Connected to the HP Market
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG’s decision to launch the third variation of its popular SportContact reflects the increasing importance of high performance products in its portfolio.
Dunlop Bike Tyre Scores Well in Second Test
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The new Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier scored another victory in its second major international comparative tyre test, this time by German magazine PS.
Moving Marvels: Tire Innovations: A Look Back, a Step Forward
From the four full-ply poly bias tires of the early to mid-1960s to the carbon-fiber-enhanced radials complete with Kevlar belts and multiple compound tread designs of the 21st century, we’ve come a long way in a relatively short time. A glance in the rear-view mirror shows that our great industry has been foolish at times
Yokohama HPT Instrumental In Donut World Records
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Yokohama HPT was instrumental in stunt driver Terry Grant’s success in claiming two new world records at last month’s Autosport International show.
Staggering Results: Stocking and Selling Innovative Products Can Boost Profits
Over the next few months, you will be reading a great deal about who had the biggest, most expensive or most outrageously modified product or vehicle at the SEMA show. Sure, it all looks good, but how will it help you grow your business? I want to take a different approach and tell you about
Perfect Circle?: Out-of-Round Tires, Though Rare, Deserve a Second Look
We didn’t say much when they took the fat out of our ice cream and cholesterol out of our potato chips. Even the sweet taste in our iced tea probably isn’t sugar. Sometimes we don’t pay much attention to the changes taking place right under our noses. Take out-of-round tires, for instance. We used to
Aligning Rigs
Several months ago, a trucking industry friend asked me, “How often should I align my trucks?” This is a fair question, to be sure, similar to those asked when establishing proper oil change intervals or setting time and mileage limits for cooling system maintenance. Before giving him a simple time interval, though, it occurred to
The Big Question
It happens a lot to tire people, sales people and engineers alike. It can happen at the end of a training class, in the middle of a presentation to a maintenance group, even in discussions with engineers of other truck components. And it especially happens face-to-face with a potential customer when trying to sell a
Style-Driven Service
Tire changer and wheel balancer manufacturers are adapting to the latest trends to help your service business keep up. In the tire and wheel business, style often comes before serviceability. As you know, large, low-profile tire and custom wheel sizes continue to proliferate. That’s bad news for the independent tire dealer who hasn’t invested in
All Torqued Up: Several Torque Wrench Styles to Choose From
Torque is what holds the automotive world together and keeps things from falling apart. Anytime you tighten a nut, bolt or screw, you’re applying torque through a wrench, ratchet handle, nutdriver or screwdriver. The harder you push, pull or twist the tool, the greater the torque you apply. If you use too much muscle, you