Category: Press Releases

Gardena, CA – November 6th, 2019 – Tireco, the exclusive U.S. distributor of WESTLAKE passenger and light truck tires, is pleased to announce and all-new Limited Mileage Warranty available on all PCR and LT tires sold in North America. This new enhanced warranty will be effective January 1, 2020 and will include the RP18, SA07, SU318, SL309, and SL369 tread patterns.

This limited mileage warranty will help bolster the continued effort to expand and grow programs for all Westlake products. Up to 40,000 limited mileage warranty will be offered within 5 years from date of installation.

“We’re excited to add a mileage warranty to Westlake Tires,” stated Andrew Hoit, Tireco’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Westlake tires have continuously proven to exceed expectation and we’re thrilled to continually support our dealers and consumers with this added confidence.

Gardena, CA – February 6, 2019 – Building upon their finish in the King of the Hammers UTV race, MILESTAR, a leader of high value performance tires finishes 5th in the 4WP® Every Man Challenge 4800 Class. Aptly named for being a limited class on a modified King of the Hammers race course, that allows a more affordable way for teams to compete in a race with strict requirements such as a DOT-Approved tires, single-shocks per corner, and solid-axles.

Veteran Ultra4 Rock Racer Mike Johnson and his co-driver Martin Castro started 46th off the line in a field of over 130 race teams. With tenacity and grit working in their favor during the tumultuous race, they clawed through the field to finish in the Top 5. Milestar’s Patagonia M/T mud terrain tire continues to showcase its durability as it competes in some of the harshest and toughest races. Over 130 race teams competed in the Every Man Challenge race with more than half the field failing to cross the finish line. Some racers say, The King of the Hammers race week is not about winning, but about finishing. It is a test of man and machine braving the toughest rock-racing course in North America.

The PATAGONIA M/T tire delivers outstanding traction and overall performance in some of the toughest terrains. Offered in 15 to 20 inch sizes for LT and flotation applications including 35×12.50R20, 37X12.50R17, 38×15.50R20, and 40X13.5R17 and currently available for factory direct or warehouse shipment.

“We entered King of the Hammers with modest expectations knowing the level of competitiveness from all the race teams,” stated Andrew Hoit, Tireco’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Coming away with two race finishes and a Top 5 proves that the Patagonia family of tires can compete in the harshest off road arenas in the world. Congratulations to Mike Johnson for an amazing Top 5 run.”

Popular Sizes offered: LT285/70R17, 35X12.50R15LT, 35×12.50R20LT, 37X12.50R17LT, 38X13.50R17LT

Gardena, CA – February 4, 2019 – MILESTAR, a leader of high value performance tires is pleased to announce the PATAGONIA SXT UTV tire completing its first-ever professional race. Milestar’s first foray into UTV off-road competition came in the form of arguably the most grueling single-day race in North America. To showcase the toughness of the new Patagonia SXT, Milestar partnered with Savvy Off Road, FOX Shocks, and Dan Fresh Racing, to compete at the 2019 Ultra4 Can Am UTV Race Presented by HCR. Starting in 47th, Dan Fresh plowed his way forward in his Can Am Maverick X3 to finish 12th overall. With only 28 of the starting 112 finishing; it is a testament to this race and the toll it takes on man and machine.

Gardena, CA – October 31, 2018 – MILESTAR, a leader of high value performance tires is pleased to announce the launch of the all-new PATAGONIA SXT tire, engineered specifically for recreational off road vehicles, such as UTVs and Side By Sides. This DOT approved UTV specific tire is developed to conquer extremely harsh terrains such as those found in the Baja California Peninsula of Northwest Mexico.

The Patagonia SXT is constructed with a Kevlar belt package to enhance strength while keeping the tire’s carcass weight as light as possible. Formulated with a cut and chip resistant, silica-enriched tread compound, the SXT is capable of providing competent traction in the silt, sand and rocks. Deep, wide grooves with stone ejectors help disperse dirt and debris, while overlapping wide tread blocks maintain stability and improve sure-footed control during rapid acceleration and braking.

To showcase the toughness of the new Patagonia SXT, Milestar has partnered with FOX Shocks and Dan Fresh Racing, to compete in 51st Running of the SCORE BAJA 1000 starting on November 14, 2018 in Ensenada, Mexico.

No stranger to the famous desert race, Dan Fresh has competed in several classes over his 20-year career; securing 4 Baja 1000 wins, with 2 Score Championships. He will compete in Class 2900, Pro UTV Forced Induction in a Magnum Offroad prepped Can-Am X3, equipped with 32×10.00R15 Patagonia SXTs. This will be Milestar Tires first entry in the SCORE BAJA 1000 race.

As with all the PATAGONIA family of Milestar Tires, the SXT delivers a balance of maximum traction with ultra-durable construction. The tire launches with the popular 32×10.00R15 competition size, with additional sizing to come in 2019. The Patagonia SXT is now available for both factory direct and warehouse shipments.

“Entering the recreational and competition UTV segment is an evolution of our Patagonia family of tires and shows our commitment to the light truck and off-roading community,” stated Andrew Hoit, Tireco’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Dan Fresh Racing and being able to showcase what the SXT can do in one of the toughest races in the world.”

Popular Sizes offered: 28×10.00R14, 30×10.00R14, 32×10.00R14, 30×10.00R15, 32×10.00R15, 33×10.00R15, 34×10.00R15