Quick Tip: Shocks and struts may look okay on the outside, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Make sure to take a vehicle for a test drive to feel if components have worn down. A worn shock or strut is no longer able to control the wheel or suspension, leading to body sway, loss of control and even increased braking distances.
Let’s talk about why clear communication with customers is key with this segment.
If you’re a shop looking to sell summer tires, it’s important to know that customers looking for these tires have very specific needs. Let’s talk about why, before recommending summer tires, you need to fully understand customer performance requirements.
Unlike all-season or all-terrain tires built for diverse driving conditions, UHP summer tires are designed with one priority: dry and wet traction for performance driving. Lateral and longitudinal grip in dry and wet conditions are also important, which is achieved through optimized contact patches, high silica tread compounds and circumferential grooves to channel water. Generally, UHP summer tire tread design features large blocks and fewer grooves for more road contact on dry surfaces. The grooves are designed to channel water away from the tire, reducing the risk of hydroplaning on wet roads.
TPMS sensor signals are low power and low frequency, with most sensors transmitting at 315MHz or 433MHz.
When testing a TPMS sensor with an LF tool, is the response time an indicator of remaining battery life?
Data was collected on a cabin air filter replacement on a 2016 Chrysler 300 and a 2018 Ford Escape.
The impetus to start the campaign came as many TPMS tool suppliers saw an increase of calls to their tech help lines.
The bead massage feature on the Maverick tire changer helps with better tire and wheel fitment for balancing.
It’s not just about keeping the vehicle traveling straight anymore – proper alignment is critical for ADAS features to function correctly.
Learn to handle 19.5-inch wheels, which are common on some delivery vehicles, with Hunter’s Maverick tire changer.
The rise of front-wheel-drive vehicles in the mid-1970s led to the emergence of hubless or “hat” style rotors.
