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U.S. CPSC
October 14, 2009 |
Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires Due to Fall Hazard The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers.   |
Outside
July 2007
Grayson Schaffer |
Fix a Flat A man doesn't like to admit he's never changed a bike tire. But there's shame, and then there's hiking ten miles when you could be riding. Let us help you avoid both indignities. |
U.S. CPSC
August 17, 2005 |
Torelli Imports Recall of Bicycle Tires The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2002
Paul Weissler |
Tire Maintenance Any kind of tire failure -- even a simple flat -- is a huge hassle. But this can be avoided with careful tire maintenance... |
Outside
July 2008
Mark Anders |
Fix a Busted Tire with a Buck Flatten your bike tire on a thorn and you can easily patch the inner tube or swap in a new one. Damage the tire itself is a much bigger problem. Here's a quick field solution to keep you on the roll. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2008
Mike Allen |
Why New Front Tires on Your Back Wheels Are a Good Idea When tire companies insist on moving your old tires to the front of your car and replacing your rear tires with new ones -- let them. |
U.S. CPSC
April 25, 2002 |
Bicycles Recalled by Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. The rear seatstays, the tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can break, possibly causing the rider to lose control and crash... |
BusinessWeek
July 23, 2007
David Welch |
An Importer's Worst Nightmare A Chinese supplier, tire-safety shortcuts, and an American middleman under siege. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2011
Shubh Datta |
Goodyear Tire Rolls On Goodyear Tire records a record quarter. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2007
Mike Allen |
Don't Shred Your Tires With a Pressure Washer: Car Care Tip Clean freaks beware! Car and tire manufacturers recommend against using pressure washers to clean the sidewalls of car or truck tires. |
U.S. CPSC
October 17, 2002 |
Lida Bicycle Co. Recalls Men's Bicycles The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
April 21, 2009 |
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC
December 18, 2007 |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets. This can pose a head injury hazard to riders in a fall. |
CRM
December 20, 2004
Colin Beasty |
Give Dealers a Virtual Rep As a result of upgrading its Web presence, Specialized Bicycles has seen positive changes, like attracting more than 750 dealers that use the system to order Specialized products. |
Car and Driver
December 2006
Larry Webster |
Tech Stuff: A tire for all seasons? - Features Not only is there a slew of brands and models out there, but tires are further divided along performance and weather lines. So which will work best for you? |
U.S. CPSC
July 17, 2007 |
Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2009
Mike Allen |
Is Nitrogen Better than Air in Car Tires? Inflating your tires with pure nitrogen offers several advantages for your car. |
The Motley Fool
June 26, 2006
Rich Duprey |
Goodyear Shreds Private-Label Brands Continuing its plan to focus on only the most profitable parts of its core business, the tire maker drops one-third of its private-label tire market. Investors, take note. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008
Mike Allen |
Your Guide to Upgrading Wheels & Tires: Saturday Mechanic Provide better grip for your car without compromising your vehicle's original engineering. |
Fast Company
October 1999
Katharine Mieszkowski |
Changing Tires Changing the World Tom Gegax, head coach of team Tires Plus, has built a high-road company in an industry known for taking the low road. "So why would anyone go into this business?" he asks. His answer: "To change it!" |
Popular Mechanics
November 2009
Mike Allen |
How to Install a Tire-Pressure Monitoring System When this warning lamp illuminates on your instrument panel, at least one of your tires is 25 percent below its correct pressure. |
The Motley Fool
November 10, 2006
Rich Duprey |
Cooper's Got One Spare Tire Left Despite its third-quarter losses, things might yet turn around for the tire maker. |
The Motley Fool
February 19, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Goodyear's Good Life Pricing and premium product sales propel the tire maker to higher profits. |
Fast Company
February 13, 2012
Tania Karas |
Progress Report - Reinvent The Wheel Flat tires generate more than 3 million AAA calls each year, and blowouts can easily cause auto accidents. But what if tires didn't need air? |
Reactive Reports
Issue 31
David Bradley |
Tired of old tires A more environmentally friendly car tire made from silica and rubber has low rolling resistance and uses five percent less fuel than standard tires. The hard part is getting silica and rubber to mix. |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2006
Rich Duprey |
Tire Makers More Than Just Retreads Tire makers are in an attractive position for investors, because each plays to its strengths. And for investors with the courage to invest when an industry is on the skids, it may mean greater profits for their portfolios down the road. |
The Motley Fool
August 7, 2006
Rich Duprey |
Cooper Tire Running Flat High raw material costs lead to disappointing results at this tire maker -- and the CEO's resignation. Investors, take note. |
U.S. CPSC
July 22, 2008 |
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders. |
