheels & Equipment section of the
2009 SEMA Show, it's apparent that this section of the
specialty-equipment industry remains one of the most popular with
vehicle enthusiasts. It is no wonder, as new tires and wheels can
instantly change the look and feel of a vehicle. Exhibitors at the Show
offered products for small to large passenger cars, trucks and even
racing applications.
Here is a collection of the some of the new products from the Tires, Wheels & and Equipment section of the 2009 SEMA Show.
Wayne Croswell -Tire Industry Association President
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When his software company asked him to become vice president of operations for a newly acquired tire industry company, tires had “no appeal for me whatsoever,” said Wayne Croswell. That was 32 years ago. Now, Croswell is president of ASA Tire Systems and the new president of the Tire Industry Association (TIA).
“I fell in love with the industry and the people, and it got into my blood,” he said.
Tires, Wheels & Equipment New Products
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There were 290 tire exhibitors at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas last November, and tire buyers accounted for 9.4% of the total buyers who attended. In fact, their ranks made up the second-largest buyer group at the Show. This issue of SEMA News focuses on tire and wheel business. From the new products article that showcases some of the best technology and innovation the segment has to offer to the trends story where tire and wheel industry experts weigh in on the trends and challenges that face the segment, this issue is filled with information about the marketplace and the companies that have built it.
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