Why Brake Components are Getting Lighter
Vehicles are becoming heavier, which means they need larger, more robust components to keep up.
Five score and 10 years ago, the Lincoln Highway paved the way for the future: The Road to AAPEX S2E2
Keene’s Blackwood sports a glowing check engine light, dry-rotted tires and front-end issues that give the truck the shakes.
Meyle Broadens Product Range with Two-Component PD Brake Discs
Seven new references for the two component Meyle PD brake discs are now available for the BMW models 3 to 8 Series, X3 to X5, and Z4, and for Mercedes C-Class and E-Class models.
WD-40 Releases Specialist Degreaser and Cleaner EZ-Pods
WD-40 introduces concentrated, industrial-strength EZ-Pods with customized degreasing ability.
Fine-Tuning Your Wheel Balancing Process
The first step to a smooth ride and well-balanced tire has nothing to do with the balancer.
Inspecting Ball Joints
Ball joints may be small, but if they fail drivers will lose control of the vehicle.
USTMA Report Showcases Tire Recycling Expansion Opportunities
A new report from the US Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) shows opportunities to expand end-use tire markets and improve tire recycling rates to keep pace with annual scrap tire generation. The 15th 2021 Scrap Tire Management Report found that markets consumed 71 percent of annually generated scrap tires in 2021, down from about 76 percent reported in 2019. This
Tyres International Changes Name to Ascenso Tires North America
Tyres International, a Mahansaria Tyres Private Limited (MTPL) subsidiary, will begin operating under the trade name Ascenso Tires North America, the company announced. Since its acquisition by MTPL in 2021, Tyres International has been the exclusive importer of the Ascenso brand to the US and Canada. Moving to the Ascenso Tires North America trade name
Three Ways to Avoid TPMS Valve Corrosion
Corrosion is one of the leading causes of TPMS replacement. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we get into why it happens and how you can help your customers avoid it. TPMS corrosion can happen for a variety of reasons. It’s caused by a chemical reaction that takes place when certain metals
Tips for Servicing Tires with Rim Guards
As customer expectations have evolved, demand for larger wheels and lower profile tires to accommodate performance, as well as looks, has come to a fever pitch. Wheel diameters have become larger, and tires have become lower profile. Today, many new pickup trucks now sit on dealer lots with 45 series tires on 22-in. wheels! To
