Live at SEMA: Cooper Adds Three Winter Tire Offerings
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has rolled out three new winter tires: the WM-SA2, Weather-Master Snow, and Discoverer M+S Sport. The three studless tires cover 28 different sizes and can be used on vehicles ranging from performance passenger car to sports utility vehicle, the tiremaker said. “Thanks to a more comprehensive winter tire lineup, consumers
Purolator, Mann Filter Brands Join Forces at AAPEX
Mann+Hummel will showcase both Mann Filter and recently acquired Purolator Filters products for first time at this week’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX, booth #6030). Purolator and Mann Filter offer comprehensive filter programs – oil, air, cabin air, and fuel filter products – for automotive, heavy duty, agricultural and industrial applications. “We are proud to
BPI Unveils All-New Brake Technology at AAPEX
Brake Parts Inc., maker of Raybestos brand brakes, introduced Enhanced Hybrid Technology (EHT) at the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).EHT is new technology that combines the best attributes of ceramic and semi-metallic into one brake pad formulation, the company said, adding that ceramic formulations are a popular choice among technicians and DIYers given their
Live at SEMA: Amsoil Unveils 12 New Products
Amsoil introduced 12 products for the automotive, diesel and racing markets at this year’s SEMA Show. The following new products are on display in the New Product Showcase. More information is available at Amsoil’s booth (#24661). Amsoil Spray Grease: White lithium spray grease adheres to metal surfaces including hinges, gears, springs, nuts, locks, ball joints
Live at SEMA: Petlas Adds New SUV Winter Tire Sizes
Petlas Tyre, which recently added 10 new 17- and 18-inch sizes to its Explore W671 SUV winter tire line, introduced 19- and 20-inch additions at this year’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. "The fast growing popularity of the performance SUV tire market is another opportunity for dealers to meet the demands of their customers," said Oguz
Live at SEMA: ASA Introduces TireMasterG4
ASA Automotive Systems is showcasing its new cloud-based tire dealer software suite, the TireMasterG4 Point-of-Sale solution that incorporates "Store of the Future" technology, at this year’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #40013). According to ASA, the software gives tire dealers the ability to freely interact with customers in their stores using mobile devices. The fourth-generation
Live at SEMA: Bartec Shows TPMS Range
Bartec USA is displaying its range of TPMS tools and solutions, videos and product demonstrations at the 2013 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #40062) and the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX, booth #1273). Bartec also is holding a TPMS training class as part of the AVI Conference. Mike Rose, Bartec TPMS product manager, will be
Live at SEMA: TreadSpec Laser Diagnostics Demonstrations
TreadSpec Precision Laser Diagnostics offers dealers increased replacement tire sales and alignments in their service bay, according to Tire Profiles Inc., which demonstrated the technology at SEMA.
Live At SEMA: Hennessy Shows Coats Vero Series V200 Wheel Balancer
Hennessy Industries introduced the Coats Vero Series V200 Wheel Balancer at this year’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. The V200 focuses on superior design, ease of use and a thorough operating cycle to help tire dealers deliver a better balance the first time, every time, according to the company. “With the V200, we insisted on high
Live at SEMA: TIA Releases 2013 TPMS Chart
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is accepting pre-orders for the newest version of the TPMS Relearn Chart, which includes domestic and import vehicles through model year 2013. Copies of the chart – which serves as a comprehensive, quick reference guide for technicians – are being shown at TIA’s booth at the SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo
Live at SEMA: Greenball Expands Kanati Light Truck Tire Line
Greenball Corp. introduced a new addition to the Kanati light truck tire line, the Kanati Trail Hog, which the company said will begin shipping in early 2014.
Live at SEMA: Atturo Tire Printing 3D Tires at SEMA
Atturo Tire will print 3D tire treads on the show floor at SEMA, demonstrating how it uses 3D printing in the development of new tire designs, with its 3D Systems Pro-Jet Plus Color-Jet 3D printer.