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European tire makers have plenty of tread left
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Considering the car crash that is the European auto manufacturing industry, it is no small achievement that the tire business continues to keep to its side of the road. Results from Michelin and Goodyear on Tuesday illustrate how difficult a feat that is but also that it is not impossible.