Ten Years Later, Just What Do We Have?
We kinda let the 10th anniversary of the Ford-Firestone tire fiasco pass without mention. Our "forgetting" was intentional. It was last August, in case you forgot. But as the 10th annual National Tire Safety Week recently came and went, it might be interesting to look at all of the fine things that incident brought to
Avoid Early Removal to Get Maximum Tread Life of Truck Tires
Modern radial truck tires have come a long way. Long-term casing durability is nearly taken for granted today, assuring multiple retreads for most line haul applications.More recently, wear issues (irregular wear on free-rolling axle positions) have been reduced to the point that technicians often suspect mechanical issues rather than simply reporting "tire problems" as a
Myers Opens Southeast Distribution Center
Myers Tire Supply has opened a 50,000-square-foot distribution center in Southaven, Miss., just across the border from Memphis. "We look forward to serving our customers with even greater efficiency and care from this new regional distribution center," said Todd Smith, vice president and general manager. "The new DC enables us to increase our fill rates
Genius of GM Reminds That Even Donuts Need Some Love
Does it surprise anyone that sometimes General Motors can’t seem to get out of its own way? It shouldn’t. Rising from the ashes of a massive crash-n-burn just a few years ago – and billions upon billions of taxpayer dollars – the new GM still hasn’t learned a little humility. An early May news release
Cosmo to Host TIA, GTE Schedule Shaping Up
TIA has set its host hotel and announced preliminary plans for the 2011 Global Tire Expo. Part of the 2011 SEMA Show, taking place Oct. 31 through Nov. 4 in Las Vegas, the GTE will be based at the new Cosmopolitan Hotel in the city.
Exhibitors Piling On for 2011 Global Tire Expo
According to SEMA, some 190 exhibitors have already registered for a booth at the 2011 Global Tire Expo, powered by TIA, well on pace to smash last year’s mark. Last year’s inaugural GTE hosted 194 exhibitors, including 47 first-time exhibitors, up 11.5% from the 2009 show. The GTE made its debut at the 2010 SEMA
Buick Lucerne Brake Service How-To
The 2006-current Buick Lucerne is the largest sedan that General Motors offers. It is built on the same line as the Cadillac DTS at the Hamtramck, Mich., GM plant. The two vehicles share many brake components and the same Regular Production Option (RPO) codes for the brake system. The brake system of the Lucerne is
2001-09 Toyota Prius Alignment & Suspension Specs
The 2000-2009 Toyota Prius requires alignment and suspension service just like any other car on the road. With more than 800,000 Prii, (official term for more than one Prius) one of them is bound to end up in your alignment bay.The Prius is based on the Toyota Echo and uses other suspension parts from vehicles
Doran Offers Integrated Tire Maintenance
Doran announced a collaborative project with PeopleNet to provide an in-cab integration of its Doran 360 valve stem TPMS with off-truck communication and fleet management capabilities. The integration will enable tire pressure data and low pressure alarms to be transmitted off the truck directly to maintenance professionals, in addition to the drivers. Accord-ing to the
Vogue Now Offers TSW Wheels
Vogue Tyre & Rubber Co. now offers a complete line of TSW wheels through its network of warehouse and Custom Center locations.Available through Vogue for the first time, TSW’s range of staggered one-piece custom alloy wheels is available in a broad range of styles, finishes and sizes. All wheels are made to extremely strict quality