Incoming TIA President Larry Brandt Outlines Goals
Next month will mark the 10th anniversary of the merger that created the Tire Industry Association (TIA). To say the world has changed a lot in the past decade is a huge understatement, so why should the association be any different? Like many organizations in many sectors, we’ve been forced to consolidate locations and eliminate
2011 Top Shop Finalist: Family Tire & Auto Service
Family Tire & Auto Service has been in business in eastern North Carolina scarcely more than six years, but more than deserves its new title of 2011 Tire Review Top Shop Award Finalist due to continued growth and profitability, coupled with its strong commitment to the communities it serves. David Bucher, 42, is president
Idaho Dealer Offers Free Women’s Car Care Seminar
Roger’s Tire Pros & Auto Care Center in Caldwell, Idaho, plans to hold a free car and tire care clinic targeting women on Oct. 19. "This free seminar is structured to empower and inform the women who visit our location or other locations," said Ryan Goff of Roger’s Tire Pros. "It’s a community activity event
Record Training Program Sales and Online ‘University’ Coming
TIA said it has reached new sales records for its Automotive Tire Service (ATS) dealer-training program, and announced plans for an online "university" for members to use. The ATS training program includes comprehensive passenger and light truck tire service training in addition to advanced training on tire pressure monitoring systems and TIA’s TPMS Relearn Chart.
Bartec Has New Software Update Available
Bartec USA has released a software update for its line of TPMS tools. The R45 update for Bartec’s Tech400 range of tools provides a number of new features and the ability to program EZ-Sensor programmable replacement TPMS sensor, the company said. According to Michael Rose, Bartec TPMS product manager, “New features like RKE signal detection,
Conti Adds QR Code to Redi-Sensor Program
Customers and potential users can use their smartphones to gain more knowledge and information about VDO Redi-Sensors.
Idaho Dealer Goes One Way, Then Another and Then Some
You notice it right away. After the name of the founder, thebusiness has "Wheel Alignment" next, with the word "Tire" appearingonly at the very end. It’s the reverse of the usual "tire and auto service" sequence, and it has been that way since Roger Goff started Roger’sWheel Alignment & Tire in Caldwell, Idaho, in 1978.
Balance Compounds Help Make Tires a Sound Investment
No-brainers are sometimes hard to recognize, but manufacturers of truck tire internal balancing materials believe they make a solid case for tire dealers and fleet owners to use their products. It’s no secret that a balanced tire is a happy tire. Additionally, commercial fleet operators seem pleased with performance reports for rigs outfitted with properly
Rolling Resistance: Just One Part of Fuel Consumption
Not too many years ago, there were three primary criteria for truck tire selection: treadwear, durability, and price. Consolidation of the tire manufacturing industry and advances in materials and process technology have brought the first and second of these much closer together among tire brands, and at much higher levels of overall performance. Some might
TIA Sets GTE Education Sessions
More details about plans for the upcoming 2011 Global Tire Expo, powered by TIA, are emerging. TIA has announced the program for GTE educational sessions, which will include tracks TPMS @ 10, Truck Tires @ 10, Tires @ 2, Management @ 4, and the new Green @ Noon. The GTE is a part of the