Zipper Rupture Bulletin Issued
Think about the thousands of truck tire debris pieces alongside many major roadways, almost every one responsible for an unscheduled (and expensive) service stop. It has been well documented that many of these failed tires share several common traits they were underinflated and fitted to an inner dual tire position. Consider that, for every one
Community Relations
It happens nearly every day.The high school band needs money. The local sports leagues need sponsors. Areaorganizations and events need support. Your own children are selling magazinesor candy or raffle tickets or t-shirts or whatever. How do you deal with allthe requests, without offending anyone, while still trying to do what’s bestfor your business? Solid
Winter Tires Should be Mandated
(National Post – Canada) Lord help me, I think I’m turning into a statist.
10th Year for Tenneco Expert Plus Program
Tenneco is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Expert Plus program for service installers.
Powerful Stuff: Recent Teen Accident Shines Light on Teen Driving Class Column
Recent Teen Accident Shines Light on Teen Driving Class Column Your editorial (First Off, November 2007) was very powerful and struck a chord with me since a 17-year-old girl (without a drivers license) was killed in a horrific accident here the other day. She was speeding with a car full of kids and the rest
A New Era: TPMS Compliance Calls For New Products
The tire industry is now well into a new era. It may not rival the radial age, but the epoch already is memorable and some say forgettable. It’s the TPMS era. While most participants know that the groundwork was laid several years ago, the reality is that the TREAD Act’s final deadline for the “start”
Disaster Avoidance: Calm, Calculated Approach Vital to Eliminating Wheel Offs
The 2008 NASCAR season is about to start and the testosterone is flowing. Now is the time to remind your technicians that installing wheels on passenger vehicles is not like being on a pit crew for a racecar. We all see how quickly a pit crew can change four tires, usually in 14 seconds or
Compressors;Alignment
Compressors Last Longer, Are Quieter Than Ever Before At least one air compressor manufacturer, Kaeser, is willing to say its rotary screw compressor in either a 7.5 or 15 hp design creates a noise level as low as 66 dB(A). That’s a noise level they say is up to 10 dB(A) lower than its
RMA Adds to Planned Scrap Program
RMA added an extra day to its planned second annual “Scrap to Profit – Using Ground Rubber in Rubber and Plastic Products” seminar, now set for May 6-7 at the Solamar Hotel in San Diego, Calif.
Premium Manufacturers Taking the Lead in Russia
It is apparent that the Russian tyre market is one of the most vibrant and emerging in Europe.