New Tires, MEMS Upgrade Top Michelin MINExpo Effort
Michelin North America unveiled three new OTR tires and an upgrade to its Michelin Earthmover Management System (MEMS) at this week’s MINExpo in Las Vegas. The new tires include: Michelin XMine D2, a multi-purpose underground mining radial, with a two-star load capacity rating, available in sizes 26.5R25, 29.5R25, 29.5R29 and 35/65R33. Michelin XTXL, an underground
TIA Adds Denver, Cincinnati Training Tour Dates
The Tire Industry Association has added tour dates in Denver, Colo., and Cincinnati, Ohio, to its 2012 Certified Automotive Training Service Instructor Training Tour.
Bartec Adds National Sales Manager for South
TPMS tool maker Bartec has hired Dennis Flanery as its new national sales manager for the company’s south region. Flanery has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, specializing in driveability and diagnostics. Most recently, he served as regional supply sales manager with American Tire Distributors. “We are seeing a significant rise
TIA Adds Houston, Jacksonville and Memphis Training Dates
The Tire Industry Association has added dates in Houston, Jacksonville and Memphis for its 2012 Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Instructor Training Tour. The recently added stops are: • Oct. 16-19: Houston, San Jacinto College – Central, 8060 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77501 • Nov. 13-16: Jacksonville, Florida State College Jacksonville,101 State St. West, Bldg
WTC Offers Pair of Tire-Related SEMA Show Sessions
SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council plans two educational sessions of interest to tire dealers at the upcoming SEMA Show. Both sessions will be held on Monday, Oct. 29, from 2-4:30 p.m. in room S227 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. In "Turning Real Trends into Real Revenue," president and founder of
Dill Hires Tyson Boyer as Sales Manager
Former Midas International tire manager Tyson Boyer has joined TPMS manufacturer Dill Air Controls as a regional sales manager. Dill said Boyer will work "extensively on educating and leading all levels of tire dealers on the importance of tire pressure monitoring systems and the proper methods to service and sell the Dill systems."
TIA Continues Push for Federal Right to Repair Law
In a letter to industry media yesterday, TIA executive vice president Roy Littlefield called on Congress to finally pass a national Right to Repair Law.
Get Ready: GTE/SEMA Show Just Around the Corner
TIA reminds dealers and retreaders that reduced price $25 registration for the upcoming Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show remains in effect until Oct. 15.
TIA Pushes for Federal R2R Law
The Tire Industry Association said it applauds the passage of the Right to Repair law in Massachusetts and is urging Congress to pass a comparable federal law "to ensure that all American car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer
TIA Sets Seven Education Sessions for Upcoming Global Tire Expo
TIA has set its educational track for the upcoming SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo, which will be held Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.