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Decoding NHTSA’s Tire Aging Report

“At this time, the agency does not believe it is necessary for motor vehicle safety to add a tire aging requirement to its light vehicle tire standard due to the following reasons: First, FMVSS No. 139 has contributed to an increased robustness of oven-aged light vehicle tires. Our research has shown that oven-aged FMVSS No.

Calif. Considers Two Tire-Related Bills

On May 23, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee will consider two tire-related bills. The first bill, A.B. 1665, would authorize the California Bureau of Automotive Repair to regulate businesses that change and repair tires as automotive repair dealers. In an effort for California to comply with federal safety regulations, the automotive repair dealers must be

Can We Muster the Courage to Finally Bring Tire Age Change?

Actor Paul Walker didn’t die because the nine-year-old tires he was driving on failed. At least as far as anyone knows. Was it all recklessness and high speed that wrapped the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT around a pole, causing an inferno that literally burned him alive? Or did the aged tires contribute to the carnage?

TIA’s Brown Speaks to California Dealers

Recently Ken Brown, Tire Industry Association president, served as the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual 1-800EveryRim.com – OEM Wheels Happy New Year Luncheon. Brown spoke to the group of Californian dealers about TIA’s role today and in the future for the tire industry. He noted that passionate dealers from the state could help drive

Truck Tires: Rules & Regulations

Wealth of government regs impact truck tires, but can dealers help meet requirements?

Tire Labeling ABCs

The new national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program for replacement tires – which includes a new tire labeling system – is looming. Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the change.

Tire Aging Issue Addressed?

The following June 6 article appeared on the Safety Research & Strategies Inc. website, safetyresearch.net. SRS was founded in 2004 by Sean Kane. The article is used by permission of Safety Research & Strategies Inc. It’s Tire Safety Week! Is There Anything to Celebrate?In April, materials scientist John Baldwin bluntly schooled in insiders at the

Calif. Dealers Plan Another Meeting for May

The California Tire Dealers Association recently held a meeting at Dapper Tire in Orange County, Calif. The March 8 meeting used a new concept of "vendor table top participation," and included exhibits from the Ultimate Wheel & Tire Plus Sizing Guide, Performance Plus – Vintage Wheels, Federated Insurance, NetDriven, Orotek, Myers Tire Supply, Vogue Tyre,

The State of New Car Dealers

Ever wonder what’s really going on behind those phony smiles and promises that "We’ll get this deal to work for you!"? So did I, as it was nice to have a friend pass along a copy of the 2010 National Automobile Dealers Association "State of the Industry Report." According to the 21-page report, new car,

Dealer Associations Merge in California

After decades of separating addressing the needs of independent tire dealers in California, the two state associations there have decided to merge. The new association – the California Tire Dealers Association – is now in place and Ejnar Fink-Jensen has been tapped as its first executive director. Fink-Jensen had held the same post with the