Goodyear to raise tire, retread prices

AKRON (March 30)—Goodyear is increasing prices on a variety of tires and retreading materials in response to rising raw material costs. All the changes are effective April 17 and include: 3-5 percent increases on all replacement passenger and light truck tires for Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly brands; 4-5 percent hikes on Goodyear and Kelly brand farm tires; and 2.5-5 percent increases on Goodyear and Ultima retreading materials.