Product Spotlight: Shop Air Compressors
Durability, performance and reliability are just as important to shop owners as cubic feet per minute (cfm) and pressure (psi) when it comes to air compressors. Whether gas or electric, air compressors serve many daily purposes in the shop, from providing compressed air to inflate tires to being the essential engine of the dozens of
Killer Spikes & Spiking Car Killer
One vehicle’s “spooky” charging system behavior proves to be a mystery
The Great MSRP Debate
The road to smarter, more informed consumers is paved with unintended consequences
Pirelli Unveils Cinturato P7 All Season Plus at New F1 Track
By the time you’re reading this article, Formula One will have returned to the U.S. after a six-year absence. On Nov. 18, F1 race fans from around the world will have focused their attention on the newly constructed and purpose-built Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The track truly is something to see, and
Bridgestone’s Investment in S.C. Continues to Grow
Bridgestone Americas recently hosted industry journalists for an in-depth tour of its expanded 1.8-million-square-foot passenger/light truck tire plant in Aiken County, South Carolina.The additional 474,000 square feet of production and warehouse space joins the previously announced 266,000-square-foot expansion of the plant in July of this year. The facility, which produced its first tire in 1998,
Bridgestone Dealer Meeting Reveals Renewed Focus, New Boss
There’s a new boss at Bridgestone Americas. And because the boss is such an integral part of success for both the tiremaker and its dealers, the company is shifting its entire go-to-market strategy.Through product innovation, revamped marketing campaigns and a stronger digital media effort, Bridgestone said it will target consumers in an all-encompassing, comprehensive way.
No More Spares: Now What?
As more OEMs choose to eliminate spare tires, it’s time to weigh the alternatives
Tire Wear and Trailer Alignment
Improve fuel economy and maximize tire performance through proper trailer alignment
TPMS Sensor Swapping
Addressing the main causes of sensor failure and reviewing tips for their replacement
Vehicle Lighting Overview
A look at the evolution and latest developments in headlamp technology
November 2012 Sales Intelligence
Covering Bangor, Maine; Detroit, Mich.; Jackson. Miss.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; and Topeka, Kan., retail tire markets during the period of Oct. 1-3, 2012. Tire Review and InteliChek present up-to-date tire and service price information from major U.S. metropolitan areas.For this monthly feature, InteliChek directly contacts a selection of independent tire dealers, mass merchants/chain stores
How to Balance a Tire/Wheel: Step-by-Step
This article on how to properly balance tire and wheel assemblies is the final 2012 installment in our series covering basic tasks performed in tire dealerships.