Tool Minute – TPMS Sensor Protocols from Babcox Media, Inc. on Vimeo.
TechShop’s Andrew Markel explains how a TPMS tool can help you program universal TPMS sensors.
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.
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.
TPMS hasn’t changed much since it was mandated in 2007, but Bluetooth sensors could be a welcome update for drivers and shops.
We talk about how MatraX Tyres is adapting its products for U.S. customers and the challenges associated with U.S. distribution.
Get the most out of your tools so they aren’t just expensive code readers.
Large, custom 4×4 wheels are all the rage, and Hunter’s Maverick tire changer makes handling them a breeze.
