Deadline Looms for TIA Election
The deadline for TIA members to vote for the 2013 TIA Board is Sept. 1.
TIA Sets 2013 Board Election, 18 on Ballot
The list of candidates for open spots on the TIA board of directors is set, and the polls have opened for members to cast their ballot.
16 Sponsors Named For 2013 ATS Training Tour
Sixteen tire industry companies – including Tire Review magazine – have stepped up to serve as sponsors of TIA’s 2013 nationwide ATS Training Tour. Supporting this year’s tour are 31 Inc., American Tire Distributors, Ateq Corp., Bartec USA, Ken-Tool, Mighty Auto Parts, Modern Tire Dealer, Myers Tire Supply, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Parts Plus, Patch Rubber,
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.
Product Spotlight: TPMS Tools
Tire pressure monitoring systems play a vital role in maintaining proper vehicle tire pressure. Drivers of an estimated 50 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada rely on these devices to track inflation pressure, ultimately leading to less flats, better gas mileage and longer tire life. Because the mandatory systems are so prevalent, it’s important
Blue Cobra Truck Tire Demount Tool
Ken-Tool says its Blue Cobra Truck Tire Demount Tool (P/N 35440) allows a technician to remove a tire from the wheel in three easy motions. Designed to service 20-, 22.5- and 24.5-inch wheels mounted with tube or tubeless style tires up to 13 inches wide, the steel tool is equipped with two replaceable heavy-duty, industrial
Tool Users Can Show Their Stuff, Win $500
Ken-Tool has launched an online video contest – Quest for the Best: Show Us How You Do It – with $500 monthly prizes up for grabs for service and tire techs. "The monthly contest encourages Ken-Tool product users to flaunt their tire-changing and mechanical skills by recording themselves in a short product demonstration video," Ken-Tool said.
Hand Tools Still Needed to Service Today’s Vehicles
Sometimes it feels as if there is no better tool than the tried and true hammer. You’ll find a variety of them for sale under the heading dead blow hammers. Buy a high carbon steel head with a machine polished face and a top grade U.S. hickory handle, or if you want a polymer handled
Hand Tools; Inflation Gauges
Hand Tools Offer Valuable Services Sometimes it feels as if there is no better tool than the tried and true hammer. You’ll find a variety of them for sale under the heading “dead blow hammers.” Buy a high carbon steel head with a machine-polished face and a top grade U.S. hickory handle, or a polymer-handled
TPMS Sentry Protects Valve Stem Units
(Akron/Tire Review) Ken-Tool has introduced the TPMS Sentry, a tire pressure monitoring system tool designed to protect valve-stem sensors during tire changes.