Translogik Involved With New ‘Communicating’ Tires
Translogik’s iProbe+ RFID/TPMS reading tool will be used in the Stagecoach bus fleet Michelin launched with its “communicating tires” in June.
Michelin ‘Communicating’ Tire Gets Olympic Bow
Just in time for the upcoming Olympic Summer Games, to be held in London from July 27-Aug. 12, Groupe Michelin is unveiling its latest innovation – the "communicating" tire. By combining a TPMS and radio frequency identification chips, the tiremaker is enabling public transport operators in London to enhance the safety of the tires fitted
Happy Surprise: Outstanding TIA Class
I just spent $950 in Orlando, Fla. You know, the land of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. I had the greatest time with my 20-year-old son, Josh; the best we’ve had in years. Let me tell you, it was money well spent for my company. I attended a TIA training class in Orlando sponsored by Myers
Finding a ‘Fix’ for Performance Tire Ride Complaints
me minimal brain function, I start asking questions: • “How old are the tires?” I already knew that with my Carolina friend. If this were a five-year-old car I would have theorized that the aging process had reduced grip. A tire is a lot like a human: It can die even if hasn’t gone very
Can PSI Adjustments Fix Handling and Ride Problems?
Adjusting air pressure will, without question, change how a vehicle rides and handles. However, journalistic ethics (yes, there is – or was – such a thing) and my own moral compass prevent me from recommending tire pressure ever be set below the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. At least for motoring on public roads. Here’s my check-your-air-pressure
TIA Adds Charlotte Dates to Training Tour
TIA has added more dates to its highly successful 2012 Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Instructor Training Tour. Tour stops are comprised of four-day classes at local community, junior and technical colleges in some 30 U.S. cities. Added to the Tour was an Aug. 14-17 stop in Charlotte, N.C., at the NASCAR Technical Institute. Certified ATS
Conti Hires McGonagle to Lead Aftermarket Sales
Auto part and TPMS maker Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has hired James McGonagle as its aftermarket sales director. McGonagle will be responsible for national aftermarket sales of the company’s VDO and ATE programs to all distribution channels. Before joining Continental, McGonagle spent 10 years as business development manager for ZF Services North America. Prior
Jackson Re-Elected Head of U.K.’s TyreSafe
Road safety organization TyreSafe has re-elected Stuart Jackson for the second time as its chairman for a further two years.
Could We Pass a Law Requiring Newer (and Worthwhile) Studies?
Mr. Obvious and the rest of the NHTSA staff put out a press release last week warning of untold horrors should drivers drive on underinflated tires. Mayhem! Death! Worse! NHTSA said that 5% of all on-road accidents in America were caused by tire problems. 5%! Further, NHTSA said that vehicles with tires underinflated by 25%
Tenn. Dealer Finds Success Through Planned Growth, Acquisitions
Developing new ways to get customers through the door is always a challenge for tire dealers, but at Triple T Tire Pros in Dyersburg, Tenn., keeping customers is something that was perfected long ago.