Pirelli to raise U.S. tire prices again
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ROME, Ga. Pirelli Tire North America Inc. will raise prices again for passenger and light truck tires sold in the U.S.
Pirelli said it would increase prices up to 6%, varying by line and tire size, effective July. 1.
In a news release, Pirelli said the increases are due to the higher price of raw materials and changing market conditions.
The Italian tire maker said members of the Pirelli sales team will contact customers to provide more details.
Pirelli raised prices in the U.S. for passenger and light truck tires by up to 7% on April 15, after initiating a sales increase that was effective at the start of the year.
WTC webinar to address National Tire Safety Week issues
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif. The Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) of the Specialty Equipment Market Association will conduct a webinar May 19 on National Tire Safety Week, featuring a pair of industry experts discussing ways dealers can educate customers about tire care, safety and challenges related to tires.
The webinar, set for 3 p.m. EDT on the 19th, is designed to help underscore the importance of National Tire Safety Week, the annual consumer tire safety awareness campaign conducted by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association. It s scheduled for June 28 through July 4 under the theme: Do Your Part. Know Your Roll.
Apollo to raise prices on Vredestein tires
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ATLANTA Apollo Tyres Ltd. plans to increase prices in the coming months on selected Vredestein-branded products in the U.S. and Canada by up to 8 percent.
The increase the second so far in 2021 will take effect for off-the-road product lines on June 1 and for passenger and light-truck tire lines on July 1. The tire maker said inline adjustments also will be made on a per size basis. This increase has been driven by multiple factors, including increased costs on sea freight, transportation (and) raw materials, in addition to other market factors, said Abhishek Bisht, assistant vice president for the Americas.
Apollo to raise prices on Vredestein OTR, PLT tires
Apollo to raise prices on Vredestein OTR, PLT tires
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ATLANTA Apollo Tyres Ltd. plans to increase prices in the coming months on selected Vredestein-branded products in the U.S. and Canada by up to 8%.
The increase the second so far in 2021 will take effect for off-the-road product lines on June 1 and for passenger and light-truck tire lines on July 1. The tire maker said inline adjustments also will be made on a per size basis. This increase has been driven by multiple factors, including increased costs on sea freight, transportation (and) raw materials, in addition to other market factors, Abhishek Bisht, assistant vice president, Americas, said.
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