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EV Owners Uninformed of Faster Tire Wear, Leading to Lower Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The satisfaction gap with original equipment tires between electric vehicles (EVs) and gas-powered vehicles is widening, as EV owners say their tires are wearing faster, according to the J.D.

Key Points: 
  • The satisfaction gap with original equipment tires between electric vehicles (EVs) and gas-powered vehicles is widening, as EV owners say their tires are wearing faster, according to the J.D.
  • Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study℠, released today.
  • The study shows that EV owners have similar expectations of tire wear as do owners of gas-powered vehicles, despite EV tires naturally wearing faster due to greater vehicle weight and higher torque.
  • Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study measures tire owner satisfaction in four areas (in order of importance): tire ride; tire wear; tire traction/handling; and tire appearance.

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires: Staff Promotions and Expansion

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dunlop Motorcycle Tires welcomes Wes Samperio as a new Motorcycle Product Manager. Wes comes to Dunlop from Falken Tire, the company's car and truck tire brand, where he had worked his way up to lead the Falken FAST sales team to help grow their retail presence. Samperio will be located with the team at the Rancho Cucamonga headquarters located in California to join current Motorcycle Product Manager Chris Siebenhaar.

Key Points: 
  • Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has appointed Wes Samperio as the new Motorcycle Product Manager, while also announcing promotions for Chad Geer and Rick Zimmerman to expand their roles within the company.
  • RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dunlop Motorcycle Tires welcomes Wes Samperio as a new Motorcycle Product Manager.
  • Samperio will be located with the team at the Rancho Cucamonga headquarters located in California to join current Motorcycle Product Manager Chris Siebenhaar.
  • "Chad has worked tirelessly and effectively with all stakeholders involved in the Dunlop Motorcycle business, and has earned this expanded role," Buckley said.