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Illustration of new Continental truck tires with urban background
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 6, 2026

Continental Tire Adds Size Extension to Regional Drive and Steer Tires

The Conti HDR 5 and Conti HSR 5 tires are now available in size 245/70R19.5, designed for urban and regional fleets in high-scrub environments

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Graphic comparing Firestone’s FS591 and new FS592 steer tires, highlighting updated tread design and a 17% increase in removal mileage for the FS592.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 19, 2025

New Firestone Steer Tire Offers Longer Life, Durability

Firestone’s latest steer tire, the FS592, has a redesigned tread pattern and longer removal mileage, replacing the long-running FS591 with a more durable, next-generation option.

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Side view of the Michelin X Multi Z2 regional all-position truck tire mounted on a silver wheel, shown against a blue geometric background.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 18, 2025

Michelin Introduces X Multi Z2 Regional Tire

Michelin introduces the X Multi Z2, a regional all-position tire engineered for high-mileage performance, lower rolling resistance, and reliable traction — meeting the daily demands of commercial fleets.

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Four petri dishes containing white rice grains, golden rice husks, fine white silica powder, and black rice husk ash, arranged on a white surface to show material transformation.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 17, 2025

Continental Focuses on More Sustainable Tires

Continental is boosting use of renewable materials like rice husk silica and recycled carbon black to make tires more sustainable — without sacrificing safety or performance.

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Michelin drive tire
Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2025

Michelin: New X Line Grip D 'A Leap Forward' in Drive Tires

Michelin said its innovative new X Line Grip D drive tire provides exceptional mileage, lasting traction, and a durable casing designed to reach up to 1 million miles with up to four retreads.

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Toyo Tire M655 all-weather truck tire.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 3, 2025

Toyo Tires Expands M655 All-Weather Tire Line

All Toyo M655 tire sizes now carry the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS) designation to perform in snow and ice for true year-round reliability.

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Yokohama 116R truck tire.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 19, 2025

Yokohama Tire Introduces U.S.-Made 116R Regional All-position Steer Tire

Yokohama’s new 116R all-position steer tire features solid shoulder ribs resist tearing and provide uniform surface pressure to defend against irregular wear.

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TMC 2025 Takeaway 2: Buy... or Subscribe?

TaaS. Does that mean trucks as a service, trailers as a service, or tires as a service? HDT's Deborah Lockridge has another takeaway from the Technology & Maintenance Council meeting in her blog.

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Hankook Tire at TMC's Annual Meeting 2025.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 13, 2025

Hankook Showcases New Smart Truck Tires at TMC 2025

Hankook continues to expand its Tennessee Plant with TBR tire manufacturing capabilities, projecting 2,200 total jobs and 12 million total in tire capacity upon completion.

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Michelin Agilis HD All-Season tire.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 9, 2025

Michelin Launches Agilis HD All-Season Tire

Michelin said its new Agilis HD all-season tire is optimized for total cost of ownership.

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