Goodyear Unveils Several New Products at Dealer Meeting
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced a slew of new tires across its Goodyear and Dunlop brands at its 2013 dealer conference, held this week in Washington, D.C.
2012 GTE/SEMA Product Showcase
From A to V, here’s a look at some of the all-new products released at this year’s Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show.
Wheel Bearing Basics
Wheel bearings can be of either ball or tapered roller type. Those used for front wheel bearing applications are an angular type, which will accept greater thrust loads than a Conrad-type bearing, which will accept a 100% load in the radial or thrust position and any combination of a 100% load. A tapered roller bearing will accept both a radial and a thrust load.
Yokohama Offers Sneak Peek of Advan Sport V105
Yokohama announced that in February 2013 it will release its Advan Sport V105 tire for high-powered, premium cars. The tire, a successor to the company’s Advan Sport V103, will be available in 36 sizes ranging from 16- to 20-inch wheel diameters, including 10 sizes already fitted as original equipment. Yokohama added it will gradually expand
Stability control and Brake Jobs
Automotive technology continues to evolve in several directions. While many manufacturers are concentrating on electric and hybrid technology, higher mileage, and smaller and lighter vehicles, others are focused on performance, horsepower and ever-higher top speeds.
Tests Put Hankook E-Cube Even With Premium Truck Tires
A Hankook Tire Co.-commissioned fuel consumption test comparing the South Korean tiremaker’s E-Cube truck range with the Michelin X Energy and its own standard truck tire range has delivered favorable results for the E-Cube. The test, carried out by Dekra’s Automobile Test Center in Klettwitz, Germany, pitted identical Scania G420 4×2 tractor units and Schmitz
Changing Dynamics of Hybrids and Plug-ins, Plus Service How-Tos
When the term “hybrid vehicle” is used, it most often refers to a hybrid electric vehicle. As you will see, when discussing hybrids, it’s important to remember that hybrid technology is a work in progress and that there’s no such thing as a “generic” hybrid design.
Selling Services: Wheel Bearings
Wheel bearings, which can be of either ball or tapered roller type, come in sets that consist of an inner and outer bearing. To ensure proper service, review the basics of this important vehicle component.
Even AWD Vehicles Require Regular Tire Rotations
Intuitively, one would think an AWD vehicle would not require regular tire rotations because power is constantly directed to all tires; therefore, all of the tires would wear at the same rate. But when it comes down to it, tire rotation is the second most important maintenance item that can be done to maximize tire life, and this pertains to AWD vehicles, as well.
Diagnosing Chassis Noises
Diagnosing chassis noises can be one of the most frustrating problems a technician can be called upon to deal with. Although modern quality-control measures on the production line have vastly reduced the number of chassis noise complaints, they still exist. In the aftermarket, repair oversights, worn parts and normal wear most often cause noises.