Continental Launches ‘Intelligent’ Tires as Part of Digital Solution for Fleets
Continental launched its third generation of medium-duty truck “intelligent” construction tires that come factory-equipped with its patented TPMS sensor, allowing them to pair with its suite of digital tire monitoring solutions.
Titan International Offers Training Program for Tire Dealers
Titan International, Inc. has entered into the second year of its exclusive sales training experience for tire dealers: Titan University (Titan U).
Bridgestone Americas Announces New Sales Leadership for Commercial Businesses in U.S. and Canada
Bridgestone Americas has named Erica Walsh executive director of sales of Firestone Ag and Rob Seibert as executive director of OTR sales, BATO.
Tips for Extending Tire Tread Life on Your Fleet
Maintaining trailer tires is one of the most challenging aspects of commercial fleet maintenance since trailers are frequently rotated or released in a route or during a delivery change.
‘Steering’ Your Fleet Customers by Understanding Steer Tires
Tires represent the third largest operating cost for commercial trucking fleets – only payroll and fuel represent a larger expenditure. For a commercial tire dealer looking to be the go-to partner for fleets, it’s critical to help them protect this investment.
Forestry Industry Remains Hopeful New Administration will Positively Impact Logging
Like the loggers who work in the woods, the forestry industry somehow bounces back. Cyclical in nature, the industry faces ups and downs based on the economy and weather.
As quotas fluctuate, machines either sit idle or run full throttle. This can lead to varying tire demand year-over-year. Tire dealers who service this niche segment must learn to ride out the good and the bad alongside their forestry customers.
Winter Driving Experience
The squeal of tires braking on ice reverberated throughout the University of Notre Dame’s Compton Family Ice Arena as trade media test drove vehicles fitted with Bridgestone’s Blizzak DM-V2 and Blizzak WS80 winter tires. In preparation for winter, Bridgestone Americas and Tire Rack teamed up to present the Winter Driving Experience in South Bend, Ind.,
#SEMA/GTE: Hunter Shows New, Enhanced Products
Hunter Engineering introduced new products, as well as enhancements to existing products, at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #41029). New products include: • The HawkEye Elite is an enhanced aligner console handheld remote that features an integrated flashlight and numeric keypad to increase functionality. The unit, which Hunter said allows technicians to easily
China’s Challenge
World’s largest tire producer and market grasps opportunity at home and faces unwelcome trouble abroad
Judging Brake Pads
Buying a quality brake pad is like buying medicine. When you are buying a legal drug, you are not just paying the cost to manufacture, package and market the pill. The bulk of what you are paying for is research and development. The same is true for brake pads. Aftermarket brake pads require a great