RFID: Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday
In the early days of World War II, both sides were using radar to warn of approaching planes. At first, there was no way for either side to tell enemy planes from “friendlies.” This deficiency led to some major mistakes; like when an Army radar in Hawaii spotted the Japanese planes on their way to
Are There Benefits to Nitrogen?
Nitrogen became common when gas prices soared from around $1.50 a gallon of gas about 10 years ago. It wasn’t something new. Nitrogen had been used in certain applications for years, primarily because it doesn’t support moisture or combustion. Racing tires, commercial and military aircraft tires and heavy-duty equipment tires such as those for earthmovers
So Where Do New Tires Go?
We dig deep try to give a final answer to a confounding and confusing tire question
How ‘New’ Tires Are Designed
Once marketing parameters are laid out, tire designers take a mixed approach to final product.
Read a Good Review Lately?
Magazine tire tests can be frustrating, but can also help dealers best help customers
The Fight Against Tire Noise
Noisy tires suck, but why does this happen? Is it really all the tire’s fault?
Tire Types and Load Capacity
Swapping P-metric for LT-metric requires key load considerations and calculations
Why Do My Tires Feel Different?
Examining the differences between OE tires and their “exact duplicate” replacements.
What Will Tire Rolling Resistance Testing Prove?
NHTSA’s fuel efficiency label scheme may not matter in not-so-perfect world.
Revisiting Consumer Retreads
Retreads remain key in some segments, but are they a viable option for consumer tires?
No More Spares: Now What?
As more OEMs choose to eliminate spare tires, it’s time to weigh the alternatives
The Right Torque Procedures
Avoid heavy liabilities associated with wheel-offs by establishing a proper torque program.