TIA Touts Strong GTE Seminar Schedule
TIA’s expanded Global Tire Expo (GTE) educational sessions include Green@Noon, TPMS@10, Truck Tires@10, Tires@2 and Management@4.
TIA Sets GTE Education Sessions
More details about plans for the upcoming 2011 Global Tire Expo, powered by TIA, are emerging. TIA has announced the program for GTE educational sessions, which will include tracks TPMS @ 10, Truck Tires @ 10, Tires @ 2, Management @ 4, and the new Green @ Noon. The GTE is a part of the
How Diversification Opens Doors for Wegmann Automotive
We discuss how Wegmann Automotive is growing its business, especially in the wheel weights and TPMS categories.
Mounting & Demounting a Tire the Correct Way
In both rim clamp and pedestal tire changers, specific techniques are followed to ensure correct dismounting and mounting of tires.
The Rule of 3X Tire Rotation
Inform customers that if they want to get the best mileage out of their tires, only you will do this for them, so they should get in the habit of coming back for this service.
Valve Corrosion During Winter Wheel Changeover
Many OEMs recommend changing the TPMS service kit every time the tire is removed from the wheel.
Continental Launches ‘Intelligent’ Tires as Part of Digital Solution for Fleets
Continental launched its third generation of medium-duty truck “intelligent” construction tires that come factory-equipped with its patented TPMS sensor, allowing them to pair with its suite of digital tire monitoring solutions.
How Much Undercar Work Do Shops Do Each Year?
With data based on our 2018 Tire Dealer Survey on service jobs performed per month, we estimate the number of service jobs performed per year by independent tire dealers across the U.S. in 2018.
The Future of Intelligent Tires: Details Behind Tire Sensor Testing
Automotive component manufacturers are working to integrate a variety of components into a cohesive, centralized control system for autonomous vehicles.
Technical Service Bulletins
Here’s a rundown of the top technical service bulletins related to TPMS. These TSBs should be analyzed by every technician that services TPMS. Audi TSB Number: 4413382034445/1 Models: 2010-14 A4/S4, A5/S5 and Q5 Summary: This TSB addresses TPMS MIL lights that are not related to a loss of pressure. The TPMS light may illuminate if