Continental Tire acquires Hoosier

[jdearing]

http://hoosiertire.com/news/article/65738/Continental_Acquires_Hoosier_Racing_Tire_Corporation

 

[ALCOHOL]

Is this good or bad?

 

[Bullseye]

Kreke will inform us of that! Article states no changes.

 

[JHOP]

My personal opinion is bad. Not a fan of their tires. I normally try to sell something else first. They are over priced for the quality. Wouldn't be surprised if they don't raise prices.

 

[westlingracing]

It will be the end of the Hoosier brand. I have been told the new "UMP tire rule will be branded as Continental. Other than that it won't change a thing" But ya all know with UMP and Hoosier that doesn't mean much. Lol

 

[kreke13]

Kreke will inform us of that! Article states no changes.

Ok, I'll let you guys decide for yourself but after asking this question. Who thinks UMP and Hoosier have done a good job in controlling tire cost in racing? Raise your hand. Now take that hand and slap yourself!

Monopoly means higher prices!

 

[faustfan2]

Ok, I'll let you guys decide for yourself but after asking this question. Who thinks UMP and Hoosier have done a good job in controlling tire cost in racing? Raise your hand. Now take that hand and slap yourself!

Monopoly means higher prices!

Dont want you to think im being a smart ass but......i hear Highland is looking for a promoter for 2017 maybe you can go in there be the promoter and bring in a different sanction and different brand of tire! Its worth a shot.

 

[FIREBALL]

who knows how this will play out BUT I would hope UMP would let the current tires be used for the 2017 season and for some applications beyond ---JMO - my opinon and a buck will get a value drink LOL

 

[big swigg]

It will be the end of the Hoosier brand. I have been told the new "UMP tire rule will be branded as Continental. Other than that it won't change a thing" But ya all know with UMP and Hoosier that doesn't mean much. Lol

Nothing is changing.. They said it will still say Hoosier on tire

 

[westlingracing]

We will have to see. My sources are pretty good. Nothing in stone but it's been talked about. Word was with the grooving siping rule that lates will have the continental logo on the new tires for easy identification.

 

[fryefan66]

We will have to see. My sources are pretty good. Nothing in stone but it's been talked about. Word was with the grooving siping rule that lates will have the continental logo on the new tires for easy identification.

That makes sense. Also, I am pretty sure that they will want their name on the products that they purchased.

 

[FIREBALL]

just got a TWEET from the HERMANATOR saying all is well in tire/land -- NOTHING will change -- if I knew how to use twetter I would reply - but I think KW is a very reliable source --

 

[kreke13]

just got a TWEET from the HERMANATOR saying all is well in tire/land -- NOTHING will change -- if I knew how to use twetter I would reply - but I think KW is a very reliable source --

That's the problem.......nothing will change!

 

[FIREBALL]

well AL- ol buddy-- it sho could get worse

 

[ricky brown]

So they bought out Hoosier so next yr let's say at pevely you buy a set of 2 tires will the name on it be continental

 

[FIREBALL]

I bet they keep the brand name - like when them thar furenars bought AB - smar azz aint eye

 

[ricky brown]

I think no matter what someone else says about this they're will be some kind of changes but we'll see

 

[RACN911]

Since nothing is changing ,in a round about way continental bought UMP. LOL.

 

[Wib444]

Are we a continent of Hoosiers?

 

[havoline28]

Does anyone really give a flying what the name of the tire is as long as they come out with a tire that will last and the cost not go up if anything lower the cost.