The self-initiated hold affects the Terrain Pro A/T, Terrain Attack A/T, and Terrain Attack R/T tires
ONTARIO, Calif. (March 22, 2024) – The Wheel Group (TWG), the premier manufacturer and distributor of automotive wheels, tires and vehicle accessories, has voluntarily halted sales for all non mud-terrain tires of its AMP Tires brand. This action applies to all sizes of AMP Terrain Pro A/T, AMP Terrain Attack A/T, and AMP Terrain Attack R/T tires.
These tires meet the TUV SUD UNECE R-117 testing standard necessary to designate the tires as all-weather tires and display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol in the European Union. However, they do not meet the snow traction testing standards required by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or Transport Canada and, therefore, cannot display the 3PMSF symbol in U.S. and Canadian markets. The AMP Terrain Attack M/T tires are exempt from this action as they are not marked with the 3PMSF symbol.
The Wheel Group is taking this action on its own initiative and out of an abundance of caution. The Company is not aware of any safety incidents in the field related to performance in snow, and the subject tires display the 3PMSF symbol in accordance with the UNECE R-117 protocol to demonstrate acceptable performance in snow. This maintains the Company’s commitment to customer service and high-quality products as it works toward becoming a top tier manufacturer. The Wheel Group and AMP Tires are currently communicating with customers on how to quickly and efficiently resolve this issue while proactively working with the NHTSA and Transport Canada on next steps.
“We take our commitment to providing high-quality tires and products to our customers seriously,” said The Wheel Group CEO Dave Albert. “Upon discovering the mistakenly marked AMP tires, we proactively took action to suspend sales immediately. We are working on a way to resolve the issue on existing inventory and appreciate the support of our customers and distributors as we work diligently to rectify this issue.”
For further inquiries and information, please contact [email protected]. For more information, visit http://www.amp-tires.com/ampfaq
About The Wheel Group
Established in 1969, The Wheel Group (TWG) is a well-established manufacturer and distributor of automotive wheels, tires, and vehicle accessories. Headquartered in Ontario, California, the distribution spans 17 North American centers in major U.S. and Canadian cities with a global reach exceeding 40 countries. The brand portfolio includes nine wheel brands, four-wheel accessory brands, two vehicle accessory brands and one specialty off-road tire brand. Learn more about TWG at thewheelgroup.com.
