TIA Organizes Fight Against Md. Tire Aging Bill
The Tire Industry Association is urging its Maryland members to attend a Feb. 21 hearing regarding a bill that would require labels on all tires stating the month and year of manufacture.
Crossover All-Season Tire from Hercules
The Roadtour XUV is available in sizes to outfit many of the most popular crossovers on the road today, including the Buick Enclave, Saturn Vue, Ford Explorer, Chevy Equinox, Nissan Murano and Ford Edge. The tire offers all-weather performance with long wear and reliable handling, according to the tiremaker.
Tiremakers Offer Fuel-Saving Rubber – But Compared to What?
The green movement and the desire to save money at the gas pump have driven motorists to welcome fuel-efficient tires with open arms. Even in these penny-pinching times of slow economic recovery, if a set of tires can deliver real fuel savings, consumers are generally willing to spend a little extra up-front.
TBC Carries Expanded Winter Tire Line
TBC Wholesale Group is expanding its winter tire offering for the 2011-12 season with increased 17-, 18- and 20-inch tire sizes in its Arctic Claw, Winterquest, Snowblazer and Winter Claw EXTreme Grip lines. The new size additions, which target late model sedans, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks, bring the Arctic Claw, Winterquest and Snowblazer tire
Piles of New Winter Sizes from TBC
TBC Wholesale is expanding its winter tire menu for the 2011-12 season with the addition of new sizes for its private brand lines.The new sizes – 21 in all, covering 17-, 18- and 20-inch wheel diameters – will come in TBC’s Arctic Claw, Winterquest, Snowblazer and Winter Claw EXTreme Grip lines. The new size additions
CUV Suspensions Require Extra Attention, Skill
Higher gas prices are increasing sales of crossover utility vehicles (CUVs). These smaller SUVs have ditched the live rear axle in favor of rear independent suspension. While the designs are often borrowed from a car-type platform, some do have more travel in order to boost the off-road and load capabilities.
Multi-Application TPMS Sensor Simplifies Service
Earlier this week, Continental Corp.’s Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket division introduced its new TPMS solution, which the company said works with all existing scan tools, saving significant time and money for parts and service professionals. The new VDO REDI-Sensor multi-application TPMS sensor is designed to work on multiple vehicle applications and can replace a wide
Vehicle and Tire Changes Caused by CAFE Standards
Thirty-five years ago, the U.S. government enacted the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to improve the average fuel economy of cars and trucks sold in the U.S. The legislation came after several events – most notably the oil embargo of 1973, which drove up pump prices for gas, which in turn drove U.S. drivers
‘Performance’ Tires Are Everywhere: Do They Still Stand Out?
What is performance? A recent commercial by stalwart automakerMercedes-Benz asks the question – and then sets about answering it ascompletely as 30 seconds of prime-time television can. Sparing their hyperbole, arguably performance is action – it is doing.Whether something is doing well is an altogether different point. Tiremakers develop what they term “high
Continental Releases New Brake Products Catalog
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has launched its new 2010 ATE PremiumOne Brake Products Catalog. Over 5,000 new applications have been added, including 75 disc brake pad and 48 disc brake rotor part numbers, plus electronic service tools and other products. The new additions offer replacement potential for an estimated 75 million vehicles, the company