2012 GTE/SEMA Product Showcase
From A to V, here’s a look at some of the all-new products released at this year’s Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show.
ALI Elects Officers, Honors Outgoing Chairman
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) elected Jerome Lentz of Challenger Lifts, in Louisville, Ky., as chairman of the board of directors at its annual membership meeting on Oct. 28. Lentz takes over for Douglas Grunnet of Stertil-Koni USA, in Streator, IIl., who was recognized at the meeting for his extensive contributions to the organization over his
10 Alignment Service Tips
From the importance of pre-alignment inspections to performing a test drive before a vehicle is returned to the customer, here are 10 things to keep in mind when performing an alignment.
2012: Top Shop Finalist: McGee Tire Stores
Gremlins have infested Florida. At least that might be the perception of anyone working the counter at McGee Tire Stores. “We’ve had people tell us they have Gremlins in their trunk, Gremlins in their engines and even Gremlins in their tires,” says Bob Lanpher, vice president of the 27-location chain, headquartered in Lakeland, Fla. “It
Six Elected to TIA Board of Directors
Tire Industry Association has announced the winners of the 2012-13 board of directors election. The following were elected to six available seats, each with a three-year term: former TIA board member Michael Baggett, Yokohama Tire Corp. OTR division, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; new board member David Martin, American Tire Distributors, Huntersville, N.C.; and returning board
Product Spotlight: Tire Changers
The latest tire changers promise ergonomic designs for a comfortable and easy job performance. Additionally, they are designed to handle a variety of tire sizes, saving space, time and money at the shop.
Communication, Adaptation Key to Florida Dealer’s Success
McGee Auto Service and Tires began as a small local tire dealership in Lakeland, Fla., but with four decades of quality products and vehicle service mixed with exceptional customer service, the family-owned business quickly turned into one of the top automotive and tire retailers in central Florida. It started in 1974 when John McGee purchased
Avoid These Cautionary Tire Mounting Tales
I claim expertise in many areas, including high-performance driving, tire safety, vehicle dynamics, diaper changing, and calling in wild turkeys. "Mounting tires on wheels" is not on that list.
Product Spotlight: Tire and wheel balancers
Effortlessness, accuracy and speed are key features of the latest wheel balancers. In our busy, multitasking world, shop owners need equipment that is easy to use and easy to teach. Quick and accurate results are essential to getting customers back up and running in the timely fashion they demand. These latest systems promise a smarter,
Back to Basics 2: Step-by-Step Tire Demounting/Mounting
The second installment in our Back2Basics series looks at an essential part of the tire sales and service process: demounting an old tire and mounting a new one on the customer’s vehicle.