California Tire Dealer Luncheon Set for January
West coast tire dealers and industry representatives, mark your calendars for the California Tire Dealer luncheon, flavored with remarks from leaders from TIA and the SEMA WTC.
TIA Board of Directors Elects Leaders
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has elected Brian Rigney as its new board secretary, and re-elected Mike Wolfe as the board treasurer, effective Oct. 30, 2017.
Changing TPMS Sensor Batteries
It’s time to charge up tire dealers’ customer education campaigns for TPMS sensor replacement as the life expectancies of batteries molded into sensors begin to run out. Mandated TPMS systems were phased in from 2006 to 2008, so some of these vehicles’ sensors have been in service for five years. Still older direct sensors can
TPMS: Popular Questions for an Unpopular Topic
Let’s face reality. A paradox exists within tire pressure monitoring system discussions. On one hand, it’s not a popular topic of conversation in a social setting. In fact, TPMS usually is a conversation stopper. A recent 19th hole opinion exchange among friends included Gulf of Mexico oil drilling, Tea Party rallies and LeBron. Chatter
Maintain TPMS Components For Customer Safety and Profit
When it comes to TPMS, pieces and parts add up to safety and profit. “Safety is the primary motivation for tire dealers to keep their customers’ TPMS in original operating condition,” said Brian Rigney, general manager for Dill Air Controls. “But, handled correctly, it can lead to bigger business profits.” Rigney’s rule of thumb is
Details on Valve Stem Recall
More specifics have come out concerning Dill Air Control Products’ valve stem recall, announced yesterday.
A Defect on Tires has Links to China
(Christian Science Monitor) Poisonous pet food. Lead paint on children’s toys. The latest potentially defective Chinese import to hit American shores: tire-valve stems, the rubber shafts that allow motorists to fill their tires with air.
2016 TIA Board Election Deadline Approaching
The voting period for the 2016 TIA Board of Directors election is coming to a close. By Sept. 1, 2016, TIA members with voting rights must submit their votes to elect four individuals to the TIA board for three-year terms. Nominees for TIA’s Board of Directors include: Bruce Besancon – Alliance Tire Americas, Inc., Wakefield,
TIA Announces Candidates for 2016 Board Election
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has released candidate information for the 2016 board of directors election and opened voting. The TIA membership will vote to elect four individuals onto the TIA board for three-year terms. The voting period ends Sept. 1, 2016, and results will be announced in mid-September. New board members will take office
TPMS: Educating the Consumer Benefits Your Shop
Let’s all face it, nobody gets into the tire business for the cheering crowds or the recognition and deep respect of our fellow man. If you did, I’d like a sample of what you’ve been smoking, please. No, we’re all in the tire business to make money, but unfortunately that’s been getting a bit harder
