Know Shocks, Struts Inside and Out to Improve Vehicle Handling
As a vehicle brakes, accelerates and corners, weight is transferred and the vehicle attitude changes. If done in a controlled manner, it can effectively transfer weight to the wheel that needs it the most. For the most part, the suspension handles the best when weight transfer is not sudden and the suspension is not compressed
Confessions of a Tireman? Really?
What I’m really thinking of right now is another word entirely. Use your imagination. As you can tell I am a bit peeved, and I often like to share with you things that peeve me off. Like this gem from a purported “expert” that was posted online at Edmunds.com. Perhaps Edmunds.com should spend more of
Top Losses for Tire and Automotive Businesses
Automotive businesses are faced daily with potential risks that can threaten and result in a loss. Slips and falls, employee discrimination, accidental spills and faulty work are just a few examples. As an owner, operator or employee of an automotive or tire business, how do you know which to focus on? Zurich has compiled the
ACCC Looks to the Future and Sees Eco Opportunity
Over its 21-year history, American Car Care Centers has recognized a great deal of success with its business model. In fact, its 1,000-plus member dealers are some of the best in the business, according to ACCC president Len Lewin. But ACCC’s growth has been limited because of its policy of protecting dealer and distributor
Kwik-Fit Vows to Improve After Undercover ‘Watchdog’ Sting
Kwik-Fit has promised to direct an additional million pounds into staff training and double its mystery shopper program after the BBC One show Watchdog aired both its own experience with the fast fit chain and those of several unsatisfied customers. The Sept. 16 edition of Watchdog outlined cases in which Kwik-Fit quoted for repair work
Drivers Can Help Fleet Tire Budgets
Drivers can play a significant role in a fleet’s tire program. Simply giving new drivers a one-time ‘Tires 101’ crash course is just not enough. With the proper training, drivers can be your best resource by becoming the fleet’s early warning system for potential tire issues. The morning driver walk-around needs to include a serious
Bridgestone Opens First Bahrain Truck Tire Center
Bridgestone Corp. and AJM Kooheji Group BSC opened their first truck tire service center in Bahrain. The Bridgestone Truck Tyre Centre actually opened for business in March, and was just given its official grand opening. The 3,250-square-meter facility has dedicated bays for truck or bus alignments, as well as tire/wheel balancing, branding and tire repairs.
Tire Wear Troubleshooting Tips
Tire wear issues, especially accelerated wear, can be frustrating and expensive. An expanding variety of vocation-specific trucks, engine and other drivetrain component trends, as well as unique service conditions, can result in a mismatch of tire performance and expectations. While the basic mechanisms of tire wear haven’t changed significantly since the introduction of tubeless radials,
Tesco Joins TRIB
Tesco of America Inc., a global supplier of retread equipment, materials and supplies, has joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB). Tesco offers its own retread curing envelope and pre-cure tube products under the Super Cure brand name. The company is the exclusive importer and distributor in the U.S. for Faip Garage Equipment
August 2010 Sales Intelligence
Covering the Portland, Ore.; Jackson, Miss.; Phoenix, Az.; Detroit, Mi.; Topeka, Kan.; and Burlington, Vt., retail tire markets during the period of July 22-23, 2010. Tire Review and InteliChek present up-to-date tire and service price information from U.S. metropolitan areas. For IE users – Right-click and select "Save Target As" For this monthly feature, InteliChek