Wheels
Along with a new name, Coker Group introduced many new 'vintage' products — from wheels to whitewalls with a lot of Corvette parts in-between.
The product line-up ranges from throwback styles to fresh takes on classic looks with sizes that fit both vintage and modern trucks, Jeeps and SUVs.
RNR Tire Express has promoted Adam Sutton, son of founder Larry Sutton, to CEO, one of four appointments made recently by the tire and custom wheel retail system franchisor.
Citing debts of $486 million, commercial-vehicle wheel and wheel-end systems supplier Accuride Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
By the fourth quarter of 2024, Saylor Wheel plans to begin producing 14- to 16-inch steel wheels and supply tire and steel wheel assemblies to the trailer and recreational vehicle industries.
Wheel Pros, which does business under the Hoonigan moniker, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy relief as part of a restructuring agreement with its debtholders.
RNR Tire Express has hired Aurea Salaberrios as national marketing director.
Lacks Enterprises has acquired a majority stake in Forgeline Motorsports, a manufacturer of custom, lightweight forged aluminum street and racing wheels.
Duluth-based Fox Factory called the acquisition "complementary" to its existing upfitting and lift-kit business.
McCarthy Tire Service has opened an in-house commercial wheel refinishing facility.