International Truck, a Navistar company, has added Double Coin Tires to its list of primary tire suppliers, the company announced Wednesday. In an effort to provide dealers and customers with viable and cost-effective alternatives
when it comes to key components, International selected Double Coin based on its ability to provide quality and reliable products while also offering a source of tires with quantities that meet production needs.
At International’s current capacity, no tire OEM is able to currently meet 100 percent of production capacity.
“The global tire shortage has affected many truck companies, and ultimately, truck customers,” said Tom Akers, vice president of purchasing and logistics for International.
Double Coin tires will be introduced as an option on all truck series. In early 2006, Hankook Tires was named as the standard on International’s medium-duty trucks – the International DuraStar and International CityStar series – as well as IC Corp. buses. International customers also have the option to select other tire brands, including Continental and Michelin.
The company’s evaluation of Double Coin’s tires has proven excellent quality, braking characteristics and overall performance. The company is also pleased with Double Coin’s warranty coverage and retreadability.
Double Coin Tires are supplied by CMA LLC, based in Monrovia, Calif., a wholly owned subsidiary of Shanghai Tire and Rubber Com. Shanghai Tire is a leading tire manufacturer in China, and has extended its presence in the United States since introduction of Double Coin in 1997 by selling nearly 1 million tires in 2006.