New Leverless Tire Changer From Corghi
Corghi has launched its A 2024LL automatic tire changer in the U.S. market. The changer features a top bead demounting procedure, which uses the same working movements as a manual demount using a tire lever but requires absolutely no effort from the operator thanks to the “leva la leva” technology incorporated in the mount/demount head,
Tire Inflation Lamp Confounds U.S. Drivers
Talk about your idiot lights. A recent study by TPMS-maker Schrader showed that 33% of drivers have no idea what the low tire pressure warning lamp on their dashboards means. The TPMS icon, which now shows up on all consumer vehicles sold in the U.S., illuminates when the inflation pressure of one or more of
GTE Garners Support From Tire Industry
Tire professionals are showing strong support for the first-ever Global Tire Expo Powered by TIA. The exhibitor list shows leading tire manufacturers, as well as first-time exhibitors, confirmed for the event, which will take place as part of the 2010 SEMA Show, Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 2-5, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “The strong exhibitor presence
Myers Releases Latest Tire Supply Catalog
The new Myers Tire Supply full-line catalog, which features more than 8,000 items for automotive, heavy-duty fleet and retread and repair professionals, is available in print and online at www.myerstiresupply.com. The catalog is arranged in 11 product groups, such as valves and accessories, tire changing, tire balancing, shop equipment, tire repair and retreading. “We have
TIA Sets Rest of GTE Ed Programs
TIA has announced the slate for its Truck Tires at 10 educational seminars at the upcoming 2010 Global Tire Expo. The GTE, the only industry-wide, tires-only conference and trade show, will be held Nov. 1-5 in conjunction with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. TIA had previously announced that it has set four educational session
Modern Balancers Offer Advanced Features
Proper tire/wheel assembly balancing is important for vehicle safety. Balanced tires can mean the difference between a positive and negative driving experience. Especially in high-speed driving, improperly balanced tire/wheel assemblies can cause a vehicle to lose stability and operate in an unsafe – and uncomfortable – manner. Vibration, the most noticeable effect of imbalance, often
GTE: 12 Seminars Set, Exhibitor List Continues to Grow
With more than 150 companies already committed to exhibit at the upcoming Global Tire Expo, TIA has outlined a vastly expanded series of educational seminars for show attendees. The GTE in Las Vegas, Nov. 2-5, is a tires-only section of the 2010 SEMA Show, and will occupy its own space in the Las Vegas Convention
Revamped Exhibit Center Awaits 2010 Brityrex
ECI International, the organizer of Brityrex, says a new-look venue will greet exhibitors and delegates at October’s show at Manchester Central (formerly known as the G-MEX). The venue has spent £30 million over the past two years completing a major redevelopment program. The most striking result of the investment can be seen by the addition
Bosch Releases Integrated Diagnostic Tool
For the growing number of vehicles that require Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) reset, Bosch says its KTS diagnostic tools now integrate into the maker’s FWA wheel alignment system. The system can then wirelessly connect to the vehicle OBDII to recalibrate SAS to match the final alignment angles of the vehicle. The company’s diagnostics integration into
Canadians Improve Tire Care, But Technology May be Crutch
The Rubber Association of Canada recently hosted a membership meeting featuring researcher Dennis Desrosiers, who reviewed the results from the RAC commissioned 2009 Consumer Tire Inflation and Attitudinal Study, and compared the results to the RAC’s 2003 benchmark survey. Some key findings from the survey, Desrosiers said, include: • The proportion of vehicles with at