Tire Changer Options Fit a Variety of Needs
August 9, 2010
One of the most important pieces of equipment in any tire shop, the tire changer can be a simple, welded steel-tube device to raise a tire and wheel to comfortable work height up to a nearly fully automated tire-changing robot. While manual, portable...
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Consider Benefits When Choosing a Marketing Group
August 9, 2010
Tire dealers have a lot to occupy their attention every day: employee issues, marketing plans, advertising, technology, government regulations, inventory and cash flow, to name just a few.
There never seems to be enough time to manage ...
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Can You Lift It? What You Need to Know Before Losing Money
By Andrew Markel
July 14, 2010
You can only make a few mistakes (see photo) with a lift before it costs more than the lesson is worth. What you don’t know can hurt you...
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Select Power Tools That Meet Your Service Needs
By Mike DuBois
July 14, 2010
A power tool, loosely defined, is anything used as a means of accomplishing a task using mechanical energy.
All power tools use mechanical energy to accomplish tasks that would otherwise be difficult – or even impossible – to...
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Modern Balancers Offer Advanced Features
July 12, 2010
Proper tire/wheel assembly balancing is important for vehicle safety. Balanced tires can mean the difference between a positive and negative dr...
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More Demands Placed on Today's Batteries
July 12, 2010
Vehicles today are equipped with advanced electronics that demand greater dual-purpose performance from the vehicle’s battery. Tradition...
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Use Quality Wheel Bearings and Seals to Please Customers
June 17, 2010
Sealed hub assemblies and sealed wheel bearings have become the OE standard for wheel ends in most vehicles. To meet customer expectations for ...
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Specialized POS Software Available For Tire Dealers
June 17, 2010
Point-of-sale (POS) front-counter software used to be distinct from that employed for accounting and other “back office” duties. ...
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Association Chief Lauds TR Support
May 17, 2010
On behalf of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), I want to thank you for your recent editorial (First Off, April 2010) concerning the Global Tire Expo Powered by TIA. It’s exactly through support like yours that we can continue our work of re...
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Proper Workplace Hand Protection Required
May 17, 2010
One could argue that a technician’s most valuable tools are his or her hands. Without them, turning wrenches, squeezing air gun triggers...
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Tire Storage Solutions Adapt to Fit Any Space
May 17, 2010
The choice of tire racks may seem to be among the most mundane of decisions a tire dealer must make. Nevertheless, proper selection can improve access to tire inventory and also enhance safety, productivity and shop appearance. A variety of sturdy ra...
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Consider The Customer When Purchasing an Alignment Lift
By Larry Carley
April 26, 2010
If you do wheel alignment work, you need an alignment lift for raising vehicles off the ground.
A lift is essential because you have to get under the vehicle to inspect the steering and suspension before you check the alignment. You c...
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Stay Up to Date on Safety Cage Regulations
April 14, 2010
Truck tire service, especially the inflation process, can be dangerous or even fatal if not performed according to proper procedures. Due to the number of accidents associated with tire inflation, OSHA now mandates that all truck tires be inflated in...
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Sorting Through Nitrogen Inflation Options
April 14, 2010
Nitrogen in tires is no longer just for car enthusiasts and commercial vehicle fleets. Used for years in space shuttle and commercial aircraft tires, race car, military vehicle and off-road truck tires, nitrogen has become a popular replacement for s...
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Spring Brings Plenty of Wiper Sales
March 22, 2010
Wiper blades are first and foremost a safety item. They improve visibility through a windshield obscured by rain, snow or even mud, giving the ...
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The Right Tire Service Tools Save Time
March 22, 2010
Tire service tools used to consist of a basic tool kit, tire iron, lug wrench and some repair materials – anything else was considered a l...
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Are Your Compressor Air Lines Leaking Profits?
March 12, 2010
As a tire dealer, you know the challenge of maintaining profits while facing ever-increasing costs. What you may not know is you can cut your compressed air costs substantially simply by updating your air piping system.
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Software Accounting Programs a Must
February 9, 2010
It is nearly impossible to remember a time when we did business without the advantage of computers and tire dealer accounting software. Those d...
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Tire Repair Materials Keep Improving
February 9, 2010
Tire repair products just keep getting better and better. Did you know that aramid-reinforced radial tire repair units for radial OTR tires are...
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Keep Customers Engaged With Showroom Displays
January 13, 2010
Tire companies and companies specializing in showroom displays aren’t spending time and money just for the fun of it. A really good tire...
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