2014 Top Shop Finalist: Redwood General Tire Pros
Among the many personal mottos by which Alpio Barbara lives, “If you’re going to do something, do it right or don’t even bother” is one that succinctly describes his drive to succeed, passionate community involvement and the way he runs his business, 2014 Tire Review Top Shop Finalist Redwood General Tire Pros. The Redwood City,
Big Week, Big Firsts, Big Meeting, Big Goals for Pirelli
irelli’s NAFTA unit, said the tiremaker can think big without accepting compromises or excuses.”/> And it was the first (at least in anyone’s memory) Pirelli dealer meeting in quite some time. Not that the tiremaker had a lot of catching up to do, but it did have a lot to talk about, a new tire
How to Balance a Tire/Wheel: Step-by-Step
This article on how to properly balance tire and wheel assemblies is the final 2012 installment in our series covering basic tasks performed in tire dealerships.
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Here’s What You (Few) Had to Say About Tire Repair Questions.
Seattle Won’t be Sleeping When TIA Arrives
TIA has set even more dates for its successful 2012 Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Instructor Training Tour. The four-day Tour classes are held at local community, junior and technical colleges. Joining the list of Tour stops is Seattle, where the Tour will stop Sept. 25-28 at Renton Technical College in Renton, Wash. For registration
Back to Basics 1: Basic Tire Repair
This guide to step-by-step tire repair, which includes photos and a downloadable poster, should be helpful to not only newly trained technicians, but also veterans who want to brush up on their techniques.
Tire Size Allowances: All 242/43R17s Are Not Created Alike
Pick a car tire size, any auto tire dimension. Then choose a couple of different performance categories (ultra-high performance and touring work nicely for my example) from three or four manufacturers. Mount, inflate and measure the circumference and tread width – don’t get picky, just use the same point on all the tires. Or just
2008 Top Shop Winner: Atlantic Tire & Service
Ask any employee about the secret to Atlantic Tire & Service’s success and their answer is quick and simple. “It’s all about customer service,” says Davis Morgan, one of Atlantic’s store managers, echoing the universal opinion of his teammates. “We strive to make it a comfortable, confident experience.” But, according to Atlantic Tire founder and
SEMA Products
Hankook introduced the new Ventus V2 Concept high performance all-season tire, which the tiremaker said features a patented design and special compounds that allow it to match the performance capabilities of most summer tires, but with twice the snow traction. The tire’s “Twister System,” a 3-D wave pattern channel, removes water from the tire’s contact
What Lies Ahead: Incoming TIA President Outlines Plans for Coming Year
In the midst of this unprecedented economic turmoil, and with the entire automotive and commercial tire sectors still struggling, there are probably very few people who would look forward to taking the helm of a major tire association. However, as I assume the presidency of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), I see far more positives