Joplin Tire Center
After a devastating tornado, Missouri dealer rebuilds with help from loyal employees, customers
Letter to the Editor: Should Have Used Other Sources
With regards to your March 2013 article "Step-by-Step Vehicle Alignment," I couldn’t agree more with the importance of alignment. In fact, Tire Discounters was the industry pioneer when in 1997 we introduced all-inclusive pricing including a free four-wheel alignment with the purchase of four tires. I do, however, question your choice of the Tire Rack
Solider Held in Murder of Georgia Dealer
Georgia police arrested an active duty Army soldier in the April 23 shooting death of a Savannah tire dealer. Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan police said the 31-year-old soldier shot and killed 30-year-old Armondo Montes, owner of Brothers Tire Repair, following an argument at the Savannah store. The suspect surrendered to military police at Hunter Army Air Field
Experience, Marketing and Top-Notch Service Bring Fast Success for Folsom Tire Pros
In a little over two years, Justin Breaux has turned Folsom Tire Pros into a well-respected, revenue-generating, full-service tire and automotive shop in the city of Folsom, Calif., just outside of Sacramento. Breaux was appointed store manager when owners Roger and Betty Fuller purchased the facility in 2010. “I worked for their son for five
Product Spotlight: Tire Changers
A tire changer is a costly purchase, so when shop owners are in the market for a new machine, they want a lasting piece of equipment that can handle the volume and variety of work that comes through their bay doors. The latest tire changers are capable of servicing a range of tire sizes, from
Rainbow Tire Earns Success After a Unique Start
Three decades ago, Christine Croucher, aka the “Tire Lady,” was just a small gas station owner in rural Pennsylvania who knew nothing about tires. Today her dealership, Rainbow Tire, operates two locations in West Virginia.
Back2Basics 5: Step-by-Step vehicle alignment
Even with today’s high-tech cars, SUVs and light trucks, alignment remains an important service option for drivers and dealers alike. This installment in our Back2Basics series reviews the basics of performing a standard two- and four-wheel alignment.
$40,000 in Tires and Wheels Stolen From Pa. Truck Dealer
Thieves cut open the back gate of a Weisenberg Township, Pa., truck dealer last weekend, jacked up four truck tractors, and removed tires and wheels worth $40,000, according to local reports. The 40 tires and rims were taken during a break-in at the Hunter Keystone Peterbilt business. Police said when the thieves jacked up the
Product Spotlight: Tire/Wheel Balancers
The latest tire/wheel balancers feature premium software and precise measuring for fast and accurate balancing. LCD screens and automatic settings save time and maximize productivity. The latest balancers also eliminate friction and feature specially designed gears that make loading and unloading easier on users. Here are several options: Bee LineBee Line’s Smart Balancer II is
Tire & Wheel Expertise Pays Off
A narrower focus and steady, solid growth has brought success for Minnesota’s Samaritan Tire.