Skid steers are versatile machines used in all types of jobs, from construction to landscaping, agriculture, mines and quarries. They can run on all types of terrain and are made to carry very heavy loads. This means that their tires must fit the application and be ready for rough terrains. In this video from the Growing Together Center, Chris Roades, BKT’s assistant vice president, explains the different skid steer tires in BKT’s portfolio and how each is designed to fit certain applications.
Johnny g & Friends welcomed Bridgestone’s Cara Krstolic to talk about her career trajectory at Bridgestone.
You know someone loves what they do when they speak about it with passion and excitement. With an engineering background and a passion for racing, Cara Krstolic, executive director, race tire engineering and manufacturing and chief engineer, motorsports, at Bridgestone Americas, is one of those people.
A native of Akron, Ohio, Cara started her career at Bridgestone as a vehicle dynamics engineer. But her curiosity for learning goes farther back than that. As the daughter of two teachers, Cara remembers growing up with an interest in science and the outdoors. She would do experiments with her mom, a science teacher. Later as a college student at the University of Akron, she participated in Formula SAE challenges, where she and a team designed and competed with small formula-style racing car. Soon after graduating, she started at Bridgestone and hasn’t looked back. Her story of making her way to the motorsports side of the business is one of grit and a strong work ethic.
Hybrid is a word that has gained prominence as these types of vehicles penetrate the car parc, along with EVs. But, what does a hybrid tire mean for the agricultural industry? BKT’s Alexa Moeller explains in this video from BKT’s Growing Together Center. Related Articles – BKT Works to Create Sustainable Future – How BKT
Sustainability has been a major focus for many companies over the past several years. Many businesses have committed to providing sustainable manufacturing to reduce environmental footprints, eliminate waste, increase safety and efficiency, and create corporate responsibility. Related Articles – BKT: The Importance of Port Tires – BKT: Tire Maintenance Saves You Money – BKT on
With the challenges and demands increasing in logistics operations, the vehicles and the tires they run must be designed to handle intense and extreme conditions. In industrial operations, forklifts, container handlers, reach stackers, and skid steers, machines can be running 24 hours per day, seven days per week, so increased productivity is important. Moving the most product
Equipment with ag implements is now transporting heavier loads and traveling longer distances, even on the roads. They are traveling at faster speeds and need to be able to handle the stress that comes along with it. Because of these changes, radial tires have gained popularity. In this video from the BKT Growing Together Center,
Traditional wheel balancing methods may not always provide the desired results, leading to vibrations and uneven tire wear.
Lacking certain planning may lead to your hard-earned success disappearing in an instant.
The crew takes one final look in the rear-view mirror for a glimpse into the history of the aftermarket and AAPEX before charging into this year’s AAPEX.
These tips may seem basic, but overlooking any of them can cause comebacks or safety issues for your customers.
