2007 Top Shop Finalist: Redwood General Tire
The late Bill Walsh, long-time coach of the San Francisco 49ers, was one of Alpio Barbara’s friends. So is former 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, whose mom once worked for Barbara. But unlike the NFL, there is no off-season for Barbara’s Redwood General in Redwood City, Calif., a Top Shop Award finalist. “If the month ends
2007 Top Shop Winner: Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service
Convention just doesn’t seem to fit in. Not always, and not with statements like, “We just do our own thing.” Or, “Sometimes the customer isn’t right.” Not that Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service has succeeded by living on the fringes. Far from it. As the first winner of the Tire Review Top Shop Award presented
A Little of This and That
I have read and reread and reread Titan’s news release with CEO Morry Taylor’s outlook for next year. Took less than two minutes. I miss the good old days when Morry’s prognostication was two pages of interesting. This year’s was three whole paragraphs. Three boring paragraphs at that! * * * * * *Great article
SEMA Products
Hankook introduced the new Ventus V2 Concept high performance all-season tire, which the tiremaker said features a patented design and special compounds that allow it to match the performance capabilities of most summer tires, but with twice the snow traction. The tire’s “Twister System,” a 3-D wave pattern channel, removes water from the tire’s contact
SEMA Show Wrap Up
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Hunter 2011 Specification Release Now Available
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. Also included are updates for Hunter’s CodeLink reset device. With the 2011 update, CodeLink is now capable of resetting steering system sensors on over 60 additional models
Bartec Adds Regional Sales Manager Position
Bartec USA has appointed to the newly created position of eastern regional sales manager. Jones has 30 years of aftermarket sales, marketing and management experience, most recently with Dill Air Control Products, where he conducted TPMS training seminars nationally over the past few years. He also has held positions with Arrow Pneumatics, Schrader-Bridgeport International Inc,
Myers Releases Latest Tire Supply Catalog
The new Myers Tire Supply full-line catalog features more than 8,000 items for automotive, heavy-duty fleet and retread and repair professionals. The catalog is arranged in 11 product groups including valves and accessories, tire changing, tire balancing, shop equipment, tire repair and retreading. It includes expanded TPMS offerings and a listing of non-lead wheel weights.
TIA Displays New ATS Training Videos at SEMA Show
The Tire Industry Association is giving Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show attendees a preview of its newly revised Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Program. TIA’s booth (# 40059) includes a video trailer that features some of the new content that will be included in the update to the certification material. Following the Expo, the trailer will
Bartec to Hold Education, Giveaway Events at SEMA
Bartec USA will hold several events at its booth (#40223) at the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show. Beginning Nov. 2, Bartec invites all current customers to come to booth and “Tell us Your Story!” There will be daily drawings for free software updates for Tech400 users and a free Torque Tool Kit for Tech300 and Tech300+