TIA Announces ATS Training Tour Date
The Tire Industry Association will hold its Certified Automotive Training Service (ATS) Instructor Class in Sarasota, Fla. The session will run from Nov. 10-13 at Suncoast Technical College. The four-day program will include in-depth classroom and hands-on classes that industry professionals must successfully complete in order to train technicians in preparation for certification. Attendees will
Ken-Tool Releases DIY Consumer Kit
Ken-Tool, a tire and wheel service product supplier, announced the launch of the DIY reCore TPMS Valve Stem Repair Kit. The kit allows consumers a do-it-yourself approach to repair damaged aluminum TPMS valve stems, Ken-Tool said. The kit includes two repair stems, a custom stepped drill bit, a tap, tap holder, a valve core torque
Bartec Debuts New TPMS Tool
Bartec USA has launched the new TPMS scan tool the Tech4000Pro. The company said the new TPMS tool “will allow service providers and tire retailers to fix more vehicles and create more satisfied customers.” Among the Tech400Pro features is the tool can adjust placard values to in order to change wheel sizes and tire types on
Dynamic TPMS Releases New Valve Stem Assortment
Dynamic TPMS Solutions has created a new TPMS Valve Stem Assortment Kit (DY-TPMS-16VS) containing an array of new valve stem designs, making it easier to service vehicles, the company said. Before the release of this kit, many valves were only available from the OE dealership, which took more time and money to obtain, Dynamic stated. The
NHTSA Conducting Further TPMS Surveys
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is conducting further surveys to learn more about the effectiveness of TPMS regulations and programs. In its notice, NHTSA stated that since the phase-in of TPMS there has been only one evaluation of TPMS. This evaluation, conducted in 2011, showed that TPMS was 55.6% effect at preventing severe underinflation. However,
#SEMA/GTE: Huf Group Launches IntelliSens Universal TPMS Sensor
TPMS maker Huf Group launched its IntelliSens Universal Sensor at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #42331). Huf said the configurable universal sensor offers increased coverage to more than 35 million new vehicles and helps tire dealers limit the part numbers they need to stock. The IntelliSens Universal Sensor carries a lower cost point
#SEMA/GTE: TIA Releases 2014 TPMS Chart
The Tire Industry Association is accepting pre-orders for the newest version of its TPMS Relearn Chart, which includes domestic and import vehicles model years 2008 through 2014. The latest chart is on display at TIA’s booth (#40069) at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. Pre-orders taken at the show will ship for free (to U.S.
#SEMA/GTE: Bartec Shows Wireless Tool Updating, Printing
Bartec will introduce wireless updating for the Tech500 TPMS Tool at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #41191). The Tech500 earned Motor Magazine’s Top 20 Tool Award, Undercar Digest’s Top 10 Tool and PTEN’s People Choice 2014, according to the company, which added, “With the Tech500 TPMS Tool up to date, you always have
Shiny Wheels and TPMS
Custom wheels can deliver some profitable business, but how can you best deal with TPMS sensors and legal requirements? According to NHTSA, it is against the law to intentionally disable a tire pressure monitoring system, even when switching a customer to custom wheels. In 2011, TIA reached out to NHTSA regarding scenarios that tire dealers
Indirect TPMS Making A Comeback On Some Imports
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are the systems that do not have air pressure sensors inside the tires. Rather, they detect a low tire by comparing relative wheel speeds via the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wheel speed sensors. When a tire loses air, its diameter decreases slightly. Older indirect TPMS are not as sensitive
PressurePro, TST Announce Partnership
Advantage PressurePro and Truck Systems Technologies (TST) have partnered to offer new TPMS solutions. According to the companies, the partnership will allow the flow of TST sensor data through Pressure Pro’s intelligent product offerings. This will allow TST customer to use PressurePro’s Gateway and Repeater solutions to unlock new monitoring capabilities, the pair said. Other
Kal Tire Re-launches TTT
Kal Tire is re-launching TTT, the True Tire Technology system, to assist mining sites in how they monitor tire temperature and air pressure. “After consulting with dozens of mine leaders around the world, we did a complete overhaul on TTT’s technology to better meet the needs of today’s mines with several innovative and unique new
