Protect The Bead To Protect The Tire, Driver & Tech
Tire inflation inspections should always be top of mind when servicing any vehicle for one simple reason: safety.
Do The Math – Matching Transmissions And Oversized Tires
How changing gear ratios helps prevent drivetrain damage.
Autel Intelligent Tire Service, Diagnostic Tablet
The MaxiTPMS ITS600 is a pocket size touchscreen Android tablet that performs every aspect of TPMS service.
How Toys And NASCAR Inspire Commercial Truck Tires
The blending of chemicals and other ingredients affects nearly every aspect of how commercial truck tires perform.
How To Get The Perfect Tire Shine
Steps for properly shining tires and promoting the popular upsell service.
Shocks, Struts And Tires: What Is The Wear Connection?
The role of ride control and tires becomes even more critical on vehicles equipped with ABS, traction control and stability control systems. As in an emergency lane-change situation, the driver can now steer under panic braking. This means that weight transfer and vehicle pitch can be even more extreme.
Tire & Wheel Service Equipment: Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Tire and wheel service covers a range of items that provide opportunities for shops to enhance their profitability. These include wheel alignment, tire mounting, balancing, rotation and inspection, and flat repair.
Continental Tire Announces Sponsorship Of ‘BadFast Podcast’
Continental Tire announced that it will sponsor the “BadFast Podcast.” The newest motorsports podcast is hosted by brothers Ricky and Jordan Taylor, co-drivers of the championship-leading No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series, and RaceDay Nation host Rob D’Amico.
Deciphering A Tire Sidewall
Federal regulations require most of that information to be branded on the sidewall, though not all of the markings are included on every tire. Let’s take a look at the markings and their meanings.
Tire Pressure: Check Between Services
Never underestimate the value of proper tire inflation. Having the tires inflated to the correct pressure is critical for alignments, TPMS service and maintaining fuel efficiency.
