Need a sales boost? We’ve uncovered three more potential add-ons to help tire business break through.
Tire Review’s David Sickels has three more ideas for unique potential profit centers, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
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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.
With the acquisition of EMT, Continental said it can independently produce tire molds for all applications if required.
BKT said it has made an effort to show a commitment to supporting sports through multiple initiatives, partnerships and sponsorships.
In addition to the in-game sponsorship of stolen bases, Atturo will run audio commercials during game day broadcasts throughout the season.
The sponsorship will run for the entire 2024 season in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels.
