Winter Tires: Busting Myths and Educating Consumers
In the U.S., myths and lack of education can be attributed to lower winter tire adoption than in other regions. But tire dealers can turn that around by educating consumers.
Bridgestone Americas Names Higgs New President of Truck, Bus and Retread Tires
Eric Higgs has been named the new president of truck, bus and retread tires by Bridgestone Americas.
Cosmo Tires Launches PCR, Truck, Bus Tire Lineup
Tire Group International will introduce their second generation Cosmo PCR, truck and bus radial tire range at The Tire Cologne.
Hankook Tire Debuts New Tires for Trucks, Buses at MATS 2018
Hankook Tire America Corp. showcased its new truck and bus radial (TBR) tire offerings at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky this week.
Cooper Tire Launches New Truck and Bus Radial Tires
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. launched new truck and bus radial (TBR) tires at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.
Video Maintenance Minute: Tires and Bushings
It’s important to service bushings properly. If the bushing is installed incorrectly, it can lead to vibration issues and failing parts.
$2,500 in Tires Stolen from Arkansas Business
Nearly $2,500 in truck tires was stolen from Roberts Brothers Tire Service, in Pine Bluff, Ark. over the weekend. An employee told police she noticed four tires missing Saturday and when she came in Monday, the entire inventory truck tires was gone, according to reports. Police found a large hole cut in the back fence
Halifax Bus Drivers Demand Winter Tires
Halifax, Nova Scotia’s transit drivers union is requesting that winter tires be installed on the city’s fleet of buses. Shane O’Leary, vice-president of ATU Local 508, which represents about 600 Halifax Transit drivers, told CBC News that winter tires on their vehicles would help drivers move around better in bad weather and prevent traffic issues.
Tires From Indiana Cargo Trailer Business Stolen
WNDU-TV reports that a thieves allegedly used a Bristol, Ind., cargo trailer business’ trailers to steal and haul hundred of tires off the premises. A maintenance employee alerted management of a mess outside one of the large buildings on the company’s property on Monday, Sept. 8. According to WNDU-TV, dozens of palettes with tires were
Oregon Bus Firm Faces Fine For Bald Tires
A school bus in Junction City, Ore., operated with front tires that were so worn the cords under the tire tread were visible. The bus company, First Student Inc., now faces a $3,800 fine, according to reports. First Student, who acknowledged the treads were worn and fired a supervisor as a result, has filed an