July 2019 Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Tire Review Magazine
Servicing GM Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

GM TPMS on Buick, Pontiac, Chevrolet, GMC Cadillac and Hummer models are some of the easiest to service if you have the right tools and knowledge.

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A Strange Brew: Exploring the Ingredients Used to Make Passenger Tires

The majority of tire companies go to the same place(s) and purchase similar materials (at least for the most part). Then, they go back to their factory and both will produce different tires.

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Wheel Centering: Best Practices to Get the Right Wheel Balance Each Time

No matter if you’re working on a light truck, high-performance vehicle or commercial truck, centering is the foundation of each wheel balance that is performed on the vehicle. However, there’s more that goes into the process than many think.

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Hidden Symptoms May be the Cause of Uneven Brake Wear

If a customer comes to you with uneven brake wear and you just assume it is a bad caliper and replace it, you may be guessing. Imploded brake hoses and stuck proportioning valves produce hidden symptoms that are not easily diagnosed.

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Test, Bleed, Flush: Protect Your Customers’ Brake System

Replacing brake fluid or “flushing” it can extend the life of hydraulic brake components, but when should brake fluid be replaced? We dive into industry recommendations and best practices.

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