Stability, Extended Life Define BKT’s Tires for Compactors
In BKT‘s tire range for compacting operations in the industrial and construction sectors, the company has addressed operators’ needs with determination, providing specific solutions which are aligned with operators’ working styles. Compaction operations are a specific niche for BKT in the OTR tire space, and the company has many products to fit each operations’ needs.
A Common Link Between Tires, Brakes and TPMS
Using the Autel ITS600 for TPMS service is just smart business. The ITS600 has a host of other “add-on” tools to provide your customers a detailed examination of their vehicle health by use of the scan report that is easy to read and understand. Let’s dive into the Tire Brake Examiner 200 (or TBE200) used
Reach Your Maximum Potential with K&M Tire!
The “best of the best” independent tire dealers deserve unparalleled support to take their business to the next level. You work hard to serve your community and take care of your employees, and in today’s competitive tire retail landscape, you must have the support to fulfill your business’ needs as well as your goals and
The Perfect Tires for Muddy Surfaces
BKT’s philosophy is always the same: there is a perfect tire for every situation. This also applies to muddy terrain. That’s why BKT tires that run in the mud have been specifically designed for overcoming various challenges. Those include traction on “sagging” soil, where grip is not uniform and the tire must self-clean quickly as
Ridemax IT 692 (M+S) For the Harsh Winter Season
BKT has developed specific tires to face the entire winter season – solutions designed not only to deal with muddy or snowy surfaces but also to provide maximum performance in normal conditions on dry soil, satisfying the different technical requirements depending on the surface and conditions of use. Both the tread and the compound have
Hankook’s Kingery 4S2 X: One Tire for Every Weather
It’s hard to be all things to all people. But in the tire business, you’re often asked to do just that, whether it’s offering additional vehicle services on top of tire alignments, rotations and installs or adding tires to your regularly scheduled orders that are becoming popular in your market. Tire manufacturers are feeling this,
Hankook’s Dynapro MT2: Toughness Starts in the Tread
Exploring back-country roads takes a vehicle and tires that can perform no matter the terrain or conditions on the trail. Sludging through mud, crawling over rocks, digging through dirt and slicing through thick sand are just a handful of obstacles confronted when drivers are off-road with their pickups or 4x4s. Traversing these types of terrains
Taking Care of the Wheel During Balancing
When balancing a wheel assembly, it’s important to prevent damage to the wheel during the process. Before balancing, remove the wheel weights if you haven’t already. When removing adhesive weights, only use a plastic wheel weight remover tool. Using metal tools can scratch the rim’s surface. Then, you’ll want to use a solvent to clean
Hankook’s Dynapro XT: Snow Stands No Chance
When it comes to off-road driving, traction in any condition is a must—no matter if you’re driving on dusty, dirty roads, clawing over rocks or wading through mud. Drivers want zero chance of slipping, sliding or slowly losing traction on any road they face. Since tires are the four pieces of rubber that connect you
Dynapro AT2 Xtreme: When Snow Meets its Match
Slashing through slush, clawing through snow and gripping icy roads are just a few of the tasks tires are faced with when it comes to winter weather. With the winter months here, many drivers in the U.S. will be confronted with these elements, and need tires that will stand up to the conditions, and most
Combat the Flat: Self-Sealing Tires are Here
There’s nothing worse than being on a road trip and having your “low air pressure” warning light pop up on your dashboard, sending the alert that you have a flat tire. Well, thanks to Hankook’s SEALGUARD® technology, a punctured tire doesn’t always have to equate to a flat tire. Hankook’s SEALGUARD® tires use self-sealing technology
How Do EV Tires Differ from Regular Tires?
With the popularity of electric vehicles on a steady rise, tire makers, including Hankook, are developing tires that are specifically engineered to enhance the performance of electric vehicles. But the big question is – how exactly does an EV tire differ from a regular tire? First, since electric vehicles don’t have an engine, they create
