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Tire Retreads Save Money and Resources for Many Industries

(ARA) - Retreaded truck tires represent a savings of more than $2 billion annually for truckers and trucking companies in North America. For most fleets, tires represent the third largest item in their operating budget, right after labor and fuel costs. The lowest possible cost-per-mile is achieved with a good tire management program that includes the use of quality retreads. Retreads are the replacement tire of choice for most truckers. Of the nearly 33.8 million replacement tires purchased by fleets in 2000, over 18.1 million were retreads and only about 15.6 million were new replacement tires.

Retreads are not only cost effective, but they are also dependable, reliable and safe. Truckers with scheduled delivery times, small package delivery companies with guaranteed delivery times, commercial and military jets and most school bus operators use retreads. Retreads are also environmentally friendly. Tires are made of petro-chemical products. It takes 22 gallons of oil to manufacture one new truck tire.

Most of the oil is found in the casing, which is reused in the retreading process. As a result, only seven gallons of oil are used to produce a retread. Retreaders, like trucking companies, have experienced considerable consolidation. Today, the most successful retreaders are those with the highest quality products, delivering the best possible return on the investment to the fleets. Because of the competitive nature of the retreading industry, truckers can expect to see continuous improvement in the quality, durability and reliability, as the major retread suppliers annually invest millions of dollars in research and development.

Imagine a world without retreads: * Groceries would cost more, since virtually all grocery delivery trucks use retreads. * Our dependence on oil would rise. Since tires contain a very high percentage of synthetic rubber, which is petroleum based, we would have to import huge additional amounts of oil. * New tire prices would probably rise significantly. Retreads act as a brake on tire price increases.

* Airline tickets would cost more. Virtually all commercial airlines use retreads. Surprised? * Scrap tire piles in landfills would skyrocket with about 30 million additional tires every year. Every time a tire is retreaded there is one less tire for our already overloaded landfills. * Construction costs for roads, bridges, factories, housing, etc., would rise dramatically if the large tires used on earthmoving vehicles were not retreaded.

In fact, just about everything we buy would cost more since practically everything we eat, wear, use at home or at work is delivered on trucks using retreads. For more information about the many economic and environmental benefits of retreaded tires, contact the Tire Retread Information Bureau toll free, at (888) 473-8732 or by e-mail at info@retread.org..

Courtesy ARA Content, www.ARAcontent.com; e-mail: info@ARAcontent.com

How to Protect Yourself and Yours Kids from West Nile Virus

"How to Protect Yourself and Yours Kids from West Nile Virus,"by Susan Dunn, MA, Emotional Intelligence CoachTAKE THE MOSQUITO-BAIT QUIZ:Who is most likely to get bit by mosquitoes?a.Tom, who goes jogging at dawn in his shorts and tank top.b.Mary, who sprays her hair, puts on deodorant, perfume, sunscreen, and her sharp-but-scanty black patio dress, and heads for a late afternoon lawn party, ready to party into the night.c.Harry, who is into fixing cars but not into house and yard maintenance. His country acreage features discarded tires, weeds and dense shrubs, old window screens he's never replaced, and a stagnant fish pond. d.Neil, who sweats profusely and likes to wear white linen shorts and shirts with his Birkenstocks when sitting out back at dusk.e.Billy, age 4, who gets up at 6 a.m., eats a quick banana and then heads outside to play in the mud puddles on the patio.f.Ken's cookout guests who gather around the barbecue at dusk after a brisk game of volleyball, eating potato chips...

How to Protect Yourself and Yours Kids from West Nile Virus

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Tire Retreads Save Money and Resources for Many Industries

Tire Retreads Save Money and Resources for Many Industries

Atv tires > Tire Retreads Save Money and Resources for Many Industries

High Deductible Health Insurance Plans For Individuals and Families

Do you pay more attention to your car than your body? You change your oil every 3000 to 4000 miles. You have your tires rotated every other oil change. Your air filter and brake pads are changed at the appropriate intervals.Now, what about your body? You follow the recommended AMA guidelines for routine check ups and other healthcare services. You pay special attention to make sure you eat a balanced diet and always take the time to get enough exercise. The reality is many Americans pay more attention to the maintenance of their car than they do their body.From an insurance perspective, your automobile insurance company has a certain expectation that you will take reasonable care of your car.

Things such as the routine maintenance of brakes and making sure your turning signals work properly are expected by your insurance company. Basic common sense says that proper automobile maintenance reduces traffic accidents and saves both you and your insurance company money.Health insurance...

High Deductible Health Insurance Plans For Individuals and Families

Atv tires > High Deductible Health Insurance Plans For Individuals and Families

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Selects YardView Yard Management Software

Houston, TX (ContentDesk) July 20, 2006 -- Cypress Inland Corporation, a leading provider of yard management software and an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT company, announced that The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has selected YardView yard management software for its plants, logistics centers and load planning center.Goodyear, the world's largest tire company, selected YardView after a comprehensive pilot and evaluation study. Having an industry leader like Goodyear select YardView illustrates the quality of our solution, our people and our ability to demonstrate and deliver value to our customers, said James Harris, President of Cypress Inland. We look forward to a long-term relationship to help them with enterprise yard management visibility and closer collaboration with their transportation providers.About GoodyearGoodyear is the worlds largest tire company. The company manufactures tires, engineered rubber products and chemicals in more than 90 facilities in 28 countries...

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Selects YardView Yard Management Software

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The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Selects YardView Yard Management Software

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Selects YardView Yard Management Software

Atv tires > The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Selects YardView Yard Management Software

DTM Motorsport to be Event Sponsor of the Toyo Tires Redline Time Attack Presented by Hawk Performance Brake Pads at Summit Point Raceway, August 5th-6th

Lancaster, CA (ContentDesk) July 24, 2006 -- With just two weeks to go before the green flag falls at the 2nd east coast Redline Time Attack event of the year, Redline Track Events LLC is proud to announce the addition of DTM Motorsport as Event Sponsor of the Summit Point Raceway Redline Time Attack.
DTM Motorsport specializes in the tuning of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions (8 and 9), Subaru Imprezas and STIs, Audis, BMW, Ferraris, Diesels and many domestic muscle cars. Located in Dulles, Virginia, DTM Motorsport owns one of the only Mustang AWD Eddy Current Dynos in the local region, giving them the ability to fine tune the performance of FWD, AWD and RWD vehicles. Visitors will be able to stop by the DTM Motorsport booth at the Summit Point Raceway Redline Time Attack event to speak with representatives and view some of their work first hand. Company owner, Michael Ko, will also be driving one of their Time Attack entries, a 2006 Evolution 9 MR.

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DTM Motorsport to be Event Sponsor of the Toyo Tires Redline Time Attack Presented by Hawk Performance Brake Pads at Summit Point Raceway, August 5th-6th

Atv tires > DTM Motorsport to be Event Sponsor of the Toyo Tires Redline Time Attack Presented by Hawk Performance Brake Pads at Summit Point Raceway, August 5th-6th