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
ATD Thinks Tire Pros Program has What Dealers Want
Independent tire dealers, pelted by competition from all corners, seek market assistance and advantages, with ways to distinguish themselves in their markets or “fool proof” systems that actually deliver increased sales and profits. At the end of the day, most of these require a great deal of dealer involvement and effort; nobody rides for free
Schrader EZ-Sensor Coverage Expanded
Schrader has expanded coverage of its EZ-Sensor technology, an OE-replacement TPMS sensor that can be programmed to function across diverse car makes and models. EZ-Sensor now covers over 62% of TPMS-enabled vehicles in the U.S. – over 30 million vehicles – including new support for vehicle platforms such as Dodge and Jeep, and expanded coverage
New Educational Booklet Available from AskPatty.com
AskPatty.com has released a new 16-page booklet to help women drivers navigate vehicle and tire service. The "Ladies Guide to Automotive Repair" answers the top 20 questions women ask about vehicle service and tire care, including TPMS. Launched in January, the pocket-sized booklet has an available companion video that can be customized for tire dealers
Product Spotlight: Tire and Wheel Balancers
Tire and wheel balancers continue to become more sophisticated. Many now incorporate onboard LCD touch screens with easy-to-understand graphics and step-by-step instructions to help even inexperienced tire technicians properly perform each procedure. unbalance detection. These sensors are extremely sensitive and offer superior long-term stability. LED rolling wheel indicators show weight positions as the wheel rolls
Kentucky Dealer Puts Charity Effort in Motion
Lexington, Ky.-based S&S Tire has created a unique way to give back to five local and national charities. The tire dealer has launched "Caps 4 a Cause," a new line of pre-packaged TPMS-friendly universal valve stem caps that support five causes. Available only at the 13 retail S&S Tire and Auto Service Centers, the caps
Hunter Releases 2011 Alignment Specs
Hunter’s latest specification release is now available to update WinAlign alignment systems for 2011. The release includes 465 new light-vehicle specs and updated specs for 400 older vehicles, the company stated. Updates for Hunter’s CodeLink reset device also are included for resetting steering system sensors on over 60 additional foreign and domestic models. The 2011
Ateq Releases New TPM Sensor Tester
Ateq Corp. announced a solution to prevent the installation of faulty TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor is inserted into the pressure box, locked in, pressurized and triggered with a diagnostic tool. In a matter of seconds, the device can validate the sensor behavior. The pressure check box consists of mounting brackets, filling hose, pressure regulator
2011 Clemson Tire Conference Set
Spots are filling up for the upcoming Clemson University 2011 Tire Conference, which will be held in Hilton Head, S.C., April 6-8. The event will be held at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in Hilton Head, and will feature a variety of presentations by industry experts, engineers and executives. Presentation sessions will