Tires and wheels are one of the most favored modifications that car
and truck owners make to their vehicles, since a single, relatively
simple change can entirely alter the appearance and character of a
vehicle.
This issue of SEMA News continues our tradition of highlighting the great new products our manufacturers unleashed at the SEMA Show. Through SEMA News, the SEMA website and a variety of other media outlets, we amplify and carry forward one of the Show’s primary value propositions: creating high-level awareness for the industry’s innovative and trendsetting new products.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) moved closer
to establishing a consumer information system to rate the fuel economy,
safety and durability characteristics of most replacement tires.
TIA President Wayne Croswell and Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield outline the challenges of making tires and wheels a "show with a show" and raising the profile of tire manufacturers at the SEMA Show. Here they address several issues voiced by their member companies.
With more than 290 exhibitors showcasing and 110 new product
registrations within the Tires, Wheels & Equipment section of the
2009 SEMA Show, it's apparent that this section of the
specialty-equipment industry remains one of the most popular with
vehicle enthusiasts. It is no wonder, as new tires and wheels can
instantly change the look and feel of a vehicle. Exhibitors at the Show
offered products for small to large passenger cars, trucks and even
racing applications.
Here is a collection of the some of the new products from the Tires, Wheels & and Equipment section of the 2009 SEMA Show.
Here is a collection of the some of the new products from the Tires, Wheels & and Equipment section of the 2009 SEMA Show.
No single element can change a car or truck's look like a set of wheels and tires, which makes it the first purchase for many enthusiasts. Learn more about changing trends in rolling stock for this year.