Upgraded TireVigil App Released
TireStamp Inc. has released its upgraded, cloud-based TireVigil Servicing app, which includes new features for commercial tire dealers servicing TireVigil TPMS users. The new features, claimed TireVigil, “enable servicing dealers to have information on tire problems way in advance of their failure so that they can plan and schedule service, respond quickly, efficiently, and with
Extensive Tire/Wheel Training Program Now Available
Scott Blair, TIA-certified ATS and TPMS instructor, now offers onsite training for tire technicians, managers, owners and salespeople. The two-day program includes 19 modules, including sections on RMA tire repair standards, ALI lift guide, mounting/demounting to prevent TPMS sensor damage, tire/wheel balancing techniques, RIST procedures for proper wheel-to-hub installation, load/inflation calculations, plus-sizing tire diameter and
No More Spares: Now What?
As more OEMs choose to eliminate spare tires, it’s time to weigh the alternatives
Schrader Hires New CFO
TPMS maker Schrader International has hired Ronald Klump as its new CFO. Since 1986, Klump has held various senior level financial roles with such companies as Vermont American, Total Petroleum, Katy Industries, Leprino Foods and Impact Confections. Klump, who will now oversee all financial operations for Schrader worldwide, will be based in Schrader’s new corporate
Growing Training Focus Brings New ‘Safety’ Tagline for TIA
TIA changed its tagline to “Tire Safety Starts Here” to bring greater attention to educating tire dealers and technicians – and now the general public – about how to properly maintain tires.
Tire Tech Design & Development Summit Set
Scheduled for Dec. 3-4 in Detroit, the Tire Tech Design & Development Summit will explore technological innovations in tires and TPMS. According to organizers, the Summit will feature "an elite gathering of top tire industry professionals focused on fuel efficient strategies, meeting consumer demands, managing standards and regulations, maximizing partnerships and leveraging the latest technology,
Stability control and Brake Jobs
Automotive technology continues to evolve in several directions. While many manufacturers are concentrating on electric and hybrid technology, higher mileage, and smaller and lighter vehicles, others are focused on performance, horsepower and ever-higher top speeds.
TIA President’s Agenda
Incoming TIA President Randy Groh Outlines Plans
2012: Top Shop Finalist: McGee Tire Stores
Gremlins have infested Florida. At least that might be the perception of anyone working the counter at McGee Tire Stores. “We’ve had people tell us they have Gremlins in their trunk, Gremlins in their engines and even Gremlins in their tires,” says Bob Lanpher, vice president of the 27-location chain, headquartered in Lakeland, Fla. “It
TIA Plans Demos of Key Training Efforts
TIA will host special demonstrations and information for some of its training programs at its booth (40057) at the upcoming Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show. Slated for demonstration will be TIA’s new TIA Online University, the newly-created Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Spanish Program, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Relearn Chart. TIA now offers all of