New Skid Steer Radial Designed With Dealers and Operators
The new Galaxy AT Grip Steel from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires was designed from the ground up in close consultation with OTR tire dealers and skid steer operators. The result is a revolutionary radial that delivers all-around performance and longer tire life for skid steers. “With the AT Grip Steel, we’ve combined all the advantages
Shock and Strut Inspection Tips
Vehicles have never been as advanced as they are today, but that doesn’t mean that all aspects are perfect. When it comes to visually inspecting a shock or strut, many original equipment manufacturers needlessly replace these units under warranty. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we discuss why that is, and how
The Road to AAPEX Starts Here
You may notice a different type of show car at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) this year. It only has 140 hp, with a four-speed automatic transmission and clocks in at 20 feet long. This car is not arriving at the show on a trailer. Instead, it’s coming from Akron, Ohio, on its own power. The
All Star Auto Lights Acquires Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions
All Star Auto Lights, a specialty distributor of alternative automotive parts and a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, announced today the acquisition of Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions, a supplier of new and refurbished original equipment manufacturer (OEM) steel and alloy wheels for the automotive aftermarket. This is All Star’s third acquisition in the aftermarket
Cooling System: Hose Inspection and Replacement
Radiator hoses, as well as heater and bypass hoses, are a part of a very complex coolant distribution system that is designed to regulate engine temperatures within a very precise range. Internal combustion engines create heat in the process of generating power. The heat must be precisely controlled or the engine will fail. The radiator
The Evolution of Battery Diagnostic Tools
When we talk about batteries, charging and starting system diagnostics, there are certain aspects of it that have always been the same due to fundamental electronic principles. However, in the realm of tools, everything has changed. Electronics, along with charging and starting system technology, has advanced so dramatically over the last 20 years, that you
Tips for Choosing the Right Sprayer Tire
Correct sprayer use depends on numerous factors. This piece of equipment has a much higher center of gravity than other agricultural equipment and in addition to working in the field, sprayers must also travel on road with very high loads. Often, these machines pass through narrow rows of vines, orchards, olive groves and fields with
Ranking the Improvements Tire Shops Can Make Today
Over the past year or so, Tire Review has collected a ton of data from tire dealers. And every time we do, we pass it right back on to you in our Rolling with the Numbers series so you can grow your business and increase your revenue opportunities. However, all that data can get overwhelming,
Pirelli ‘P Zero Elect’ Selected as OE for the Electric BMW iX
Pirelli says it will supply its P Zero Elect tires as original equipment to the new BMW iX – a 100% electric SUV. Pirelli says P Zero Elect tires are available for the BMW iX xDrive50 version in 255/50R21 109Y XL and 275/40R22 107Y XL sizes, with the latter size also available for the sportier
The Evolution of Battery, Starting System & Diagnostic Tools
When we talk about battery, charging and starting system diagnostics, while it’s true there are certain aspects of it that have always been the same due to fundamental electronic principles, in the realm of tools, however, everything has changed. Electronics, along with charging and starting system technology, have advanced so dramatically over the last 20
