The “green” tire industry, or tires made to be environmentally friendly, often refers to low rolling resistance tires and those made from sustainable materials. It’s a fast-growing part of our industry. In fact, this segment is expected to grow 11% per year and reach $137 billion dollars by 2023, according to Smithers Rapra data.
Tire Review’s Maddie Winer explains a few of the tire industry’s green initiatives, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
There are some key trends dealers need to be aware of across the different LT tire categories when selling to customers.
The light truck (LT) tire market is shifting to meet ever-evolving demands from drivers and vehicle designs. While core requirements like tougher construction and higher load capacities remain, there are some key trends dealers need to be aware of across the different LT tire categories. In this video, we talk about LT tire trends and growth expectations for the market.
Joe Keene of Babcox Media speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on the latest upgrades to the HD Elite Wheel Balancer.
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.
With the acquisition of EMT, Continental said it can independently produce tire molds for all applications if required.
TPMS hasn’t changed much since it was mandated in 2007, but Bluetooth sensors could be a welcome update for drivers and shops.
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.
