There are three big reasons a fleet might decide to go with wide base tires: weight savings, fuel efficiency, and load efficiency. However, we also know that wide base tires are more expensive, so Tire Review Associate Editor David Sickels looks into which fleets should really be considering a swap.
Joe Keene of Babcox Media speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on the latest upgrades to the HD Elite Wheel Balancer.
Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on Hunter’s HD Elite Wheel Balancer, which features the latest and greatest upgrades, including a computer-based operating system and load roller. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co.
The automotive industry is leveraging supplier partnerships to overcome common sustainability challenges.
Let’s talk about why clear communication with customers is key with this segment.
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.
To better understand commercial tire expectations for the remainder of the year, Tire Review recently sat down with Pierluigi Cumo, VP of B2B products at Michelin North America.
According to the company, the facility has the ability to refinish over 1,000 wheels per day.
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.
