Back to Basics 2: Step-by-Step Tire Demounting/Mounting
The second installment in our Back2Basics series looks at an essential part of the tire sales and service process: demounting an old tire and mounting a new one on the customer’s vehicle.
RV Tire Inflation System from Lippert
Tire Linc TPMS offers features specifically for RV drivers, monitoring both tire psi and temperature. It incorporates an internal valve stem transmitter on the tires of both the tow vehicle and the RV, enabling the driver to monitor both at the same time, the company said.
Another Stop Added to TIA Training Tour
TIA has announced more dates for its traveling 2012 Certified Automotive Tire Service Instructor Training Tour. Added to the tour was a May 22-25 stop at Mid-Florida Tech in Orlando. The four-day classes are held at local community, junior and technical colleges in nearly 30 cities across the U.S. Upcoming classes are set for April
Successful Ohio Dealer Heavily Supports Customers, Community
For nearly 60 years, City Tire Service in Zanesville, Ohio, has been a staple in the heavily rural Ohio community. Founded in 1953 by Arlin and Jean Frame, the mom-and-pop tire store and service shop was based on an old-fashioned principle: Be good to the customers and they’ll be good to you. “My parents were
Schrader Sold in $505 Million Deal
TPMS manufacturer and supplier Schrader has been sold for $505 million after parent company Tomkins agreed a deal with private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners LLC. Schrader is a major producer of both OE and replacement TPMS products, as well as tire valves and other tire tools. Its OE customer list includes virtually ever car
TIA Adds Los Angeles ATS Training Dates
The Tire Industry Association has added more 2012 Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Instructor Training Tour dates - May 8-11 in Los Angeles. The Tour is comprised of 4-day classes at local community, junior and technical colleges in 28 cities across the U.S. According to TIA, tire technicians who have participated in the 2012 ATS
Continental Goes Big with MATS Rollouts
Continental will display its “Untamed Innovation” mobile tire exhibit, new truck tires and several commercial vehicle solutions at this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show.
TIA Adds Training Tour Dates for Mid-Atlantic Region
TIA has set has more dates for its 2012 Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Instructor Training Tour. The tour is comprised of four-day classes at local community, junior and technical colleges in 28 cities across the U.S. Newly added to the tour is a stop in Baltimore on April 21-24. The Certified ATS Instructor Program
High Demand, Changing Trends in Giant OTR Segment
Strong demand for the tires that are vital to the global mining industry can indeed be viewed as a positive indicator, but it also can mean shortages in certain sizes that equipment manufacturers, tiremakers and tire dealers all must tackle.
TIA Launches Online Webinar Series, First Edition Today
TIA will offer a campaign of twice-monthly educational webinars, the first of which is scheduled for today. The online webinar series is open to TIA members and non-members alike.