Demystifying Retreading Myths: How Three-Belt Tires Save Money & Improve Sustainability
In today’s trucking industry, retreading can often be misunderstood. New technologies in the tire industry have dramatically changed the performance landscape of retreads.
Continental Highlights Future of Digital Tire Monitoring for Dealers, Fleets
During its “ContiXperience,” Continental invited the media to check out its ContiConnect Live platform and other key products.
Federal Right to Repair Legislation Receives Landslide of Support
Auto industry groups applaud bipartisan support for vehicle Right to Repair legislation.
Over Half-a-Million Michelin Commercial Light Truck Tires Recalled
Certain Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric tires will be recalled due to irregular traction performance.
Maine Right to Repair Update with VIP Tires & Service’s Tim Winkeler
Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires & Service, shares how his team is leading the effort to educate consumers about right-to-repair in Maine.
Getting In-Depth on Right to Repair in Maine with VIP Tires & Service
Tim Winkeler, president and CEO of VIP Tires & Service, shares how his team is leading the effort to educate consumers about right to repair in Maine and why this issue should be top-of-mind for auto repair shops across the country.
When You Should Change Tire Inflation Pressure on the Placard
In this Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we explain when you should change pressure to suit your customer’s tire choice.
Michelin Recalls Certain Specialty Tires for Vintage Vehicles
Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain X, XWX, Pilote X, XVS, TRX, MXV, XAS, TB 15, XDX, ZX, VHC, TB 5, XM+ and PB 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire
State of Tire Service and the Aftermarket
Here we are at the beginning of the year – how did the industry do last year? What might we expect in 2023? Short answer: Despite continued challenges and uncertainty, the industry has continued to adapt and perform robustly while driving activity has resumed in aggregate. In this article, I touch on a variety of
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
