Goodyear, Bridgestone Join Forces to Form U.S. National Tire Distributor
(WorldNews Japan)

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) today announced they are forming one of the largest tire distribution joint ventures in the United States. TireHub, LLC, will provide U.S. tire dealers and retailers with a comprehensive range of passenger and light truck tires from two of the world`s leading tire companies, with an emphasis on satisfying rapidly growing demand for larger rim diameter premium tires. TireHub will combine Goodyear`s company-owned wholesale distribution network with Bridgestone-owned Tire Wholesale Warehouse (TWW). The transaction will enable...