On the heels of Mayor Mamdani’s successful election campaign, many New Yorkers are hopeful that some of the city’s most vexing problems will finally get addressed. One of his core election ...

Ever found a rubber duck on a Jeep and wondered why? Duck Duck Jeep is a global tradition that started in 2020, spreading kindness through playful “ducking.” Here’s how it began, what it means, and ...

Community members can share their thoughts about the demolition options for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Plant 1 building at three upcoming meetings.

The asphalt rubber market is demonstrating consistent and sustainable growth driven by infrastructure modernization and recycling initiatives. Market projections indicate that the industry is expected ...

The small, spongy black beads used as fill material in most artificial turf fields are called crumb rubber, which has long been touted as a major win for recycling. However, conflicting studies have ...

Did you know that Converse used to make shoes for your car, too? The company behind the star-logoed lace-ups also made tires at one point in its life. There have been several crossovers between the ...

The wooden and metal wheels of 19th-century horse-drawn carriages started to evolve when American chemist Charles Goodyear created vulcanization, a process that made rubber stronger and more elastic.

There are several features that make a snow (or winter) tire good at its intended mission, which is getting you safely through winter weather of all types, including snow, ice, slush, and even clear ...

DON’T GET SNOWED by the naysayers. Winter tires are worth it. Especially if you hate white-knuckle driving in hazardous conditions. Before you denounce this as a shameless plug for tire companies or a ...

For nearly a decade, a Phoenix, Arizona-based outfit has been working on a smart replacement for the giant rubber tires that go on heavy mining vehicles – think haul trucks, excavators, and bulldozers ...

The performance tires of yesteryear were great at the time, but worked within a narrow window of conditions and wore quickly. Tires have improved by leaps and bounds over the past few decades to the ...

Need an emergency solution for snow tires? Create a DIY snow tire chain to get you through tough winter conditions when you're in a bind. Using basic materials like rope, metal chains, or even durable ...