2024 OTR Conference addresses safety, industry growth, training
The 69th OTR Tire Conference was highlighted by the creation of the Tire Recycling Foundation, safety, tire chains, retreading and more.
Understanding hybrid regenerative braking and its impact on brake wear
Hybrid brakes capture kinetic energy through regenerative braking instead of losing it as heat.
Gallery: 2024 Off-the-Road Tire conference
Check out some of the highlights from this year’s OTR Tire Conference, featuring speakers on OTR service safety, economic outlooks and other trends.
Nominations for 2024’s Top Shop award are now open
Are you the next Top Shop? Do you know an independent tire dealer who deserves this honor? Nominate a shop today!
How tire traction and tread design affect tire performance
Even though tires might all look the same to some customers, you should inform them how tread design works to improve their experience.
Hankook Tire’s Rob Williams on leveraging momentum for global expansion
The company’s North America president tells all regarding product philosophy, dealer growth strategy, and what responding to the tire market means in 2024.
K&M Tire’s president discusses her vision for progressive tire dealers in 2024
We dig into K&M Tire’s 2024 goals, expansion expectations and the details of the company’s latest partnerships.
Cutting corners on brake jobs can cost customers down the road
Spending more on brake services can help customers understand the importance of quality repairs.
Reading what you can’t see: TPMS sensor signals
TPMS sensor signals are low power and low frequency, with most sensors transmitting at 315MHz or 433MHz.
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.”
Faith, hope, love: Triple Tire builds a Top Shop on three simple principles
The husband and wife team have only about a year’s worth of tire dealing under their belts, yet they managed to nearly double their first-year sales expectations.
