Is it time to rethink your wheel weight assortment?
The extra time needed to install or replace cheap weights per wheel adds up, which can impact your shop’s productivity and bottom line.
Continental highlights OEM vs. replacement EV tire differences during K&M Tire conference
Continental is providing existing replacement offerings that cover EV customer needs in its portfolio and is designating them as “EV ready.”
What happens to a tire after it’s recycled?
Steel and silica found within tires can be used as secondary raw materials.
Why cheap brake jobs aren’t necessarily better for the customer
While brake jobs are essential maintenance, they’re not meant to be quick and cheap.
What you can and can’t repair on a flat tire
Regulations should be followed while performing all tire repairs to ensure your customer’s safety after sending them on their way.
Demounting tires with a rim clamp the right way
If you are demounting with a rim clamp, start by installing plastic protectors on the clamps, the side shovel bead breaker and the pry bar.
Navigating setbacks for tough diagnoses
Rather than failures, technicians should view setbacks as growth opportunities to expand their skill set.
Different forms of advertising to get customers through tire dealer doors
Losing one customer might not be a biggie, but negative word-of-mouth marketing could be business-threatening.
The difference between all-weather and all-season tires
“All-season” or “all-weather” tires don’t always perform well in every condition.
What causes broken springs?
There are a lot of vehicle springs living on the streets these days. We talk about why these bits of broken spring have become more common.
Catalytic converter replacement standards you need to follow
If you install a non-CARB-approved catalytic converter on a vehicle that requires it, you can be fined.
Do AWD vehicle tire sizes all need to match?
Unlike traditional two-wheel-drive vehicles, AWD systems deliver power to all four wheels.
